Seeking Recommendations for Book on Raising My One Year Old

I would highly recommend Touchpoints by Dr. Berry Brazelton. It gives many explanations for behavior and some tips to help you get your child through difficult times. It is for Birth to 3 years old. It give a lot of insight into why they act or respond the way they do, at different developmental stages. The what to expect the Toddler years is quite good too.

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I would highly recommend John Rosemond's series of books. He has a website. (www.rosemond.com)

For birth to age three, there's:
"Making The 'Terrible Two's' Terrific!"
"New Parent Power"
"New Six-Point Plan For Raising Happy, Healthy Children"
"Because I Said So!"

For ages 3-12
"A Family Of Value"
"Teen Proofing" (for ages 11 and older)

School age:
"Ending The Homework Hassle" (for all sorts of school-related issues)

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I was given Caring for Your Baby and Young Child Ages Birth-5 Years by the American Academy of Pediatrics at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT with the birth of my first child. I think that says something when the hospital gives it to you.
It is very helpful with developmental questions.

For behavior, I too recommend 1-2-3 Magic. I have also read Happiest Toddler on the Block and Baby Whisperer: Toddler Years. I guess I've probably used parts of all of those in taking my two kids through the toddler years.

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Your Baby and Child: From Birth to Age Five by Penelope Leach is a really good book!

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Hi D.,

Go to www.growingchild.com

They have a monthly newsletter for children. It talks about what to expect at each age and different games and activities to help with their development among other things. Several years ago I bought the books, but I think now they just email you the newsletter every month. I found the information very informative and helpful.

Jen

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I know it's not exactly what you are looking for, but "The Blessing of A Skinned Knee" is wonderful. It has kind of a Jewish bent, but really is applicable to anyone. A great book about raising polite, respectful kids while also valuing who your kids are and what makes them happy. Not a reference book, but a good one to read in bits and pieces after she goes to bed.

Dr Sears has a great collection of books that deal with all ages.

It's not a quick read, but it's one you'll want to read over and over.
"The Absorbent Mind" by Maria Montessori.

1. Your Baby and Child: From Birth to Age Five by Penelope Leach
2. Dr. Sears & Sears, Birth through Age Two

LOVE these books!!! Highly highly recommend.

The Baby Book by Dr. Sears goes through age two and is the best book out there I think. The Sears family has published many books, though, and they may have others for specifics on behavioral stuff. The Baby Book is great for developmental stages and parental bonding and encouragement. Check out AskDrSears.com

J.

The Baby Book by Dr. Sears is hands down the best book yet! In fact any book by the Sears (wife Martha and sons james and robert) are incredible!

What to Expect the Toddler Years is good for developmental topics. For discipline issues, I recommend Positive Parenting and 1-2-3 Magic (although this is better for 2+ years, I think).

I really liked the book "Your One Year Old - Funloving and Fussy" by Loisa Bates. She wrote one book for each age, up to age 12. I have an 18 month old and read the book about 3 months ago. The info that stood out to me the most was when the author states that from 15 - 21 months is a challenging time of testing and tantrums, so just to get through it,not to put a lot of expectations on the child. I was getting stressed b/c my expectations on my child were for about a 2 yr old, so I was expecting to much from him. He is our first child, so he is teaching us a lot. I was able to get the book out of the library. I hope you find something that works for you.

love the book "what to expect the toddler years".

The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvey Karp has wonderful advice on how to communicate with your toddler and how to reduce her frustration. It really helped us!

The Girlfriends Guide to surviving the Toddler years

Funny! Also 123 Magic for discipline and dealing with the terrible two's, three's four's etc...

Instead of buying the books I would check several of them out of the librairy and flip through them to find the best one for you!

There is a whole series of books by Louise Bates Ames that I found informative and comforting. Check it out from your local library and see if you like them as guides....
Your One-Year-Old: The Fun-Loving, Fussy 12-To 24-Month-Old by Louise Bates Ames; Your Two-Year-Old: Terrible or Tender; Your Three-Year-Old: Friend or Enemy; Your Four-Year-Old: Wild and Wonderful; Your Five Year Old: Sunny and Serene; Etc............

I don't know if you watch Super Nanny and I know it seems corny but she has some great advice. She has a book out that I got some good ideas from.
N.

Dr. Sears gets my vote as well.

"What to expect the Toddler Years" is a great book for ages one through 3 years. It give month-by-month milestones and also has other things in it, i.e. first aid, how to treat illness, etc. I highly recommend it. Good luck.

Hi D.,

I found the book:

Positive Discipline-First Three Years-From Infant to Toddler-Laying the Foundation for Raising a Capable, Confident Child , by Nelsen, Jane/Erwin, Cheryl/Duffy, Roslyn

to be very helpful in readjusting my own expectations when by son hit toddler age. I strongly recommend it (and need to pull it out again right about now for my independently minded daughter)!

Good luck

Wow, do you have a lot of responses. Well, here are my 2 cents:

I LOVE "What to Expect the Toddler Years" for my basic stuff. It covers common questions and illnesses and it really has been my go-to book. I also have a variety of other books--Dr. Spock, and others. But really, the "What to Expect" series really is my favorite--until I can't find my answer, and then I check one of the others.

Sears - Baby Book. WONDERFUL resource, but also for the next several years, the American Academy of Pediatrics Caring for your baby (or something like that) is perfect for all the info.

Have fun and congrats!

I haven't read them, but I've heard the What to Expect series is really good. You'd want the What to Expect the Toddler Years (there are two others before that). Good luck!

Best parenting advice for the Toddler years...

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Secrets-of-the-Baby-Whis...

Secrets of the Baby Whisperer for Toddlers. Turned my very sensative child in to an angel. No sleep issues, no dicipline issues- I'll definitely be following the same advice for #2.

We like Toddler 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice For Your Toddler by D. Fields - it is a quick and easy ask questions and find answers kind of book.

Good luck!

Hi D.
I have a book that has been like a bible for me with my two boys! It's called 'Baby Boys An Owners Manual' by Theresa Foy DiGeronimo, M.Ed.
http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Boys-Theresa-Foy-DiGeronimo/dp...
Hope you check it out.
Sincerely,
R.

Yes! Love and Logic Magic by Jim & Charles Fay both Phd's
I love this book but I also have not finished reading it myself & my son is 21 months & I have another on the way. I need to make a point to finish reading it now!
I think you will like their approach.

I enthusiastically agree with Tina H:
The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvey Karp
He also wrote The Happiest Baby on the Block, which I also HIGHLY recommend that new parents read BEFORE the baby is born, and after!! Dr. Karp is a pediatrician. His techniques are based on common sense, and he has a real-life approach that is very amenable to all parenting styles.

The book "What to Expect the Toddler Years". I forget the author but you can find that book at walmart, Target, anywhere like that. It is exactly what you need.

Caring for Your Baby and Young Child Ages Birth-5 Years by the American Academy of Pediatrics is great - it was my parenting Bible for the first three years. I can't recommend it highly enough.

I second someones recommendation for Positive Discipline Ages Zero to Three. The book is fabulous! She has Cd's too which are informative, but you definitely need to get used to her voice. The CD's were a good option for my husband who does not have time to read. I found the book to be immensely informative and helpful! Very action oriented.

"What To Expect..The Toddler Years" was always comforting to me when I needed advice.

I just finished Have A New Kid By Friday by DR Kevin Leman. Another of his that I read was Making Your Child Mind Without Losing Yours
Not sure how you feel about the Bible but I have also read Parenting by the Book by John Rosemond.

I like dr. sears the baby book from birth to 2 yrs he also has a toddler and child book.

I recommend 3-2-1 magic to help with disapline, bed time routines and there are other helps.