Advantages: good sense of humour, informative, non dictative
Disadvantages: none

...this wonderful book about " Little Militants" as he calls them. After reading this( Jess was only 7 mths old at the time ) I realised that all children develop at different rates. I always used to compare my child to others, but I try not to now. I say try because it it very hard not to. It's important to remember that your child is an individual and you must treat him/her as a individual. That's why this book is so good, as Dr Green gives every possible angle on children, behavour and why that act the way they do..well after all they are just children arent they. Dr Green used to be a child "expert ", if there is such a thing. When he had a family he discovered that all that he had learn in books was no good at all. Experience of children comes from having a family, and this is what Toddler Taming is all about. This is another thing that I like... Read review

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Advantages: Explores all toddler behavour with some humour in places
Disadvantages: none

...Toddler Taming, is there such a thing? Well according to Dr Christopher Green who wtote this book there is. My Health Visitor recommended this book to me when I asked her advice about my unruely toddler. I have read it and re-read it so many times and found it a great book. It is a softback book and is quite a handy size. It has a cute cartoon of a toddler on the front and has bright red lettering saying Toddler Taming so you can't miss it. I actually bought my copy from WHSmiths but is available in most book stores and is priced at £9.99 and it is the best £9.99 i have ever spent. Dr Christopher Green who wrote the book is a paediatric doctor from Australia. Now I can hear you saying " What does someone on the other side of the world know about my toddler? " Well, when I read the book it was like it was written for my son... Read review

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Advantages: Clearly laid out, lots of information.
Disadvantages: Size, can't add details for further child/ren.

...Temper tantrums! Frustrated child! Fussy eater! Not talking! Sleeping problems!......... An endless list of situations parents/carers have to deal with when a toddler is around. How many of these have you had to deal with? As a qualified childcarer, I have worked as a nanny and in nurseries for the last 12 years, and have had to deal with many situations and challenges that toddlers throw at you. These children being in my care, I felt like I was able to deal with each situation that I came across. I now have my own son, Toby; who is currently 17 months old, and a couple of weeks ago, I got really upset and felt I didn't know what to do, I was exhausted; physically and mentally. Why? I hear you ask.. I was getting enough sleep at night, Toby has slept through for 12/13 hours a night ever since he was 5 months old. Why am I tired... Read review

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Advantages: No nonsense advice
Disadvantages: none!!

...I was given this book way back in 1990, when my eldest son was just leaving babyhood. I thought the first 18 months were tough but nothing prepared me for toddlerhood; suddenly my child was q