Praise for What if....... (A Book Review)

I recently bought and read Rae Pica's latest book entitled, "What If Everybody Understood Child Development?" This is a question I have ponder since I took my child development course at Kutztown University in the early 90's. Rae Pica does a fabulous job of exploring several topics that often make people take sides on an issue. In her book, she connects each chapter to child development and helps the reader understand why an understanding of child development for EVERYONE is important. Some of my favorite chapters include: 

Bubble Wrapping Not Required 
Doing Away With the "Baby Stuff" 
Terrorist Tots? 
Failure is an Option 
and 
Bribes and Threats Work, But....

Throughout the book, Pica reminds us what happens when we do not have an understanding of child development. In addition, she provides the reader with some memorable information that should be shared with all who do not believe in keeping children, children! Such as when she reminds us that "children are meant to be risk-takers" and not letting them be so is deterimental to their overall development. Pica reminds us what truly motivates children under the age of 8 and guess its not a test! More importantly, Rae Pica provides teachers ways they can advocate and support what is developmentally appropriate for children. Lastly, each chapter has a where to learn more page with great resources to expand your learning outside the book. 

This book should be read by EVERYONE and is met to be shared and discussed. 


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