The Developing Child

the long version

Childhood is a time of preparation. Scientists are finding that early childhood may be the most important stage of life for a person. You can benefit from studying children in may ways. In studying children, you will read about them, observe them, talk with them, play with them, and help them. As you learn about children, you will also gain many skills. You'll learn what children need at each stage of development and how to meet those needs. - Publisher.