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Touchpoints: Your Child's Emotional and Behavioral Development, Birth to 3 -- The Essential Reference for the Early Years [Paperback]

T. Berry Brazelton
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March 1, 1992
Based on over three decades of continuous practice and internationally recognized research, Touchpoints is the only childcare reference by a pediatrician who has both medical and psychoanalytic training, and who offers parents a complete understanding of child development from a physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral point of view. No other childcare guide offers supportive, empathetic insights into the parents' own emotions, and no other guide includes both chronological chapters and alphabetical topics on all issues faced by families from conception through age six."Touchpoints" are the universal spurts of development and the trying periods of regression that accompany them throughout childhood. Dr. Brazelton uses them as windows to help parents understand their child's behavior and prevent future problems. PART ONE: "Touchpoints of Development" is a vivid chronological account of the basic stages of early childhood. Every chapter covers:feeding; crying; temperament; social learning; stranger awareness; discipline; sleeping; learning; emotions; independence; self image; sexuality; communication; motor skills; attachment; play; self-esteem; toilet-training.PART TWO: "Challenges to Development" is a complete alphabetical reference. Each entry shows how to understand, defuse, and prevent potential problems such as: allergies; bedwetting; crying; depression; discipline; divorce; fears; feeding problems; headaches; hearing problems; hospitalization; hyperactivity; hypersensitivity; imaginary friends; loss and grief; lying and stealing; manipulation; nightmares; school readiness; self-esteem; separation; sibling rivalry; sleep problems; speech problems; stomachaches; television; toilet training.PART THREE: "Allies in Development" explains the important role of each person in your child's life: fathers; mothers; friends; caregivers; grandparents; doctor.


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T. Berry Brazelton is a knowledgeable physician with years of experience with thousands of children, and he brings that experience to bear on virtually every issue faced by families with kids, from birth through age 3. In this sterile age of managed care, Brazelton provides the kindly, reassuring approach of your own family physician--a physician living in your own home, on your own bookshelf. Touchpoints provides chronological accounts of the basic stages of early childhood, presents (in alphabetical reference form) the challenges to development, and explores the important role of each person--father, mother, caregiver--in a child's life.

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"If you read only one book...in the toddler and preschool years, make it Touchpoints Three to Six." -- Boston Globe, 01/07/06

"My favorite book on this very important stage in life." -- Amy Dickinson Chicago Tribune 03/29/04

Product Details

  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books; 1 edition (March 1, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 020162690X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0201626902
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #619,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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What I liked about this book is that it's easy to read and understand. A Customer  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
I will give this book to every new parent I know. gabriela velarde bertran  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars First time parents February 18, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
While still pregnant, we received a lot of advice and several books. We found Dr. Brazelton's approach the most caring and respectful to both parents and children. This book covers many topics and particularly saved us one night our baby wouldn't stop crying. We found his methods to be more in tune with our personalities and not the strict "scheduling" and "training" style of some of his counterparts.

Our 18-month old is developing well, confident and happy (and slept through the night at 3 weeks).

There is no "one way" to raise a child and each child is a unique individual; Dr. Brazelton takes this into account. We are constanly referring back to this book, not as a "baby handbook", but as a guide.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Brazelton loves infants and it shows. April 19, 1997
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
T. Berry Brazelton describes the development of infants in their first year with an obvious respect for their amazing abilities. His gentle nature and child-centered approach are evident in his writings, and this book is no exception. "Touchpoint" is Dr. Brazelton's term for developmental milestones- times in a child's growth when she faces change and needs a parent's (and doctor's) understanding. This book serves as a good guide for parents who are looking for an overview of babies- a good overall discussion of child development and issues that new parents may face. Although it is touted as Dr. Brazelton's complete reference for children from birth to 6 years, it is heavy on infancy. The chapters dealing with specific concerns are a good starting point, but since they touch on a broad range of topics, they lack a depth of information for anyone with a real need for information. But if all you're looking for is a good read about child development from someone with a passion for the beauty of infancy, this is your book
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57 of 63 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sensible, down to earth "advice" May 20, 2000
By saliero
Format:Paperback
Being a "nervous" first-time parent of a premature baby (who isn't!) I was recommended this by the community early childhood nurse. In the plethora of child-rearing books on the shelves, I would recommend this as the pick of the bunch. Brazelton discusses all sorts of issues to do with children in their early years, always from the child's point of view, but never talking down to parents.

I found his words enormously helpful in getting thtough some tough times with colic - it didn't make it any less stressful, but I was able to hang on and get through it, knowing a bit more about it and what was happening to that little person.

Brazelton sounds like a wonderfully caring and compassionate pediatrician - I wish he could be cloned! At least you can get his book. I have bought it as a gift for a couple of new-parent friends, and they too have found it enormously useful.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Friends asked to borrow it
Easy to read. Has updated guidelines so don't let the copyright date worry you. Loved it, Friends asked to borrow it!
Published 5 months ago by Daniela Gomes
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing MD
T. Berry Brazelton's work toward children's health is remarkable. This text is another contribution to all families. It starts with newborn and extends to three years of age. Read more
Published on December 3, 2009 by Leigh Thurston
5.0 out of 5 stars Wise Words from a Sage Doctor
Of all the parenting books I have, this is the only one I return to again and again. It's excellent counsel through and through, and you can hear the relaxed wisdom from a doctor... Read more
Published on July 26, 2007 by Nicole James
5.0 out of 5 stars what would i do without this book?
indeed, essential reading!! for any parent who wants to understand their child (and most do), this is the book. Read more
Published on May 26, 2007 by bllu catalano
5.0 out of 5 stars Berry Brazelton is the Best!
Dr. Brazelton's books guided my through the first years of my son's life twenty-six years ago. His books continue to be my top choice as a gift for new moms. Read more
Published on March 17, 2007 by RFN
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
I just love brazelton & sears when it comes to parenting advice...those are the two best Docs out there!!! IMHO. Read more
Published on February 17, 2007 by L. Hinnrichs
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, especially with a difficult toddler
I bought this book along with a few others (what to expect when you're expecting, etc.) prior to having our first son. Read more
Published on November 29, 2006 by C. Frisbie
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference
I bought this book after my children's pediatrician recommended it to me. It's a good reference to have if you need quick answers. Read more
Published on November 4, 2006 by H.R
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent information
I'm so glad that a friend recommended this book to me. It gave me a better understanding of what's happening to my baby at various stages in his development, which sets my mind at... Read more
Published on August 28, 2006 by P. Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars Touchpoints touches us all
A great book to help new new parents learn about attachment and bonding.
Published on March 21, 2006 by L. Kimura
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