Cover -- Contents -- Body matter -- Social development over early childhood -- The social baby and toddler -- The social and emotional child -- Friendships over early childhood -- Developing social sensitivity -- Complications for social development -- Enabling social interaction between young children -- An environment for easy social contact -- Social routines and a flow to the day -- Guiding social interaction -- Social interaction and pretend play -- Normal problems in young social interaction -- Leading practice to support social development -- Positive relationships within a small community -- Protecting time for friendships -- Adults as social and play partners -- Fairness and equality in a child's world -- Supporting development of social skills -- Back matter -- Books and websites -- Acknowledgements.