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Your Four-Year-Old: Wild and Wonderful

by Louise Bates Ames

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A developmental guide to the distinctive questions of age four

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A developmental guide to the distinctive questions of age four

Focused on the transitions and behaviors associated with four-year-olds, this parenting guide organizes everyday concerns into practical discussion points: body curiosity and taboo language, behavior and self-esteem, high activity levels, kindergarten timing, and creative play. Louise Bates Ames and Frances L. Ilg frame these topics through child development and psychology, pairing explanations of what may be changing at this age with suggested ways for parents to respond. The book also addresses broader claims about body type, temperament, and social development, presenting them as part of its developmental approach. Originally published in 1989, it reflects the guidance and terminology of that edition.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Parents and caregivers of four-year-olds seeking age-specific parenting guidance
  • Adults navigating preschool behavior, school-readiness questions, and creative activities
  • Readers interested in developmental perspectives on early childhood

Themes

Child developmentPreschool behaviorParent-child communicationKindergarten readinessCreative play

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Book overview

What is it about four-year-olds that makes them so lovable? What problems do four-year-olds have? What can they do now that they couldn't do at three? Drs. Ames and Ilg, recognized authorities on child behavior and development, discuss these and scores of other questions unique to four-year-old girls and boys, and they offer parents practical advice and enlightening psychological insights.

Can Your Four-Year-Old make you a happier, less stressed, and more efficient parent? You bet! Find out about:

- Embarrassing moments . . . how to deal with a four-year-old's fascination with bowel movements, belly buttons, body parts, and forbidden words--without turning red.
- Words that will work a miracle . . . what to say to give your child and instant smile, raise self-esteem, and change behavior quicker than criticism.
- Hyperactivity . . . how to determine if your "always on the go" four-year-old is truly hyperactive.
- Kindergarten readiness . . . school too soon can cause lifelong problems, so note this warning for parents of "fall babies."
- Encouraging creativity . . . fifteen activities you can initiate to stimulate your child's natural talents and have a great time too!
- Your child's body type: round and plump or bony and angular . . . does it predict behavior, temperament, and social success?

. . . and more!
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