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Summary: A best friend's advice
Review: Not judging you or your way to rise your child. Just giving you most useful clues so as to make this very special relationship the extraordinary adventure it is meant to be.
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Summary: "Put Yourself In Their Shoes" Parenting
Review: Reading Dr.Brazelton's book feels as though you've got the support of a kind & loving elder, listening intently to the upset ramblings of a first-time parent -- and reassuring you that everything is normal, perfect and on-track with your child. I find his advice to be most effective when baby is upset - and I (therefore) have gotten myself upset; it helps me to take a deep breath and look at the situation from baby's point of view -- taking myself out of it -- I've learned that nine times out of 10, "It's not about me!". Most of the time, I find that not standing on ceremony for ceremony's sake solves the problem and that THIS IS NOT INDULGENT towards the child -- it's simply MEETING THE CHILD'S NEEDS. There IS a difference. As with all books, take what you like and use it and leave the rest. I feel as though Dr.Brazelton wants all new parents to know: there really is a time and a place for everything.....and know when to "never say never." It is a very respectful approach to raising your child.
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Summary: This book has been my guide in understanding my child
Review: Since I bought this book, I have not put it down. It has wonderful and beautiful insight on children«s feelings and behaviour. Every time a crisis has come up, I have found answers in this book. It has helped me see my baby with more tolerance, patience and understanding. I will give this book to every new parent I know. If Dr. Brazelton were my peditrician I would be a very lucky person, he sees children as individuals not just little noise makers. Understanding this about my child has made a much better parent. Do not miss out on this book.
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Summary: Nice reassuring book
Review: Succinctly put, this book has been a comfort. We look forward to seeing how our child has been reaching the touchpoints simply as a guide. This is not a "look what my child can do already" kind of book. Instead, it is a guide to help you see if your child is developmentally on track.This book is not a must have, but for new parents, it's one of the better ones.
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Summary: Dr. Brazelton loves infants and it shows.
Review: T. Berry Brazelton describes the development of infants in their first year with an obvious respect for their amazing abilities. His gentle nature and child-centered approach are evident in his writings, and this book is no exception. "Touchpoint" is Dr. Brazelton's term for developmental milestones- times in a child's growth when she faces change and needs a parent's (and doctor's) understanding. This book serves as a good guide for parents who are looking for an overview of babies- a good overall discussion of child development and issues that new parents may face. Although it is touted as Dr. Brazelton's complete reference for children from birth to 6 years, it is heavy on infancy. The chapters dealing with specific concerns are a good starting point, but since they touch on a broad range of topics, they lack a depth of information for anyone with a real need for information. But if all you're looking for is a good read about child development from someone with a passion for the beauty of infancy, this is your book
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Summary: A mixed bag.
Review: This book contained some interesting information and had a section on most any topic a reader might want help with. Where it fails is that the author greatly overemphasizes the importance of actively helping the baby move forward, instead of respecting that many children move forward on their own at an astonishing rate and are only slowed down by parental pushing. I found the book disappointing and, despite a format that was easy to read and to find specific topics in I would not recommend it unless you have an approach to child rearing which is consistent with his.
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Summary: Another gem from Dr. Brazleton
Review: This book follows in the tradition of previous publications and advice given by Dr. Brazleton in that it is delivered in a way that highlights the genuine love of children and assisting parents of the author. Dr. Brazleton's vast experience with children and their parents shines through as does his thorough and respected scientific experience. Dr. Brazleton seamlessly combines those areas of experience to offer this book as with all his advice. Dr. Brazleton addresses that each child and each parent has unique and individual needs and characters that will influnece the nature of the relationship that develops between the two. He addresses possibilities for not only "textbook" children and development, but offers suggestions and encourages parents to be creative for those "non-textbook" situations as well. Dr. Brazleton has again shown himself to be more than the average self-appointed "expert" on children.
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Summary: Touchpoints: Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Developme
Review: This book has been a lifeline for me! I depended on it as a first-time mom 3 years ago with my first child, and now it is just as valuable as I raise my now 8-month-old twins. Whenever my children begin to experience eating, sleeping, or other behavorial difficulties, I go to this book and find out these behaviors are simply a result of their normal development. The advice to these problems is always practical, loving, common-sense, and most often successful. I would not advise anyone to get this book as their only reference book (don't buy it expecting to find treatments for diaper rash!), but it is most definitely a must-have!
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Summary: Must have for parents of kids under 5 years old.
Review: This book has been an excellent source for helping me understand what is going on in the mind of my son. This book helps explain different emotional milestones for children from infancy through age 5. The book helps make sense of nighttime wakings, fussy eating, negative behaviors, etc... Great book! Highly recommended!
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Summary: What to Expect with Your Baby
Review: This book is an incredibly useful adjunct to the more traditional How-To books, such as Dr. Spock's Baby & Child Care, which tell all the detailed how-tos of having a baby. This book on the other hand addresses and informs child development and capabilities and how to enrich your child's living experience - a trove of information based on research. Very comforting to realize that babies do not all roll over on cue at 4 months, that there are individual variables that are also normal and when to have concerns. Ever wonder how a baby grows and develops from an expert's informed point of view? - Read this book and you will learn much about these issues. Excellent book!!
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