Sourcebooks, 2002. — 466 p. — ISBN 1-57071-907-1.All in one place for the first time, parents can find answers to the many questions that come up all through a childhood.Should I pick my baby up when he cries?
How much babyproofing do I need to do?
What should I do about temper tantrums?
Can too much praise backfire?
How can I enhance my child's self-image?
How should I handle fads with my pre-teen?
Can my older child stay alone after school?Answers to these and hundreds of other questions (more than 200 in all) are given in a thoughtful and balanced manner, allowing parents to choose the solution that will work best for them and their family. Topics cover the age ranges from birth to age 13, and are the questions most often asked of the author as a parenting consultant and educator.The First Five Years
Dependency.
Sleeping.
Eating.
Independence.
Setting Limits.
Children's Thinking.
Fears and Imagination.
Toys, Play, and Socializing.
Being Nice.
Caretakers and Early Education.
The Six- to Nine-Year-Old
Gradual Changes.
Growing Independence.
Tough Issues.
Setting Limits.
Family Life.
Getting Along.
School.
When Parents Aren't Home.
Creativity and Play.
Summer Plans.
The Ten- to Thirteen-Year-Old
Talking and Listening.
Family Life.
Changes.
Appearance.
Independence.
Responsibility.
Peers.
Everyday Conflicts.
Bigger Problems.
Index
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