How toddlers thrive : what parents can do today for children ages 2-5 to plant the seeds of a lifelong success

Dr. Tovah Klein, called "the toddler whisperer" on Good Morning America , has penned "a parenting milestone" (Dr. Harvey Rotbart, No Regrets Parenting ) with How Toddlers Thrive , which shows parents of children ages two to five how to harness the singular power of the toddler mind during what might be the most crucial time of a child?s brain development, to plant the seeds of lifelong success. Why do some children thrive, and others struggle? The answers may surprise you. New research indicates that the seeds for adult success are actually planted in the toddler years. Dr. Tovah Klein?s research and firsthand work with thousands of toddlers explains why the toddler brain is best suited to laying the foundation for success. Dr. Klein reveals the new science behind drivers such as resilience, self-reliance, self-regulation, and empathy that are more critical to success than simple intelligence. She explains what you can do today to instill these key qualities in your toddler during this crucial time, so they are on track and ready to learn when they enter school at age five. How Toddlers Thrive explains why the toddler years are different than any other period during childhood. She shows what is happening in children?s brains and bodies at this age that makes their behavior so turbulent, and why your reaction to their behavior?the way you speak to, speak about, and act toward your toddler?holds the key to a successful tomorrow and a happier today. This provocative book will inspire you to be a better parent, and give you the tools to help you nurture your child?s full potential. A smart and useful guide, this book cracks the preschooler code, revealing what you can do to help your toddler grow into a fulfilled child and adult?while helping you and your toddler live more happily together now, and every day From child development psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Tovah Klein—called "the toddler whisperer" by Good Morning America —comes a lively and revelatory book that will teach parents of children ages two to five how to harness the singular power of the toddler mind, plant the seeds of lifelong success, and lessen struggles around bedtime, eating, tantrums, and more. Why do some children thrive, and others struggle? The answers may surprise you. New research indicates that the seeds for adult success are actually planted in the toddler years. Dr. Tovah Klein's research and firsthand work with thousands of toddlers explains why the toddler brain is best suited to laying the foundation for success. Dr. Klein reveals the new science behind drivers such as resilience, self-reliance, self-regulation, and empathy that are more critical to success than simple intelligence. She explains what you can do today to instill these key qualities in your toddler during this crucial time, so they are on track and ready to learn when they enter school at age five. How Toddlers Thrive explains why the toddler years are different than any other period during childhood. She shows what is happening in children's brains and bodies at this age that makes their behavior so turbulent, and why your reaction to their behavior—the way you speak to, speak about, and act toward your toddler—holds the key to a successful tomorrow and a happier today. This provocative book will inspire you to be a better parent, and give you the tools to help you nurture your child's full potential. A smart and useful guide, this book cracks the preschooler code, revealing what you can do to help your toddler grow into a fulfilled child and adult—while helping you and your toddler live more happily together now, and every day. What makes a child succeed...or wander into an unfulfilled adulthood? New research indicates that the seeds for adult success are often planted in the toddler years, ages 2-5. Dr. Tovah Klein runs the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development, the laboratory at the forefront of understanding toddler behavior and development. In How Toddlers Thrive , Dr. Klein cracks the code on how to help your toddler grow into a happy and successful child and adult, while helping you and your toddler live more happily together, every day. Her key research and firsthand work with thousands of toddlers explains why the toddler brain is best suited to laying the foundation for success-drivers such as resilience, self-reliance, self-regulation, and empathy. And why it's up to you to instill these key skills in your toddler during this crucial time...or risk them falling behind when they enter school at age 5. How Toddlers Thrive explains why the toddler years... -- How Toddlers Thrive explains why the toddler years are different from any other period during childhood, what is happening in children?s brains and bodies at this age that makes their behavior so turbulent, and why your reaction to their behavior?the way you speak to, speak about, and act toward your toddler? holds the key to a successful tomorrow and a happier today. This provocative new book will inspire you to be a better parent and give you the tools to help you nurture your child?s full potential. Stop fighting with your child and start enjoying every minute of your time with them ... while planting the seeds of happiness and success that will last a lifetime Argues that adult success is often established in the developmental preschool years, sharing advice for parents on how to promote such success-driving positive attributes as resilience, self-regulation, and empathy