Part of the Child Health and Safety Series, this module for parents and adults who work with children discusses child development in three age group sections: (1) 6 through 8 years; (2) 9 through 11 years; and (3) 12 through 15 years. Information on physical, mental, social, and emotional development, as well as ways to identify and handle problems, is presented. Special problems of foster children are discussed in the 6 through 8 age group section. A "Test Your Knowledge" quiz is presented at the end of each section for the reader's use as a study aid. The complete module includes this manual, leaflets, and three slide/sound presentations. (NH)