2007-08-16 02:07:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Toddler taming is the most non-fuss, practical, common sense, blunt, funny, informative, entertaining book for parenting. It has so much stuff for so many stages and it is humourous as well, it takes the 'clinical' thing out that so many parenting books have and just suggest's a common sense approach to stuff. It also has a common childhood disease section which I have turned to so many times. My kids are 2.5 and 5 and i still refer to it regularly. Best thing my MIL could've bought me!
They aren't expensive either and I think more convenient to have on hand than going to the internet everytime you want to query something. (except going to YA anyway!!)
Good luck
Try Miriam Stoppard too, she writes fantastic baby/parenting books!
2007-08-16 02:44:52 · answer #1 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love any book by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton - he is practical, informative and realistic.
A lot of people like Dr. Sears also but he is a bit to push with the natural stuff for me.
Happiest Baby on the Block, and Happiest Toddler on the Block are great for those first few years.
What to Expect the First Year, and What to Expect the Toddler Years are good for checking those odd situations that come up but is better as a quick reference.
2007-08-16 09:14:22 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Books can't teach parenting. Sure they can give you guidelines or ideas but not every suggestion is going to work for every situation just like not all children react the same way or grow and develop at the same rate. Most parenting skills develop over time and come from instinct.
2007-08-16 09:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by Coop's Wife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dr. Sears book, The Baby Book. He's a peditrician and father of 8, his wife is a pediatric nurse.
They always offer good sound practical advice and give their experience to back it up.
I own several of their books and have always found them very helpful.
2007-08-16 09:34:22 · answer #4 · answered by kd5bel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love the book What to expect the first year by Arlene Eisenberg. They also have a good What to exepct the toddler years. Great advise and realistic situations.
2007-08-16 09:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by Kristy Lynn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to try the What to Expect the First Years book, then I suggest you sign up for a free copy! It's available at the link below:
http://www.whattoexpect.com/diaperrash/form.aspx
Give it a try..it's free after all!
2007-08-16 09:36:44 · answer #6 · answered by keonli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your friends and family. Yes books are good but its a dream world in books. Any questions or advice talk to people around you who are experienced with children.
2007-08-19 17:26:32 · answer #7 · answered by high t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Doctor Phil's Family First
2007-08-16 09:14:34 · answer #8 · answered by mommanuke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr. Miriam Stoppards, parenting books are usually quite good to read.
2007-08-16 09:21:04 · answer #9 · answered by kirst_iom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, my wife and I have 3 kids (the youngest is 1 year old the oldest is 5). We have used http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Toddler-Taming-Bestselling-Parenting/dp/0091902584/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/026-4347515-2766058?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1187269844&sr=8-1 and it has been excellent.
2007-08-16 09:12:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋