Toddlers live in the moment. When they want something, they want it now. But learning self-control and delayed gratification will set up young children for success in school and in social settings. Practicing patience is the key. With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick acknowledges that waiting can be frustrating and offers toddlers simple ideas to make waiting easier. Little ones can use waiting time to watch...

Explains to children that they have control over their own bodies and tells them how to say no when someone wants them to do something which makes them feel uncomfortable.

A pediatrician and child development specialist combines medical research with personal experience to create a four-step plan for soothing a cranky infant.

Explains the little and big meanings of things parents tell their children, such as "Eat your vegetables," "Look both ways before you cross the street," and "Don't talk with your mouth full."

Presents information about being safe in a neighborhood, including knowing the people, looking both ways before crossing the road, and staying in the yard.

Potty-training a toddler is not always straightforward, but this easy-to-use guide takes you through every step with tried and tested methods suitable for boys and girls. There's also advice on how to tackle any problems you may meet along the way so you can get your child potty-trained with the least mess and stress possibly.

Describes a scream-free method of dealing with your children by controlling your own behavior first of all, and then introduces principles for dealing with anxieties and stress of parenting, and how to develop new patterns of connecting with your children.

"Sometimes it's fun to share, and sometimes it's hard. In both English and Spanish, this book offers toddlers simple choices (take turns, use it together, wait for another time) to make sharing easier, and shows them where to turn for help when sharing is difficult. Little ones learn that sharing can mean double the fun--and sharing a while can make someone smile!"-- "This bilingual (English/Spanish) board book helps toddlers learn to share. Offers...