Title: Help! My Toddler Came Without Instructions
Author: Blythe Lipman
Foreword by Dr. John Duffy
ISBN: 978-1-57344-954-0
Paperback, suggested retail of $14.95
6″x7″, 256 pages
Raising children can be the most challenging and the most rewarding part of life. The toddler years, those in the ages of two, three, and four can create some unusual moments. My youngest is two and a half right now. He can be sweet as pie and offer a “thank you” when he gets something he asks for or be tossing everything he can get his hands on down the basement stairs with no logical reason. Argh!
Help! My Toddler Came Without Instructions is chalk full of tips that are presented in a way that isn’t all dry and factual. Blythe shares humor and tips on how you can raise a toddler and experience less stressed-out parenting. Blythe is an Infant Care Specialist and has worked with babies over twenty years. It seems like she has a talent to get into their little minds. You might be familiar with another book she has written that is titled Help! My Baby Came Without Instructions.
This book covers a variety of topics. Some of these are:
- The secrets to sleeping – transition from crib to bed, take naps, tame tantrums, ending night terrors, and create nightly routines
- The art of potty training – age discussion, types of potties, fears, underwear, and charts
- Time out – play well with others
- Get that out of your mouth! – from binkys to blankies to thumb-sucking
- Have fun – playtime, travel with toddlers and enjoy these precious years
My son understands when he is wet now so potty training is our next big milestone. I did not realize there were “Tinkle Targets” available for little boys. I’ve trained two girls, but this is uncharted territory for me.
Beyond tips for what a parent or caregiver may experience with a toddler, there are tips on finding a nanny (I think questions provided would be resourceful for a daycare provider too) or babysitter if you get to venture out of the house for a child free evening with your spouse, in my case, I always opt to Hire Experienced Nannies from elite-housekeeping.com .
If you are home and needing a recipe you and your toddler can prepare together, Blythe has this included too. I think a little one would be hard to find who wouldn’t be excited to created her/his own “magic wand” as a snack or this is a bit more involved, but “the edible race car” would be awesome!
