Great Expectations · the Toddler Years by Jones, Sandy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction 1 Your Unique Toddler

Every Child Is Different Genes and Personality Your Temperament Counts, Too

2 Physical Skills

Your Toddler’s Changing Body Learning to Walk and Climb Stair-Climbing Basics Hand and Arm Skills Early Sports Activities Swimming

3 Emotions

How Your Toddler’s Brain Works Thinking and Feeling Learning How to Express Feelings Fears, Obsessions, and Anger Encouraging Empathy Guiding Your Stressed Toddler Strengthening Resilience

4 Behavior

Toddler Behavior Breath Holding Head Banging Temper Tantrums Handling Toddler Behaviors Corrective Guidelines Politeness Pointers Communicating with a Toddler Getting to Yes

5 Language

Language Learning Starts Early Building Your Toddler’s Vocabulary Should You Teach Your Toddler to Read? Baby Sign Language

6 Play

Learning from Play Television and Toddlers: Good or Bad? Playing with Other Kids Playtime and Sharing Playful Pets Let’s Pretend! 35 Cures for Toddler Boredom Making Room for Play Art Play Music Play Party Time! Play Safety

7 Sleep

Toddler Sleep Sleep Training Navigating Nighttime Wakeups From Crib to Bed Establishing a Sleep Schedule Special Bedtime Issues

8 Nutrition

Why Is Nutrition So Important? Toddler Nutrition 101 Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins Other Important Nutrients Feeding Your Younger Toddler Feeding Your Older Toddler Your Family Food Makeover The Vegetarian Toddler Choking Dangers

9 Self-Care

The Wee Walker’s Wardrobe Getting Dressed (and Undressed) Bathtime Fun Dental Care Wean on Me Potty Training 101

10 Child Care and Work

Stay at Home or Go to Work? Finding the Right Care for Your Toddler

11 Health, Safety, and Ability

Illness and Health Care Safety Special Section: Autism and Other Disabilities

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