Psychology and parenthood

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Psychology and parenthood

by H. Addington (Henry Addington) Bruce

EN·~4 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total

PSYCHOLOGY AND PARENTHOOD

0:15

PREFACE

2:49

I THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ENVIRONMENT

34:39

II SUGGESTION IN EDUCATION

31:37

III THE SECRET OF GENIUS

42:20

IV INTENSIVE CHILD CULTURE

47:30

V THE PROBLEM OF LAZINESS

30:11

VI A CHAPTER ON LAUGHTER

26:58

VII HYSTERIA IN CHILDHOOD

27:21

VIII THE MENACE OF FEAR

32:01
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Description

This compact handbook brings the latest findings of modern psychology into everyday language for anyone raising a child. It explains how a child's early environment and physical wellbeing lay the foundation for lifelong mental and moral strength. By translating complex research into clear advice, the author shows parents how simple changes at home can unlock a child's potential.

The book opens with a vivid tale of two boys whose fates diverge after a single encounter with the law, illustrating how early experiences can shape future character. From that story onward, readers discover practical strategies for creating supportive surroundings, encouraging healthy habits, and fostering resilience. The author balances scientific insight with compassionate guidance, inviting parents to become active architects of their children's growth.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (277K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Release date

Mar 29, 2018

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

H. Addington (Henry Addington) Bruce

H. Addington (Henry Addington) Bruce

1874–1959

A journalist and popular psychology writer, he helped bring big ideas about the mind, habit, and personality to general readers in the early 1900s. His books blend clear reporting with a lively curiosity about how people think and behave.

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