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Happiest Toddler on the Block
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- How about telling her that you will pick her up when she stops fussing ? One of the things I tried to do with my young ones was to help them find words to express...
- We used the techniques in the book and did find them to be very helpful - not just with managing the temper tantrums of our spirited little boy but also to give us som...
- You basically have to decide if you want your child having tantrums going forward or if you don't. Validating and understanding aren't discipline or teaching not to d...
Happiest Toddler on the Block
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- I did not read the book, but I did watch the video. It really helps to see it in action. I admit I don't always use the 'todler-ese' techniques, especially in public...
- I didn't read Happiest Baby on the Block but read the toddler one. I never fully embraced it, but still sometimes use the "fit throwing" (as you put it) type of commu...
- Hi there, I first of all have to say I am totally thrilled you picked up a Harvey Karp book. I know for me it is such a relief to know that there are resources o...
Happiest Baby on the Block Book or DVD?
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- I think this is probably one of the most helpful books and dvds you can get. So yes, I would highly recommend purchasing or at least borrowing it from the library. I...
- I watched the DVD when we were having sleep troubles with my daughter. I highly recommend it!!! Like a previous poster, I wish I would have seen it before she got here.
- This book and The Baby Whisperer by Tracy Hogg were great tools for me when I had my newborn.
Toddler Bed!
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- My son is 28 months, and i wish i would have left him in his crib. He would have gotten to sleep earlier and on schedule. His schedule is all over the place, basicall...
- It totally depends on your little one- I have two and the first was in a regular bed at 15 months and my second was in one at 9 (yes 9) months. They both *HATED* the ...
- My son HATED his crib (he must've been in jail in another life:) and he was out of it at about 14 or 16 months - so we got him a toddler bed that had the railings buil...
Toddler-ese
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- Hi M., I have my 4 toddler in the house right now- LOL - My other 3 are ages 8, 7 and 5-- but I can tell you it's a great book, all about how to relate to your chil...
- Hi M., The idea behind this book is to express empathy. Research shows the value of this for kids, and the earlier we learn it, and how to express it to them, the ...
- I read it too and thought the ideas were a bit hokey but it's amazing how well they work. We started using it when my son was 13 months old, and it's changed how we co...
Toddler Discipiline
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- Get the book 1 2 3 Magic. It was awesome and my son got it after less than a week.
- Hey, I dont really have a lot of advice, I am going through the same issues. I just read Harvey Kapps book called Happiest Toddler on the Block - he had some great sug...
- There is some really great advice already on here. I just wanted to say to nip it in the bud now. An 18 month old is not too young for discepline. I had my daug...
Toddler Behavior Book
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- I like Dr. Sears Discipline Book, as well as the Love and Logic series. both emphasize natural consequences which help guide the child into disciplining themselves ov...
- I have to second T. Berry Brazelton's books. Also Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvy Karp.
- "Positive Discipline" is one I like. It focuses on teaching real world skills for coping with frustration. My two cents (I have an 18 month old and a 5 year old)...
When Did You Move Your Toddler into a Bed?
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- I think you are smart not to rush moving him out of his crib. My daughter slept in hers until she was 2 1/2. I always thought it was so nice to know where she was o...
- My oldest moved out of his Crib at 20 months. BUT I was 8 months pregnant and having a hard time getting him in and out....and when we moved him to the toddler bed, h...
- A., My son is 17 months old. I dont even think of him as a toddler. He is still a baby to me. I have two older boys and didn't put them in toddler until they were o...
Toddler Screaming at Restaurant
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- My daughter had this problem also. At the first hint of screaming, I would pick her up and take her outside. I would tell her that screaming disturbs people in resta...
- Unfortunately with this mixed up society these days. You can't swat her in the restaurant. But I would take her to the car and swat her. You can't "reason" with he...
- Discipline simply means training a child to limits and order and teaching them to control themselves. It is not the same as punishment, which is a very difficult conc...
Learning Patience with a Toddler
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- Hi J., my name is T.. I don't know if I will be able to help with what I say but I sure hope it does, even if it's just a little. I'm a stay at home Mom but that's...
- I totally understand. I have a 2 1/2 year old girl and a 9 month old boy. Sometimes I could just scream. Sometimes when I get frusterated I will just go into the bathr...
- I find that being home with my toddler becomes more stressful according to a few factors: 1) how overwhelmed I feel with the things I need to do and 2) my expectation ...
