Secrets Of The Baby Whisperer For Toddlers

Unnerved by the ceaseless demands of your toddler? Concerned that your two-year-old isn’t developing on schedule? You clearly need to spend some time with Tracy Hogg. Nicknamed the “baby whisperer” by grateful parents because of her extraordinary gift for understanding and connecting with children, Tracy became internationally famous after the smashing success of her New York Times bestseller Secrets of the Baby Whisperer. Now Tracy is back with the same winning blend of common sense and uncanny intuition. Starting with the simple but essential premise that there is no such thing as a “typical” child, Tracy guides you through her unique programs, including

• H.E.L.P. (Hold back, Explain, Limit, Praise): the mantra that will remind you of the four elements that are critical to fostering your child’s growth and independence, while at the same time keeping him safe.
• Using T.L.C. (Talk, Listen, Clarify) to communicate with your toddler, to figure out what she is really thinking, and to best help her express herself.
• R&R: Routines and Rituals that give structure and predictability to daily life and a sense of continuity to holidays and special occasions.
• Rehearsals for Change: ways of preparing your toddler for new experiences by encouraging her to practice her skills in the safe, controlled setting of your family.
• Conscious Discipline: a way of teaching your toddler how to behave and manage his emotions, while being mindful of the lessons you teach with your own behavior.

Practical, reassuring, and written with wit and energy and boundless enthusiasm for real children and their everyday behavior, this book will be your constant companion during the magical, challenging toddler years.

Editorial Reviews

The Barnes & Noble Review
We parents know that the transition from "baby" to "toddler" happens in a lightning flash. One minute you're dangling a rattle in front of a loaf of bread with eyes; the next minute the loaf of bread has climbed on top of the refrigerator with your keys. Tracy Hogg, a.k.a. the Baby Whisperer, feels the chaos. After much success counseling parents on infant development, Hogg returns with her sage advice now that our little bundles of joy have moved from cooing and clapping to whining and slapping -- not to mention pinching, hitting, and throwing food."The greatest gift I can give you is the ability to figure out for yourself what works best for your child and your family," writes Hogg in her introduction. True to her word, she encourages parents to pay attention to their particular toddler's needs and progress, rather than expect them to follow a clinical, "this-is-what-he-should-be-doing-now" approach. Eventually, all kids learn to talk and use a potty, Hogg promises. Parents can learn how to make it easier for their child by abandoning some of their own preconceived notions about where and when these natural processes should occur. She addresses most of the common problems that arise with a toddler, like bedtime fussing, restaurant disasters, and those embarrassing grocery store tantrums. By reminding parents that it is up to them to set the rules and stick to their guns, Hogg empowers parents rather than criticizing them and gently reminds readers that most problems can be overcome with time, love, and patience. Aided by entertaining examples and anecdotes, she prescribes a balance of firm boundaries and loving praise. It seems that the secret of the Baby Whisperer is to build a sense of trust between you and your child, so you both can get through these challenging years with minds and souls intact. (Jessica Leigh Lebos)