Brian Orr - The Everything Guide To Raising A Two-Year-Old: From Personality And Behavior to Nutrition And Health--a Complete Handbook

THE EVERYTHING GUIDE TO RAISING A TWO-YEAR-OLD

From personality and behavior to nutrition and health a complete handbook

Brian Orr, M.D., and Donna Raskin

Copyright 2007, F+W Publications, Inc.

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Orr, Brian G.

The everything guide to raising a two-year-old / Brian Orr and Donna Raskin.

p. cm. (An everything series book)

ISBN 13: 978-1-59337-728-1 (paperback)

ISBN 13: 978-1-60550-301-1 (EPUB)

ISBN-10: 1-59337-728-2

1. Toddlers. 2. Toddlers Development. 3. Child rearing.

4. Parenting. I. Raskin, Donna. II. Title.

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The Guide to Raising a Two-Year-Old

Dear Reader,

This book is intended to help you understand better the fundamentals concerning your two-year-old's health, development, and personality. But first, a hint of what we believe is the best thing you can do during this period of your child's life: not worry! Our aim in writing is for you to enjoy your toddler, particularly by recognizing that children at this age are a natural source of pleasure.

We have two essential observations to relay about two-year-olds. The first is that they have a sense of humor. Although infants will laugh when tickled or when they see someone else laughing, two-year-olds actually laugh at funny things, such as when their mom or dad is acting silly. They even do funny things on their own.

The other delightful discovery to make about two-year-olds is that they are in love with life. No doubt you've already experienced that if you wake up in a bad mood and your two-year-old wanders into the room little footed pajamas drooping, carrying a favorite stuffed animal your blues instantly lift. Two-year-olds are so gosh darn cute! Their faces and pint-size toddling bodies simply bring joy to a home.

It is in this spirit that we invite you to look more closely at your child's second year.

Brian Orr, M.D.

To all parents with young children Brian

This book is dedicated to my father, Art Raskin, who when I was a little girl smiled at me again and again. Thank you for that. Donna

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