Dear Reader,

I hope the techniques described in The Happiest Baby on the Block have been as helpful to you as they have been to so many parents around the globe.

Before you know it, that tiny newborn you are cradling in your arms will suddenly blossom into a walking, talking, lightning-fast toddler. Yikes! As your little one approaches that first birthday, please take a look at my practical, fun, bestselling book about bigger kids, The Happiest Toddler on the Block. It will teach you techniques that will help you to calm your toddler as effectively as you can now calm your baby.

My unique approach to toddlers—who are so silly and sweet that they are my favorite age group—is the result of combining my quarter century of experience in pediatric practice with the latest findings on brain function in children. In The Happiest Toddler, I empower you with proven tips, tricks, and techniques that will encourage your toddler to become patient, respectful, and cooperative. This innovative approach can help you eliminate 50 percent to 90 percent of tantrums in just days!

Needless to say, all toddlers have their good days and their bad ones. But once you learn how to speak the language of toddlers, you’ll be able to stop even the biggest meltdowns and soothe even the most hysterical little child in minutes. In The Happiest Toddler you will find out how to communicate with your toddler and end tantrums as well as how to set effective limits and tackle problems ranging from sleep battles to toilet training, separation fears to biting. Using my revolutionary techniques such as “the Fast-Food Rule,” “Toddler-ese,” “Time-In,” and “Side Door Praise,” you too will be able to turn your child’s daily cries of “No!” and “Don’t!” into a sweet stream of “yeses” and hugs, and to create a calm, loving environment that will help your child progress through these challenging years with joy and excitement.

My best wishes for many happy years to come.

Harvey Karp, M.D.