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Summary: Ignore those with an ax to grind and read the book
Review: (...). This is a great book on the subject of toddler emotions. It certainly is up-to-date. It is quite helpful in making sense of toddler' emotional lives and helpful to parents who want to better understand what is normal and when a toddler can use some extra help.
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Summary: Harsh and Narrow Viewed
Review: Although this book has some informative stuff about different temperment types,etc, I found the author's suggestions and opionions very harsh, narrow minded and not up to speed of current child rearing views. Read it if you want to feel guilty.
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Summary: Psychology Textbook
Review: I found this book very difficult to read; I felt it read like a psycology textbook. There is some very good information in it, but I felt most of it centered on behavioral disorders and I just couldn't relate to much of the content. It is very dry reading except for some of the stories that are told to illustrate points throughout.
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Summary: Mother of twins
Review: This book explains why toddlers act the way they do and what you can do to help them control their behavior. The book addresses tantrums, separation anxiety, sleeping problems, toilet training and more from the point of view of the toddler. It helped me to understand that these things are a really big deal to a toddler even though they don't seem like it to me. I also realized a lot of the advice you read in other books may work to stop the behavior but are actually very emotionally damaging to the kid. For example ignoring them when they are having a tantrum is emotionally damaging to the child, because anger is a very scary emotion for them and they need help learning how to deal with anger. If you ignore them, you reinforce to them that anger is scary, they also think you don't love them anymore because you are ignoring them, and they eventually start repressing their anger (and we all know from recent studies that repressing anger is a large cause of stress and heart disease). Since reading this book, I have changed how I relate to my son (18 months)and it has been great! He has almost no tantrums anymore, he cooperates with me when I ask him to, and we are both A LOT happier together. I highly recommend this book!! It doesn't take very long to read and is definitely worth the time.
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Summary: This book has changed my relationship with my toddler!
Review: This book explains why toddlers act the way they do and what you can do to help them control their behavior. The book addresses tantrums, separation anxiety, sleeping problems, toilet training and more from the point of view of the toddler. It helped me to understand that these things are a really big deal to a toddler even though they don't seem like it to me. I also realized a lot of the advice you read in other books may work to stop the behavior but are actually very emotionally damaging to the kid. For example ignoring them when they are having a tantrum is emotionally damaging to the child, because anger is a very scary emotion for them and they need help learning how to deal with anger. If you ignore them, you reinforce to them that anger is scary, they also think you don't love them anymore because you are ignoring them, and they eventually start repressing their anger (and we all know from recent studies that repressing anger is a large cause of stress and heart disease). Since reading this book, I have changed how I relate to my son (18 months)and it has been great! He has almost no tantrums anymore, he cooperates with me when I ask him to, and we are both A LOT happier together. I highly recommend this book!! It doesn't take very long to read and is definitely worth the time.
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Summary: An absolute MUST have book for any parent of a toddler.
Review: This book has been my bible, my friend, my support, and the best resource I have found to understanding my toddler. Alicia Lieberman's insights are remarkable. The wisdom I have gained from this book has made me a better mother. Lieberman leads you through the thought process and the emotional life of your toddler. Understanding "why" they are doing what they are doing gives you the freedom to let them be toddlers. It dispells the secret myth in your head that they are doing these crazy things to drive you nuts! Lieberman delivers this book with well researched information. The premise of her theories are backed up by many experts and studies. Following an attachment parenting theme allows for compassion for the toddler, and a emphasis on a secure base relationship between parent and child. Lieberman explains how children have different tempermant types, and how different parenting styles influence or undermine them. Each type of temperment is described in detail. Allowing an insight into each childs individual perspective on the world. Understanding this perspective helps you see where your child is coming from, and how to interact with them individually for a better relationship and a more secure child. I cannot recommend this book more highly. After reading this book I have a feeling of peace when dealing with my toddler as opposed to my dread when I bought it. Thank you Alicia Lieberman. This book will be my 1st birthday gift to everyone with a baby that I know! -Angela Maltman
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Summary: Mother of twins
Review: This book is unique. It is the only one available that talks to the inside world of the toddler: their frustations, their need to have you close but at the same time being independent. The book gives you practical advise to keep that in balance, never forgetting the individuality of your child. Having twin toddlers in the house I know this book has saved my sanity. There is a chapter that talks to the mother of a toddler, her challenges, her reality. I've never read anything that comprehensive. The book in general is easy to read and very well structured. It helped me make important decisions (i.e. take them to daycare or not). I recommend it highly.
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Summary: Boy did this make my life easier!
Review: This book was recommended to me by another mother, and I am so glad that i read it. My 16-month-old is a pretty pleasant fellow but I have been dreading tantrums and the upcoming "terrible twos". This book gave me so much insight into his nature and his behavior that I feel much more capable of dealing with what's to come and also what's going on with him now. Most importantly, I don't take his negative behavior personally now, so I can stay calm (or calmer!) when he freaks out. Even if you don't buy into what the author is saying, just reading the book will make you step back and look at your child's behavior less emotionally, and I think that makes it much easier to handle. At least it did for me.
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Summary: Boy did this make my life easier!
Review: This book was recommended to me by another mother, and I am so glad that i read it. My 16-month-old is a pretty pleasant fellow but I have been dreading tantrums and the upcoming "terrible twos". This book gave me so much insight into his nature and his behavior that I feel much more capable of dealing with what's to come and also what's going on with him now. Most importantly, I don't take his negative behavior personally now, so I can stay calm (or calmer!) when he freaks out. Even if you don't buy into what the author is saying, just reading the book will make you step back and look at your child's behavior less emotionally, and I think that makes it much easier to handle. At least it did for me.
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Summary: A psychological view of toddlers
Review: This book was so-so. The author explores the rapprochement stages of child development. She has 9 categories of types of children. Although the author claims she is a parent herself, she is very detached to what it is like being a parent and her views are purely psychological. I did not like the author's tone, (she reminds me of a psychoanalytic social worker) however she gives some detailed advice that you could try if it fits with your child raising philosophy.
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