Parenting > Toddlers

Now you have a baby, what on earth are you going to do with it? Kaz Cooke delivers all the up-to-date, reliable info, with advice from the experts, including real mums and dads. Kidwrangling is funny, reassuring and practical - a range of great solutions for you to choose from. Babies: getting through the first weeks; bosoms and bottles, sleeping and crying; coping, bonding and the blues; new mum and newborn health and mum's post-baby body; first food, teething and dummies; equipment. Toddlers and Preschoolers: family food and usin... read more

You've programmed your VCR, you've reinstalled Microsoft Windows, you can even check your e-mail on your Palm Pilot. But none of this experience will prepare you for the world's biggest technological marvel: A newborn baby.
As every parent knows, infant technology isn't quite user-friendly, and first-timers have plenty of frequently-asked questions: How does one get the baby to sleep through the night? What is the most recommended way to swaddle a baby? When is it necessary to bring a baby to a physician for servicing?
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Everything you need to know for the first five years of your child's life from parenting guru, Dr Miriam Stoppard.
Let Dr Stoppard guide you through the essentials of baby and childcare in a new edition of this ultimate one-stop guide. From bathing a newborn to choosing a preschool, in-depth practical advice will give you the confidence to make the best decisions for your child.
Case studies give insights on topics including single parenting and dealing with sibling rivalry. Plus find vital first aid guidelines and heal... read more

New babies, new mothers; feeding; sleeping and settling; routines; bathing; teething; development; behaviour; nursery furniture and clothing; first solids; recipes; toilet training; safety; medical matters; special families; SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome); travelling with babies and toddlers; medical matters for mothers;.

During her many years as a successful New Entrant (Year 0/1) teacher, Colleen Young has been providing parents of pre-schoolers and New Entrants with many practical ideas to help with the transition to school.
She developed an 'introduction to School' programme which gave parents an outline of the abilities and skills which five year olds should have when entering school.
Now Colleen's programme is available to all parents through her book The Amazing Five Year Old: Getting Ready for School. It is a practical book based... read more

Plunket has been providing new parents with guidance, advice and support for more than 100 years. This book of indispensable advice from New Zealand's acknowledged experts on childcare is given to every mother of a new baby born in New Zealand.
It is updated every year with the latest information and advice. Attractively presented in colour-coded, age-related sections, it also includes special information on child safety, family relationships, feeding and common childhood ailments.

Although a number of books discuss the physical and cognitive abilities of the toddler, Lieberman's is the first to examine the varied and intense emotional life of children from ages 1 to 3. Drawing on her decades of research and clinical practice, the author addresses a multitude of commonly asked questions, including "Why is 'no' so often a toddler's favorite response?"

If parents understand how toddlers learn and develop, they will be better able to manage their child's behaviour.Knowledge is power and in this book there is an overview of every age and every stage with practical examples and insightful anecdotes from other parents. Australian author.

This book presents a modern approach to parenting. Diane Levy believes children must be taught to experience and handle their emotions and they must learn self-discipline. There are two main tenets to the new approach to parenting developed in the book: Emotional Support and Limit Setting.
It takes about twenty years to raise a child. Within that twenty years, the author believes, you will have taught - or led your child towards the teaching of all the skills they will need to function in the world away from home. T... read more

From the author of 'Oh Baby ...Birth, Babies & Motherhood Uncensored' comes the next instalment: 'Oh Grow Up ...Parenting Toddlers to PreTeens Uncensored'. Renowned for her ability to 'cut through the nonsense', Kathy Fray is a parenting author whose writing style blows the cobwebs off antiquated ideologies, while engaging the reader with entertaining realism. Kathy describes Oh Grow Up as being about 'parenting with spirit' - strength, guts, soul. The result is an eclectic fusion of ordinary old-school middle-of-the-road philosoph... read more

Many parents experience a long and bumpy ride along the road to a nappy-free existence. Advice on offer from grandparents, friends and professionals is often conflicting, leaving parents unsure of how and when to best potty train their child. In Potty Training in One Week, bestselling author Gina Ford sets out a simple, easy-to-follow programme that works quickly and avoids many of the common pitfalls parents encounter. This clearly organised book makes potty training easy, and even fun. Including updated information on: - How to k... read more

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From the bestselling author of Baby Love comes The Mighty Toddler, Robin Barker's guide for the toddler years of one, two and three.
It includes key milestones for each age group; a complete ABC of toddler behaviour and responses; a guide to day-to-day toddler care; explanations about toddler health, medical conditions and illnesses; and Robin's down-to-earth advice on how to keep your life on track!
Revised to include information on potty training, swimming, personal safety, food allergies and intolerances.

A beautifully illustrated, high quality collection of stories, songs and interactive activities to help children develop an enjoyment of learning to read and write.

In a direct continuation of What to Expect When You're Expecting and hat to Expect in the First Year, Australia's most trusted pregnancy and childcare books, comes an all inclusive guide for parents and toddlers. Complete with information on self esteem; emotional, physical, and social development; discipline; eccentric behaviours; and making time for yourself in the midst of it all. Support and Reassurance for Hundreds of Concerns * How can I get my toddler talking? * How can I be sure my toddler is eating right? ... read more

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Over 1 million copies sold! Twenty-one years young, this childcare classic has helped millions of parents with children at the challenging stage of toddlerdom. Now Dr Green's perennial bestseller has been newly revised and updated for a whole new generation.
With today 's parents increasingly pressed for time,yet under pressure to succeed both at work and at home, Dr Green 's reassuring message is to remember that you are normal and not alone. The key to effective parenting, he says, is knowing what to expect and having th... read more

Give children wondrous places to learn and grow! Drawing inspiration from a variety of approaches-from Waldorf to Montessori to Reggio to Greenman, Prescott, and Olds-the authors outline hundreds of ways to create healthy and inviting physical, social, and emotional environments for children in child care. Full-color photographs of actual early childhood programs demonstrate that the spaces children learn and grow in can be comfortable for children, teachers, and parents alike. First published 2003.

1,2,3The Toddler Years offers practical help in an entertaining fashion on the many issues parents and caregivers face as young children experience the toddler years. The true life examples, humorous approach and clear format make the book easy to read and use. These methods have been applied successfully for over 30 years by the Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center, which has built its program around the belief that what young children learn about themselves and their world during their toddler years will affect the rest of their lives.... read more

This title offers advice on how to help a toddler reach their full potential. From parenting Guru Dr Miriam Stoppard comes "The Trusted Advice" series; providing warm and reassuring advice and guidance for every step of the way. With a fresh, contemporary feel and affordable price, these books are perfect for reading cover to cover or to dip in and out of for quick reference. Miriam answers all the questions parents want to ask, her expertise and reassuring advice providing essential information about raising a toddler. From everyd... read more