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New First Three Years of Life: Completely Revised and Updated [Paperback]

Burton L. White
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Book Description

August 1, 1995
THE MOST IMPORTANT GUIDE TO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT EVER WRITTEN

First published in 1975, The First Three Years of Life became an instant classic. Based on Burton White's thirty-seven years of observation and research, this detailed guide to the month-by-month mental, physical, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers has supported and guided hundreds of thousands of parents. Now completely revised and updated, it contains the most accurate information and advice available on raising and nurturing the very young child. White gives parents real-world-tested advice on:

* Creating a stimulating environment for your infant and toddler

* Using effective, age-appropriate discipline techniques

* How to handle sleep problems

* What toys you should (and should not) buy

* How to encourage healthy social development

* How and when to toilet-train

No parent who cares about a child's well-being can afford to be without this book.


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The major aims of this book are to survey the child development field and to look at many of the major issues in the life of a youngster from birth through age three, but such will probably be overlooked by many who focus on the controversial points. First, White focuses on the overindulged child and actually promises that there will be "no more tantrums" if his suggestions are followed. Second, White has been besieged (after the publication of an interview in 1979) over his anti^-substitute child care position. He clarifies the issue to an extent, but his viewpoint remains that full-time substitute care is not in the "best interest of babies." Possibly White's best advice is that new parents should read all manuals very critically and take their advice "with a large grain of salt." Denise Perry Donavin

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The Detroit Free Press The most valuable guide to a child's development on the market.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Touchstone; Original edition (August 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0684804190
  • ISBN-13: 978-0684804194
  • Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 0.9 x 7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book had very practical advice that any parent can implement. Carl C. Cordova III  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
We purchased the Mayo Book of Pregnancy and Baby's first year which is encylopedic. Eo  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
I'd also recommend "Raising a Happy, Unspoiled Child." J. Green  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful practical advice for parents! August 3, 2002
By AMC
Format:Paperback
Dr. White promises that following his common sense techniques in the early years will result in happier children and parents for years to come and he backs up his claims with specific studies throughout the book. The charts and data make this book a little cumbersome to read. For that reason, the advice offered in "The New First Three Years" seems better packaged for parents in "Raising a Happy, Unspoiled Child" by the same author. Both books offer the same valuable advice on how to handle each stage of early childhood development. I think any parent will benefit from reading Dr. White's approach to handling temper tantrums, selecting age appropriate toys, setting limits and most other developmental issues. Definately make time to read about his techinque in one book or the other.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book! August 28, 2003
Format:Paperback
This book has been wonderfully interesting to my husband and I as we have become parents. White divides the first three years into seven phases. For each phase, he describes:

- The developments to be expected (in detail)
- The child's interests and how to support them (for example, a newborn is primarily interested in simple comfort, being handled, sucking, etc.)
- The learning developments that should take place
- Recommended child-rearing practices
- Child-rearing practices NOT recommended
- Recommended toys
- The behaviors that signal the onset of the next phase.

We have used this book to select toys for our son, and I think it has saved us some money on toys that wouldn't be interesting to him (as first-time parents, we didn't know a whole lot about babies). We love to read about the developments he is going through, as well as what is coming next. There is also a great Recommended Reading section in the back for more info on many of the topics.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for first time parents! September 5, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
The most valuable baby gift we received when our daughter was born. More worn than the "What to Expect" books. We always read one stage ahead of where our daughter was at.... and we watched with amazement as she mirrored each developmental stages. Techniques for avoiding the overdevelopment of the intentional cry to eliminating undesirable behavior worked like a charm. Buy it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide
This is a great book, very good science. It really picks up at 3 months. Divides baby's into phases and is helpful to go back and review each phase as you enter it.
Published 25 days ago by S. Quady
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book that will make you a more satisfied and better parent!
I first read this book when my sister had a baby and was very impressed by the useful information.. The author has a balanced and loving approach to child rearing that I really... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carolyn
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Treasure!
I have used this book for over 30 years to determine what's typical in my children's development and what needs attention. It's great!
Published 1 month ago by marcie nordlund
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
I trusted what the author said, and would like to follow it. Many useful suggestions.
But sometimes I do feel he repeat a lot, explained a lot.
Published 10 months ago by Joanna
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for the first 3 years!
I used this book to raise my three smart and successful grown children. It is a no nonsense, important book. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Babs
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
After reading many books this is the only book that was really helpful. I still refer back to it as I go on to my third child. I recommend this book to all mom's.
Published 22 months ago by Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars Very practial advice, thought somewhat difficult to get through
This book had very practical advice that any parent can implement. It was not full of new age touch feely mumbo jumbo, but takes a more scientific approach to child rearing. Read more
Published on March 6, 2011 by Carl C. Cordova III
1.0 out of 5 stars Archaic garbage! Terrible book!
I've read numerous books on child rearing, parenting, discipline, etc. and this book is THE worst! While there are some nuggets of useful information, the vast majority of it is... Read more
Published on February 4, 2011 by Illinikayaker
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book about child development ages 0-3. Period.
I'm the mother of a 2 year old boy, and can honestly say that my experiences raising my son have been significantly altered by reading this book. Read more
Published on November 21, 2010 by M. Lotto
5.0 out of 5 stars New Mom's Guidebook
I purchased the book "The New Revised First Three Years of Life" for my daughter, just after the birth of her son. Read more
Published on November 5, 2010 by Musicdragon
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