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Summary: HARVEY YOU SAVED ME!
Review: I can't express how reading this book has made me the HAPPIEST MOM on the block! I have toddler triplets and, well, you can imagine the insanity. Dr. Karp's techniques have helped me handle the handful with amazing grace. All the moms I know demand the secret I have for reducing those tantrums and increasing the love in my home. I send them to The Happiest Toddler on the Block!
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Summary: The How To Say It Book
Review: I have only just begun this book but love it. I belong to a mom play group with fourteen moms and lots of kids. We have been using some favorite toddler books for a while now. A couple of those are, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, by Adele Faber, and Mommy CEO (Constantly Evaluating Others) 5 Golden Rules, by Jodie Lynn. We talk about the different concepts in the books and they have been life savers. This is one we just started but it looks to be a great one. We feel as if there should be more easy to read regular size quick tip books, not so much huge in size or little in size, but with words and implications we can connect to. I'm impressed with authors who are finally helping us win the daily battles. The Happiest Toddler on the Block teaches us how to say whatever we need to say to toddlers in such a way that they calm down and respond. This is not exactly new news but the reminder and importance of it between all of these books affirms that this is the way to talk to children for the best results.
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Summary: Great, as expected!
Review: I ran to the bookstore to get Dr. Karp's new book based on my experience with his phenomenal book about babies. I can say that Dr. Karp has proven how genius he is again. So simple, yet so powerful. No wonder he keeps coming back to Dr. Phil's 101 Parenting show. He has real advice that any parent absolutely needs to hear. It made my life so much easier. I am still practicing my "toddler-ese" but I can see immediate results. The book is not just helpful but it is FUN to read.
I have to say that, by adopting Dr. Karp's methods, I can enjoy my kids more. I have minimized daily struggles with them and maximized fun time we have together. That makes my kids love me even more, especially my 18 months old girl who is a real "Neanderthal in my kitchen".
Thank you Dr. Karp. I love your books! And I am looking forward to seeing your video about toddlers.
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Summary: Don't waste your money
Review: I thought raising your toddler meant modeling desired adult behavior. This book teaches you to model toddler behavior by whining back with your child. I wonder at what point you are supposed to stop whining with your toddler when he or she does? 1st grade, 2nd or maybe highschool? Get real..
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Summary: Advice for tantrums that really works
Review: I tried all kinds of things but speaking in "toddler-ese" was the only thing that worked to calm down my 2 year old in the middle of a raging tantrum. Dr. Karp's "fast food rule" is a parenting gem - any child would respond to validation/confirmation of his feelings - when you repeat back what he's just said he knows he's being heard. Then he is open to hearing your message. This method works - when I first acknowledge what my toddler feels or wants as Dr. Karp suggests, I am able to get him to do what I need him to do instead. It's amazing how effective this technique is in dealing with tantrums or better yet, avoiding them altogether.
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Summary: Finally...I can stop the tantrums!
Review: I'm a mother of 2 and have read numerous books about "parenting toddlers" looking for some ways to work with my 3 year old and stop tantrums. I can honestly say that this is the first book that gave me not only practical suggestions to stop tantrums but also some great ideas on how to prevent them from starting in the first place. I saw Dr. Karp on Dr. Phil show and thought his techniques looked too good to be true but I have a happy toddler now and have learned from experience that they DO work. I have already bought this book as a gift for two friends with toddlers and highly recommend it.
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Summary: It could've been much shorter
Review: I've got to agree with the other reviewer who said the book could've/should've been a bit shorter. That being said, I don't think it's too terribly long. There's a lot of interesting tidbits to be picked up all along the way. The mindset Dr. Karp asks of you (to be an "ambassador") and the suggestions in Part III have all been incredibly useful. I find myself going back to the book time and again.
I am a bit surprised and disheartened that so many reviewers have tried to bring in the evolution/creation debate (if you can even call it a debate - most educated people (at least the many I've known), including me, conclude the arguments for evolution are much stronger than the arguments for creation (though, let me say, there are some interesting arguments and problems to be found on both sides!)) But, if you're offended by the theory of evolution, keep telling yourself Dr. Karp is using it as an incredibly useful analogy.
As for "toddler-ese", sometimes it works for me, sometimes it doesn't. Generally, it seems to work more often when she's (my precious little 14month old daughter - charming chimp/maniacal caveperson) having a genuine tantrum and less when she's having a tantrum along w/ teething pain. But, boy, when it does work, there's not much in life more valuable than when she gives you that look that says, "Hey, you understand what I'm saying!" Communication, true communication, between adults is oftentimes incredibly difficult; communication between adult and child even moreso. As a parent, I'm incredibly thankful for any technique that enables me to communicate w/ my child.
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Summary: It really works!!!
Review: It really works!!! With great humor and a gentle touch, Dr. Karp shows how to raise happy, well-behaved toddlers. His book is invaluable. I have 2-year-old twins and in just the past week this approach has helped tremendously!
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Summary: This book saved my sanity
Review: It was so frustrating and at times embarassing trying to deal with my daughter during her tantrums because I was trying to talk to her calmly as if she would magically understand me and stop fussing. Dr. Karp's book had a huge impact on me because it made me realize that I'm dealing with a little "caveman" and adult logic just won't work when my little 2 year old is super agitated. With clearly stated steps to follow, this book has really made a difference. It was a little awkward when first trying the techniques, but after very little practice it became second nature. Using the toddler-ese and short repetitive phrases, while mirroring my daughter's feelings has nearly cut out tantrums altogether. She still gets upset but it rarely escalates out of control anymore. There is a lot more peace in our family now. (...)
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Summary: Great concept but could have been reduced to a booklet
Review: Let me first say that I'm a big fan of Dr. Karp's Happiest Baby on the Block book. He had a theory (recreating the womb) and explained several ways to carry it out. In this book, he has a theory that your child needs to feel understood and you should let them know you understand them by repeating back to them what they just told you, then empathizing. In their words, at their level. ("The Fast Food Rule") That's ALL. The book is full of examples and uses a caveman analogy to get its point across, but basically the message reiterated is the same or a variation on the Fast Food Rule. The video that accompanies this book is only 37 minutes long! The "Happiest Baby, INC." trademark on the back says it all, I suppose. The main goal here seems to have been to turn out a sequel and fluff it up as much as possible to generate maximum profit.
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