A thought-leader in the area of guiding parents and children through the tumultuous early years when the foundation for self-esteem, identity, and self-confidence is laid, Tovah P. Klein, PhD, is a child development psychologist and researcher and the Director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development in Manhattan. She has appeared on CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNBC, and FOX Business, in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Parents, Slate.com, Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and countless other publications as their go-to toddler expert. In addition, Dr. Klein was a developmental advisor for Sesame Street, and is on the advisory boards for Room to Grow, Rwanda Educational Assistance Project, Per Dev, Ubuntu Education Fund, and LearnNow.org. She consults nationally and internationally to programs for young children and parents. She is the mother of three boys and lives with her family in New York City. Visit her at HowToddlersThrive.com.
"How Toddlers Thrive shares Tovah Klein's truly unique
perspective--a thorough knowledge of child development research and
practical experience working effectively with hundreds of toddlers
and their families. She illuminates how the world looks and feels
to toddlers and shares practical advice, such as helping toddlers
learn the life skill of taking on challenges. It is the wisdom we
need to thrive as parents!" --Ellen Galinsky, author of Mind in the
Making and president of the Families and Work Institute
"Child psychologist Klein, director of the Barnard Center for
Toddler Development, has a keen understanding of what makes
toddlers tick. . . . Parents of the 2-5 set will find plenty of
practical ideas and strategies to make the preschool years less
stressful, creating what Klein describes as a relaxed and loving
'toddlertopia.'" --Publishers Weekly
"Dr. Klein has provided a critical resource for parents -- she
combines state-of-the-science research with examples of and
practical guidelines for everyday toddler-parent interactions. Most
importantly, Dr. Klein appreciates that every toddler and parent is
unique and therefore, there is no single parenting 'recipe.'" --Nim
Tottenham, Ph.D., developmental neuroscientist at UCLA
"Dr. Klein's wonderful book is a parenting milestone, unraveling
the mysteries of your toddler while helping you create a clear path
for his or her future happiness and success." --Harley A. Rotbart,
M.D., author of No Regrets Parenting: Turning Long Days and Short
Years into Cherished Memories with Your Kids
"If only there was one single, sensible, sympathetic book that
answered all your toddler questions. Well there is. And you're
holding it: An easy-to-read source that explains what toddlers do,
why they do it, and whether you have to jump in or not. The good
news is: Often the answer is 'not.'" --Lenore Skenazy, founder of
the book and the blog Free-Range Kids
"In this wonderful book, Tovah Klein draws on her deep
understanding of toddlers and their development to offer a
treasure-trove of wise and practical advice. Placing a special
emphasis on seeing the world through toddlers' eyes, Klein shows
how we can help them meet life's challenges with confidence and
enthusiasm. How Toddlers Thrive will be cherished by parents and
professionals alike." --William Crain, author of Reclaiming
Childhood: Letting Children Be Children in Our Achievement-Oriented
Society
"Rarely does someone with so much knowledge write in a way that is
so accessible and heartwarming. What Tovah has created will help
every parent stand on their own loving ground, assured that they
are creating the foundations for their child to grow into an adult
who will have a deep sense of purpose and the will to effect
much-needed change." --Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity
Parenting, Beyond Winning, and The Soul of Discipline
"There are a lot of parenting books out there, but this one is
unique--it's told from the point of view of the child! Dr. Klein's
firsthand experiences with young children provides parents an
understanding of child development within the context of family
dynamics. She doesn't judge parents, instead she empowers them with
knowledge about the whys behind their children's behaviors."
--Rosemarie T. Truglio, PhD, SVP of Curriculum and Content for
Sesame Workshop
"Tovah taught me how to resist the temptation to fix everything,
and instead give my children the opportunity to learn how to
problem-solve for themselves." --Sarah Jessica Parker
"Tovah Klein's book is as much about parenting as it is about
toddlers. Like a wise and practiced friend, she introduces us to
the world of toddlers, helping us understand the wonder, worry, and
bewilderment toddlers experience and the challenges and joys of
parenting them. The book is filled with fabulous advice,
informative anecdotes, and a point of view that teaches you to
trust yourself no matter how demanding your little ones may seem to
be." --Samuel J. Meisels, Executive Director of the Buffett Early
Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska
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