Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers

Hugs and smiles and playtime: If only parenting 2- to 5-year-olds was this simple. But any parent of a toddler or preschooler knows that it also often requires dealing with whining, tantrums, "no, I won't" and other generally naughty behavior that tests the limits of your ingenuity and patience. How can parents balance nurturing behaviors that demonstrate love and affection with the discipline all children need to learn and thrive? Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers shows parents how discipline can be more about teaching than punishment and more positive than negative for both you and your child. Included in these pages: How to set reasonable expectations based on your child's age, development, and abilities How to use a parent's version of "show and tell" to both prevent problems and correct misbehavior How to use praise like a compass, helping your child stay on the right path How to create plans for staying calm for you and your child How to use consistency, consequences, and practice to help your child learn what you expect of him or her How to celebrate special rituals and everyday routines as cherished family traditions Winner of the National Parenting Center's 2001 Seal of Approval Gold Award Winner, 2002 National Parenting Publications Awards