I was SO disappointed in this book (I would have given negative stars if I could, it is so bad). While the information was barely decent, they just slapped a new cover on it to make it look like a newer edition (which I found very deceiving, so shame on me for not checking the dates!). It was hard to read (some of the language was extremely awkward and at times doesn't even have the same meanings as today). It was also not good at covering the whole year from 1 to 2. The authors generalized way to much... more info
A MUST READ for all parents ...:
I recommend these books (Your ONE Year Old, Your TWO Year Old, Your THREE Year Old, Your FOUR Year Old, Your FIVE Year Old, Your SIX Year Old, Your SEVEN Year Old, Your EIGHT Year Old, Your NINE Year Old, Your TEN-to-FOURTEEN Year Old. These books were writtten by Louise Bates Ames, PhD, Fances L. Ilg, MD and Sidney M. Baker MD of the Gesell Institute of Human Development. They are NOT a "how to" book for parents -- but rather provide a perspective of life from the child's various ages. I found the books to... more info
great book- a must have for all new parents!:
we have this book, along with 'your 2 year old' and 'your 3 year old', and love it! we have also bought this as a gift for other parents-- great book! great advice! great gift! a must-read for all parents! it really helps you understand where your child is, where they should be, and where they are headed at this special and challenging time in his/her life.
Some good information but very out of date:
This book definitely needs updating. Though it has some good information, it's mostly intuitive and I found quite a bit of bad advice. The "Stories from Real Life" are clearly out of date as one references "sleeping medicine" for a baby prescribed from a doctor and many more reference spanking and slapping an 18 month old's hands. This book was not for me!
