by M.A. Dal Cero

Created on: June 14, 2009

It is highly likely that all parents, at one time or another, have wished that they were handed an instruction manual upon leaving the hospital with their newborn babies. This manual would contain all of the answers to the multitude of parenting questions that we find ourselves asking from the moment our babies enter this world. There would be chapters chock-full of tips, tricks, and information regarding infancy, the toddler years, the pre-teen and teenage years, and beyond. While it is true that no such manual exists, we do have the benefit of the experience of others who have taken the time and effort to produce some of the most informative parenting books available.

The toddler years can be particularly challenging as our children move from babies to little people with their own distinct personalities, habits, and funny quirks. They are talking, learning, and reaching new developmental milestones every day. As parents, our responsibilities become greater in many ways, and there is much for us to learn from, and teach to, our toddlers. New parents especially may be unaware of some of the "tricks-of-the-parenting-trade", but, fortunately there are a few books that are particularly helpful for those who are just experiencing the joys and challenges of parenting a toddler.

The following are 5 of the best books on parenting toddlers:

~ "What to Expect the Toddler Years" by Heidi Murkoff

The very popular "What to Expect" series of books has been an invaluable resource to parents ever since "What to Expect When You're Expecting" first became available. "What to Expect the Toddler Years" covers all of the issues that the parents of toddlers will encounter, including potty training, temper tantrums, and eating and sleeping problems. The book is written in an easy-to-follow, month-by-month format, and provides a wealth of information from the twelfth month through the third year of the toddler's life.

~ "Happiest Toddler on the Block: How to Eliminate Tantrums and Raise a Patient, Respectful, and Cooperative One- to Four-Year-Old" by Harvey Karp

Harvey Karp, M.D. is an expert on child development, and in this book, he shares some of the behavioral techniques he has discovered in order for parents to raise the happiest and healthiest toddlers possible. He focuses on understanding your toddler through the use of a language that they can understand, and thoroughly explains how toddlers develop and advance from 12-18 months through 36-48 months. Dr.

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