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What Books Did You Read? RE: Toddlers
I have heard of the Happiest Toddler on the Block but have not read it yet, I was a big fan of Tracy Hogg's The Baby Whisperer, but it doesnt really apply ...
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- I loved The Girlfriend's Guide To Toddlers by Vicki Iovine, What to Expect the Toddler Years by Heidi E. Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, and Sandee E. Hathaway and Dr. Sp...
- I don't read parenting books. I do like Parents magazine though. When it comes to stuff like you are going through it is just a temporary thing and will stop. Patien...
- Hi R., I feel for you! My baby is 15 months and she is constantly on the go! I find that if I plan specific activities for her to do during the day. it wears her ou...
Screaming Toddler
A couple of resources that I was able to pull some ideas from were The Happiest Toddler on the Block video by Harvey Karp and No Cry Discipline Solution: ...
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- Hi K., I might suggest that you see how you are responding to her screams. Don't get this or do that when she uses it to demand her way. I'm guessing she'a a beauti...
- I can apprecieate what you are going through. My 22 month old daughter loves to let us know when she is not happy. A couple of resources that I was able to pull some...
- Wish I had an answer for you but I dont! I can assure you you're not alone though! My peanut is 2 and a half and she has a horrible high pitched scream that is multi-p...
21 Month Twins Constant Whining and Crying
... is the major cause of toddler whining You may also want to watch The Happiest Toddler on the Block DVD and use the suggestions in there Those techniques ...
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- They may be overtired. It can be hard to get a really good nap in a group setting. You don't mention what time they go to sleep but you might try moving it up. Also, ...
- Certainly teething or sleep issues can contribute - trying some tylenol or adjusting sleep schedules is a good idea. Beyond that, a lot of whining / crying is due to ...
- You said it happens in the morning and when you get home. These are both connecting times when they know you will be leaving for the day .... and when you just return...
Seeking a Good Toddler Discipline/parenting Book
I have already heard of 'Happiest Toddler on the Block' but was wondering if there are any other good books on this topic. I don't want to be too 'strict' ...
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- Not sure if it is still in print - but I loved Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka - you could probably find through Amazon. It includes all ages. ...
- I am a big believer in the Love and Logic books. I recommend you read the original book called something like Love and Logic - how to raise responsible kids and then r...
- The Secret of Parenting, Anthony Wolf Great view into how to respond to an actual issue vs. a kid's efforts to gain attention. A big and important distinction. The ...
Parenting Book
happiest toddler on the block in 2 answers "... recently been reading several books, including Happiest Toddler on the Block ..." ...
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- I would go to the local library and take some parenting books to read from there, instead of buying them. Opinions may vary, so even if a book /could go for anything...
- The Dr. Sears books are my favorite. Dr. Jay Gordon is good, too. There is also Discipline Without Distress... very good. :)
- All children are different. Be careful in using blanket advise to raise your child. Get to know your baby's bent. Spoil her, love her and discipline her. Remember prec...
11 months...tantrums??
Try the "Happiest Toddler on the Block". She just doesn't understand her emotions yet and what's going on, it is most likely a phase, but how you deal with ...
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- Did this just start? It does seem really early for tantrums. My daughter would have tantrums and act naughty when she was teething. That is how she reacted to pain and...
- C., I agree with Stephanie- Read the Happiest Toddler on the Block. My now 14 month old started with the "tantrums" at about the same age as your daughter- the ti...
- Learn to distract her. When you have to tell her "no," or if you have to take something away from her, swoop down on her and grab her, and swoop her up while you make ...
Need Suggestions on Books Please!
I really liked 'The Happiest Toddler on the Block", it is written by Dr. Harvey Karp. It helps you identify your toddler's personality and gives you ideas ...
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- Hi there! When my daughter was about 18 months old, I too was looking for alternative ways to discipline her. I was determined that we would not ever raise a hand to...
- The book that challenged Dr. Spock (his permissive parenting lead to disaster) was "Dare to Discipline" by Dr. James Dobson. ISBN 0-8423-0635-8 c.1970 Dr. Spock has ap...
- H., One of my favorite books is the Gymboree Toddler Activity Book. I found a lot of great things in there to keep my little guy busy. Best wishes!
Behavior/discipline of a 19-Month-old
Sep 5, 2009 ... Id recommend Harvey Karp's Happiest Toddler on the Block The methods in there have worked wonders with mynow 23 month old He started ...
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- Normal. Don't expect tons out of him-- i mean he wants ATTENTION. You are tending to the baby right now. Sometimes say to your baby girl, "Name, I have to put you down...
- Hang in there. Just remember to be consistent with how you choose to discipline him and make him use his words and help him find words too...meaning help him talk thro...
- I agree with the responses below that this does seem normal and it will hopefully pass soon. A couple of ideas that I've always heard about that age is to try to limit...
Need Advice About 3 1/2 Year Old's Tantrums, Explosive Behavior
You might get some ideas from the booksThe Happiest Toddler on the Block by ... I ditto the Love and LogicId also recommend The Happiest Toddler on teh ...
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- Hi M., OMG!! to the person who said he may have ADD! How dare that ISH! Sweetie there is nothing wrong with your baby. He's just at that age. My 3 1/2 year old son ...
- Dear M.: I tried Dr. Dobsons book and it led to more aggression. What worked with my son was teaching him what I wanted and why. We discussed everything. When he un...
- Hi I am not sure that I have great advice bc I am in the same boat with my almost 5 year old son! My son has always been very high needs and a very short fuse with exp...
Toddler "Discipline"?
I really like the baby whisperer's toddler book, Secrets of the Baby Whisperer for Toddlers. Also, The Happiest Toddler on the Block is a good one. Helpful? ...
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- Sorry, I don't have any books for you, but I do have this piece of advice that I got from my professor of early childhood education that I'll never forget. When her...
- We were just looking at "1 2 3 Magic" in my ECFE class today. Many moms love it!
- An EXCELLENT book, which encourages age-appropriate TRAINING first, and THEN discipline if the training is disobeyed, is "To Train Up A Child" by Michael and Debi Pear...
