Are two-year-olds really so terrible, or does the world have a slightly
skewed view of this sometimes difficult, sometimes adorable lot? Drs.
Ames and Ilg, recognized worldwide as authorities on child behavior and
development, offer parents practical advice and enlightening
psychological insights on children this age.
What are two-year-old girls and boys thinking and feeling? How do they
see others around them? With humor and compassion, the authors describe
the general characteristics of these complex toddlers: their physical
growth trends, their emotional and psychological maturation. Also
included are insights into how two-year-olds behave with family and
other children, and advice on how to handle them, as well as tings to
avoid.
Included in this book:
- A two-year-old's view of the world--and himself
- Bath and dressing routines
- Sex differences
- Stories from real life
- A list of age-appropriate toys and books
- A bibliography for parents
"Louise Bates Ames and her colleagues synthesize a lifetime of
observation of children, consultation, and discussion with parents.
These books will help parents to better understand their children and
will guide them through the fascinating and sometimes trying experiences
of modern parenthood."--Donald J. Cohen, M.D., Director, Yale Child
Study Center, Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry,
Pediatrics, and Psychology, Yale School of Medicine
