Introduction -- The best advice I ever received -- No one else is watching -- Pajama Friday and how I grew in motherhood -- Your friends don't have to parent just like you -- It's never too late to make a change -- Your baby became a taby -- Taby activities -- Why does my kid lick everything?! -- Welcome to the toddler show -- Being two is fine -- What can we do about tantrums? -- Code words all kids need to know -- Pro tip: saying yes is a good idea -- My toddler didn't lecture me -- Toddler activities -- My favorite parenting trick is the sensory bin -- Sensory bin activities -- Make survival mode your BFF -- Sittervising -- Sick day activities -- The wonderful world of siblings -- How to use kid fights for good -- Friendship activities -- The 411 on getting out of the house -- Go big or go home: it's Adventure Day! -- Ask for a proof of mom photo -- Activities for outings -- Stop worrying about your toddler and academics -- The one weird trick you've got to try! -- What is kindergarten readiness? -- Learning activities -- Epilogue -- Glossary of skills and terms -- Quick tips, tricks, and Susie-sayings -- The supply list.
Summary:
Susie Allison gives the achievable advice she's known for around the world on her million-follower Instagram account, Busy Toddler. From daily life to "being two is fine" to tantrums and tattling and teaching the ABCs, let Susie give you the stress-free parenting advice you've been looking for. Susie shares real moments from raising her three kids as well as professional knowledge from her years as a kindergarten and first grade teacher. Her simple and doable approach to parenting is both uplifting and empowering. In addition to parenting tips, includes over 50 of Susie's famous kid activities that have helped hundreds of thousands of parents make it to nap time and beyond. This isn't about perfect parenting. This is about actual parenting.
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