Can anyone recommend a good book for parents of toddlers?

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... other than the Mumsnet one, of course, which we have. Ideally I would like something quite 'scientific' about behaviour/development, etc, but which still contains practical advice for managing behaviour and staying sane! Has anyone come across any good ones?

I know it doesn't really answer your question, but in terms of helping you stay sane, I would suggest you need a book that is nothing to do with children at all.

Treat yourself to one of those novels you have always wanted to read but think you haven't got time for. And make time for it.

It was a long time ago, but my way of staying sane with toddlers was to be "just me" every once in a while.

It will also teach your children that you are a person with needs too and I think it helps them grow up respecting you more.

Selfish? Maybe - but I survived to navigate the teenage years!

Good luck, OP - I know it's hard.

Toddler taming, by Dr Christopher Green. Very informative & practical.

Thanks both. I think you're quite right, daisy and I do read all the time, books which have nothing whatsoever to do with children, and have resolutely refused to read any parenting books since someone gave me a copy of 'The Baby Whisperer' when DD was born (I chucked it away!). But I have started to wonder whether reading about toddler-management might make me feel more conscious of the challenges of parenting in a generic way, and take the pressure off the relationship between DD and me in particular (if that makes any sense!). But I will keep reading the 'real' books too!

you need a really really really big book - so big it can block a doorway. Preferably the doorway to your toddlers bedroom. Put the toddler in the bedroom and the book in the door, then go and make a cup of tea :o

or the Chritopher Green one previously mentioned, it's good too :o

ha ha! That probably is the most helpful a book could be...

I also found Dr Green's tome an enjoyable, interesting and helpful read. I don't necessarily agree with all his suggested methods, but there are loads of useful ideas in there and I've used a number, especially relating to food, quite successfully.

I also liked Positive Disclipline 0-3 - lots of good stuff about development of infants/toddlers and lots of helpful ideas on "engaging co-operation" etc. There's a pre-school one available as well if you need advice for older toddlers....