child development

A child learns to tie shoes, climb a tree, zip a jacket, whistle--in short--to be a success.

A biography of the author's daughter Madeleine from birth to the age of three, in which he describes his own impressions of her development and growing awareness of herself and the world.

From birth to the arrival of a brand-new sibling, expressive silhouettes and simple declarations show a child's growing awareness and identification with family and home.

Compares and contrasts beliefs and practices around the world on approximately 100 topics related to children, including birth, naming, and language acquisition.

Shows that peer groups matter more than parents in determining the kinds of people children will turn out to be.

Presents the author's plan for better child rearing, calling for increased community participation in forty key areas of child development in order to help curb destructive behavior and promote good character, and includes samples of how the strategies worked.