Early Adolescence: Understanding the 10 to 15 Year Old

By Gail A. Caissy

Book Overview

A comprehensive and practical guide to the important areas of development-biological, physical, emotional, intellectual, social, psychological, and sexual-taking place during the early adolescent years and what concerned parents can do to help their ten-to-fifteen year old get through this time of drastic upheaval.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738207527
• ISBN13: 9780738207520
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Early Adolescence

I am a mother of an 11 year old and a student seeking a teaching license for middle school students. I found the information in this book very practical. There was researched information on different domains of development during early adolescence as well as practical tips to use in managing a classroom of 10-15 year-olds. I will use this book as a reference for home and school. I was disappointed, however, that the book was published in the 90's. I would like to see an updated version of this book.

A must have for parents and teachers of adolescents

This is a great book for parents and teachers of adolescents.After 10 years working with troubled kids, I find it one of the best family and educator resources on behavior. It is easy to read, funny, informative. It's an excellent guide to what makes adolescents tick. Most importantly, it helps adults learn how to deal with adolescent behavior without losing their minds (as much.. ;)