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Best Toddler Book
Your Growing Child by Penelope Leach. My favorite doctor, her books are the best . The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvey Karp. ...
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- They have the what to expect during the toddler years and I find it to be very helpful. This book takes you to age 3 and I think a bit beyond. Hope this helps.
- Hi L. - I loved that book also. The next book I believe is WHAT TO EXPECT THE TODDLER YEARS. I am pretty sure you can find it at any book store. ...
- I've heard the "Happiest Toddler on the Block" is really good and helpful...
When and How Should Be Be Disciplining?
... You might want to check out Penelope Leach's books or Dr Brazelton's or good old Dr Benjamin Spock who had a hand in raising most of us baby boomers ...
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- "Discipline" is not a concept that's applicable to babies. And his "melt-downs" are not "tantrums" until he is old enough to have at least some control over his own ac...
- Hi G., We went through something similar with our son. From happy to terrible tamtrums and melt downs and we did not know why. After talking to his pediatrician and d...
- G., Many feel if one is able to stay at home and raise their children, they are very fortunate. I feel there are different kinds of mothers and one isn’t nec...
Extremely Clingy 21 Month Old
Read Penelope Leach Your Baby and Child She has some great insight into how and why toddlers do the things they do In fact I just read a little bit about ...
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- Hang in there (no pun intended) my daughter was the same way. She is in kindergarten now, and doing fine.
- K., Read Penelope Leach Your Baby and Child. She has some great insight into how and why toddlers do the things they do. In fact I just read a little bit about to...
- K., I agree with Esther and Scarlett. Read the Dr. Sears books on parenting a high needs child. Dr. Sears will tell you that at 21 months, your daughter is just n...
6 Week Old Son Not Gaining Weight
... asking your pediatrician ask him which of the baby books he recommends Good ol Dr Spock or Penelope Leach or Dr Brazelton or theWhat to Expect BooksWhat ...
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- are his poops yellow or green? my midwife said green is a sign they are only getting the watery foremilk. if he is, you can work on longer, less frequent feedings, m...
- I have a 2 month old and my doctor told me they should gain around 4 pounds the 1st 2 months, so I would definitely talk to your doctor. My friend had this problem and...
- Hi A., I'm always amazed when people respond to someone's medical concerns with " don't worry everything is fine". It can cause people to not trust their own instin...
My Son Is Acting Out a Lot Lately.
... of their development You might want to get a book about thatI liked Penelope Leach's book about children 05 yrs old She does a good job of explaining it ...
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- I think it is good that you are setting boundaries for him by saying no. I don't feel as if it is too young to discipline him and tell him right from wrong. It is al...
- It does sound like normal behavior at that age. If it is emphasized because of the separation, I wouldn't think of it as a "discipline" issue, more of a "need extra l...
- It's so normal at this age, but your response will determine how it progresses. Of course he will get angry when you say no. That's normal too. Our job as parents i...
Ideas for Transitioning to Crib (No CIO, Please)
Before you take any action, I highly recommend Penelope Leach's books. In one of them, she describes how a loving mother gently puts her child in its crib, ...
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- Since you mentioned that you had an Amby Baby hammock, maybe you could check their website for imformation. There are parent testamonials and contact information. They...
- I would slowly transition him, Move his hammock in his room and after a week or two, try having him take his naps in his crib, and then it should be a smoother trasiti...
- CIO? I don't know what that is. Anyway - since your baby is in a hammock - he is really snug and secure. when you put him in another bed of some sort - he probably ...
2 Mth Old Not Pooping a Lot Please Help?
A terrific book to have on hand is called Your Baby and Child from birth to age five, by Penelope Leach. She says a dry hard stool that is difficult to pass ...
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- Yes, this is normal. So long as your baby still has lots of wet diapers, and he is not showing signs of being in pain, he will poop when he's ready. It is totally norm...
- I have 3 boys, and I have had to deal with this with 2 of them. I've done a number of things, all with the instruction from my dr. A number of things have all worked...
- My husband was worried that our little guy isn't pooping as often and he's almost 3 months now. Couple weeks ago it seemed like there were diaper explosions every day ...
I Have a Teething 10 Month Old!
In addition to the other excellent suggestions here, I would add that I found comfort from Penelope Leach's books, and What to Expect The First Year, ...
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- I think it is normal and since she is teething right now I bet they will come soon. You can go to your health food store and get homeopathic remedies for teething (no...
- I feel that its normal for some kids. My daughter didn't get her first tooth til she was 11 months and then the teething process got better. It seemed like every wee...
- Hello S., Both of my children started teething very early. My daughter was 2 1/2 month old, when she got ehr first two! My son was just turning 4 months when his ca...
Good Parenting Book
RUN - do not walk - to the bookstore and pick up "Your Baby and Child, Birth to Five years" by Penelope Leach. It is by far the best and most "normal" ...
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- Hi C. - Absolutely!! RUN - do not walk - to the bookstore and pick up "Your Baby and Child, Birth to Five years" by Penelope Leach. It is by far the best and most ...
- I highly recommend the book Shepherding A Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp, just finished it. The only book I found that gets down to the heart of your child's behavior in ...
- no book rec's, but personally, i would reccommend moving to vermont and hanging out w/ some friends! :) really i was wondering why you post as C. h? luv me
Depression
I highly recommend all the Penelope Leach books. Also girlfriends, baths, camomile tea, and asking for help when you need it. Hang in there... it will get ...
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- I am in my 16th week and I feel as though I spend every waking moment worrying about this baby. I worry if it's OK mostly but I also worry what this is going to do to ...
- This might sound a little odd, but you could try surrounding yourself with the smell of oranges. Orange oil is a natural antidepressant. If your kids like oranges to e...
- I have three children and my youngest was unexpected. I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown during that pregnancy. I am sure my sons were thinking I was crazy on c...
