Playskool Guide to the Toddler Years Book

Introduction
Developmental Timeline

Part I: The Wonderful Ones (12-24 Months) -

Chapter One: Growing and Going! -
Getting Around
Getting Your Toddler to Sleep
Picky Eater or Normal Appetite?
Managing Teething
Is It Time for Toilet Training?

Chapter Two:Cognitive Changes Learning to Play
Learning through Play
First Words
Why is My Child Scared?

Chapter Three:Emotional Development First Signs of Separation Anxiety
Your Toddler's Struggle for Control and Independence
Acting Out: What Biting, Scratching, and Hitting Really Mean What Those Cries Really Mean Tantrums

Part II: The Trying Twos (24-36 Months)

Chapter Four:Physical Changes Walking, Climbing, and Other New Tricks
Working with Your Child's Sleeping Patterns
The Sloppy Eater
Mastering the Potty
Noticing Gender Differences

Chapter Five:Cognitive Changes Lessons Learned through Play Stringing Words Together
First Responsibilities

Chapter Six:Emotional Development Tantrums and Crying
Handling Individual Temperaments
Baffling Behaviors and Difficult Questions

Part III:The Testy Threes (36-48 Months)

Chapter Seven:Physical Development Sleep and Your Toddler-Finding the Best Fit
Eating with the Family
I Thought We Were Done with Toilet Training!
More Sexual Exploration: What Is Normal?

Chapter Eight:Cognitive Development Fantasy and Imaginative Play Little Conversations
Stranger Danger More Fears and New Phobias
Look What I Can Do! Development of Independence

Chapter Nine:Emotional Changes MakingFriends
New Separation Issues
Manipulative Crying: What Should You Do?

Part IV:More Things You Need to Know

Chapter Ten:Adding Siblings to the Nest How Far Apart in Age Should Siblings Be?
Only Children Preparing Your Toddler for a New Arrival Involving Your Toddler in the "New" Family
Handling Jealousy and Sibling Rivalry

Chapter Eleven:Developmental Issues Speech and Language
Physical Coordination
Vision
Hearing
Hyperactivity
Depression

Chapter Twelve:Children with Special Needs Becoming an Expert
Allergies
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Cystic Fibrosis
Diabetes Cancer
Down Syndrome
Autism
Mental Retardation
Other Special Needs

Chapter Thirteen:Socialization Fostering Relationships outside the Immediate Family
Learning to Play Nice Tantrums
Fostering Good Table Manners
Teaching Responsibility
"Outwitting" Your Toddler

Chapter Fourteen:Parenting without Guilt Normal Feelings about Parenting
Developing Your Own Brand of Discipline
Making Rules Picking Your Punishment
Discipline that Doesn't Work
Common Questions

Chapter Fifteen:Traveling with Your Toddler Planning a Trip Traveling by Car Traveling by Plane
Toddler-Friendly Destinations
Travel Games for Toddlers

Chapter Sixteen:Parenting Yourself to Maintain Your Sanity What They Don't Tell You about Being a Parent
Taking Steps to Nurture the Parent
Asking for Help