"Confidence parents are positive and positive parents are very powerful people" - Rated 
Toddler Taming is a great resource for first time parents. It covers a wide range of topics, which includes tantrums, eating, sleeping, toilet training and common toddler illnesses. It also includes a valuable set of appendices that cover child development milestones and immunisations.
Despite the wealth of general knowledge that is covered within the book, I personally found that some of the methods that were suggested for dealing with common toddler behavioural problems were either impractical or contradictory. However, the main value of the book lies in the fact that it educates the parents about toddlers and their characteristics and common traits. It also helps ingrain the fact that these challenges that are faced by parents are in fact the norm rather than the exception. Armed with this knowledge, confidence in parenting is likely to increase, and customising some of the methods suggested in this book to suite your parenting style could make noticeable difference, if not to your child's behaviour then at least to your reaction, understanding and ability to cope with such behaviour!
The book is written in a way that makes it accessible to all, and the author's use of humour made the educational experience all the more enjoyable.
The sleep section really works - Rated 
I had bought this book purely for tips on how to cope with challenging toddler behaviour, but to my delight I found a section on sleep problems. My 16 month old has NEVER slept through the night and since Christmas has slept in bed with us, so On Sunday night I started the controlled crying technique and although he cried for a hour and a half at 2 in the morning by the second night it only lasted 45 mins and the third night he slept from 7-5am(unheard of in our house) and last night he slept from 7-7am. I still cannot believe it has been this easy and we are both keeping our fingers crossed that tonight will be the same, but if it's not I now have the confidence to see it through to conclusion. Christopher Green's sleep training process is easy to follow and is not as harsh as some of the other authors on the market, which I had bought at the same time as this one! If you want to change your child's sleeping habits but are looking for a gentler approach with 100% success then this is for you and there are lots more to the book too.
Solve the problems but start a row - Rated
An informative read which sets a different perspective to the problem and, without prescribing step by step must do actions, puts forward sound ideas to try. Also - it makes you feel human. Be warned however, this will test whether you are a pair or not .... my wife hate's me even mentioning the book if I suggest an alternative solution so, although I was recommended it and would recommend it, mine's going on Ebay as soon as I can be bothered to list it. Joking aside - it's the only parenting book I have found worth giving a read.
A must for all parents - Rated
This book offers invaluable advice. I always buy it for my friends instead of flowers after having their first child!!! My copy is completely dog eared from the times that I have thumbed through (for myself and when others have asked my advice!). I think the thing is with Dr Green that he helps to put these things into perspective and makes you realise that no parent is perfect, there will always be hurdles and that there is always a solution. After three children I still refer back to his advice when I come across something that is worrying me and it gives me the inspiration I need to deal with the situation, regardless of the problem.
Life Saver! - Rated
Our little bundle of joy was crying, screaming and kicking all day long. We thought he just wasn't normal, that we had done something wrong and bought this book to see if it could help. IT DID! It teaches you to put yourself in tiny toddler shoes and see life through their eyes. After understanding their mind your life will get a lot easier than it was. This book is a must have!
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