An instructive & accessible account of the psychological development of children aged 0-2 years & how it can be supported by social relationships The first two years are critical in a child's development influencing what happens in later childhood & even adulthood Yet how best to support that early development is not always easy to grasp Now help is at hand with this expert guide on the care of children through these essential years Based on the latest research with its wealth of picture sequences & clear explanations this book shows how the development of young children's social understanding attachments self-control & intelligence can be supported through their relationships