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100 1 _aWashburne, Marion Foster,
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245 1 0 _aStudy of Child Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-15
508 _aE-text prepared by Stan Goodman, Leah Moser, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Study of Child Life" by Marion Foster Washburne is a comprehensive guide on child development and parenting techniques that was likely written in the early 20th century. The work aims to set forth principles for understanding and nurturing children, addressing their physical, emotional, and intellectual needs through informed approaches and sensible practices. Key themes include the vast differences in children's temperaments, the significance of creating suitable environments for growth, and the art of applying educational principles in real-life situations. The opening of the text begins with an open letter addressing concerns about whether reliable guidelines can be established for parenting, given the individuality of each child. Washburne emphasizes that, despite their differences, children share common physiological traits and needs. She explains the initial helplessness of infants, outlining their developmental milestones and the importance of providing a nurturing atmosphere that allows for freedom of movement and exploration. This foundational understanding sets the stage for the detailed exploration of various aspects of child life that will be elaborated upon in subsequent sections of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEducation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13467
999 _c54857
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