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Palmer, Sue, 1948-

Toxic childhood : how the modern world is damaging our children and what we can do about it / Sue Palmer.

Pbk. ed.

London : Orion Books, 2007, ©2006.

xvi, 361 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

What's happening to children? Why do one in five now suffer from mental health problems or behavioural and learning difficulties? In this important and ground-breaking book, Sue Palmer presents wide-ranging research on the toxic cocktail of factors affecting children's lives today. She also provides sound advice on 'detoxifying' childhood, including: The vital importance of real food and real play for children's development, Why sleep is essential to learning - and how to ensure children get enough of it, Childcare and education - what works best for different age-groups, Protecting children from aggressive marketing and the excesses of celebrity culture, The dangers (and benefits) of growing up in a multi-media 'electronic village'. -- Book jacket.

Problem children.

Problem children -- Mental health.

Problem children -- Behavior modification.

Problem children -- Social conditions.

Child development -- Social aspects.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: toxic childhood syndrome -- Food for thought -- Out to play -- Time for bed -- It's good to talk -- We are family -- Who's looking after the children? -- The best days of their lives -- The word on the street -- The electronic village -- Manners maketh man -- Conclusion: detoxing childhood.

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