I have an 18 month old daughter who is starting to show signs of the "terrible 2's" like arching her back, screaming no, etc. I do not like the Babywise books, but was looking for something easy to read, down to earth, and not too preachy. Any advice? Thanks ladies.
Ah, sounds like a normal 2-year old...try the Girlfriend's Guide to Toddlers. I love all her books, and the author has 4 kids of her own.
Hi! 'The Strong Willed Child' is AWESOME! You will love it!
Parenting with Love and Logic by Jim Fay. I'm attending a class on it this Saturday! I think it's great.
"What to Expect the Toddler Years"
From the writers of "What to Expect when Expecting" and "What to Expect the First Year"
These are great books and easy to read and enjoy... have many common questions and answers... helpful advice, etc.
The Happiest Toddler on the Block....it's amazing! He's kind of like a "Todder Whisperer." His approach can shut down a feisty toddler in 2 seconds flat!
I really liked The Happiest Toddler on the Block
Hi L.
My twins started showing characteristics of what is called "terrible twos" around 18 months, too. I don't like to think of it that way because it sounds so negative. I mean really, how would any one of us feel if we couldn't communicate our wants and needs to grown ups who have provided everything we needed to this point? I suggest you head to the library and check out the following books: Love and Logic (for young chldren) and The Happiest Toddler on the Block. I eventually moved on to Raising Your Spirited Child.
Good luck and remember patience patience patience and think positive.
My 18mo daughter did the same thing! She's 23 months now and seems to go in well-defined cycles of angel, toddler, toad... angel, toddler, toad... with each lasting about two weeks.
I recommend the Love & Logic books too!
The Happiest Toddler on the Block, by Dr. Harvey Karp.
Book and DVD.
I have been recommending this book to LOTS of moms and they are now recommending it also. It is a great technique, once you become used to doing it.
Best of luck!
BTW, my 22mo DD is in the midst of the "TT's", but she is really doing quite well with the techniques I learned. I also have taken on the opinion that they do not have to be 'terrible', and she is doing great!
I have not read this yet, but it was recommended to me and I've heard other good things from other people about: Parenting with Love & Logic by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
Start with the Happiest Toddler on the Block book by Dr Karp. I think it's best for this age and gives you some real tools that are applicable. I also recommend the dvd becasuse it actually shows the techniques. A lot of libraries carry both. I've started the Dr Sear's discipline book and think it's a good next step book. I like his approach because he tells you to listen to your intuition and not necessarily some "expert". Plus, with the 6 or 7 kids he and his wife have, he has real experience.
Yeah, smart kiddos are sometimes more trying but try and keep this in perspective. At this age, they're not trying to be bad. They're testing and exploring their world which makes our lives a lot more interesting.
