Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1 Toddler development 9
1 Every toddler is unique 11
2 Physical development 27
3 Language and social development 41
4 Emotional development 59
5 Cognitive development 79
6 Toddlers with special needs 93
7 The importance of play 107
Part 2 Classic toddler challenges 117
8 No! Emerging independence 119
9 Grr! Aggression 129
10 Waa! Fears and anxieties 139
11 Mine! Sharing and taking turns 149
12 Now! Instant gratification 155
13 Didn't! Fibbing, lying and hiding 159
14 Ouch! Risk-taking 165
Part 3 Common hurdles 175
15 Toddler 'manners' 177
16 Dummies, thumb-sucking and other props 183
17 Potty learning 191
18 Food and eating 207
19 Sleep 223
20 Tantrums and positive discipline 247
Part 4 Daily life with your toddler 257
21 Toddler relationships 259
22 Toddlers and technology 271
23 Toddler health 281
Final thoughts 292
Appendix 50 things to do before your toddler is 3¾ 293
Resources 295
Acknowledgements 297
Index 298
