The Emotional Life of the Toddler

PRAISE FOR THE EMOTIONAL LIFE OF THE TODDLER BY ALICIA LIEBERMAN Alicia Lieberman is a toddler-whisperer, illuminating the art and science of this important period of life in informative ways that will enable parents to gain important insights into the mind and behavior of their child. With clear and concise summaries of research findings highlighting developmental milestones of this age woven with practical examples families face in everyday life, this second edition of her classic work is a gift to parents and children alike. --Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine A gift to all--not only to today's parents--but to all those who work with toddlers and their parents. From tantrums to screen-time, from toilet training to trauma--and so much more, Lieberman illuminates every aspect of toddlerhood with understanding, empathy, care, experience, research, and wisdom, while at the same time respecting cultural differences and values and the fast-paced lives of today's families. --Robie H. Harris, celebrated children's book author of It's Perfectly Normal and It's so Amazing Dr. Alicia Lieberman is a brilliant clinician and one of the most sage voices of our era in the field of early childhood development. As we learn more and more about the critical nature of the earliest years in forming the foundation of lifelong health, this second edition of The Emotional Life of the Toddler could not come at a more important time. Clear and wise, The Emotional Life of the Toddler is an essential guide for clinicians, parents, caregivers and anyone who has a little one in their lives. For me, a pediatrician and the parent of a toddler, this book is a blessing. --Nadine Burke Harris, MD, Founder and CEO, Center for Youth Wellness The Emotional Life of the Toddler is a wise and kind book about a fascinating and sometimes exhausting stage of life; it will help parents understand and appreciate all that is happening as their young children develop, and it will also help them navigate the complexities of life with toddlers. --Perri Klass, MD, Professor of Journalism and Pediatrics, NYU