Betty Bardige ; Marilyn Segal

Who This Author Is

Betty Bardige writes from practical experience about children’s play and development, focusing on problem-solving, friendships, and school adjustment. Her contributions in Your Child at Play: Five to Eight Years offer clear guidance for supporting emotional growth and everyday challenges during early elementary years.

Marilyn Segal approaches play as a formative context for learning and relationships, emphasizing activities that build social skills and reasoning. In the shared work on five- to eight-year-olds, she outlines age-appropriate strategies parents and educators can use to encourage independence, cooperation, and resilience.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Practical guidance for parents of young children • Play-based problem solving and social development • Age-specific activities and school-readiness tips

Genres and themes: Parenting guide • Child development • Play and learning • School transition

Who this author is best for: Helpful for parents and caregivers seeking practical, activity-based strategies to support 5–8-year-olds’ social skills and school adjustment.

Start with chapters on play activities and problem-solving scenarios to find ready-to-use ideas and adapt them to your child’s needs.

How The Picks Compare

• Your Child at Play: Five to Eight Years : Building Friendships, Expanding Interests, and Resolving Conflicts (Your Child at Play Series) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Your Child at Play: Five to Eight Years: Problem-Solving, Relationships, and Going to School leans later in the catalog.