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Title: Toddler Taming : A Survival Guide for Parents by Dr. Christopher Green ISBN: 0-449-90155-6 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 12 May, 1985 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.8 (20 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: One pediatrician's opinion
Comment: As a pediatrician and a parent of three children, I can't say enough good about this book. The advice is simple and practical, the behavioral hints are valuable, and while Dr. Green endorses limited corporal punishment, you don't have to agree with him to benefit from this book. I also appreciated the gentle humor.
This is not a book that worships at the altar of childhood. It is one that depicts childhood as being an interim state on the way to adulthood. The child has to grow and learn, and the parents have to teach. Pretending otherwise, as too many "child development" books do, does everyone a disservice.
Especially for difficult children, I also like the fact that Dr. Green recognizes the different ways that parents may have to cope. Some children are naturally less tractable than others. But even severely developmentally delayed children benefit from simple, humane parenting. This book was a useful guide.
Rating: 5
Summary: At last, a doctor who understands!
Comment: I am staggered at some of the negative reviews of Toddler Taming. I found this book simply wonderful. I've read numerous child care books and the writers always seem to talk down to you. Dr Green with his "if it feels right for you, then it is right" message is the first childcare writer I have read whom I feel really understands the problems that parents have with difficult toddlers.
I've had four and our life has been helped immeasureably by this book. I would recommend it to anyone. Ignore the comments about trivialising and patronising the reader. He does nothing of the sort. He simply uses humor to get us through stressful situations and IT WORKS!!!
Rating: 5
Summary: Helped me find a way to stay sane
Comment: I loved this book. It was so down to earth and practical. I had been reading The Baby Book, and was into attachement parenting. Then my son hit 14 months and life suddenly kicked up a gear. I was tired, worn out from lack of sleep, suffering from no grown-up time with my partner, and shocked at the sudden change in my child. I felt like I was failing and struggling. My sister mentioned Dr Greens book, and I am pleased she did. It acknowledged that parenting is a tough job and kids can be horrible and show some pretty shocking behaviour. I realised I wasn't failing, my kid was normal!! This book uses humour and gives practical advice on how to deal with eating, tantrums, hitting, hair pulling, potty training and all the other stuff your kids can pull out if the hat. It deals with sibling rivlary, effects of relationship break-ups, pre-school, common illnesses. Yes, ok he does endorse smacking, but gives alternatives to deal with difficult, normal toddler behaviour. He also gives a real insight into toddlers motivations, and helps you keep your cool when dealing with tough issues. He reminds us what our aims are and not to get caught up in fire fighting as it is so easy to do. I recommend this book to everyone. Whether you agree with smacking or not, its a worthwhile resource. The book is so much more than that one issue. Its the most referred to parenting book on my bookshelf.
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Title: No More Tantrums : A Parent's Guide to Taming Your Toddler and Keeping Your Cool by Diane Mason, Gayle Jensen, Carolyn Ryzewicz ISBN: 0809230704 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 1997 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: The Toddler's Busy Book by Trish Kuffner ISBN: 0671317741 Publisher: Meadowbrook Pub. Date: 01 November, 1999 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Making the "Terrible" Twos Terrific! by John Rosemond ISBN: 0836228111 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Pub. Date: August, 1993 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers by Bridget A. Barnes, Steven M. York, Ann, Md. Russell, Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, Steve York ISBN: 1889322415 Publisher: Boys Town Press Pub. Date: June, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: What to Expect the Toddler Years by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoff, Sandee Eisenberg Hathaway ISBN: 0894809946 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Pub. Date: November, 1996 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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