book on early childhood growth and development

[Aqua Blue]

I am looking for ideas for a book on early childhood growth and development:help:. I have regular contact with a couple with a 2yo who are totally ignorant with regards to normal toddler behavior. For instance, they took thier child to a mall and told her she needed to stay right with them as it was busy. They felt she didn't love them and wasn't obiedient when she walked away. They were particularly upset that she "didn't even look back".:|( "After all we do for her, she doesn't love us enough to look back, she just walks away like she doesn't care even tho it was Mother's day" I tried to explain growth and development to them, but I got the feeling they thought I just made that up to make them feel better.

English is a second language for the mother and I believe her reading comprehension is pretty low. So, I would like to find something that was very easy to read but helped them understand that walking away wasn't something she did "on purpose" and probably more important that they need to watch her every second.

[Gardenarian]

I really like the books by Louise Bates Ames ('Your One Year Old', 'Your Two Year Old', etc.)
Here is a summary of 'Your Two Year Old' from Amazon:

Are two-year-olds really so terrible, or does the world have a slightly skewed view of this sometimes difficult, sometimes adorable lot? Drs. Ames and Ilg, recognized worldwide as authorities on child behavior and development, offer parents practical advice and enlightening psychological insights on children this age.

What are two-year-old girls and boys thinking and feeling? How do they see others around them? With humor and compassion, the authors describe the general characteristics of these complex toddlers: their physical growth trends, their emotional and psychological maturation. Also included are insights into how two-year-olds behave with family and other children, and advice on how to handle them, as well as things to avoid.

Included in this book:
• A two-year-old’s view of the world—and himself
• Bath and dressing routines
• Sex differences
• Stories from real life
• A list of age-appropriate toys and books
• A bibliography for parents

[JaneV2.0]

If the mother is literate in her native language, maybe you could get her a well-reviewed child care book (What to Expect, maybe) written in that. Or maybe the CDC can help: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spanish/childdevelopment/positiveparenting/preschoolers.html

[Tussiemussies]

It's nice that you are going to help this family. It is strange to see that in this day and age that people would believe something like this. This poor child might be misunderstood in many ways.....hope the book helps their perspective.