What to Expect the Toddler Years (2 page)
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Authors: Heidi Murkoff
Dr. Mark Widome for his invaluable support and assistance, particularly on matters of toddler safety and first aid. And the many others who’ve lent their expertise, including Carole Marcus, M.D., J. Rutt Reigart, M.D., Kathy Leonard, M.D., Al Mooney, M.D., Shelly Bazes, C.N.P., W. K. Frankenburg, M.D., Beverly Bresnick, Cate D’Amboise, Sara Jacobs, Ann Wimpheimer, Alan Friedman, Sue Kellerman, Wendy Sax, Barbara Braun, Susanna Morgenthau, Mimi Gelb, Eve Coulson, Aliza Cotton, Michael Rand, and the moms and dads who’ve plied us with questions at our parenting groups and seminars.
The terrific staff at the American Academy of Pediatrics, including Michael Copeland, Carolyn Kolbaba, Leslee Williams, and former staff member Michelle Weber, for helping to keep our books accurate and up-to-date.
The editors of
Contemporary Pediatrics
for invaluable assistance whenever called upon; Juliann Goldman of C.S.P.I.; and N.A.P.N.A.P.
Tameka Hall and Niurka Zameta, crackerjack assistants, who kept up with filing mountains of articles from journals and newsletters, checked phone numbers, and otherwise kept our office going.
Abby and Norman Murkoff and, as always, Mildred and Harry Scharaga for unflagging support.
F
OREWORD
: A P
EDIATRICIAN’S
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RESCRIPTION
I
NTRODUCTION
: A T
ALE OF
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ODDLERS
How to Use
What to Expect: The Toddler Years
What Your Toddler May Be Doing Now
A Note to Nontraditional Families
PART ONE: T
HE
S
ECOND AND
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HIRD
Y
EARS
C
HAPTER
O
NE
: T
HE
T
HIRTEENTH
M
ONTH
WHAT YOUR TODDLER MAY BE DOING NOW
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT THE ONE-YEAR CHECKUP
WHAT YOU MAY BE WONDERING ABOUT
Safety Warning
Selecting Shoes for the Walker
Parting Tips
Introducing Cow’s Milk
How to Wean From the Breast
When to Wean From Breastfeeding
Generalizing
WHAT IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Getting Your Toddler Talking
WHAT IT’S IMPORTANT FOR YOUR TODDLER TO KNOW: Other People Have Rights
Other People Have Feelings, Too
WHAT YOUR TODDLER MAY BE DOING NOW
WHAT YOU MAY BE WONDERING ABOUT
WHAT IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Play Is the Toddler’s Work
Toys for Tots Early in the Second Year
Containing the Clutter
Buy Right
WHAT IT’S IMPORTANT FOR YOUR TODDLER TO KNOW: All About Grandparents
C
HAPTER
T
HREE
: T
HE
F
IFTEENTH
M
ONTH
WHAT YOUR TODDLER MAY BE DOING NOW
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT THE FIFTEEN-MONTH CHECKUP
WHAT YOU MAY BE WONDERING ABOUT
Keep It Cool
When the Cow’s the Culprit
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Birthmarks, A Year Later
WHAT IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Accentuating the Senses
WHAT IT’S IMPORTANT FOR YOUR TODDLER TO KNOW: Nobody’s Perfect
WHAT YOUR TODDLER MAY BE DOING NOW
WHAT YOU MAY BE WONDERING ABOUT
Pet Prescriptions
Leaving a Sleeping Toddler with a Sitter
WHAT IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW: How to Encourage Learning, Thinking, and New Experiences
WHAT IT’S IMPORTANT FOR YOUR TODDLER TO KNOW: Reading Is
Fun
damental
C
HAPTER
F
IVE
:
T
HE
S
EVENTEENTH
M
ONTH
WHAT YOUR TODDLER MAY BE DOING NOW
WHAT YOU MAY BE WONDERING ABOUT
Setting Up a Play Group
Annoying Habits Picked Up at Play Group
Continued Use of a Comfort Object
WHAT IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Disciplining Your Toddler
Win-Win Solutions
Make Discipline a Laughing Matter
Disciplining Techniques That Work
To Spank or Not to Spank
When Spanking Becomes Abuse
Never Shake a Toddler
WHAT IT’S IMPORTANT FOR YOUR TODDLER TO KNOW: The ABC’s of P’s and Q’s—Introducing Manners
C
HAPTER
S
IX
: T
HE
E
IGHTEENTH
M
ONTH
WHAT YOUR TODDLER MAY BE DOING NOW
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT THE EIGHTEEN-MONTH CHECKUP
WHAT YOU MAY BE WONDERING ABOUT
Slumber Diary
Safe Seating
A Spoonful of Sugar
Toys, Playthings, and Activities at Eighteen Months