I Brake for Meltdowns

"A comprehensive encyclopedia-type book on how to deal with the craziest of kid conduct."—The Suburbanite.com

 


Any parent of a toddler knows the drill: you're having a nice day with your child, then suddenly-meltdown! How to react? Or not react? I Brake for Meltdowns offers parents welcome relief: an annotated listing of all the exasperating things little kids do and step-by-step advice on how to handle each situation. From "Public Meltdowns" to "In Search of Sleep" to "Dinner Disasters," this book covers every bugaboo by category—including biting, teeth-brushing, refusal to wear a coat, and what to do when your youngster won't hug Aunt Marge. Handy action points, suggested language, and "Been There" sidebars point the way to resolution. Infused with funny, often commiserating advice, this is an invaluable resource for parents who try their darnedest but need a cheat-sheet for when they're stumped by their willful tots.


 


"You'll appreciate [the local authors'] calm, non-violent advice for top-level badness."—Boston Globe, BoMoms Blog

 


"The parenting philosophies presented here are very modern . . . the book does not advocate a family where the children rule, but instead encourage parents to actually be parents by helping you to set limits (which you decide work best for your family) and pinpoint the best method of communication that will work to get through to your individual children."—5 Minutes for Mom

 


"Incredible resource . . . Like the What to Expect When You're Expecting for the toddler years."—Words to Mouth Blog