The eight-year-old child is an exuberant, outgoing bundle of energy; he meets every challenge head-on, willing to try almost anything. Sometimes parents are amazed at the enthusiasm and excitement with which their child greets the world. However, eight is also a time when the child begins to do a great deal of analyzing and evaluating, finding fault in himself and others--especially Mohter. How do parents help an eight-year-old through this up-and-down age? What should parents expect in their relationships with the child and how can life in the family be made easier? What will the child's relationship with friends and siblings be like? In the successful tradition of the Gesell institute series, Your Eight-Year-Old is a well-researched, highly accessible guide.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A MUST READ for all parents ...:
I recommend these books (Your ONE Year Old, Your TWO Year Old, Your THREE Year Old, Your FOUR Year Old, Your FIVE Year Old, Your SIX Year Old, Your SEVEN Year Old, Your EIGHT Year Old, Your NINE Year Old, Your TEN-to-FOURTEEN Year Old. These books were writtten by Louise Bates Ames, PhD, Fances L. Ilg, MD and Sidney M. Baker MD of the Gesell Institute of Human Development. They are NOT a "how to" book for parents -- but rather provide a perspective of life from the child's various ages. I found the books to... more info
Hits the nail on the head:
This series of books, and in particular this book, hits the nail on the head with childhood behavior at various ages, this book being of course about 8 year olds. As a parent i am sure we have all wondered "is that normal"? Well this book gives you insight into what is "normal" at eight. That said it also gives tips on how to deal with the child's emotions and discipline at that specific age. My wife and i love this book series.
Good basics:
These books are kinda old. The pictures are old, but the ideas and the gist of it are timeless. The material inside does give you insight into what your child is thinking and/or feeling but you feel like you have jumped into a time warp. If you can get passed that, you can glean a lot of information from these books at all ages and stages.
Dated, but helpful child development reference.:
I have bought these books each year as my son grows up. The social context is fairly dated, but the behaviorial and abilities information is very helpful. It has been reassuring to find his behaviors are not totally out of sync with one interpretation of typical development. I usually read the next age shortly before his birthday and refer to it thoughout the year. It is definitely an inexpensive and fairly helpful reference.
