The Everything Guide to Raising a Two-Year-Old: From Personality and Behavior to Nutrition and Health--A Complete Handbook

by Orr, Brian

• ISBN13: 9781593377281
• ISBN10: 1593377282
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781605503011
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-11-01
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp

Summary

If you are a parent fast approaching your baby's 24-month mark, then you know you have a lot to look forward to. You baby isn't a docile infant anymore, and The Everything[Registered] Guide to Raising a Two-Year-Old is here to help you every wobbly step of the way! Written by a pediatrician and a mom, this all-inclusive guide shows you the ins and outs of managing your child's second year of life in an easy, accessible way.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
The Myth of the Terrible Twos	p. 1
A Notorious Stage	p. 2
Temper Tantrums	p. 5
Setting Limits	p. 11
Sticking to Routines	p. 14
Discipline Basics	p. 16
Growth and Development	p. 21
Developmental Milestones	p. 22
Physical Skills	p. 23
Language Development	p. 24
Normal Growth	p. 26
Boy-Girl Differences	p. 27
Parenting Issues	p. 31
Bedtime	p. 32
Naps	p. 36
Fears	p. 39
Spoiling	p. 41
Thumb Sucking	p. 44
Biting	p. 45
Sibling Rivalry	p. 47
Common Challenges	p. 51
Comfort Objects	p. 52
Avoiding Bad Habits	p. 53
Teaching Manners	p. 58
Enjoying New Experiences	p. 60
Enjoying the Company of Your Two-Year-Old	p. 63
Maintaining Perspective	p. 65
Building Blocks of Learning	p. 69
Early Learning	p. 70
Safe Exploration	p. 73
Encouraging a Love of Books	p. 74
Focus and Attention Span	p. 76
Counting	p. 78
Choosing a Preschool	p. 79
Play Time	p. 83
Friendships	p. 84
Safe Toys	p. 87
Fun Activities	p. 89
Arts and Crafts	p. 93
Blocks and Building	p. 95
Physical Play	p. 96
Toilet Training	p. 99
Toilet Training Readiness	p. 100
Toilet Training Methods	p. 104
Resistance to Toilet Training	p. 108
Handling Accidents	p. 110
Regression	p. 111
Preparing for Being Away from the House	p. 112
Toilet Training in Day Care	p. 113
Bed-Wetting	p. 116
Toddler Nutrition	p. 119
Healthy Choices	p. 120
Milk and Juice	p. 122
Junk Food	p. 124
Fast Food	p. 125
Natural Eating	p. 127
The Dangers of Dieting	p. 129
Physical Activity	p. 131
Feeding Your Two-Year-Old	p. 135
Parenting Style and Childhood Weight	p. 136
Dietary Guidelines	p. 140
Toddler Serving Sizes	p. 143
Dealing with a Picky Eater	p. 145
Food Strikes	p. 148
Vitamins	p. 148
Sippy Cups	p. 149
Messy Eaters	p. 150
General First Aid and Medical Issues	p. 155
First Visit to the Dentist	p. 156
Vaccines	p. 158
Staying Healthy	p. 161
Sun Safety	p. 164
Insect Repellents	p. 165
Basic First Aid	p. 166
Red Flag Symptoms	p. 167
Common Illnesses and Symptoms	p. 171
Asthma	p. 172
Allergies	p. 173
Anemia	p. 177
Constipation and Diarrhea	p. 178
Coughs and Colds	p. 180
Conjunctivitis	p. 185
Vomiting	p. 186
Ear Infections	p. 187
Fever	p. 190
Pain Relief	p. 191
A Safe Environment	p. 193
Car Seats	p. 194
Home Safety	p. 195
Water and Pool Safety	p. 199
Stranger Danger	p. 200
Walking and Biking Safety	p. 202
Fun and Games for Two-Year-Olds	p. 207
Toddler Health and Developmental Information	p. 225
Books and Toys for Two-Year-Olds	p. 233
Index	p. 239
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