 |  A Child's World: Infancy through Adolescence, 9/e Diane E. Papalia,
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sally Wendkos Olds
Ruth Duskin Feldman
Physical Development And Health in Early Childhood
Chapter Overview
Chapter 9 covers physical development and health in the preschool years between
ages 3 and 6. In this chapter, the authors:
Describe preschool children's physical growth and change and summarize their
nutritional needs
Identify normal sleep patterns and common sleep problems
Trace the development of motor and artistic skills and discuss the significance
of handedness
Point out health issues that may arise during these predominantly healthy years,
and environmental factors that may contribute to health problems
Discuss causes and effects of child abuse and neglect and methods of prevention
and treatment |
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education