Introduction.; Chapter 1: Life at home; Relationship with parents; Sibling rivalry; Imaginative play; Identity within the family; Emotional development.; Chapter 2: Starting 'proper' school; Bridging the gap between home and school; Beginnings of friendships; Identity outside the family; Cooperative play; Competitiveness.; Chapter 3; Real and make believe; Development of curiosity; Gender differences; The beginnings of bullying; Loneliness versus being alone.; Chapter 4: Coping with loss; Obstacles to learning; Illness and other problems; Worrying behaviour.; Chapter 5: The need for boundaries; Growing independence.
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'''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''