I am looking to buy one or two books to help my hushand and I better understand our 20-month year old son and how to be good parents to him. I am interested in information on pysical, emotional and psychological development as well as discipline techiniques. There are just so many books out there and endless reviews, so I was hoping you might be able to share some first-hand input on what books you liked the best and why.
While I am not yet to the 'toddler' section, I am enjoying two books published by the American Academy of Pediatrics:
1 - Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, Birth to Age 5, Shelov & Hannemann. It goes age-by-age and includes everything from developmental milestones to first aid techniques. It's pretty comprehensive.
2 - The Wonder Years by Altmann. The book addresses fine motor, sensory, mental, social/emotional, and bowel/bladder development, and gives great suggestions to parents on how to assist your child through various stages.
Although written by top doctors, they are super easy and enjoyable to read. You can go to www.aap.org for more information. My pediatrician actually lent me her copy of "Caring" and I liked it so much I bought my own copy.
Jennifer:
one of my favorite parenting books is how to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk.. faber and mazlish...
Patricia, RLC, IBCLC
Pres. Lactation Support Group, Inc
www. lactationsupportgroup.com
Girlfriend's Guide to Toddlers by Vicki Iovine
The first five years; a relaxed approach to parenting (this one I haven't been able to find in stores but it was by far the best book I read on parenting)
And I love Dr. Spock.