Your Child at Play: Two to Three Years: Growing Up, Language, and the Imagination – A Parenting Handbook for Conflict Resolution and Building Toddler Friendships

by Marilyn Segal

Two year olds progress at such a rapid rate that they often leave their families dazzled and a bit confused. This easy-to-read, parent-friendly book, illustrated with over 130 photographs of real children at play, provides insight into how two year olds see themselves; how they get along with others; and how they learn language. Here are hundreds of innovative ideas to help your child in all these efforts as well as suggestions for dealing with potential problems. Some of the subjects covered • self-definition • resolving conflicts • living with siblings • playing with friends • listening, speaking, and communicating • imaginative play • visual and physical exploration

Genres: Parenting

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Dr. Marilyn “Mickey” Mailman Segal was a developmental psychologist, author, and educator who specialized in early childhood.

Segal received her Ph.D. in behavioral science from Nova University. In 1972, she became an assistant professor at Nova University. That same year, she received a grant to produce the public television series “To Reach a Child.”

Segal worked in the community to develop early learning programs. In 1975, she opened the Family Center at Nova University, an early childhood center that was also a teaching and research facility. In 2002, it was renamed the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies.

Reviews

[Erica · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think I was looking for something "more". This book could probably do with a update or something. Add a chapter about providing proper nutrition to power all this play, and avoid the rampant "childhood obeisity". Maybe pull the part about how it is okay to plant the kids in front of the TV. Overall, it wasn't horribly outdated, but it could use some help, nonetheless. Still debating whether I'll read the next one in the series, which I've borrowed from the library...