pt. I. Beyond self-esteem: how young children develop a sense of value. Introduction: What is self-esteem? : Intuitions and beyond ; The new wave of research and practice ; Values ; How does self-esteem develop?
1. Infants and toddlers: developing and consolidating a sense of self : Pregnancy ; Birth ; Infancy ; Alternate developmental pathways ; Toddlerhood
2. Preschoolers: testing and evaluating the self : Acceptance ; Power and control ; Moral worth ; Efficacy and competence
3. Kindergarten and primary children: setting new standards for the self : Competence ; Power ; Acceptance ; Virtue, moral worth
pt. II. Beyond self-esteem: implications for practitioners. Introduction: How do adults promote self-esteem : Adult feedback must be authentic ; Adults and children need goodness of fit ; Scaffolding supports autonomy ; Individuals are different ; Self-esteem is multifaceted ; Children are resilient
4. Infancy and toddlerhood: caring for children who are developing and consolidating a sense of self : Early infancy ; 4 to 9 months ; 9 to 15 months ; 15 to 24 months ; 2 to 3 years
5. Preschool: guiding children who are testing and evaluating the self : Adults coach young children ; Adults establish the environment
6. The kindergarten and primary years: teaching children who are setting new standards for the self : Competence ; Power ; Acceptance ; Moral virtue ; Changing the structure of classrooms
7. Summary and implications for policy : Major foundations ; Implications ; Implications for policy and research.
