I like "The Preschool Years" by Ellen Galinsky. I think a lot of it applies to younger children as well. It gives a lot of perspective on how kids think and advice on practical day to day stuff. She also doesn't have a one style fits all approach (I think she lists 17 different forms of discipline, none of which are spanking).
It's one of few parenting books I have read where I believe that the author has a) researched child development, and b) actually parented young children.
I just bought parenting with love and logic and how to talk so kids will listen...
I feel like I need some fresh perspective on our issues together sometimes. This toddler stuff is hard. Sometimes he's amazing and then other times.... Terrible.
I also really like Love and Logic books. The one for birth to 6 is called Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood. Some of the things in the book seem a bit harsh but they really do work. DD's pre-school even hosted a seminar with the author of the books. It was eye opening.
Edit: When I said Harsh I don't mean physically. There is no physical punishment in the book.
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I need to check out these books. It's so hard sometimes. I am finding 3 is much worse than 2! Lord help me! DD acts so much better with everyone else but me
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It's one of few parenting books I have read where I believe that the author has a) researched child development, and b) actually parented young children.
I feel like I need some fresh perspective on our issues together sometimes. This toddler stuff is hard. Sometimes he's amazing and then other times.... Terrible.