Around the time your child turns three - and almost before you realize it has happened - the tumult and unpredictability of the toddler years give way to a more settled, civilized lifestyle. Nevertheless, these little bundles of energy seem to be growing in all directions at once: talking a blue streak, dressing themselves, learning to remember, reason and imagine. But they still need you as much as ever. In The Preschool Years, parents will find cpaters on: - new skills and experiences (I Can Do It!) - daily routines (Night Night, Sleep Tight) - discipline (I Don't Hafta!) - creative play (Let's Pretend) With its funny, constructive and sympathetic tone, The Preschool Years is an invaluable addition to any parent's bookshelf. The Steps and Stages series blends expert advice and parental experience to tackle the typical - but by no means simple - challenges and milestones you and your child will face at each stage of development. Chock full of anecdotes, tips and resources, these unique books address the everyday, practical issues of raising kides - issues that all parents wonder about, but few parenting guides discuss.

Holly Bennett is the author of multiple young adult novels, all published by Orca Books. Her writing draws from fantasy and mythology but is always grounded in the characters and relationships in the stories. Holly worked for many years as an editor with Today's Parent magazine and is now the editor of Education Canada, as well as a freelance writer and editor. Born in Montreal, Holly now lives in Peterborough, Ontario, with her family. When she tears herself away from the computer, she enjoys singing in choirs, yoga, being in nature, musical get-togethers with friends and family, hanging out with her three grown sons, and of course reading. For more information, visit www.hollybennett.ca.

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TERESA PITMAN is a childbirth educator, doula, and the executive director of La Leche League Canada. She has written extensively about pregnancy and childbirth for such publications as Great Expectations and Today's Parent.

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