This comprehensive text focuses on the developmental norms of infants and toddlers. It includes all the information students need to provide the best possible care. It emphasizes the whole child and covers all areas of development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. Because of the rapid growth of young children from birth to age three, the developmental traits are outlined in weekly and monthly increments. In addition, material on choosing developmentally appropriate toys, activities, and skills provides valuable information. Extensive activities provide students with the opportunity to observe young children in action. -includes a comprehensive "hands on" practical curriculum guide -focuses on all three areas of development -developmental traits for birth through twenty-four months outlined in weekly and monthly increments -emphasizes the whole child -highlights stages of development - from Amzon