On Becoming Toddlerwise by Gary Ezzo, Robert Bucknam

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  • Pub. Date: October 2003
  • 173pp
  • Sales Rank: 16,705

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    • Pub. Date: October 2003
    • Publisher: Parent Wise Solutions
    • Format: Paperback, 173pp
    • Sales Rank: 16,705

    Synopsis

    The toddler years are the learning fields and you need a trustworthy guide to take you through the unfolding maze of your child's developing world. On Becoming Toddlerwise is a tool chest of workable strategies and ideas that multiplies your child's learning opportunities in a loving and nurturing way. This resource is as practical as it is informative.

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    A parenting guidebook which covers milestones in the second year, from walking to potty training.

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    On Becoming Toddlerwiseby Anonymous

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    August 02, 2006: I really got a lot out of Babywise - my daughter was sleeping through the nite at 5 weeks. And now that she's almost 14 months, I thought it natural to buy Toddlerwise. Even after reading the negative reviews on other websites, I still wanted to read the book to make my own judgment. But the only new information I learned was in one chapter that's not even written by Ezzo. And I got nothing out of that chapter - maybe some parents would be able to tell their toddler to sit on a blanket and play with a specific toy ('Provide a few toys but instruct your toddler to stay on the blanket until Mommy says its time to get off.' p.45), but my daughter wouldn't be able to sit still for a minute! And I feel it's criminal to restrict any child to a blanket for a set time with a timer - let alone a toddler! I'm all for structure and routine, and we have a fairly structured day at home. But the sample daily routine that is offered seems so micro-managed, I'm not sure how any parent would have time to do anything else but manage their child's playtime! Here's the example from p.61 (paraphrased): '7am - Get children up & dressed, breakfast 8am - Free Play Time 9:30am - Structured Play Time 10am - Blanket Time 10:30am - Structured Time with Mom 11:30am - Structured Time with Siblings 12pm - Lunch, clean up, read books until nap 1pm - Nap 3pm - Gym Class 4pm - Structured Play Time with Siblings 4:30pm - Blanket Time 5pm - Video Time 5:30pm - Dinner, clean up, etc (Mom&Dad - Couch Time) 6:30pm - Family Time with Dad & Mom 7pm - Time with Dad 7:30pm - Bedtime.' This example is a simplified version - it's more complicated because the 2 siblings are sometimes doing different things. I chose to paraphrase just one of the siblings' schedules here. I would highly suggest not buying this book - it's a waste of money. Most of the negative comments on other webistes are warranted - I couldn't imagine ever treating my daughter the way that Ezzo suggests in this book. Even after using the Babywise method, I still feel that using the ideologies in this book border on neglect! Please don't do such a dis-service to your children!

    On Becoming Toddlerwiseby Anonymous

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    July 27, 2006: After following the advice from Babywise, I borrowed Toddlerwise from a friend. Our 2 1/2 year old slept 12 hours a night by the time he was just three months old. He thrives on routine, and I am always getting comments on how well behaved he is. We've used the same methods with our second son, now 4 months old. It's amazing! The results from the advice in these books are well-behaved, thriving children. Our household runs so smoothly. It takes work and dedication, but it's a worth-while investment for your children. Toddlerwise is as useful as Babywise. I would recommend this book to any parent with preschool children.


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