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Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler

Jamie Glowacki

Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler

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Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler by Jamie Glowacki is a practical guide full of advice, tips, and solutions for parents facing the many challenges of raising a toddler, such as sleep schedules, nutrition, and discipline. Glowacki stresses the importance of setting clear boundaries, of having a positive and patient attitude, of listening to the child’s needs and wishes, and last but definitely not least, of looking after our own mental and physical health as a parent. Overall, the book aims to help parents build a healthy and loving relationship with their child, one that is based on understanding, trust, and mutual respect.

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Analysis and key concepts

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We have to remember that children are human beings in their own right, and that they each have their own unique personality

02.

Boundaries create a sense of safety, responsibility, and self-control

03.

There are two main parenting styles: authoritarian and permissive

04.

Creating an emotional connection with our children leads to self-esteem and self-confidence

05.

A loving environment is key, because happy and relaxed parents are more present and emotionally available

06.

Parental anxiety can affect our parenting and our relationship with our children

07.

Parents often focus on educating their children, rather than enjoying the time they spend with them

08.

Children who acquire effective communication skills and executive functioning will be more successful in school and throughout life in general

09.

Encouraging creativity promotes cognitive and social development, as well as a child’s well-being and happiness

10.

Happy children and families play together, they stay active, and they get a good night’s sleep

11.

Children need to understand and accept the consequences of their actions without being punished

12.

Transitioning from one activity to another can be a challenging moment for children

13.

Nutrition significantly affects a child’s mood, energy, and concentration

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Take-home message

01. We have to remember that children are human beings in their own right, and that they each have their own unique personality

Most parents, at some point, have probably wondered whether their children’s behaviour is the result of some kind of inherent naughtiness, but according to the author, it is actually dictated by their feelings and needs, which they are often unable to manage effectively.

Our role as parents is to help our children understand and manage their emotions in a healthy and constructive way. We need to be present and to offer our children support and encouragement, without judging or labelling them for their behaviour. If a child acts out, it does not mean that they are naughty or spiteful; they are simply trying to explore and navigate the world in the only way they know how. 

Toddlers are still developing their social and emotional skills, and can be particularly sensitive to challenges and frustration. There is no point in punishing them, especially as it is our job to provide them with the tools they need to manage their emotions constructively. 

In order to encourage our child to develop healthy social and emotional skills, we need to take a positive approach, which recognises their unique personality.

02. Boundaries create a sense of safety, responsibility, and self-control

03. There are two main parenting styles: authoritarian and permissive

04. Creating an emotional connection with our children leads to self-esteem and self-confidence

05. A loving environment is key, because happy and relaxed parents are more present and emotionally available

06. Parental anxiety can affect our parenting and our relationship with our children

07. Parents often focus on educating their children, rather than enjoying the time they spend with them

08. Children who acquire effective communication skills and executive functioning will be more successful in school and throughout life in general

09. Encouraging creativity promotes cognitive and social development, as well as a child’s well-being and happiness

10. Happy children and families play together, they stay active, and they get a good night’s sleep

11. Children need to understand and accept the consequences of their actions without being punished

12. Transitioning from one activity to another can be a challenging moment for children

13. Nutrition significantly affects a child’s mood, energy, and concentration

14. Quotes

15. Take-home message

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Many useful tips to:

  • Discover how to manage the stress and exhaustion that comes with parenting a toddler. 
  • Gain insight into how very young children think, and how this affects their behaviour, so that you can learn to interact and communicate more effectively with them. 
  • Find the motivation and inspiration to become a better parent.

Jamie Glowacki is an American author, educator, and family counsellor specialising in early childhood education. She has written numerous books on parenting, including Oh Crap! Potty Training and Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler, which have both sold thousands of copies worldwide. She regularly holds lectures and seminars on parenting throughout the United States.

Publishing house:

Gallery Books

Year:

2019

Pages:

304

ISBN:

978-1982109738