Help! there's a toddler in the house! : proven strategies for parents of 2- to 6-year-olds to survive and thrive through the mischief, mayhem, and meltdowns / Thomas M. Reimers.
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TextPublication details: Boys Town, Neb. : Boys Town Press, c2011.Description: 260 p. ; 22 cmISBN: - 1934490199
- 9781934490198
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 649.122 R363 | Available | 33111008500908 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Find out how to cope with and correct these common behavioral challenges of young children ages 2 thru 6.
Hitting, kicking, pinching and biting Refusing to eat at mealtime Refusing to sleep at bedtime Throwing tantrums for attention Ignoring instructions Fighting with siblings Having meltdowns in public placesEach chapter examines a specific problem, from the mildly irritating to the downright maddening, and describes practical strategies to rein in, correct and prevent it. Also included are special chapters on how to use time-out correctly, potty train a toddler, and how parents and caregivers can create a more rewarding and enriching family life. Packed with straightforward techniques and sound advice, this book will help parents rediscover that having a toddler in the house can be more fun than frustrating.
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-253) and index.
Essential ingredients for effectively parenting your toddler -- Getting your child to listen without shouting or begging -- Don't have a fit: it's just a tantrum -- Let's get this party started -- Mealtime: the necessary ingredients for a happy and healthy eater -- Punching, pinching, poking, pulling and pushing -- "Disturbance in aisle three!" managing your child's behavior in public -- Siblings are forever: turning rivalry into revelry -- The ABC's on getting ZZZ's.