The Happiest Toddler on the Block

<b>Perfect for expecting parents who want to prepare themselves for the challenging toddler years (which starts around eight months of age) this essential guide a national bestseller by respected pediatrician and child development expert Dr. Harvey Karp not only helps reduce tantrums but makes happy kids even happier by boosting patience cooperation and self-confidence.</b><br><br>This streamlined revision of the breakthrough bestseller by renowned child-development expert Dr. Harvey Karp will do even more to help busy parents survive the &#147;terrible twos&#148; and beyond....<br><br>In one of the most revolutionary advances in parenting of the past twenty-five years Dr. Karp revealed that toddlers often act like uncivilized little <i>cavemen </i>with a primitive way of thinking and communicating that is all their own. In this revised edition of his parenting classic Dr. Karp has made his innovative approach easier to learn&#151;and put into action&#151;than ever before.<br><br>Combining his trademark tools of Toddler-ese and the Fast-Food Rule with a highly effective new <i>green light/yellow light/red light</i> method for molding toddler behavior Dr. Karp provides fast solutions for today&#146;s busy and stressed parents. As you discover ways to boost your child&#146;s good (<i>green light</i>) behavior curb his annoying (<i>yellow light</i>) behavior and immediately stop his unacceptable (<i>red light</i>) behavior you will learn how to soothe his stormy outbursts with amazing success&#151;and better yet prevent these outbursts before they begin! And the new thirty-item glossary of Dr. Karp&#146;s parenting techniques will save you valuable time when you need to instantly calm an out-of-control child. The result: fewer tantrums less yelling and more happy loving time for you and your child.