BOOK: What to Expect:The Toddler Years
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What to Expect: The Toddler Years
by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee Hathaway
(ISBN: 978-0894809941)
This is the fourth book I bought after What to Expect: Eating Well When You’re Expecting (What to Expect)
Many people I know are turned off by these series because each book (at least the ones I can get from our book stores) is:
- thick - almost 800 pages
- in small, fine print - about 8 point
- just words, words, words with only line drawings where necessary. No colour photos
- highly factual
However, I love the series because it is:
- factual
- a compilation of experiences from thousands of women (married, single or divorced mothers)
written by journalists, who are some of the best writers out there because they need to do extensive research and cross-check their facts - by an established publisher i.e. Simon & Schuster
- presents both the good and bad points of every issue, leaving the final decision to YOU although the wise choice is strongly indicated
- written in a conversational and humorous style
My only gripe is that it’s too Western-oriented (even though the writers have tried to include references to Black and Asian children where they can) and their experiences relating to Asian children seem to me like token entries.
Compared to the first 2 books, I referred less to “What to Expect: The Toddler Years
Having said that, I still return to the book especiailly the sections on:
- Common Toddler Illnesses (which is truly useful with a list of symptoms, treatment options and also home remedies)
- Language Learning
- Development and of course,
- Disciplining your Toddler!
Definitely a book to have in every parent’s home.
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