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Penelope Leach is a research psychologist specalising in infant development. She is a fellow of the British Psychological Society and a Senior Research Fellow of the Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Social Issues, Birkbeck, University of London and of the Tavistock and Portman NHS mostrar mais Trust. She is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Winchester. mostrar menos

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Data de nascimento
1937-11-19
Sexo
female
Nacionalidade
England
UK
País (no mapa)
UK
Local de nascimento
Hampstead, London, England, UK
Ocupações
psychologist
Relações
Balchin, Nigel (father)

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The book follows the Attachment parent model which is what I gravitate to so I enjoyed it.
 
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spiritedstardust | Dec 29, 2022 |
 
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Murtra | Oct 10, 2020 |
I glanced through this to get an idea of what it's about. It cites a lot of research and policy about child care around the world. Rather dense reading for parents just looking to educate themselves on suitable childcare but it does appear to fully inform the reader about options and their benefits and flaws. Probably the most useful section for parents needing quick information would be Part Three Quality of Care. Looks primarily to be a comprehensive resource for policymakers and child development professionals.… (mais)
 
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Salsabrarian | Feb 2, 2016 |
a very important contribution to this subject; probably the best childcare manual type book i've come across. she has a very wise and loving perspective. i absolutely love that she finds a way to be respectful to babies while not ignoring the needs of parents (i find some of the attachment parenting people a bit extreme... at some point, you really do have to put the baby down and wash the dishes or cook a meal.) the advice in this book is very humanistic, gentle, loving- yet also extremely practical.… (mais)
 
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21
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4.2
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ISBN
116
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