Elevating child care : a guide to respectful parenting / Janet Lansbury.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Janet Lansbury's advice on respectful parenting is quoted and shared by millions of readers worldwide. Inspired by the pioneering parenting philosophy of her friend and mentor, Magda Gerber, Janet's influential voice encourages parents and child care professionals to perceive babies as unique, capable human beings with natural abilities to learn without being taught; to develop motor and cognitive skills; communicate; face age appropriate struggles; initiate and direct independent play for extended periods; and much more. Once we are able to view our children in this light, even the most common daily parenting experiences become stimulating opportunities to learn, discover, and to connect with our child. "Elevating Child Care" is a collection of 30 popular and widely read articles from Janet's website that focus on some of the most common infant/toddler issues: eating, sleeping, diaper changes, communication, separation, focus and attention span, creativity, boundaries, and more. Eschewing the quick-fix 'tips and tricks' of popular parenting culture, Janet's insightful philosophy lays the foundation for a closer, more fulfilling parent/child relationship, and children who grow up to be authentic, confident, successful adults"--amazon.com.

What your baby can't tell you -- Connecting with your kids -- The key to your child's heart -- How to love a diaper change -- Good grief -- Babies and sleep -- Sitting babies up: the downside -- How to build your child's focus and attention span -- Infant play- great minds at work -- Doctors, dentists, haircuts -- Calming your clingy child -- A magic word for parenting -- Allowing your toddler to succeed -- The therapeutic power of play -- 7 myths that discourage independent play -- Nourishing our babies' healthy eating habits -- Best ways to encourage toddlers to talk -- Nurturing creativity: how I learned to shut up -- 'Sportscasting' your child's struggles -- Toddlers and sharing (the S word) -- The trouble with potty training -- No bad kids- toddler discipline without shame -- Struggling with boundaries (3 common reasons) -- What your toddler thinks of discipline -- Toddler discipline that works -- Let your kids be mad at you -- An easily forgotten gift -- I think I know why you're yelling -- Never too late for respectful parenting -- The parent I might have been.