Revised edition of the authors' Positive discipline : the first three years : from infant to toddler-- laying the foundation for raising a capable, confident child.

Revised and updated editionPrologue : by the children. Section One: Life with baby. 1. Welcoming baby -- 2. Positive discipline principles for your family -- 3. The miraculous brain -- 4. Getting to know your young child -- Section Two: Your developing child. 5. How do I begin? -- 6. The development of emotional skills and language -- 7. Trust versus mistrust -- 8. Autonomy versus doubt and shame -- 9. Understanding age-appropriate behavior -- 10. Temperament -- Section Three: Your child's world. 11. The art of encouragement -- 12. Perspective and planning ahead -- 13. Sleeping -- 14. "Open wide...please?" -- 15. Toileting -- 16. Getting along in the great big world -- Section Four. The world outside your home. 17. Nurtured by nature -- 18. Wired minds -- 19. Who's watching the kids? -- 20. If your child has special needs -- 21. Growing as a family -- Conclusion. Completely revised and expanded second edition Prologue : by the children. Chapter 1. Positive discipline principles for your family -- Chapter 2. Welcoming baby. -- Chapter 3. Getting to know your young child -- Chapter 4. The miraculous brain: Helping your child learn -- Chapter 5. Temperament: What makes your child unique -- Chapter 6. Trust versus mistrust: "Can I count on you?" -- Chapter 7. Autonomy versus doubt and shame: "I can stand on my own two feet (but don't abandon me!)" -- Chapter 8. Understanding age-appropriate behavior--and how to manage it -- Chapter 9. Understanding the learning process for nurturing self-reliance and confidence -- Chapter 10. The development of emotional skills and language -- Chapter 11. Getting along in the great big world: The development of social skills -- Chapter 12. You can't make 'em do it: Sleeping -- Chapte 13. Your toddler and eating: "Open wide...please?" -- Chapter 14. Toileting: "It's my job, not yours" -- Chapter 15. Building healthy self-esteem through encouragement -- Chapter 16. The world "out there": Dealing with the influence of technology and culture -- Chapter 17. Who's watching the kids? Choosing (and living with) childcare -- Chapter 18. Growing as a family: Finding support, resources, and sanity -- Conclusion.