Understanding your two-year-old - Miller, Lisa (J. Kingsley Publishers, 2004)
At head of title on cover: Tavistock Clinic
Includes bibliographical references (page 55) and index
A sense of self : exploring the world, "I can do it", the word "no", the impulsive two-year-old, stability and change -- Learning to look after yourself : eating, sleeping, toilet-training, pulling together these issues -- Relationships : mother and father, mums and dads, a new baby, siblings and friends, daycare, childminders and nannies -- The development of body and mind : play, books, toys and games, imagination and fantasy, talking and communication, television and videos, the adults in the child's world -- The parents : hard work, when to worry, difficulties in the family, troubles within the toddler, complex family situations
What makes children in their 'terrible twos' behave as they do? How can parents decide when their child is ready for day care, and manage their child's transition to a trusted child minder? Lisa Miller guides parents through their two-year-old's development, from how to deal with a 'bossy boots' to understanding the central importance of toys, and the development of language and nonverbal communicative skills. She describes ways in which parents can help a young child express or resolve difficult feelings or jealousy, come to accept and welcome a new-born sibling, and negotiate friendships