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Index
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 The First Year
When will my baby sleep through the night?
Which toys are best for babies?
Is it normal to feel guilty or upset by a crying baby?
What should I look for in a good pediatrician?
What questions should I ask a potential pediatrician?
Should I schedule my baby's feedings or feed on demand?
Is my child too dependent on me?
Should I pick my baby up when she cries?
What should I do if my baby needs constant comforting?
Is my baby "good"?
How long will my baby be anxious around strangers?
Is it okay if my baby is attached to a blanket or other objects?
Should I give my child a pacifier?
Why won't my child hold still during diaper changes?
How much childproofing should I do?
How can I keep my child safe when he wants to explore?
What should I do when my child touches things at other people's houses?
When will my child's desire to touch everything end?
My child puts everything in her mouth. What can I do?
When should I wean?
Out of sight, out of mind—does every baby think this way?
When will my baby begin to crawl?
How can I keep my crawling baby safe?
When will my child start walking?
Is it frustrating to go places with a child who's learning to walk?
Chapter 2 Eating and Sleeping
Is it normal if my child won't fall asleep alone?
Is it okay if I stay with my child at bedtime until she falls asleep?
My child wants to sleep in our bed. Is this all right?
If we let our child sleep with us, will we ever have the bed to ourselves?
How often should my child be napping?
When should my child sleep in a bed?
Is there any way to make the transition from crib to bed easier?
Why does my child drop food from his high chair?
When should my child use a spoon and fork?
Should my child at least taste new foods?
Why did my child become a picky eater?
How can I convince my child to try new foods?
Chapter 3 The Toddler Years, on the go
How different is the view from my child's level?
How can I be prepared for falls and accidents?
What should I do when my child gets hurt?
Is climbing normal?
Why does my child bite?
In stores my child wants to touch everything. How do I handle this?
Why do children have temper tantrums?
How can I prevent my child's temper tantrums?
Why does my child keep saying, "I want to do it myself!"?
What if my child insists on doing something himself, but he can't?
My daughter wants to dress herself. How do I handle this?
What if I disagree with my child about what she wants to wear?
When will my child be ready to use the toilet?
Is it possible to start toilet training too soon?
When will my child stop needing diapers (or Pull-Ups) at night?
How do I find a good babysitter?
What instructions should I give to a new babysitter?
Now my child needs me; now she doesn't. What's going on?
Why does my child always like to be where I am?
Why does my child say, "Only Mommy do it"?
Should I say, "You're a big boy now"?
What toys will my toddler like?
Are playgroups a good thing?
What's a typical playgroup like?
Why is my child fascinated by the telephone?
What should I do when my child interrupts my phone calls because he wants to talk too?
Chapter 4 The Preschool Years: Discipline
How can I get my child to cooperate in the morning?
My child sucks his thumb. Should I stop him?
Why does my child want me with him at birthday parties?
Why does my child act differently when she's away from me?
How important is discipline and punishment?
What styles of discipline work best with young children?
Does spanking really help?
How should I act when I am disciplining my child?
When will disciplining my child get easier?
What can I do about my child's whining?
Am I spoiling my child?
How should I react when my child says, "I hate you, Mommy"?
Do I have to be consistent when setting limits?
Can too much praise backfire?
Is it okay to bribe children?
Why does my child make such a mess?
Should I make my child clean up?
Chapter 5 The Preschool Years: Playing Nice
Why doesn't my child want to share?
How can I teach my child to share her toys?
Why isn't my child more considerate?
What should I do when my child argues with her friends?
Why isn't my child more reasonable?
Why is my child uncomfortable kissing relatives?
Is it all right for my child to call me by my first name?
How can I teach my child to respect others?
Why do young children use bathroom language?
How should I respond if my child uses profanity?
What's the best way to introduce a new baby to an older sibling?
How can I help my children get along with each other?
How can I teach my child to be gentle with his pet?
Chapter 6 Imagination, Creativity, and Play
Why does my child have an imaginary friend?
How should I react to my child's imaginary friend?
What does my child think about nature?
My child asks questions and talks all the time. Is this normal?
Does my child know what's real and what's not?
What toys will my four- and five-year-old like?
What are some good homemade toys?
Do coloring books limit creativity?
Why does my child always say, "Watch me, Mom!"?
Should my child play with children his own age?
How can I encourage art at home?
How should I react to my child's artwork?
Chapter 7 Tricky Situations
What should I tell my child about pregnancy and birth?
When will my child no longer be afraid to have a haircut?
Should I prepare my child for doctor's appointments?
What should I tell my child about the dentist?
Why is Halloween difficult for my child?
How can I make Halloween less scary?
What can I do about my child's fear of monsters?
Why is my child afraid of Santa Claus?
How can I help prepare my child for a visit to see Santa?
What should I tell my child when everyone else has lost teeth?
Should my child believe in the tooth fairy?
How should I respond when my child says, "When I grow up, I'm going to be..."?
Is it okay to give my son a doll or give my daughter a truck?
Why does my child get anxious before holidays and her birthday?
Will my five-year-old ever give up thumb-sucking?
Why is my child so aggressive?
How can I help my child control his behavior?
Chapter 8 Growing Independence
Why does my five-year-old still have trouble at bedtime?
Why isn't my child more responsible?
Will moving to a new home be difficult for my child?
How can I help my child adjust to moving to a new home?
Is it normal for my child to speak rudely to me when he's angry?
How can I enhance my child's self-image?
Am I over-scheduling my kindergarten child?
How do I choose the best day camp for my child?
Chapter 9 School Success
How can I choose the best child-care center or nursery school for my child?
What should I look for when visiting a child-care center or nursery school?
How can I feel less distant from my child's caregiver?
Is it okay if I don't send my child to preschool?
How should I prepare my two- to four-year-old for day care or nursery school?
What if my child has difficulty saying good-bye when I leave him?
Will I see changes in my child's behavior when he goes to school or day care?
Is it normal to feel guilty or worried about sending my child to a day care center?
When should my child learn letters and numbers?
Why do so many children have attention deficit disorder (ADD)?
Can day care contribute to attention deficit disorder?
What should I do if I think my child has attention deficit disorder?
What should I look for in recreation classes?
How can I support my child when he's enrolled in a class?
Should I let my child drop out of a class if he wants to?
How do I know if my child is ready for kindergarten?
If I'm unsure about my child's readiness for kindergarten, who can help?
How can I encourage learning at home?
What are the alternatives to public school?
Chapter 10 Tough Questions
How will divorce affect my young child?
Is there a way to make my divorce easier on my child?
How can we adjust to our blended family?
How do I respond to my child's questions about death?
How can I encourage self-confidence?
What can I do about lying?
Chapter 11 Family Life With Young Children
Why are my children so different from each other?
How should I deal with the differences between my children?
Is sibling rivalry normal?
How can I discourage sibling rivalry?
Will my child always be jealous of her siblings?
Is it okay for parents to argue in front of their child?
How should I handle my child's relationship with his grandparents?
Is shyness normal?
Will my shy child be okay at school?
How can we have fewer problems on long car trips?
My child doesn't like to lose—how can I help?
Should I limit TV watching? Video games? Computer time?
Is it okay if I just want my child to take it easy over the summer?
How can I be more patient with my child?
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