Understanding Your Two-Year-Old

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.