Part of the The Tavistock Clinic - Understanding Your Child series
Paperback: £8.99 / $13.95
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2007, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 80pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-534-3, BIC 2: JMAF
Review for all of the series
'They are a rich resource of balanced, sensitive and non-judgemental advice to help parents and professionals looking after children…The central subject is the mental and emotional development of children and their parents. And the style is intelligent and friendly… The books form a cohesive and continuous guide to almost everything I have ever wondered about bringing up my children.'
- 0-19 Magazine
Understanding 4-5-year-olds gives a thoughtful overview of the challenges that children face as they gradually move away from a strong attachment to their families and turn towards the wider world of school and life outside the family.
Lesley Maroni discusses the critical social and emotional developments at this age, including identity, independence and sibling rivalry, the transition to school and friendships with peers, coping with illness and loss, and gender differences. The author also shows how 4-5-year-olds explore real issues using the protective safety of pretend play and their imagination.
This accessible book provides valuable insights and a wealth of case examples that will help parents, educators and carers better understand and relate to children at this demanding, yet exciting, stage of development.
Understanding Your Three-Year-Old
Louise Emanuel
Understanding 6-7-Year-Olds
Corinne Aves
Understanding 12-14-Year-Olds
Margot Waddell
Understanding 10-11-Year-Olds
Rebecca Bergese
