Best 'routine' book for toddlers (esp. boys)?

[Lochie]

Hello, can anyone recommend a really good routine book for toddlers? Doesn't really matter if both boys and girls but am starting to understand that boys do act quite differently from girls after hours of watching play group activity...

Am at an age now (17 months) where I know my son understands consequences a little and he is starting to get a little pushy which is exhausting especially at night as am not getting much sleep. Wasn't previously a baby book person as went on 'gut' instinct, but realising I could now do with some pointers.

Have looked at Gina Ford's toddler book on Amazon but slightly put off due to her school ma'am attitude in the contented baby book. Maybe her toddler book is better though?

Any pointers gratefully received....

[womanofdulwich]

If it is still around Toddler Taming by a Dr ( Philip Green coems to mind but not sure)is helpful.

Also a book called soemthing like how to talk so that kids listen and listen so kids will talk

by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish.

[dan4courtz]

I'm from New Zealand, and we all use a wonderful book called.

'Of course i love you, now go to your room'..

It is really clear at setting out boundaries, learning to use discipline and talks about the different personality styles.

Its a really great read and the author, Diane Levy, is a wonderful woman who has spent alot of years helping families to deal with behavioural issues.

http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Health_Wellbeing/Family_Relationships/Parenting/9781869415143/

[sillywoman]

Love that title - I might adopt it as my catch phrase. Do you think I could use it effectively on Sensibleman? Hmm, might try . . .