You can't begin too soon Author:Wesley Haystead "Don't try to teach young children about God! It may damage them psychologically." Psychologists, educators and even theologians have recently attacked parents and churches for introducing young children to Bible stories. They warn that "the child is not equipped to understand these abstract ideas." YOU CAN'T BEGIN TOO SOON recognizes the limita... more »tions of the young child's ability to understand; but by combining sound biblical advice and proven educational insights, a clear path is charted to effective ways of introducing young children to Christian concepts. Parents, teachers and church leaders who care about the crucial early years of a child's life will benefit greatly from the insights of this book. Here is practical guidance in how to begin a young child's education in the Christian life. Wesley Haystead is one of the five original team members of the International Center for Learning teaching staff, specializing in Early Childhood education. His teaching experience includes serving as a Minister of Christian Education, and a consultant in Children's Ministry. Author Haystead received his Master's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He is an instructor in Christian Education, at a southern California college, a teaching leader with ICL and an Editorial Associate with G/L Publications.« less