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The Toddler Survival Guide: Child behaviour secrets from a professional nanny
A practical survival guide to help parents deal with common toddler issues from TV's most sympathetic and non-judgemental Nanny, Laura Amies – who has seen it all before!
Hilarious real-life stories and practical tips from TV’s Nanny Amies – who has seen it all before!
Is your toddler eating strange foods, refusing to sleep, throwing tantrums and addicted to their screen? You’re not alone, and Nanny Amies is here to help.
Laura Amies – the expert toddler tamer from the TV show Toddlers Behaving (Very) Badly – shares her essential toolkit of tried-and-tested techniques for dealing with the most common sticky situations she’s encountered over her 25-year career.
In her warm and funny yet no-nonsense style, Nanny Amies covers all the things keeping you awake at night, plus the effects that different parenting styles can have. Read on to discover the dummy fairy, six methods for potty training, tips for managing emotions (yours too!) and what to do in an emergency.
Perfect for tired parents in need of a laugh who are looking for supportive, practical advice from a private nanny – for a fraction of the cost.
Hilarious real-life stories and practical tips from TV’s Nanny Amies – who has seen it all before!
Is your toddler eating strange foods, refusing to sleep, throwing tantrums and addicted to their screen? You’re not alone, and Nanny Amies is here to help.
Laura Amies – the expert toddler tamer from the TV show Toddlers Behaving (Very) Badly – shares her essential toolkit of tried-and-tested techniques for dealing with the most common sticky situations she’s encountered over her 25-year career.
In her warm and funny yet no-nonsense style, Nanny Amies covers all the things keeping you awake at night, plus the effects that different parenting styles can have. Read on to discover the dummy fairy, six methods for potty training, tips for managing emotions (yours too!) and what to do in an emergency.
Perfect for tired parents in need of a laugh who are looking for supportive, practical advice from a private nanny – for a fraction of the cost.
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314 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 11, 2025
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February 26, 2025
Having followed Laura for a while on social media when she announced this book I was so excited!
I bought this book on audible and listened to Laura talk through the key stages of a child's developent in a warm and non-judgemental way.
I found this book so useful, I have a 2 and 5 year old and if I am honest this book was a key way to really look into my parenting and start to make positive changes in not just my children's development but my own as a Mother. The chapters I found most helpful were regarding dummies (pacifiers) emotional development and sleep. I am looking forward to implementing Laura's advice into my household and get us on track for some well adjusted and happy children (as well as parents).
Overall this for me was a non-negotiable 5 star. It was full of advice and anecdotes to back up how to effectively use the information given. Each child is their own and not all methods will work but this is something Laura notes and always recommends professional help for anything that concerns you about your own toddler!
If you do decide to write another book Laura, perhaps on feisty five year olds and their development and help with their big feelings, you have a reader here ready and waiting to take on more of your advice!
I bought this book on audible and listened to Laura talk through the key stages of a child's developent in a warm and non-judgemental way.
I found this book so useful, I have a 2 and 5 year old and if I am honest this book was a key way to really look into my parenting and start to make positive changes in not just my children's development but my own as a Mother. The chapters I found most helpful were regarding dummies (pacifiers) emotional development and sleep. I am looking forward to implementing Laura's advice into my household and get us on track for some well adjusted and happy children (as well as parents).
Overall this for me was a non-negotiable 5 star. It was full of advice and anecdotes to back up how to effectively use the information given. Each child is their own and not all methods will work but this is something Laura notes and always recommends professional help for anything that concerns you about your own toddler!
If you do decide to write another book Laura, perhaps on feisty five year olds and their development and help with their big feelings, you have a reader here ready and waiting to take on more of your advice!
July 30, 2025
Enjoyed it a lot. Light reading with a good combination of anecdotes and practical tips. I particularly enjoyed the examples on how to practice different skills like patience or resilience in everyday scenarios. As well as the age at which different behaviours are appropriate and expected.
The anecdotes of some the unbelievable parents reactions could be a book of itself, i’m sure there are so many more stories that would get a giggle!
Lots of the advice can be classed as good old common sense, but that might be a more personal view - i guess it depends on how much experience you have with childcare and how much you’ve already read on the topic.
The anecdotes of some the unbelievable parents reactions could be a book of itself, i’m sure there are so many more stories that would get a giggle!
Lots of the advice can be classed as good old common sense, but that might be a more personal view - i guess it depends on how much experience you have with childcare and how much you’ve already read on the topic.
June 1, 2026
This book was written for parents to really understand what is important. I enjoyed her funny stories very much, as it took the pressure off some heavier topics, and you can see she has been around children for decades. I had highlighted many things, but mostly the guide on potty training changed the game for me with my firstborn! Loved it
July 23, 2026
I already follow Laura on social media so a lot of the content of the book was something I have already seen or heard in her videos. The information isn't groundbreaking, it's very similar to other books on the same topic. Nonetheless it is a good book. I especially liked the way chapters are organised.
February 4, 2026
I have read several parenting books over the last two years and this is by far the most practical. I highly recommend this to all parents of toddlers!
February 17, 2026
best book on parenting you'll ever buy
April 7, 2026
An easy to read book. It contains many helpful tips and tricks and case studies to address every aspect of toddler life. I recommend this book to all my fellow first time parents.
May 21, 2026
Concise, entertaining, practical and compassionate.
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