The Talaris Parenting Counts Center is a great resource:http://www.parentingcounts.org/preview.aspx?a=timeline/socdev
Developing Trust and Comfort with Adults:
- Always comfort and reassure your child when she is upset or worried or seems to need you (birth to 18 months).
- Listen with interest to what your child says and help him add more details or ideas (18 months to 3 years).
- Let your child know how much you like her behavior when she is doing positive things with you (3 to 5 years).
- Talk with your child about his feelings (5 years to kindergarten entry).
- Read a book to your child. Being held helps a child feel close to you, knowing that you want to read with her.
Developing Cooperation with Friends:
- Play turn-taking games with your child, such as peek-a-boo (birth to 18 months).
- Find toys that can be played and shared with two or more children at one time (18 months to 3 years).
- Praise your child for getting along well with others (3 to 5 years).
- Look for opportunities for your child to help others, such as helping at a community garden (5 years to kindergarten entry).
Click below for more information on this topic:
Helping Children Succeed (PDF/37 Kb)
http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/