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Need book recommendations: toddler tantrums/discipline

MissLMSMissLMS member
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Anyone have any good book recommendations that deal with toddler tantrums and early discipline?

 Right now I think it's too early for Kennedy, but I want to be prepared. We say "no no" a lot lately. Although she knows what the word means, she has gotten to where she completely ignores it. We try to give her something new to play with or divert her from whatever she is getting into, but it's not working well. She throws A LOT of tantrums.

 I should add that we are not going to spank. Not judging those that do, or anything, but we just aren't going that route.

Any book recommendations would be great!

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Re: Need book recommendations: toddler tantrums/discipline

  • kc0721kc0721 member

    I don't have any advice but wanted to say GL. 

     If this kid is anything like me  when I was little I might need to borrow that book in a few years, LOL. 

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  • tippykinstippykins
    "the discipline book" by dr sears
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  • sdkrlmsdkrlm

    imagetippykins:
    "the discipline book" by dr sears

     

    This. 

     I think monica recommends Parenting by the Book too.  

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  • PreppyPenelope2010PreppyPenelope2010
    First of all:  Bless you, missy!  Dealing with a toddler is super trying on your soul :)

    Second, I suggest "The Happiest Toddler on the Block" by Dr Harvey Karp.  The techniques that my best friend learned and used from this book/DVD series worked WONDERS with her little girl. 

    You might be able to catch some clips on YouTube just to get an idea.  Also, Dr. Karp's website has lots of info on it.

    Best wishes!  Just remember you're a great mom and you'll get through it...now when she reaches 13/14...you're on your own ;)
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  • sdkrlmsdkrlm

    and I find the best way of disciplining a 'toddler' - is walking away - when you can.

     

    For instance - when Avery is tired, frustrated, tired (did I already mention that?) - she will hit.  She does it not out of anger - but to get attention - to cause a stir.  She doesn't do it in retaliation - Like she won't just come up and hit us. 

    We tell her "NO, we do not hit mommy, daddy, the dog, the coffee table" and if she does it again, we put her down and walk away from her.  This makes her have a total melt down and we ignore it.  when she is calm, we will pick her up, ask for "love" and it's over.  

    the key is finding out what is causing the behavior.  I know Avery ONLY hits when she is tired (mostly).  Usually I try to get her to bed ASAP after that.  

     Good luck!  

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