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A one-of-a-kind toddler book
As you've no doubt noticed by now, books about toddlers tend to fall into one of two distinct categories: books that focus on toddler
behaviour and books that focus on toddler health. The Mother of All Toddler Books covers both topics in exhaustive detail, doubling as a
parenting book and a pediatric health reference book. (Hey, we didn't call it The Mother of All Toddler Books for nothing!)
If you take a quick flip through the book, you'll find a smorgasbord of valuable information, including
a frank discussion of the joys and challenges of parenting a toddler;
- detailed information about the key developmental milestones for the toddler
years;
- the facts about how your toddler's play style will evolve over the next two years;
- money-saving tips on choosing toys that will deliver the most bang for the buck;
- nitty-gritty advice on coping with all the toddler-related clutter in your life: storing toys, organizing art supplies, taming
your toddler's stuffed animal collection, and so on;
- the facts about discipline: what works and what doesn't;
- parent-tested advice on coping with temper tantrums, biting, whining, and other frustrating types of toddler behaviour;
- sure-fire techniques for brushing your toddler's teeth, washing his hair, and otherwise keeping the dirt and grime at bay;
- nitty-gritty advice on choosing clothing and doing battle with the most common types of toddler-related stains;
- potty training do's and don'ts from parents who've survived this toddler rite of passage;
- the dirt on training pants, musical potties, and other potty-training paraphernalia;
- the secrets to serving up nutritious, toddler-pleasing meals;
- important information about choking, allergies, vitamin supplements, and other food-related health concerns;
- tried-and-true methods of coping with night terrors, bad dreams, the transition from crib to bed, and other nighttime
parenting challenges;
- practical guidelines for coping with fevers and other toddler-related health concerns that can have you hitting the panic
button (and speed dial!) at 3 a.m.;
- the facts on ear infections and antibiotic use;
- the inside scoop on travelling with a toddler;
- helpful suggestions on preparing your toddler for the birth of a new baby and practical advice on a variety of other
family-related challenges;
- detailed information on potentially life-saving first-aid procedures;
- highly comprehensive safety checklists designed to help you toddlerproof each room in your home;
- a detailed glossary of pediatric health terms;
- a directory of Canadian organizations of interest to families with young children;
- a directory of Internet resources of interest to Canadian parents;
- toddler growth charts;
- immunization schedules;
- a list of recommended resources.
Of course, what makes The Mother of All Toddler Books really special are the contributions of the more than 100 Canadian parents who
agreed to be interviewed for this book. I pulled together their best advice on weathering the biggest challenges of the toddler years and
sprinkled their funniest and most touching anecdotes throughout. It's their from-the-trenches words of wisdom that really bring the book to
life. After all, who better to turn to for advice on potty training than a mother who's just cleaned up her toddler's third puddle of the
day? You'll also find plenty of other bells and whistles as you make your way through the book.
Mom's the Word: insights and advice from parents of toddlers. Mother Wisdom: little-known facts about toddlers, including some
really fun pop-culture tidbits. Toddler Talk: research updates and other important toddler-related information.
Fridge Notes: leads on resources of interest to parents of toddlers.
As you've no doubt gathered by now, The Mother of All Toddler Books is unlike any other toddler book you've ever encountered. It's
comprehensive, it's fun to read, and—best of all—it's 100% Canadian-made!
I hope you enjoy the book.
Ann Douglas
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