what are some good books reguarding toddlers/babies/preschool ages?

Question

as far as development, raising and all that great stuff?

Answer 1

Dr. Brazelton's Touchpoints is wonderful. Avoid anything by DOBSON. He is insane, was abused as a child - actually hit by metal objects by his mom - and encourages abuse of children today. I hate the "what to expect" series, because they believe in day care, bottles, and unattached families.

Here's an on-line list I found that includes several of our favorites:
Touchpoints, by T. Berry Brazelton. Covers the first 5 years of life by developmental stages, and gives practical advice and insight into the inner life of your child.
Your Baby and Child: From Birth to Age Five, by Penelope Leach. Practical advice, and an even-handed, good-sense approach. Lots of helpful illustrations.
The Magic Years : Understanding and Handling the Problems of Early Childhood, by Selma H. Fraiberg. Almost 40 years old, yet still offers a wonderful way of looking at how kids think, and why they act the way they do based on their cognitive and emotional abilities. This book will help you understand that your baby is not driving you nuts just for fun!
The Irreducible Needs of Children: What Every Child Must Have to Grow, Learn, and Flourish, by T. Berry Brazelton, and Stanley Greenspan. What do babies and young children really need? The authors, both famed advocates for children, lay out the seven irreducible needs of any child, in any society, and confront such thorny questions as: How much time do children need one-on-one with a parent? What is the effect of shifting caregivers, of custody arrangements? Why are we knowingly letting children fail in school? This short book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the welfare of children, parents and policy-makers alike.
Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care, by Benjamin Spock and Stephen J. Parker. Generations of parents have relied on this book. The new edition is updated and expanded to meet the changes and challenges of the next century. It contains new material that covers all phases of child development from birth through adolescence.
Parent Effectiveness Training : The Proven Program for Raising Responsible Children, by Thomas Gordon. P.E.T., or Parent Effectiveness Training, began almost forty years ago as the first national parent-training program to teach parents how to communicate better with kids and offer step-by-step advice to resolving family conflicts so everybody wins. Whether you have a toddler striking out for independence or a teenager who has already started rebelling, you'll find P.E.T. a compassionate, effective way to instill responsibility and create a nurturing family environment in which your child will thrive.
What to Expect the First Year, and What to Expect: the Toddler Years, by Arlene Eisenberg, et al. These books are popular and handy for busy parents.
Encounters with Children: Pediatric Behavior and Development, by Suzanne Dixon and Martin Stein. Gives a detailed look at child development and behavior. It is written for healthcare providers, but will help parents better understand their child’s development and behavior.
Raising a Thinking Child: Help Your Young Child to Resolve Everyday Conflicts and Get Along With Others: The ‘I Can Problem Solve’ Program, by Myrna B. Shure et al. Help your child learn to resolve conflicts and get along with others.
How to Parent, by Fitzhugh Dodson. Aimed more at the first 5 years, but contains principles of parenting that apply throughout childhood. (Fitzhugh Dodson is not to be confused with James Dobson. James Dobson has written books in favor of physical punishment, which has been proven by research not to improve behavior.)
Caring for Your School-Age Child, edited by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It’s easy to think your job is done and the schools will take over, but your child still needs your guidance and parenting skills to bridge into adolescence.
Caring for Your Adolescent, from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The first half talks about stages of teen development and the second part covers problems that may happen during the teen years.
Siblings Without Rivalry, by Faber and Mazlish. The best book on how to handle sibling relationships, and family dynamics.
The What’s Happening to My Body? Book for Boys: A Growing Up Guide for Parents and Sons, and The What’s Happening to My Body? Book for Girls: A Growing Up Guide for Parents and Daughters, by Lynda Madaras. A sensitive and well-organized guide to puberty, covering physical changes, pimples, reproductive organs, sexuality and puberty in the opposite sex. Good information for 9-15 year olds sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), HIV/AIDS, and birth control.

Answer 2

The New Baby and Child Care Quick Reference Encyclopaedia - Copyright 1995 Family Communications Inc. printed in Toronto Ontario, Canada. My pediatrition said it was the best and he's totally right! Here's the kicker - it's FREE in many docotor's offices!

Answer 3

What to Expect in the First Year and What to Expect in the Toddler Years, both by Arlene Eisenberg.

Answer 4

Actually I would suggest looking into some of the books Dr. Phil has wrote, Yea i don't care much for him, but he is brilliant.

Answer 5

there is a book called "What to expect the first year" it is great