One of a six-book library of instructional games and activities for parents, teachers, or anyone involved in the lives of children. This book provides parents and caregivers with lots of ideas to amuse and stimulate children from birth to two and a half. Activities are related to a child's stage of development, with fascinating information about each stage. There are simple activities to help very young children develop their basic skills and explore their environment, practical advice to limit the damage of "messy play", and things to do to keep small children happy on journeys - or when their caregivers are busy. ("This user-friendly guide will prove indispensable for any parent wanting to encourage their child's development." Practical Parenting)(48 Pages – For Parents—Part of the Parents’ Guide Series.)