As you may have heard, or are currently experiencing firsthand, potty training is one of the most stressful challenges of raising a child. From first introducing the potty seat, to using incentives for encouragement, to making the first diaperless trip outside the home, The Everything Potty Training Book provides practical, reassuring advice to help you survive this difficult period in a child's development. Parenting expert Linda Sonna, Ph.D., gives you foolproof advice on how to:

Recognize when your child is, and isn't, ready;
- Become a "potty coach";
- Develop readiness skills;
- Understand bedwetting causes and cures; - Handle nighttime routines;
- Wean off diapers and pull-ups;
- Prepare for extended trips;
- Cope with regressive behavior.

Packed full of scenarios for all occasions inspired by real situations, The Everything Potty Training Book will have your child mastering this important skill in no time, while at the same time keeping everyone's sanity intact.

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Has your daughter started wearing makeup and thinking about boys - years before you dreamed it could happen? Are you concerned that your son has been acting up and talking back - while you’re sure you should still be his hero?
As you know, the ''tween'' years, which fall between the ages of eight and twelve, can often be a challenging time for both you and your child. The Everything Tween Book, written by child psychologist Dr. Linda Sonna, helps you navigate the trying years between childhood and adolescence. From addressing such serious issues as eating disorders and school violence to learning tolerance for pink and blue hair, The Everything Tween Book helps you understand and cope with your child’s psychological, social, and emotional needs.
The Everything Tween Book provides sound, professional advice on:
  • Understanding - and dealing with - rebellion
  • Improving communication
  • Disciplining
  • Managing sibling spats
  • Helping your tween face peer pressure
  • Ensuring good health
  • Teaching sex education

Packed with practical advice and reliable tips to help you get through the worst conflicts, The Everything Tween Book ensures that you stay sane while your tween blossoms into a healthy, happy, and mature young adult.

The Everything Toddler Book

by Linda Sonna

Published 1 March 2002
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