Your One-Year-Old: The Fun-Loving, Fussy 12-To 24-Month-Old (Paperback)

by Louise Bates Ames (Author), Frances L. Ilg (Author) "Your boy or girl is officially a One-year-old until the time of that second birthday, when he or she becomes officially a Two-year-old..." (more)
Key Phrases: Real Life

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Dell (May 1, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440506727
• ISBN-13: 978-0440506720
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,297 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This is item 1 in The Gesell Institute Child Development Series.

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mom AND Dad friendly, First-Time Parent Approved!!!, October 13, 2000

By	"amazoncomwoman" (Converse, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This was a regrettably late addition to our library of first-time parent books. I cannot begin to tell you what a FANTASTIC book this was...it dares to avoid categorizing your child into a particular style (i.e., Brazelton, Sears, etc.) and instead offers sound, practical advice on how to deal with a variety of toddlers. We found the breakdown of the year into 3 distinct stages to be especially insightful. Best of all, my husband, who found that many of our other books alienated or ignored the dad, read the whole thing cover to cover. Don't be fooled by the fact it's been around a few years--its advice is still sound. And as soon as I get down writing this review, I'm placing my order for "Your Two Year Old"

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Saved My Sanity!, October 23, 1998

By A Customer

I had purchased Your Two Year Old for my eldest child, so knew that I liked the format and writing style of this series- many anecdotes mixed with summarizing generalizations, yet still respecting the individuality of the child. Thought I would have no trouble rearing my second one to that point, but boy was I wrong. At 19 months, I wondered what had become of the tender child I had given birth to! This book helped calm my fears and keep me sane in the knowledge that my second born daughter was perfectly normal- my elder daughter was simply a very easy child. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has the bad habit of comparing their child to others, as this book will easily ease your fears.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Throw out Dr. Spock and all other child rearing books!, July 29, 2000

By	Michele "Dog-a-Holic" (Holden, MA USA) - See all my reviews

No offense to the venerated Dr. Spock and his devoted readers or to other authors of child rearing books, but this series ought to be required reading for all parents.

As an only child and the mother of a wonderful (now 15 year old) only child, I was at a loss of the changes that my daughter went through during her growing years.

A kindergarden teacher recommended this book and I was hooked! I read the whole series and by understanding the _developmental_ changes of my daughter, I was able to raise her in a calm and loving manner. I emphasize the word 'developmental' because that is the key to all child development and in the raising of a happy and healthy human being. I came here today looking for the book for a friend who just had a baby. I HIGHLY recommend it!