Thinking developmentally : nuturing wellness in childhood to promote lifelong health / Andrew S. Garner, MD, PhD, FAAP, Robert A. Saul, MD, FAAP, FACMG ; with a foreword by Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Garner, Andrew S., author.

Saul, Robert A., author.

Contributor:

Perry, Bruce D. (Bruce Duncan), 1955- writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child development.

Pediatrics.

Child Development.

Medical Subjects:

Child Development.

Pediatrics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

2nd edition.

Place of Publication:

Itasca, IL : American Academy of Pediatrics, [2026]

Summary:

"The fully revised and updated new edition expands on the important work of the first edition, which challenged pediatricians to rethink their approach to practice. It continues to call on those who care for children not only torecognize the events and environment children experience in early childhood as crucial to their health and well-being throughout their lives but to intervene—with patients, their families, the community, and local and national policy—to promote the most positive developmental trajectories"-- AAP Books.

Contents:

Life course science and the proverbial black box

Defining adversity and toxic stress

Defining positive childhood experiences and relational health

Epigenetics

Developmental neuroscience

Thinking developmentally

What children need: beyond surviving to thriving

Supporting parents and caregivers

The role of communities

The role of pediatric care

Implications for pediatric advocacy and public policy

Epilogue. Hopes and dreams.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (AAP Books, viewed October 30, 2025).

Other Format:

Print version: Garner, Andrew S. Thinking developmentally

ISBN:

1610028198

9781610028196

OCLC:

1528990001

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license