The Process of Parenting, Fifth Edition, is a comprehensive introduction to parenting that demonstrates how parents and caregivers can translate their love and concern for children into effective parenting behavior. The book brings to life the world of the child, the experiences of parents as they rear children, and the kinds of interactions between them that promote effective functioning and well-being for all partners in the process. This edition contains updated information on children\'s physical, intellectual, and personal-social development from infancy through late adolescence.