Table of Contents -- What this book is about -- THESE ARE CHILDREN, LIKE OTHERS -- A baby needs love and encouragement every day -- "What does Mother expect of me?" -- A toddler meets parental expectations -- An SOS for Mommy -- The hard way -- Happiness and simple things -- There is much to learn -- The point of readiness -- Discovery in a garden -- Knowing he is blind -- Welcome explanations -- Making decisions -- It is so important to feel useful! -- Baking cookies -- A responsible helper at five -- THE INDIVIDUAL EMERGES -- The body is used effectively -- Self-reliance grows with thinking and doing -- Simple information -- Discovering music -- Finding her way correctly -- Emotions need grooming, too -- Moments of withdrawal -- Responsiveness -- A sense of self -- Gaining confidence -- When children get angry -- The expression of conflict -- Love, a two-way proposition -- Learning self-discipline begins early -- Learning about limits -- Bedtime at nursery school -- Helping him to be good -- Creative play allows self-expression -- Play time at home -- Fun with a frog -- WHAT FAMILY TIES PROVIDE -- The child relates to family members -- Shopping with Mother -- Man to man -- Fishing -- When the peonies bloom -- . . . and fights -- A time to be alone -- Together at the lunch table -- The wider family circle provides social experience -- SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS SHOULD BEGIN EARLY IN LIFE -- Casual social situations encourage self-confidence -- A visit with the milkman -- A haircut, inevitable routine -- Out for a walk -- The park -- They learn to be part of a group -- At Sunday School -- At nursery school -- The neighbors need to understand -- Back-yard scenes are filled with fun -- A friend comes over to play -- An invitation out is good for parents and child -- He sees how other people live -- How parents explain to others.

Mother finds a baby sitter -- WHAT A COMMUNITY OFFERS -- Community resources help parents and child -- He looks forward to school -- In summary -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- W.