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From the trenches. Books that help with the early years.
By an Amazon.com customer
The Magic Years: Understanding and Handling the Problems of Early ChildhoodThe Magic Years: Understanding and Handling the Problems of Early Childhood by Selma H. Fraiberg
Buy new: $10.08 / Used from: $0.99
This is great book to help new parents keep things in perspective and understand their baby and young childs patterns of thought and learning.
The Child WhispererThe Child Whisperer by Matt Pasquinilli
Buy used from: $0.35
This is a short book with gentle, practical suggestions on helping children maintain good self esteem. A great compliment to Dr. Sears books.
The Successful Child: What Parents Can Do to Help Kids Turn Out WellThe Successful Child: What Parents Can Do to Help Kids Turn Out Well by William Sears
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $2.99
Wonderful book, Dr. Sears does it again.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will TalkHow to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $2.99
Good practical advice.
Emotional Life of the ToddlerEmotional Life of the Toddler by Alicia F. Lieberman
Buy new: $10.55 / Used from: $3.29
A great follow up to Magic Years.
What Did I Just Say!?!: How New Insights into Childhood Thinking Can Help You Communicate More Effectively with Your ChildWhat Did I Just Say!?!: How New Insights into Childhood Thinking Can Help You Communicate More Effectively with Your Child by Denis Donovan M.D.
Buy used from: $0.01
The title says it all! A fresh look at how to communicate with your young child. Supports the other books in this list while adding new ideas.
How to Get Your Kid to Eat: But Not Too MuchHow to Get Your Kid to Eat: But Not Too Much by Ellyn Satter
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $0.59
This book saved my family from miserable mealtimes! Well written, very practical advice that can transform mealtime struggles and finicky eaters!
The Kissing HandThe Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
Buy used from: $0.57
This book helped to get my pre-schooler through a rough transition. I know other moms it has worked for too. Very sweet story and stickers that really did help!