Coming into Their Own: How Developmental Assets Promote Positive Growth in Middle Childhood

This resource provides the latest research findings from studies on development of children grades 4–6 and fascinating learnings from around the world about what truly can help kids at this age grow up well and healthy. Helping parents and other adults understand what is most effective and helpful to kids during the critical middle childhood stage this book provides insights that can influence relationships among adults and young people, as well as formal programs and policies to improve children's lives.