Early Childhood Development: Celebrating Diversity and Individuality

By Jeffrey Trawick-Smith, this comprehensive textbook explores the rich diversity of development among children in the United States and around the world. It delves into the physical, social, emotional, linguistic, and intellectual characteristics of children from birth to age 8, examining both typical and atypical development in diverse cultures, abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and gender identities.

Understanding Child Development Across Domains

The book takes a holistic approach, exploring each development domain in-depth, including:

• Physical Development: Understanding the remarkable physical changes that occur in early childhood
• Social Development: Examining the ways children interact with their environment and the people around them
• Emotional Development: Delving into the complex emotions and emotional regulation of young children
• Linguistic Development: Understanding language acquisition and communication in early childhood
• Intellectual Development: Exploring cognitive development and learning in young children

Real-World Applications and Strategies

To make the material more engaging and accessible, the book includes hands-on applications, real-world stories, and professional practice strategies. These practical tools help bring the concepts to life, making it easier to apply the knowledge in real-world settings.

New Research and Timely Topics

The 8th Edition features new research and topics, ensuring that the content remains relevant and up-to-date. Some of the new sections explore the impact of:

• COVID-19 on early childhood development
• The Black Lives Matter movement and its effects on young children
• Other current events shaping the lives of young children

By incorporating these timely topics, the book provides a more comprehensive understanding of the complexities of early childhood development.

ISBN-10: 0137544987

ISBN-13: 978-0137544981

Language: English

Publisher: Pearson

Edition: 8th Edition, published on April 18, 2022