Me, Myself, and I: How Children Build Their Sense of Self : 18-36 MonthsA Definitive Guide to Toddlerhood -- the extraordinary period when parents have the greatest influence in setting their child on a healthy and happy course for life. Nationally-known author Kyle D. Pruett, M.D. draws on the latest research and his decades of experience as a developmentalist and child and family psychiatrist. The result is clear, practical help for parents to enhance their child's growth on all fronts, from language and social skills to cognitive and emotional development. Book jacket. |
Contents
Introduction page ix | 1 |
The Young Childs Brain and Mind | 13 |
Temperament and Style | 33 |
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Me, Myself, and I: How Children Build Their Sense of Self : 18-36 Months Kyle D. Pruett No preview available - 1999 |
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