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Happiest Toddler on the Block
Asked by P.Z. from Philadelphia
on August 18, 2009
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Hi. Has anyone else read the book Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvey Karp? Did you find his technique works? It's quite unique, but then again so is the 5 S techn...
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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
Asked by A.R. from Reno
on May 30, 2007
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Hi Ladies,
Does anyone out there use the 'toddler-ese' approach talked about in Harvey Karp's book Happiest Toddler on the Block?
I really liked Happiest Baby on the...
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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?
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on May 13, 2009
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Are you familiar with either the Happiest Baby on the Block Book or DVD? Would you recommend it? I'm thinking of purchasing it.
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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!
Asked by H.R. from Los Angeles
on December 11, 2007
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I know it's too early now, but I was wondering when is a good age to switch my little one to a 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
Asked by M.P. from New York
on May 7, 2008
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I am reading "Happiest Toddler on the Block," by Harvey Karp. I love this book and have found it very helpful. Has anyone heard of and/or tried Toddler-ese? I am no...
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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
Asked by B.K. from Salt Lake City
on June 16, 2008
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I have an 18 month old little boy who has been hitting people and throwing objects at people lately, and I can't seem to get any control over his behavior. I'm looking...
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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
Asked by J.W. from Washington DC
on August 18, 2009
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My daughter is now 18 months old and although I think she is a complete angel, I know complete tantrums and melt downs are just around the corner. I wanted to get som...
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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?
Asked by A.M. from Minneapolis
on October 28, 2008
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Hi all,
My toddler is 17 months old and is very very active. People are already asking me when I'm going to move him into a toddler or "big boy" bed. This seems a b...
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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
Asked by S.S. from St. Louis
on May 19, 2008
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I'm requesting some suggestions for all you moms out there who have been in my shoes. I have a 13 month old daughter who has recently starting screaming in 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
Asked by J.G. from Spartanburg
on March 14, 2007
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I need some advice on learning some patience with my toddler. She will be 2 on March 22 and she is just into everything, she wont do what I tell her to do, she doesnt ...
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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 ...
