1,2,3...The Toddler Years

by Van Der Zande, Irene

• ISBN13: 9780940953253
• ISBN10: 0940953250
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-05-01
• Publisher: INGRAM

Summary

1,2,3...The Toddler Years offers practical help in an entertaining fashion on the many issues parents and caregivers face as young children experience the toddler years. The true life examples, humorous approach and clear format make the book easy to read and use. These methods have been applied successfully for over 30 years by the Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center, which has built its program around the belief that what young children learn about themselves and their world during their toddler years will affect the rest of their lives. Topics include: bull; Settling limits bull; Biting, bull; Sharing bull; Sleeping bull; Eating bull; Separation bull; Toilet learning. There is also a section on successful parenting including bull; Learn from others bull; Trust yourself bull; Take care of yourself bull; Stop feeling guilty bull; Enjoy your child bull; Finding and keeping quality child care.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments for the Third Edition	p. ix
Acknowledgments for the Original Edition	p. xi
Foreword	p. xv
Introduction	p. xix
Respect for Toddlers. What Does This Mean and How Can We Make It Work?	p. 1
Let Me Choose	p. 3
My Feelings Should Be Free	p. 9
Stop Me When Enough's Enough	p. 15
I Can Understand More Than You Think	p. 21
Let Me Work It Out For Myself	p. 27
I Need Special Time With You	p. 31
Plan Ahead … It Helps	p. 37
I'm Not Sleepy	p. 45
Saying Good-Bye is Sad	p. 53
MINE!	p. 57
Fighting … It's a Part of Life Too	p. 61
Biting	p. 67
Tantrums	p. 71
Wait Til I'm Ready (Toilet Learning)	p. 75
For Toddlers There's Only One Difference, and It's Really Very Small (Sex Roles)	p. 83
I Like to Eat … My Way	p. 89
The Invaders From Inner Space (New Brothers and Sisters)	p. 97
Out in Public	p. 101
Successful Parenting	p. 105
Learn From Others	p. 107
Trust Yourself	p. 111
Take Care of Yourself	p. 117
Keep Your Child Safe	p. 123
Help Your Child Face Grief and Loss	p. 131
Ask For Help When You Need It	p. 137
Stop Feeling Guilty	p. 141
Enjoy Your Child	p. 145
Finding and Keeping Quality Child Care	p. 149
Conclusion	p. 167
Appendix
Resource List	p. 169
Recipes	p. 179
Safety Tips for Parents of Toddlers	p. 189
About the Author	p. 193
Index	p. 197
Order Form	p. 199
Donor Form	p. 201
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