ToddlerCalm: A guide for calmer toddlers and happier parents

by Sarah Ockwell-Smith

ISBN: 9780349401058

Published: 2013

An empowering guide for parents of one to four-year-olds, helping them confidently enjoy the first years with their childSarah Ockwell-Smith, the founder of BabyCalm and ToddlerCalm, is passionate about "gentle" parenting. Her mission is to let parents know that there are other ways to cope with a toddler apart from putting him or her on the naughty step or resorting to controlled crying. This book will help parents enjoy their toddlers, understand the limitations of current popular toddler parenting methods such as sticker charts and time out, and have the confidence to ignore the current mainstream "experts" and parent their own child with trust and empathy. This guide discusses why toddlers are not mini-adults, the importance of nighttime parenting, coping with a picky eater, communication—toddler style, avoiding difficult situations, the importance of unconditional love, and why you don't need to be permissive to parent respectfully.