Calm. Play. Development | Deborah McNamara

Based on research from one of the world's leading experts in child development, Calm. Play. Development serves as a guide to better understanding young children—just what every toddler and preschooler needs so we can better understand them.

Young children are amazing creatures with their ability to instantly change moods from joy to frustration, and their behavior often seems the most mysterious in the world. Parents and caregivers are constantly challenged, as children are notoriously unpredictable: from tantrums, resistance and aggression to separation anxiety, bedtime protests and disobedience. But the real key to understanding little people is to understand that their complex behavior is not a sign of a character defect or disorder, but a natural stage of their development.

"Calm. Play. Development" demonstrates how important it is for adults to create favorable conditions for raising children during this unique period of their lives. The book reveals the process of toddler development - from the acute need for closeness and vital play to the formation of discipline that contributes to their growth. Written with deep compassion and supplemented with real stories from children and their parents, this book will forever change the way you look at preschool.