Making The Terrible Twos Terrific

Focusing on the developmental period spanning age eighteen to thirty-six-months, which renowned parenting expert John Rosemond dubs, “the twos,” Making the “Terrible” Twos Terrific! offers practical parenting advice to ensure that every child’s “twos” are terrific. By offering comprehensive tips on everything from toilet training to developing good habits for bedtime, as well as disciplinary techniques to control aggressive behaviors, Making the “Terrible” Twos Terrific! approaches parenting in a straightforward, accessible manner that is easy for parents to implement and achieve success with their toddlers. No bribing, meltdowns, nudging, or cajoling are necessary. All parents need is consistent, firm, and loving interactions with their toddler to guide him or her during the developmental years. The methods described by Rosemond also translate to success throughout other life endeavors such as school, relationship building, and even productivity in the distant tween and teen years. To ensure that earthquaking foot stomps, decibel-shattering screaming, and consistently stubborn behavior are not the norm for your toddler, consult Rosemond’s Making the “Terrible” Twos Terrific!.

Rosemond guides parents through the steps of establishing an effective disciplinary style and a tried-and-true recipe for bringing out the very best in young children.

Great Myths of Child Development reveals the latest evidence–based science behind the myths and misconceptions about the developing child. Shatters the most commonly–held child development myths Reveals the science behind such topical issues as twin–telepathy, sex–prediction, and imaginary friends Covers hot–button issues like childhood vaccines, spankings, time–outs, and breastfeeding of older children Features numerous pop culture references and examples drawn from popular TV shows and movies, such as Duck Dynasty, Modern Family and Mad Men Points to a wealth of supplementary resources for interested parents from evidence–based treatments and self–help books to relevant websites

John Rosemond's A Family of Value presents a critical view of the child care literature of the past quarter century and argues for an end to overindulgent parenting and a return to the goal of instilling moral values, such as responsibility, respectfulness, and resourcefulness.

A well-behaved child? Yes, it's possible! Do you battle with your kids over bedtime? Have fights over food? Are tantrums and conflicts ruling your day? If time-outs have quit working and you find yourself at wit's end, giving in to your kids' demands just to have a moment of peace, know there is hope! In The Well-Behaved Child, beloved psychologist John Rosemond shares his seven essential tools for raising a child who pays attention and obeys. Once you learn how to use his proven, user-friendly techniques, you'll have everything you need to deal effectively with a wide range of discipline problems in children ages three to thirteen, what John terms "The Decade of Discipline." This clear, step-by-step program includes: Seven Fundamentals of Effective Discipline Seven Discipline Tools You Can't Do Without Seven Top Behavior Problems of All Time—Solved! Seven Tales of the Strange and Unexpected You can raise well-behaved children! In this readable, entertaining "workshop in a book," John shows parents how to use the C-words of commanding communication, compelling consequences, and confirming consistency to create a well-behaved child and a family in which peace replaces hassles. It's not complicated at all, and the best part is, it REALLY works!

The essential guide for fathers of one- and two-year-olds, completely revised and updated Learn how to make a positive impact in these milestone years of your child's development, when he or she goes from crawling to walking, and from knowing just a few words to speaking in complete sentences. Armin Brott guides you through this crucial phase of fatherhood three months at a time, in the third volume of the New Father series trusted by millions of dads nationwide. Each chapter covers: Your child’s physical, intellectual, verbal, and emotional/social development What you’re experiencing as a father Age-appropriate activities you and your child can enjoy together Family matters, including your relationship with your partner, sibling relationships, and more This new edition of The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the Toddler Years has been thoroughly updated to cover the issues dads face today, from balancing work and family to managing kids’ screen time. Dads will rely on this friendly yet authoritative book—and moms will find it helpful, too.

A bibliography of print, videocassette, and electronic resources, to help parents and guardians care for children from infancy through preschool; each item is annotated and rated.

Explores the differences between normal learning differences and learning disabilities and offers advice on evaluation and programs

A collection of 78 original essays from the most respected parenting authors of our time. These leading authorities have contributed what they consider to be their most valuable lesson (philosophy, tips, advice) for parents.

This parenting primer covers the topics that keep parents up at night, from toilet training to tantrums. Written in a warm, conversational tone and sprinkled with advice from experts, 101 Ways to Raise a Happy Toddler offers several answers to each question, encouraging moms and dads to pick and choose what works for them and their toddler.

Looks at the advice of five parenting experts, including Benjamin Spock and T. Berry Brazelton, and compares their assertions with the results of empirical studies on children.

The church of Jesus Christ is always just one generation away from extinction! In a world filled with increasing challenges to the Christian faith, we cannot assume the next generation will automatically embrace it.

Navigating life with a child in a metropolitan city can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! This must-have guide contains tried and true resources for expectant parents, new parents, grandparents and caregivers in the Dallas area. From pregnancy to planning a birthday party, we have created a collection of dependable places, services, institutions, and individuals?all gathered from the hundreds of parents we surveyed as well as through our own experiences. The book covers areas and neighborhoods throughout the Metroplex, including several Fort Worth locations. Being a new parent may be a big challenge, but littleDallas is here to take the guesswork out of it. Inside, you?ll find comprehensive listings for: Local hospitals and birthing centers Child-friendly eateries Indoor and outdoor activities Party planning and entertainment The best places to shop for your little one?and you!

"This thorough and well-written source-book will be useful to professionals, parents, students, and acquisitions librarians. Nothing else available has its breadth of scope.... Recommended for academic and public libraries". -- Library Journal "An excellent reference book.... for all parents and organizations working to make the world a better place for children". -- Reviews from Parent Council The Sourcebook on Parenting and Child Care features "the best of the best" in reference material and other information sources, serving as both an outstanding collection tool for librarians and a one-stop source for information for interested parents and professionals. Covering materials from noted childhood experts like Dr. Benjamin Spock and Penelope Leach, the sourcebook reviews sources on a variety of parenting topics ranging from motherhood and fatherhood to religious training and substance abuse. The author has divided the book into seven parts, each focusing on a specific subject area. Entries include the classics as well as recent literature, with the author's choices of "best" highlighted for easy reference. The chapters conclude with a directory of related organizations or resource centers. The reference section provides both print and nonprint reference tools, including electronic indexing and abstracting services, Interact resources, and commercial online networks.