Parenting Guide to Your Toddler by Editors, Parenting Magazine -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Foreword Acknowledgments Medical Advisory Board Introduction Chapter 1: Your Growing Toddler

Physical Development

From Baby to Toddler Hot Topic: ADHD Chart: When Do Baby Teeth Appear? Not to Worry: “Carry Me!” Toddlers Chart: Physical Milestones Hot Topic: Budding Sexuality What You Can Do True Toddler Tales: “My Toddler Gets into Everything!” Developmental Concerns

Emotional Development

The Quest for Independence True Toddler Tales: “My Shy Guy” Good Advice: Overcoming Fears Common—and Frustrating—Behaviors Not to Worry: Blankies and Bears Hot Topic: Raising a Moral Child Common Fears Regression

Mental Development

Inside the Toddler Mind What You Can Do Not to Worry: Meltdowns Checklist: Fifteen Household Objects that Help Toddlers Learn Learning Manners Hot Topic: Computers

Language Development

The Power of Speech How Speech Evolves How You Can Help Parent Tip: Write Those First Words and Funny Phrases Down! The Magic of Reading True Toddler Tales: The Silent Type Checklist: A Beginner’s Library Late Talkers Chart: Verbal Milestones Not to Worry: Stuttering

Chapter 2: Everyday Routines

Why Routines Matter

Familiarity Breeds Contentment Parent Tip: Do You Feel Like a Slave to Your Child’s Schedule? Little Rituals Matter, Too When Routines Are Disrupted Not to Worry: Over and Over and Over Good Advice: Easing Transitions Between Activities Household Rhythms Good Advice: Helping Around the House True Toddler Tales: “How Routines Helped Us Weather a Move”

Feeding Your Toddler

Nutrition Needs Now Checklist: Fifteen Healthful, Easy Snacks Smart Mealtime Routines Parent Tip: It’s Only a Meal Snack Time: The Favorite Meal Checklist: Fun Finger Foods True Toddler Tales: “My Adventuresome Eater” Checklist: Foods That Can Cause Choking Parents’ Common Complaints Good Advice: Coping with Eating Quirks Hot Topic: Fat Control Not to Worry: Sugar and Hyperactivity Hot Topic: How Much Juice?

Sleep Time

Good Sleep Routines Checklist: The Making of a Good Bedtime Routine Parents’ Common Complaints True Toddler Tales: “Sleeping Through the Night (Finally)” Parent Tip: Don’t Send ’Em to Their Room Hot Topic: The Family Bed Napping Know-How Parent Tip: Point Out That Magical Moon

Grooming and Dressing

Keeping Clean Checklist: Fun Bath Toys Parent Tip: Use Bathtime as Break Time How To: Give a Home Haircut Not to Worry: Bathwater Cocktails Getting (and Staying) Dressed True Toddler Tales: “My Daughter, the Fashion Queen” How To: Put on a Jacket

Chapter 3: Playtime!

How Toddlers Play

Learning by Doing Safety First Good Advice: Clutter Control One-Year-Olds’ Favorites Not to Worry: Imaginary Friends Two-Year-Olds’ Favorites Parent Tip: Create a Kitchen Discovery Zone Solo Play Hot Topic: Toy Guns? Barbie Dolls? Chart: Best Toys for Toddlers

First Friends

Do Toddlers Need Buddies? Parent Tip: Don’t Forget Free Time Peer Play Pointers Not to Worry: Kids Who Won’t Share Parent Tip: How Play Groups Help You

Fun Things to Do

Physical Games Song and Dance Checklist: Ten Favorite Songs Parent Tip: Are You Exhausted? Rainy Day Play Make-Believe How To: Make Play Clay Arts and Crafts How To: Make Bubbles Field Trips Checklist: Terrific Toddler Videos Hot Topic: How Much TV?

Chapter 4: Beginning Discipline

The Basics

Defining Discipline The Golden Rules Good Advice: Foiling Spoiling Hot Topic: Shaken Baby Syndrome Why Toddlers Misbehave When Parents Disagree True Toddler Tales: “Firmness Really Works” Parent Tip: Set Your Child Up for Success

Approaches That Work

Selective Ignoring Redirection Checklist: What Doesn’t Work Good Advice: Correcting Misbehavior Verbal Discipline Parent Tip: Time-Outs for You Chart: It’s How You Say It Hot Topic: Spanking Time-Out

Common Problems

Temper Tantrums Public Tantrums Checklist: Tantrum Triggers Whining Not to Worry: “Bad” Words Chart: Best and Worst Whine Stoppers Biting Checklist: Minimizing Day Care Bites Parent Tip: Locked in a Power Struggle? Screaming Good Advice: Taking a Toddler Out in Public Interrupting Supermarket Squalls

Chapter 5: Big Transitions

Toilet Training

When to Start What to Do Checklist: Signs of Potty-Training Readiness Not to Worry: Zero Potty Interest Checklist: How to Prime a Young Toddler for Toilet Training Details, Details True Toddler Tales: “I Tried Too Hard” Good Advice: How We Did It

Day Care and Baby-Sitters

Keys to a Better Partnership Not to Worry: The Velcro Farewell Adjusting to New Care Good Advice: Saying Good-bye True Toddler Tales: “Our First Trip Away from Home—Alone”

Starting Preschool

Is Preschool Necessary? Parent Tip: It’s Never Too Soon to Look When to Start Types of Programs Checklist: What to Ask the Preschool Director Hot Topic: Computers in the Classroom How to Pick a Program Chart: Finding the Right Program for Your Child’s Needs The First Day

Birthdays

Turning 1 and 2 Turning 3 Checklist: Birthday Activities Not to Worry: Party Poopers Parent Tip: Make It Easy on Yourself True Toddler Tales: “Too Much Birthday!” Good Advice: Best Birthday Traditions

New Brother or Sister

Before the Arrival After the Arrival Parent Tip: Get Help and Set Priorities Not to Worry: Post-Sibling Regression Checklist: Ways to Channel Sibling Love Checklist: Great Gifts for Big Sibs True Toddler Tales: “How We Handled the Arrival of a Rival” Good Advice: What Helped Us Most

Chapter 6: Safety and Health

Toddler-proofing

A Toddler’s Special Needs Parent Tip: Learn Lifesaving Techniques All Around the House Checklist: 20 Ordinary Household Poisons Kitchen Bathroom Around Water True Toddler Tales: “My Child Nearly Drowned” Traveling by Car How To: Properly Install a Car Seat Poison Prevention Checklist: 10 Hazards You Might Not Suspect Good Advice: Crossing Streets True Toddler Tales: “Our Poisoning Scare” Parent Tip: Beware the Witching Hours

Keeping Healthy

Doctor Visits Chart: Which Shots When? Checklist: When to Call a Doctor How to: Make the Medicine Go Down Fever Colds How To: Take a Toddler’s Temperature Not to Worry: Febrile Convulsions How To: Prevent a Cold Ear Infections Chart: Types of Ear Infection Chart: Common Toddler Ailments

Common Toddler Mishaps

Bee Stings Good Advice: Soothing an Injured Child Bumps and Bruises Burns Checklist: Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves Cuts and Scrapes How To: First Aid for a Choking Child True Toddler Tales: “Our Choking Scare” Nosebleeds Pinched Fingers

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