The Secret Lives of Toddlers by Jana Murphy

The Secret Lives of Toddlers by Jana Murphy

Why do they rub food in their hair? Why do they want to hear the same book over and over? Why do they love being naked?

Between the ages of one and three, children can be delightful, affectionate, intelligent explorers of their newfound world. They can also be holy terrors. Grounded in up-to-date research, The Secret Lives of Toddlers demystifies 52 common behaviors of toddlers, while helping parents appreciate the miraculous development of their children.

An entertaining, reassuring guide to toddler behavior, this book shows parents how to get through their kids' toddlerhood with affection, humor, and authority. With explanations from pediatricians, child development experts, and behavioral psychologists, parents will learn to:

- Understand the world from a child's point of view
- Learn which bad behaviors need intervention and which can be ignored
- Cultivate good manners and reward good behavior
- Reduce their own frustration
- Play, speak, read, and interact with their toddler in healthy ways

Jana Murphy, a mother of three and aunt to 24, conducted interviews with early-childhood experts from Berkeley to Harvard and beyond for her book The Hidden Lives of Toddlers. She is the author of The Hidden Lives of Dogs and The Good Life for Less, as well as contributing to The Immune Advantage and Doctor Mom.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780399530234
ISBN 10	0399530231
Title	The Secret Lives of Toddlers
Author	Jana Murphy
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2004-10-05
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.