Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 "Why Did You Do That?": The Ins and Outs of Toddler Behavior and How to Leave It Alone 3
Chapter 2 Parenting from the Heart: Ignoring Outside Influences 29
Chapter 3 Toddler-Approved Recipes 47
Chapter 4 Food-Shopping Guide: What We DO and DON'T Need 65
Chapter 5 Sleep: Weaning Yourself Off It 75
Chapter 6 Distractions and Personal Interests: Letting Them Go 93
Chapter 7 Grooming, Dressing, and General Hygiene: How to Keep Your Hands to Yourself 101
Chapter 8 Books, Television, and Games: Understanding and Spending Real Money on Toddler Entertainment 113
Chapter 9 Special Occasions: Making Them Magical for Your Sweet Angel 135
Chapter 10 Pets: Helping Your Toddler Love Them Tight 151
Chapter 11 More Tips for Effective and Brief Communication with Your Toddler 161
Chapter 12 Car Etiquette (and Places to Avoid Visiting) 171
Chapter 13 Breakdown of Popular Toddler Trends, from Amber Necklaces to Jeggings, and Why You Should Avoid Them 183
Chapter 14 Green Snot: How to Treat Your Toddler's Illnesses 195
Chapter 15 The Long Hello: Birth 201
Chapter 16 Good Times: Vacationing with Your Toddler 207
Chapter 17 Parents and Their Dangerous Vices: Learning Self-Control 213
Chapter 18 Pony Training Simplified/Eliminated 231
Conclusion: You've Come a Long Way 237
Afterword Bunmi Laditan 239
