The First-Time Mom's Toddler Discipline Handbook - (First Time Moms) by Tara Egan (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Build a calm and happy relationship with your toddler

Raising a toddler who has big emotions and a limited vocabulary is no easy feat. Especially when it's your first toddler, the two of you are learning and growing together-every day brings new challenges and triumphs. This first-time mom's handbook is the ultimate resource for being a calm, positive parent and encouraging good behavior from your toddler. Discover easy exercises and real-life stories to fill your parenting toolbox with useful techniques for those challenging toddler moments.

The First-Time Mom's Toddler Discipline Handbook features:

• Advice for every scenario-Find quick tips for everything from bedtime routines to time-outs and successful playdates.
• Stage-by-stage development-Learn how to introduce, adjust, or phase out strategies throughout the toddler years based on your child's development.
• A positive parenting approach-Practice using these techniques firmly and effectively, in the ways that work best for your family.
• Comfort and inspiration-Consult this book whenever you need advice or just some positive reassurance that you and your toddler are doing the best you can.

Raise a better-behaved toddler with this supportive guide to handling tough times.

Review Quotes

"Dr. Egan's book is a must-read for toddler moms (or dads!) navigating their way through the early years of discipline. Written with the humor of being a mother herself, the wisdom of a subject expert, and the heart of a clinician who wants to help navigate some of the most challenging years of parenthood, this handbook helps ensure that all moms feel confident and supported!" --Courtney M Ycaza, LCAS, CCS, LPCS, PLLC

"Informative, applicable, witty, and most importantly, validating! Dr. Tara Egan has masterfully woven her professional expertise with her mama realness in this toddler-parenting gem. An absolute must-read for new mamas entering this phase of parenthood as well as those of us who could use a reminder that we can, in fact, skillfully survive toddlerhood." --Julianna Elsworth, LCSW, Clinical Director and Outpatient Therapist at Calming Waters Counseling Services

"Motherhood doesn't come with a manual. That's why Dr. Egan's book for first-time toddler moms is a life-saver for those wondering if their kid is on the right track, or those needing extra help navigating those developmental stages. Never fear the terrible twos--Dr. Egan's book will guide you through, each step of the way!" --Holly Hauser, licensed psychological associate, private practice

"We all want our tiny humans to grow up to be decent adults, but parenting a toddler can feel like you are driving through the mountains with a blindfold. Dr. Egan's new book is full of practical, easy-to-implement, evidence-based strategies to empower caregivers to navigate the toddler years with confidence." --Taylor Shirkey MS, SSP, school psychologist and mom of two

About the Author

TARA EGAN, D.Ed., is the founder of Charlotte Parent Coaching, LLC and has nearly 20 years of experience as a school psychologist, parent coach, counselor, public speaker, and adjunct professor. She's the author of Better Behavior for Ages 2-10: Small Miracles That Work Like Magic and provides parenting and behavioral training to school professionals, parents, and other mental health clinicians.