Table of Contents
Introduction Nonie K. Lesaux Stephanie M. Jones 1
1 Stability, Security, and Social Dynamics in Early Childhood Environments Deborah A. Phillips 7
2 Early Adversity, Self-Regulation, and Child Development Dana Charles McCoy 29
3 High-Quality Language Leads to High-Quality Learning Amy Pace Kathy Hirsh-Pasek Roberta Michnick Golinkoff 45
4 Assessing and Understanding the Needs of Bilingual Learners Gigi Luk Joanna A. Christodoulou 67
5 Using Technology and Media in Early Childhood Settings Lauren Rubenzahl Kristelie Lavallee Michael Rich 91
6 Screening and Supporting Children at Risk for Developmental Delay or Disability Beth Rous Rena Hallam 117
7 Two-Generation Education Programs for Parents and Their Young Children Teresa Eckrich Sommer Terri J. Sabol P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale Jeanne Brooks-Gunn 135
Conclusion Nonie K. Lesaux Stephanie M. Jones Julie Russ Harris 159
Afterword Jacqueline Jones 171
Notes 177
Acknowledgments 219
About the Editors 221
About the Contributors 223
Index 233