Book description
Every child is completely unique: an individual, developing at their
own rate. In this fascinating and thorough investigation of the
progression of a child's development, from conception to pre-teens Dr
Joan Gomez shares with us the joys of being a parent and explains
clearly and concisely why what is `normal' development for one child is
not necessarily standard for all. Chapters include an assessment of the
common milestones and influences on development, at various stages of
growth, such as: baby and toddlerhood, the pre-school years, brother and
sisters, educational development and pre-adolescence. Practical
appendices include reference charts to offer guidance for assessing:
teething, sleep patterns, appropriate toys, timing of immunisation and
the differences between boys' and girls' growth patterns.
