Packed with practical strategies - based on research and the author's continuing field work - this guidebook shows home visitors how to: build trust, communicate respect, and maintain boundaries with families; make home visits successful by developing specific communication and interpersonal skills; understand the stages of typical child development - and use that knowledge to help families promote the child's sense of self, provide guidance and discipline, develop communication and language, promote learning through play, ...
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Packed with practical strategies - based on research and the author's continuing field work - this guidebook shows home visitors how to: build trust, communicate respect, and maintain boundaries with families; make home visits successful by developing specific communication and interpersonal skills; understand the stages of typical child development - and use that knowledge to help families promote the child's sense of self, provide guidance and discipline, develop communication and language, promote learning through play, and more; gain fresh perspective; create a support network; and, learn new strategies through professional development opportunities.Throughout the book, readers follow home visitors into the homes of diverse families, sharing their triumphs and challenges and learning lessons to use in their own work. The personal stories, research, and strategies make this an essential guide for any home visitor.The third edition includes expanded coverage of issues such as violence, pregnancy, supervision, work with low-income families, goals and roles, and work with extended family. It also covers new topics, such as parents as advocates, early intervention, assessment, children with chronic illnesses, and more.It is useful for pre- and in-service home visitors, including: paraprofessionals, nurses, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, educators and family support and assessment workers.
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Good. Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
