Positive discipline series.

Revised edition of the authors' Positive discipline : the first three years : from infant to toddler-- laying the foundation for raising a capable, confident child

Prologue : by the children -- section I. Life with baby -- 1. Welcoming baby -- 2. Positive discipline principles for your family -- 3. The miraculous brain -- 4. Getting to know your young child -- section II. Your developing child -- 5. How do I begin? -- 6. The development of emotional skills and language -- 7. Trust versus mistrust -- 8. Autonomy versus doubt and shame -- 9. Understanding age-appropriate behavior -- 10. Temperament -- section III. Your child's world -- 11. The art of encouragement -- 12. Perspective and planning ahead -- 13. Sleeping -- 14. "Open wide ... please?" -- 15. Toileting -- 16. Getting along in the great big world -- section IV. The world outside your home -- 17. Nurtured by nature -- 18. Wired minds -- 19. Who's watching the kids? -- 20. If your child has special needs -- 21. Growing as a family -- Conclusion

"The celebrated Positive Discipline brand of parenting books presents the revised and updated third edition of their readable and practical guide to communicating boundaries to very young children and solving early discipline problems to set children up for success. Over the years millions of parents have used the amazingly effective strategies of Positive Discipline to raise happy, well-behaved, and successful children. Research has shown that the first three years in a child's life are a critical moment in their development, and that behavior patterns instilled during that time can have profound implications for the rest of a child's life. Hundreds of thousands of parents have already used the advice in Positive Discipline: The First Three Years to help set effective boundaries, forge strong foundations for healthy communication, and lay the groundwork for happy and respectful relationships with their young children. Now this classic title has been revised and updated to reflect the latest neuroscientific research and developments in positive discipline parenting techniques."--Publisher description