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Touchpoints-Birth to Three
From America's most beloved pediatrician comes the classic guide to a child's physical, emotional, and behavioral development
All over the U.S. and in over twenty countries around the world, Touchpoints has become required reading for anxious parents of babies and small children. T. Berry Brazelton's great empathy for the universal concerns of parenthood, and honesty about the complex feelings it engenders, as well as his uncanny insight into the predictable leaps and regressions of early childhood, have comforted and supported families since its publication in 1992. In this completely revised edition Dr. Brazelton introduces new information on physical, emotional, and behavioral development. He also addresses the new stresses on families and fears of children, with a fresh focus on the role of fathers and other caregivers. This updated volume also offers new insights on prematurity, sleep patterns, early communication, toilet training, co-sleeping, play and learning, SIDS, cognitive development and signs of developmental delay, childcare, asthma, a child's immune system, and safety. Dr. Sparrow, Brazelton's co-author on several other books, brings a child psychiatrist's insights into the many perennial childhood issues covered in this comprehensive book. No parent should be without the reassurance and wisdom Touchpoints provides.
All over the U.S. and in over twenty countries around the world, Touchpoints has become required reading for anxious parents of babies and small children. T. Berry Brazelton's great empathy for the universal concerns of parenthood, and honesty about the complex feelings it engenders, as well as his uncanny insight into the predictable leaps and regressions of early childhood, have comforted and supported families since its publication in 1992. In this completely revised edition Dr. Brazelton introduces new information on physical, emotional, and behavioral development. He also addresses the new stresses on families and fears of children, with a fresh focus on the role of fathers and other caregivers. This updated volume also offers new insights on prematurity, sleep patterns, early communication, toilet training, co-sleeping, play and learning, SIDS, cognitive development and signs of developmental delay, childcare, asthma, a child's immune system, and safety. Dr. Sparrow, Brazelton's co-author on several other books, brings a child psychiatrist's insights into the many perennial childhood issues covered in this comprehensive book. No parent should be without the reassurance and wisdom Touchpoints provides.
528 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1992
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T. Berry Brazelton
76 books30 followersThomas Berry Brazelton was an American pediatrician, author, and the developer of the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS).
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April 1, 2008
Brazelton is amazing. He's like the anti-Spock (Dr., not Mr.). His astounding insight into what kids are doing that's normative and necessary and developmentally important when what we see is "the terrible twos" or the like should be required reading for every parent and professional that works with parents of very young children. Someday I hope to develop a tiny fraction of his ability to reframe behaviors that seem impossible and contrary and awful as critically important, fascinating, and even beautiful.
If I have any criticism at all of Brazelton, it's that he doesn't allow a lot of room for parental needs. He understands children absolutely and intuitively, but I saw him speak once, and he suggested that the requirement that children be potty-trained by kindergarten was ridiculous, because kids would do it when they were ready and not before. That kind of flexibility just isn't going to fit in every family's life. But you know what? If that's the craziest thing I say when I'm 80-something, I'll count myself lucky. Especially if I'm still writing brilliant books and touring the country educating parents and professionals about how to understand very young children as well as Brazelton does.
If I have any criticism at all of Brazelton, it's that he doesn't allow a lot of room for parental needs. He understands children absolutely and intuitively, but I saw him speak once, and he suggested that the requirement that children be potty-trained by kindergarten was ridiculous, because kids would do it when they were ready and not before. That kind of flexibility just isn't going to fit in every family's life. But you know what? If that's the craziest thing I say when I'm 80-something, I'll count myself lucky. Especially if I'm still writing brilliant books and touring the country educating parents and professionals about how to understand very young children as well as Brazelton does.
July 26, 2011
I found some of the thinking in this book outdated and some of the language irritating -- it seems to be written as a manual for pediatricians rather than a book for parents. He talks about the ways he handles office visits and what he looks for in children and parents at various stages of development (the "Touchpoints" -- or moments of contact when parents bring kids in for well-baby/child visits and he can assess development and provide hints for developmental stages). My pediatrician recommended that we read Brazelton, so this is the book we got. Not sure if any of his other books might be more geared for parents.
I will say, though, that as my son started getting more aggressive after 15 months and I remembered that I had this book, I did appreciate some of the insight. I particularly liked his recommendations for handling tantrums -- I read the sections just a few days before my son had a major, terrifying tantrum. (One that scared him, even while it was going on.) I used the advice in the Brazelton book (tried to help him, realized I couldn't and that my efforts were making it worse, strapped him into his stroller so he'd be safe, let him work through it alone, and processed the tantrum with him after it was over.) I felt like the book prepared me to go against my instinct to try to help my baby resolve the situation and helped me know what to do in the aftermath to reassure him that all was ok. In my mind, just that little bit of information makes this a 5-star book. (Of course, you have to read far enough to get there, and the language and tone might prevent that from happening, which is why I ultimately gave this 3 stars.)
I will say, though, that as my son started getting more aggressive after 15 months and I remembered that I had this book, I did appreciate some of the insight. I particularly liked his recommendations for handling tantrums -- I read the sections just a few days before my son had a major, terrifying tantrum. (One that scared him, even while it was going on.) I used the advice in the Brazelton book (tried to help him, realized I couldn't and that my efforts were making it worse, strapped him into his stroller so he'd be safe, let him work through it alone, and processed the tantrum with him after it was over.) I felt like the book prepared me to go against my instinct to try to help my baby resolve the situation and helped me know what to do in the aftermath to reassure him that all was ok. In my mind, just that little bit of information makes this a 5-star book. (Of course, you have to read far enough to get there, and the language and tone might prevent that from happening, which is why I ultimately gave this 3 stars.)
August 2, 2013
Touchpoints: Birth to 3 informs parents of the touchy transition points of a baby/child's development, physically and emotionally. The first section covers the ages of each doctor's visit and explains what you can expect, generally. Section two is a reference for all sorts of topics from fevers to bed wetting to siblings...it really offers a wide variety of subjects. Section three talks about the main people in baby's life: parents, grandparents, caregivers and pediatrician.
The woman who teaches at my mommy & me class has mentioned off & on this book, so I thought I'd read it. I was disheartened when I saw its length when checking out from the library, so I ended up skimming part of it. I did not care or section one and felt that many other books do this better. I was also put off by the doctor's opinionated discourse about receiving pain medication while in labor--I loved every second of my epidural and did not find that it hindered my baby or myself. his opinion was so strong that I thought I would really dislike this book. However, I found with interest that I skimmed less than I had intended to, especially in section two, where I read most of all of the short, topical chapters and thought this section to be done well...brief, to the point, with some suggestions about how to alleviate the particular problem.
The woman who teaches at my mommy & me class has mentioned off & on this book, so I thought I'd read it. I was disheartened when I saw its length when checking out from the library, so I ended up skimming part of it. I did not care or section one and felt that many other books do this better. I was also put off by the doctor's opinionated discourse about receiving pain medication while in labor--I loved every second of my epidural and did not find that it hindered my baby or myself. his opinion was so strong that I thought I would really dislike this book. However, I found with interest that I skimmed less than I had intended to, especially in section two, where I read most of all of the short, topical chapters and thought this section to be done well...brief, to the point, with some suggestions about how to alleviate the particular problem.
June 24, 2015
I actually liked this book and don't see any problem with the idea of children independently sleeping alone (I co-slept with my parents as a kid but craved sleeping on my own as my dad and mom snored ;)). I had mixed feelings about the aspect of toilet training - my sister successfully got her kids potty trained by 2 years old so to allow the child to decide that gives me mixed feelings.
The cognitive / motor skill development which occurs at every stage of childhood was insightful and informative, and after reading this book, you'll learn to take things like a baby fussing for hours in the evening in your stride. Ultimately, this was a very informative book and as a first-time parent, I've learnt a lot by reading this book. There's tons of childcare books out there so I think the trick is to find someone whom you agree with and work from there.
The cognitive / motor skill development which occurs at every stage of childhood was insightful and informative, and after reading this book, you'll learn to take things like a baby fussing for hours in the evening in your stride. Ultimately, this was a very informative book and as a first-time parent, I've learnt a lot by reading this book. There's tons of childcare books out there so I think the trick is to find someone whom you agree with and work from there.
April 13, 2008
After completing my Masters in Child Development I consider this book a must for all parents, educators, psychologists, social workers, individuals working with children or individuals trying to deal with adults with arrested development (a little sarcasm).
T Berry Brazelton has a very pragmatic approach to child-caring and development yet he has an understanding and calming tone. Written as a dialogue you can pick it up, put it down, read only what relates to you, and read it over and over.
I give this book to all my new-parent friends as their first baby book :)
Read anything by T. Berry Brazelton for core Child Development understanding!!
T Berry Brazelton has a very pragmatic approach to child-caring and development yet he has an understanding and calming tone. Written as a dialogue you can pick it up, put it down, read only what relates to you, and read it over and over.
I give this book to all my new-parent friends as their first baby book :)
Read anything by T. Berry Brazelton for core Child Development understanding!!
August 18, 2019
Brazelton está para o recém nascido, como guardiola para o futebol - mudaram o jogo, a concepção e a perspectiva. Ainda que algo datado, é muito bom de ler, e extremamente útil
May 11, 2012
Recommending how-to books for bringing up the kids is pretty problematic. Unlike other literature it cannot be simply evaluated ex-post reading or reflection, but ideally has to be mulled over well after one's little tyke has become older than the age range covered by the book itself - which in most cases takes YEARS. How else does one test out the ideas and practices advocated in these pages?
Childcare in any case is so personal, especially when it comes to the minute, almost mundane details. Maybe the best thing to do in this case is to rate the books in terms of enjoyability and confidence-building - in which case Brazelton's writing style definitely ticks most of the boxes.
As with these kind of books, it would be been even better if the guidebook was more liberal with illustrations/photos that complemented the emotional heft of the words themselves.
Childcare in any case is so personal, especially when it comes to the minute, almost mundane details. Maybe the best thing to do in this case is to rate the books in terms of enjoyability and confidence-building - in which case Brazelton's writing style definitely ticks most of the boxes.
As with these kind of books, it would be been even better if the guidebook was more liberal with illustrations/photos that complemented the emotional heft of the words themselves.
February 8, 2012
I'm glad I found a copy at my library's used book sale. This is the kind of book a parent might want on hand to look at each time her baby is getting nearer the age described in the book. I like it because it seems to focus on normal development in babies from a renowned pediatrician but without the medical industry broo-ha-ha that other series tend to have (I'm looking at you, "What to expect...") It's not a catch all reference, just a guide to the normal developmental, emotional, and behavioral benchmarks in the average child. His tone of voice is also very straight forward and warm. It's a nice book to have around if you're curious about development in various ways.
Update: I WISH DR. BRAZELTON COULD BE EVERY CHILD'S DOCTOR
Update: I WISH DR. BRAZELTON COULD BE EVERY CHILD'S DOCTOR
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May 20, 2007I was a teenager and addicted to a show he had on Lifetime. In his show,he talked to groups of parents and I was fascinated, read his book and managed to drive to Boston and meet him.
What I remember most about his writing is that he stresses that while there are developmental markers or "touchpoints" that a child normally goes through, they don't have to happen in the same chronological, linear fashion that people sometimes expect.
What I remember most about his writing is that he stresses that while there are developmental markers or "touchpoints" that a child normally goes through, they don't have to happen in the same chronological, linear fashion that people sometimes expect.
May 31, 2012
This book is informative, open-minded, and not alarmist, three very important qualities for a book aimed at new parents. This was not the most entertaining of the parenting books we read (that honor goes to Bringing Up Bebe), but it's already our go-to reference when we're concerned our little guy isn't eating enough or wondering what questions we should be asking in a daycare interview. This book is good stuff.
August 6, 2007
Brazelton is amazing! The examples, advice, and analysis made me feel my parenting experiences and child's behavior fell within the range or normal (which you often tend to doubt during this business of parenting). This book is an educated parents' and psychology buff's kind of guide to childhood. I wish I were able to blend two fields of study as harmoniously as has Dr. Brazelton!
July 31, 2015
I recommend this book to every new parent. I LOVE this book. If you were to read only one book on your child's physical and emotional development, this should be it.
March 19, 2023
Loved this book! It's an amazing way to assess childhood development and what to expect month-to-month with both progression and regression. I'd highly recommend to any parent!
March 6, 2025
Love Dr Brazleton, my mom would always quote him when I was growing up (commonly the ‘there’s always a breakdown before a breakthrough, practice resilience’). As much as I agree with and admire his years of pediatric research, peds psychology, and child-lead practices, this is definitely the guidebook for typical development ONLY. Atypical development, neurodiversity, and developmental delays were referenced and barely touched on, which meant I can’t reference or share much of Dr. B’s work with the parents I work with, even though he did all his work and research RIGHT HERE in Boston! Nonetheless, if I meet any normie kids now I have a reference in conversation.
July 30, 2011
com a notícia da chegada do meu sobrinho, corri atrás de livros sobre bebês! não querendo ler tudo o que existe por aí, procurei saber de pessoas queridas quais as melhores obras que falam de gravidez, dos primeiros anos do bebê, sobre o bem-estar e a felicidade do neném e dos pais, etc e tal. este livro do dr. brazelton me foi recomendado como *o* livro pra se ler, por um amigo-médico-querido, e passou, depois de lido, a ser o que recomendo, também: se você vai ler só UM livro sobre a vida do seu filho, do nascimento até os 3 anos, que seja este aqui! o dr. brazelton parece ser uma graça de pessoa, um avô querido, sabe? com muito cuidado e carinho ele explica as fases passadas por todo bebê, guiando pais (e tias curiosas e participativas como eu) na difícil jornada de criar um filho saudável e feliz! tenho acompanhado o crescimento e amadurecimento do lucca com este livro tão gostoso de ler, em que o autor mais parece um amigo gentil do que um pediatra, indicando como lidar com frustrações (dos pais e das crianças), como resolver problemas, e como conduzir de uma maneira gostosa o amadurecimento do neném, em cada etapa de sua tenra infância. super recomendo!
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knowing about my sister's pregnancy made me run after books about babies! not wanting to read all there is on the subject, i started asking friends what they thought to be the best books about pregnancy, the child's first years, the child and the parents' well being, etc. dr. brazelton's book was recommended to me by a dear friend (and a doctor!) as *the* book to read; and after i read it, it started to be what i recommend as well: if you're going to read only ONE book about your child's early childhood, may this brazelton book be the one! the author seems to be such a nice person, almost a dear grampa, you know? with a lot of care, he explains the phases every baby goes through, guiding parents (and curios aunts like me) in the difficult journey of raising a healthy and happy baby. i have been watching my nephew's growth with the guidance of this so-nice-to-read-book, feeling that its author seems to be more a kind friend than a pediatrician, indicating ways for us to deal with frustrations (both the parents' and the bay's), how to solve problems, and how to promote (in an enjoyable way) the baby's maturing in each step of his early childhood. i super recommend it!
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knowing about my sister's pregnancy made me run after books about babies! not wanting to read all there is on the subject, i started asking friends what they thought to be the best books about pregnancy, the child's first years, the child and the parents' well being, etc. dr. brazelton's book was recommended to me by a dear friend (and a doctor!) as *the* book to read; and after i read it, it started to be what i recommend as well: if you're going to read only ONE book about your child's early childhood, may this brazelton book be the one! the author seems to be such a nice person, almost a dear grampa, you know? with a lot of care, he explains the phases every baby goes through, guiding parents (and curios aunts like me) in the difficult journey of raising a healthy and happy baby. i have been watching my nephew's growth with the guidance of this so-nice-to-read-book, feeling that its author seems to be more a kind friend than a pediatrician, indicating ways for us to deal with frustrations (both the parents' and the bay's), how to solve problems, and how to promote (in an enjoyable way) the baby's maturing in each step of his early childhood. i super recommend it!
January 29, 2009
In the spirit of full disclosure, I did not actually read the entire book, just the sections that were relevant to my child in that particular age range. My AP playgroup is discussing this and the 3-6 book next month. I'm not sure why it was suggested, since the section on sleep is not an attachment parenting approach by any means. Brazelton, like so many American "experts", is preoccupied with the notion that infants must become independent as soon as possible, that child who cosleeps will be too attached to his/her parents, yada, yada, despite research to the contrary -- not to mention cultures world wide who cosleep. I was equally unimpressed by the feeding problems section, in particular, suggesting babies be put on a schedule. Perhaps it was because I was already irritated, but I found his overall tone condescending. I'll take Dr. Sears any day.
The milestone section would maybe have been beneficial, if my baby wasn't developmentally delayed. Since she is, hardly anything applied. I'm hoping Touchpoints:3-6 is less of a waste of time, since that kiddo is on track milestone-wise.
The milestone section would maybe have been beneficial, if my baby wasn't developmentally delayed. Since she is, hardly anything applied. I'm hoping Touchpoints:3-6 is less of a waste of time, since that kiddo is on track milestone-wise.
October 22, 2012
The real reason I wanted to check this book out is because one of my good friends swears by this book, says it helped her immensely with her first child, who is nearly two. I have been trying to figure out how to properly discipline my child as nothing seems to be working very well. He just says use time-outs but make them short and hug them afterwards, and not to use any physical discipline. The time-outs don't really seem to be working, so I am at a loss of what to do next.
As others have said, half the points I agreed with and the other "I don't think so." The book focuses on birth to age 3. It was divided into three sections: the first by ages of the child and their development, the second was challenges to development, and the third was allies in development. I will say that I skimmed the parts relevant to the age of my child and into the 2 year old section. Some of the things made sense like when a child is about to do something, they will look back at you for approval of whether it is right or wrong. I did find the sections on Manners, Emotional Manipulation, Sleep Problems and Spacing Children helpful. Maybe the updated version would be better. 3 stars.
As others have said, half the points I agreed with and the other "I don't think so." The book focuses on birth to age 3. It was divided into three sections: the first by ages of the child and their development, the second was challenges to development, and the third was allies in development. I will say that I skimmed the parts relevant to the age of my child and into the 2 year old section. Some of the things made sense like when a child is about to do something, they will look back at you for approval of whether it is right or wrong. I did find the sections on Manners, Emotional Manipulation, Sleep Problems and Spacing Children helpful. Maybe the updated version would be better. 3 stars.
August 18, 2020
Overall, I liked this book. It provided useful information and I liked the breakdown of typical developmental behaviors at each different age from birth to age 3.
I do believe that some of the language is outdated as it frequently refers to a traditional heterosexual home. As a therapist, I would feel a little cautious in recommending this book to any caregivers/parents that I'm working with who may not have a heterosexual home. There was also a lot of emphasis on mom and dad as a team in raising a child and only a brief mentioning of single parents. Again, from a therapeutic standpoint, I would be cautious of recommending this to anyone who is a single parent by choice or anyone who may have lost their child's other parent. Many of the tips on how to navigate the touchpoints were focused on how a couple can co-parent to meet the child's needs or had a lot of emphasis on what the mom can do to address the child's needs.
I do believe that some of the language is outdated as it frequently refers to a traditional heterosexual home. As a therapist, I would feel a little cautious in recommending this book to any caregivers/parents that I'm working with who may not have a heterosexual home. There was also a lot of emphasis on mom and dad as a team in raising a child and only a brief mentioning of single parents. Again, from a therapeutic standpoint, I would be cautious of recommending this to anyone who is a single parent by choice or anyone who may have lost their child's other parent. Many of the tips on how to navigate the touchpoints were focused on how a couple can co-parent to meet the child's needs or had a lot of emphasis on what the mom can do to address the child's needs.
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December 30, 2018This book was OK. Half the time I was thinking "this makes sense" and half the time I was thinking "I so don't think so". The book was organized into three sections. The first was chronological development--but it focused more on what a great doctor the author is at each appointment and less about what to expect at each age. The middle section was better. It was organized by subject and was more helpful. The last section on the role of various people in a child's development was so/so.
I would say the author shouldn't quit his day job (pediatrician, sounds like a good one) to become a full-time writer. This would probably be a good read for other pediatricians trying to get tips on making appointments with little ones go more smoothly.
If anyone has a great recommendation for a book on early childhood development I'd love a few suggestions!
I would say the author shouldn't quit his day job (pediatrician, sounds like a good one) to become a full-time writer. This would probably be a good read for other pediatricians trying to get tips on making appointments with little ones go more smoothly.
If anyone has a great recommendation for a book on early childhood development I'd love a few suggestions!
November 19, 2021
Kids do a lot weird shit in their first 18 months. Brazelton's here to tell you everything is fine–no really it's fiiiiiiiine. Every new parent should read this book. Brazelton could have benefited from an editor who pushed harder for brevity and he made sleep training sound easier than it was (like every single author of every single book, article, and blog post I read at 3am during the first 8 months of my daughter's life did). Other than that, his empathetic, steady, and parent-centric perspective is a welcome reprieve from the clamor of parenting advice you hear in your first year on the job. Great read. Excellent gift.
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January 11, 2023 I read this book over the last few days (just the first half with touchpoints 0-3 and skimmed the last half about "challenges to development"). My main takeaways were:
1. Eye contact is intimidating to everyone. Even the most premature newborn babies. I'm sure I've been accidentally scaring other people's babies by trying to catch their eye and wave and smile at them. Oops...
2. Less punishment more structure
3. Allow independence in every situation, just stay vigilant and keep interference calm, don't be overwhelming
4. Most important thing to teach a child is that you love them and they should love themselves, too
1. Eye contact is intimidating to everyone. Even the most premature newborn babies. I'm sure I've been accidentally scaring other people's babies by trying to catch their eye and wave and smile at them. Oops...
2. Less punishment more structure
3. Allow independence in every situation, just stay vigilant and keep interference calm, don't be overwhelming
4. Most important thing to teach a child is that you love them and they should love themselves, too
June 4, 2009
I quit. I can't even finnish this book. There's quite a lot of good information in it. I don't agree with some of it, but that is immaterial. This guy has such a cocky attitude that I just don't want to hear what he has to say anymore. Before I got half way through, I decided I'd only read the parts that were relevant to my kid's developmental stages or issues we've had in our family. Even skipping parts, I can't bring myself to finish the last 100 pages. Unless I have a specific question, I don't think I'll ever open up this book again.
April 3, 2014
I didn't read the whole book because I don't want to get ahead of myself here, but I really liked Brazelton's approach, specifically how I didn't feel like I was being judged or forced into doing something. That's how I felt with a lot of the other books I've sampled. I felt this information was informative about what babies do at each stage of their development and what pediatricians look for at visits. The one sentence I liked the best was: "ultimately, parenting is trial and error." I never thought of it that was because most books say "you have to do this" or "you should do that."
April 21, 2011
When my babies were little I read widely, especially when my first baby was born prematurely. My husband and I were pretty much completely on our own, and she was a baffling, squalling, miserable creature for months on end. This book offered insights into infant and toddler development and had many useful points. I don't think there are any 'one size fits all' baby books out there. You take what you can from each book.
November 16, 2016
I can't say that I read every page of this book but whenever I would think "Is that normal?" I would consult the book and often, yes, my daughter's behavior was explained as normal for her age (phew!). I should've read ahead for the period of time that was coming up next but even though she's not three there is still time for that and for me to continue to be comforted by the words of wisdom inside!
January 1, 2018
This was my very favorite parenting book. He spoke at an event that I helped with and I got a set of all his books. This one was invaluable to me. He helped me see that difficulties I faced with an infant would pass - they were just stages and to try to look at life through the eyes of my child. I wish every pediatrician would give you this advice, too!
November 29, 2017
Helpful reference book.
Very interesting and informative book about child development. Helped me to understand what my four month old is going through (and why he is waking up more at night all of the sudden).
Very interesting and informative book about child development. Helped me to understand what my four month old is going through (and why he is waking up more at night all of the sudden).
August 10, 2017
This book really does "touch" on everything you need to know as a parent of a little one. It's very helpful and broad in topics. Excellent for a new parent.
December 4, 2022
This is a really great resource. The advice is more old school but still very relevant. Much better to rely on a book like this then the static of different parenting Trends on social media.
September 14, 2025
There are essential items within this book that differ from today's common guidance. A big one is Brazelton recommending avoiding any solid foods that would cause an allergy while the child is young. Considering this guidance has changed, I think that makes it tough to trust-fall into any of the other scientific-based advice within the book.
There are moments within the book where soft skills and relational tips (for example, competition between parents) that are useful to learn about. That's the only thing keeping this book from a 1-star review.
The book reads incredibly dry. It was a battle to complete this book as each chapter tended to have flavors of the same advice repeated in different contexts. An example of this advice is not putting undue pressure on a child for potty training, eating food, or behaving well. The risk of too much pressure seemed to be at the root of nearly every case mentioned. I wouldn't have a problem with this other than the book becoming a burdensome 500+ pages as a result.
There are moments within the book where soft skills and relational tips (for example, competition between parents) that are useful to learn about. That's the only thing keeping this book from a 1-star review.
The book reads incredibly dry. It was a battle to complete this book as each chapter tended to have flavors of the same advice repeated in different contexts. An example of this advice is not putting undue pressure on a child for potty training, eating food, or behaving well. The risk of too much pressure seemed to be at the root of nearly every case mentioned. I wouldn't have a problem with this other than the book becoming a burdensome 500+ pages as a result.
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