Toddlers and Parents: A Declaration of Independence (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Susan has had enough sleep to regain some of her resources which had been worn out by the birthday..." (more)
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Product Description

This classic work on the toddler years has been thoroughly revised to reflect the needs of today's working mothers, involved fathers, and daycare providers.

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Life with a toddler can be perplexing. Parents sorely need the practical advice Dr. Brazelton offers for surviving - and enjoying - the struggles and triumphs of their child at this age. In this careful revision of his classic work, he emphasizes the special strains on working parents, the role of fathers, and the needs of toddlers in day-care centers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Dell; Revised edition (August 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440506433
• ISBN-13: 978-0440506430
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #367,857 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but not very helpful, March 5, 1999

By A Customer

I liked the format, but was disappointed in that there really wasn't much advice on handling the "problems" when they surfaced. I really respect Dr. Brazelton and his child-rearing philosophies, but this book didn't really help with the frustrations that are sometimes overwhelming in parenting a toddler.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars incredibly insightful, December 1, 2003

By	sfmom "sfmom" (San Francisco, California) - See all my reviews

I found this book a facinating read; hard to put down. It gives insights into BOTH toddler and parent behavior in a very readable format; through case senarios. In a "he says--she says" style, I find myself identifying with the parental concerns (wanting to scream and hide you head under the covers, crying for YOUR mother) and learning what the kid wants (attention, attention, attention).

I understand what the previous reviewer was saying...there is no specific chapter for toilet training or food issues. But there are enough books out there that cover those basic topics. This book instead probes into the mind and psychodynamics of the toddler-parent relationship. Very interesting, a fun read if you are going through this stage with your child.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars try the touchpoints series, May 24, 2005

By	E. Clark - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you want advice on handling the specific issues with toddlerhood, try reading Brazelton's Touchpoints series. There are actually chapters devoted to each pertinent issue.

This book is a window into the mind of a toddler. I highly recommend it!