Unnerved by the ceaseless demands of your toddler? Concerned that your two-year-old isn&#8217;t developing on schedule? You clearly need to spend some time with Tracy Hogg. Nicknamed the &#8220;baby whisperer&#8221; by grateful parents because of her extraordinary gift for understanding and connecting with children, Tracy became internationally famous after the smashing success of her <i>New York</i> <i>Times</i> bestseller <i>Secrets of the Baby Whisperer</i>. Now Tracy is back with the same winning blend of common sense and uncanny intuition.<i> </i>Starting with the simple but essential premise that there is no such thing as a &#8220;typical&#8221; child, Tracy guides you through her unique programs, including<br><br>&#8226; <b>H.E.L.P.</b> (Hold back, Explain, Limit, Praise): the mantra that will remind you of the four elements that are critical to fostering your child&#8217;s growth and independence, while at the same time keeping him safe.<br>&#8226; <b>Using T.L.C.</b> (Talk, Listen, Clarify) to communicate with your toddler, to figure out what she is really thinking, and to best help her express herself.<br>&#8226; <b>R&amp;R</b>: Routines and Rituals that give structure and predictability to daily life and a sense of continuity to holidays and special occasions.<br>&#8226; <b>Rehearsals for Change</b>: ways of preparing your toddler for new experiences by encouraging her to practice her skills in the safe, controlled setting of your family.<br>&#8226; <b>Conscious Discipline</b>: a way of teaching your toddler how to behave and manage his emotions, while being mindful of the lessons you teach with your own behavior.<br><br>Practical, reassuring, and written with wit and energy and boundless enthusiasm for real children and their everyday behavior, this book will be your constant companion during the magical, challenging toddler years.