Wanted: suggested reading on toddler behaviour/development

[midivydale]

Hi all,

When baby ivydale was a baby I did alot (too much probably) reading on babies, developments, what to be expected etc. it wasnt until I got talking to a friend of mine last week that I realised that I have not read anything on toddlers.

If anyone can point me in any direction of good reading on the toddler years I would welcome some ideas.

Light hearted or more academic/scientific all suggestions very welcome.

In particular on raising boys, "high spirited" children, attachment parenting, raising bilingual children etc.

Have a lovely weekend all x

Edited to say ds is 19 months

[Belle]

Steve Biddulph - The Secret of Happy Children - I really liked this, made sense and didn't seem TOO prescriptive/judgemental, although of course in practice I prob don't apply nearly enough of it.

[bluesuperted]

This book, ToddlerCalm, from the people behind the brilliant BabyCalm (very scientific, easy to read and AP-leaning) have just brought out this book which looks fantastic:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0349401055

Haven't read it yet but keep meaning to order a copy.

Also recommend anything by Laura Markham including her Ahaparenting newsletter and site and her book: Peaceful Parent Happy Kids. It's excellent and I think along the kind of lines you're after:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/ref=mw_hm

Also How to talk to your kids etc is a classic for older kids:

How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1848123094/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_T9wysb0YD5MJZ