A Subject Guide by Sarah Prokop, Children’s Services Associate, at the Naperville Public Library

Dominican UniversityLIS 704.98:Reference and Online Services

December 9, 2013

CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

This subject guide is intended to provide public library users with a list of useful resources containing educational information on several child development principles ranging from physical, social/emotional, cognitive, and communication.

This books mentioned in this presentation may be helpful for parents, teachers, librarians, students, or any adults needing reliable and high-quality resources on child development.

Resources regarding development among children with special needs are also included.

INTRODUCTION

The majority of these resources are available at the Napervil le Public Library at either the 95 t h Street branch, Nichols Library, or Naper Boulevard Library. If you are looking to get a hold of a specifi c book mentioned throughout this presentation, please visit http://www.naperville-l ib.org to search the catalog in order to see if the book is available for check out with a NPL library card. For more information on signing up for a l ibrary card, please visit http://www.naperville-l ib.org/content/get-l ibrary-card. Below are the address, hours, and contact information for the three NPL branches:

WHERE WILL I FIND THESE BOOKS?

Library Nichols 95th Street Naper Blvd.

Address 200 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540

3015 Cedar Glade Rd, Naperville, IL 60564

2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 60565

Phone 630.961.410Ext. 6322

630.961.4100Ext. 4921

630.961.410Ext. 2212

Hours Mon-Fri -- 9:00-9:00Sat -- 9:00-5:00Sun -- 1:00-5:00

Mon-Fri -- 9:00-9:00Sat -- 9:00-5:00Sun -- 1:00-5:00

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DOMAINS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT

DOMAIN DESCRIPTION

Physical This includes gross motor skills that involve moving large muscles like arms and legs and fine motor skills that involve movement of small muscles like fingers and hands.

Social/Emotional This includes a child's ability to cooperate and collaborate with others. This area also emphasizes many skills that increase self-awareness and self-regulation.

Cognitive Often referred to as intellectual abilities, this category covers areas such as verbal and non-verbal skills, attention and focus, hand-eye coordination and memory.

Communication Communication development refers to speech abilities and using spoken language to communicate.

The Subject Guide will be broken up by the four different domains of child development, as listed below. In addition, this Subject Guide will include a few books containing general information on child development overall.

Understanding Babies and Young Children From Conception to Three : a Guide for Students, Practitioners and Parents by Christine Macintyre.New York : Routledge, 2012.

Location: 95th Street Juvenile Nonfi ction Parent Teacher CollectionCall Number: J 305.231 MAC

This book off ers an excellent introduction to Child Development with information on the pre and post-natal development of children from conception to age three. It outlines main domains of child development, discussing how innate and external factors combine to infl uence a child’s well-being and abilities. Based upon exhaustive research in the fi eld, the text is organized in a question-and-answer format for quick and easy referencing. The book is very easy to understand by practitioners and students alike.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT: PRINT RESOURCE

#1

Theories of Childhood: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget & Vygotsky By Carol Garhart Mooney St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press, 2013.Second edition.

Location: 95th Street Adult Nonfi ction-NEWCall Number: 305.231 MOO

This book outlines an easy to learn overview of the fi ve educational theorists John Dewey, Maria Montessori, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky in relation to early childhood care. An easy to understand overview of each theorist begins each chapter and explains how it relates to real children, teachers, classrooms, .

GENERAL INFORMATION ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT: PRINT RESOURCE #2

Simple Steps : Developmental Activit ies for Infants, Toddlers, and Two-Year Olds by Karen Miller.Beltsvil le, Md. : Gryphon House, 1999

Location: Nichols Juvenile Nonfi ction Parent Teacher Collection Call Number: J 305.231 MIL   

This book includes 300 activit ies that assist children in every domain of their development. Simple Steps  has activit ies with a suggested age, from newborns to age 2+ and the numerous age-appropriate activit ies are sure to assist children with their physical development, including fi ne and gross motor skil ls. Activity suggestions include music and movement, dramatic play, sensory activit ies, and much more.

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: PRINT: PRINT RESOURCE #3

A HIGHLIGHT ON SIMPLE STEPS

These two pages highlight a few of the many activities featured in this book which enhance children’s fine and gross motor skills.

Easy to understand outlines are given and then an “Emerging Skill” is listed below, making this resource extremely informative and useful.

Teaching Motor Skil ls to Children With Cerebral Palsy And Similar Movement Disorders: A Guide for Parents And ProfessionalsBy Sieglinde MartinBethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2006.

Location: 95th Street Adult Nonfi ctionCall Number: 618.92836 MAR

Written by an experienced physical therapist, this book provides parents with a complete understanding of how the physical characteristics of cerebral palsy and similar conditions aff ect a child's abil ity to sit, crawl, stand, and walk. The book off ers dozens of practical, easy-to-follow exercises that address specifi c areas of motor delay and development, including but not l imited to: head control, muscle tone, proper positioning, involuntary movements, stretching and fl exibility.

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: PRINT RESOURCE #4

The Unwritten Rules of Friendship: Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Make Friendsby Natalie Madorsky Elman and Eileen Kennedy-MooreBoston : Little, Brown, 2003.1st ed.

Location: Nichols Adult Nonfi ctionCall Number: 649.1 ELM

Written by award winning author, Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, this practical and compassionate handbook helps parents sharpen any child's social skil ls by identifying the "unwritten rules" that govern all relationships.

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PRINT RESOURCE #5

The Whole Childhttp://www.pbs.org/wholechild/index.htmlPBS: Public Broadcasting ChannelAccessed December 9, 2012.

This searchable online resource, available in both English and Spanish, extends the information based on the popular textbook, The Whole Child, by Joanne Hendrick, Ph.D., published by Merril l/Prentice Hall.

This site includes timelines of milestones regarding many areas of child development, including social and emotional development. The information presented off ers a map that can help Child Development Professionals and parents follow a child's journey, assessing a child as they develop through time. In addition to the timeline, there are l inks to in-depth articles on dealing with feelings, self-esteem, identity, and self-control.

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT:ONLINE RESOURCE #6

ONLINE RESOURCE #6:THE WHOLE CHILD

Click here to view the online resource in Spanish

This is the Social and Emotional Development milestones timeline, accessible from the “ABC’s of Child Development” link

Managing Anxiety in People With Autism: A Treatment Guide for Parents, Teachers and Mental Health Professionals Paperbackby Anne M. Chalfant Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2011.1 s t Edition

Location: 95th Street Adult Nonfi ction Call Number: 616.85882 CHA

This excellent resource explains what anxiety is and how it is a common problem among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition, this book describes anxiety across the stages of development and gives helpful information on what can be done to manage and treat anxiety. Methods include psychoanalytic treatment, alternative medicine and medication, and cognitive behavior therapy.

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: RESOURCE #7

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Chi ld's Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive By Daniel J . Siegel New York : Delacorte Press, 2011.

Location: E-Book is avai lable through Overdrive, accessible through E-Reader devices, tablets, or personal computers: http:/ /t inyurl .com/l7fv3fo

“Siegel and Bryson reveal that an integrated brain with parts that cooperate in a coordinated and balanced manner creates a better understanding of self , stronger relationships, and success in school, among other benefi ts. With i l lustrations, charts, and even a handy ‘Refrigerator Sheet, ’   the authors have made every eff ort to make brain science parent-fr iendly.”— Publishers Weekly

Reviewed on Publishers Weekly  06/13/2011  at http:/ /www.publ ishersweekly.com/978-0-553-80791-2

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: E-BOOK RESOURCE #8

Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids: The One Brain Book You Need to Help Your Child Grow Brighter, Healthier, and Happier Paperbackby David Walsh Ph.D.New York : Free Press, 2011.

Location: 95th Street Adult Nonfi ction Call Number:  649.1 WAL    

This book is a complete guide to parenting from birth through the teen years, with recommendations that will help maximize any child's potential. With a huge emphasis on brain and cognitive development, this book equips parents with usable information across a range of topics, l ike exercise, nutrition, play, sleep, stress, self-discipline, emotional intell igence, and connection.

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: PRINT RESOURCE #9

The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Children With Special Needs, a Guide for Parents and Teachers by Sue SchwartzBethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2004.

Location: Nichols Juvenile Nonfi ction Parent Teacher CollectionCall Number: J 649.15 SCH

The New Language of Toys off ers a fresh, hands on approach to using everyday toys in order to stimulate language and literacy development in children with special needs from birth to six years of age. This proves to be a useful tool for teachers and caretakers looking for creative activities and toy dialogues.

COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT: RESOURCE #10

A HIGHLIGHT OF THE NEW LANGUAGE OF TOYS

A snippet of a few pages from The New Language of Toys provide examples of the store-bought and homemade toys which may help a special-needs child develop and strengthen communication skills.

Search the library’s catalog for more interesting books on your subject using words or word combinations below. You may also find many helpful resources in the Parent/Teacher collection near the Children’s Reference desk on the fi rst floor at the 95 th Street Library.

MORE RESOURCES

•child development•child psychology•child psychiatry

•learning•socialization•cognition

•developmental psychology•early childhood•nursery schools

•parenting•child care•social skills

For questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at sprokop@napervil le-l ib.org. With my B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations, I am more than will ing to help you locate materials regarding any areas of Child Development that interest you.

You may also call the general phone number of the Napervil le Public Library at 630.961.4100 with questions regarding the books seen in this presentation.

Thank you for viewing and I hope the information in this presentation was helpful to you in some way!

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