The Discerning Parent's Guide to Toddler Behavior - by Victoria Ang-Nolasco (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Are you feeling overwhelmed by:

• seemingly never-ending tantrums
• exhausting power struggles
• the nagging doubt and fear that you're messing it up as a parent - even if you're trying so hard to get it right?

If you're tired of sifting through conflicting advice that promise "this is all you need to do to solve your parenting problems!" - this book is here for you.

Written by a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, positive parenting coach, and mom, this book combines the power of accurate and practical science with expert insights into child development, to pave the way for more confident and joyful parenting.

Here's just some of what this book covers:

• Why power struggles are not your fault - and they don't mean that your child is "spoiled" or "naughty"
• A new way of looking at behavior challenges that can ease the pressure on you as a parent
• 7 strategies to help prevent power struggles even before they happen, so it stops feeling like you're just constantly dealing with one crisis after another
• Handling the five common discipline challenges (tantrums, "not listening," whining, aggressive behavior, and transitioning from one activity to another)
• What the current evidence says about how screen time affects behavior, and a guilt-free plan on what you can do about it
• 6 signs that might mean there's something more than the "terrible two's," and professional intevention may be needed
• and more!

This book also touches on a cross-cultural perspective to parenting. It offers science-backed strategies, while taking into account the cultural nuances that shape your child's world. Whether you're navigating the fusion of multigenerational beliefs or embracing differing parenting styles, you'll find practical guidance to create a nurturing atmosphere that respects heritage and embraces growth.

This book comes with a free downloadable companion guide and bonus material that includes resources to help you implement what's in the book (such as a done-for-you routine chart with instructions), as well as updates to ensure you always have the latest science-backed insights and strategies.

Review Quotes

Dr. Ang-Nolasco succeeds in tackling very important parenting topics, hard truths, and even controversial issues head on. This book is based on sound science, made practical and relatable. More importantly, one would feel the sincere intent of the author to foster true understanding in parents- which paves the way for real, positive changes in the lives of children and their entire family. For a parent who is open to a path of discerning, this book can make a world of difference.

-Dr. Julie Arellano, MD, California-based psychiatrist and mom