Thinking developmentally : nurturing wellness in childhood to promote lifelong health

Garner, Andrew S.,

Thinking developmentally : nurturing wellness in childhood to promote lifelong health [E-Book] - 1 online resource (xi, 200 pages)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1: Advances in developmental science. Life course science and the proverbial black box -- Defining adversity and toxic stress -- Epigenetics -- Developmental neuroscience -- Thinking developmentally -- Part 2: Translating developmental science into practice and policy. The biological needs of young children -- Supporting parents and caregivers -- The role of communities -- The role of pediatric care -- Implications for pediatric advocacy and public policy -- Epilogue: hopes and dreams -- Appendix A: glossary of terms, concepts, and abbreviations -- Appendix B: abridged, amended version of the AAP blueprint for children.

Thinking Developmentally presents a clinical framework for understanding the impact of toxic stress and both adverse and affiliative childhood experiences on development.

9781610021531 1610021533

MA0861 American Academy of Pediatrics


Child development.
Child psychology.
Child Development.
Psychology, Child--methods.
Stress, Psychological.

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