Healthy Living Books Books

Rating: - Solve the problems but start a row
An informative read which sets a different perspective to the problem and, without prescribing step by step must do actions, puts forward sound ideas to try. Also - it makes you feel human. Be warned however, this will test whether you are a pair or not .... my wife hate's me even mentioning the book if I suggest an alternative solution so, although I was recommended it and would recommend it, mine's going on Ebay as soon as I can be bothered to list it. Joking aside - it's the only parenting book I have found worth giving a read.

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Rating: - A must for all parents
This book offers invaluable advice. I always buy it for my friends instead of flowers after having their first child!!! My copy is completely dog eared from the times that I have thumbed through (for myself and when others have asked my advice!). I think the thing is with Dr Green that he helps to put these things into perspective and makes you realise that no parent is perfect, there will always be hurdles and that there is always a solution. After three children I still refer back to his advice when I come across something that is worrying me and it gives me the inspiration I need to deal with the situation, regardless of the problem.

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Rating: - Life Saver!
Our little bundle of joy was crying, screaming and kicking all day long. We thought he just wasn't normal, that we had done something wrong and bought this book to see if it could help. IT DID! It teaches you to put yourself in tiny toddler shoes and see life through their eyes. After understanding their mind your life will get a lot easier than it was. This book is a must have!

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Rating: - I'm not mad after all!
This is the ONLY book you should ever read about toddler problems. Or rather: parents' problems with toddlers! Dr. Green writes in such a humourous and down-to-earth way, it immediately makes you feel normal again. When in doubt about anything, I always pick up this book and feel immediately reassured. Even with my second toddler, it is still looked at weekly, because no child is the same.
His advice is very helpful and it definetely works! I can thoroughly recommend this book to any parent!

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Rating: - A disappointing follow-up
Having used Dr.Green's other book "Babies" to help me survive the early months of fatherhood, I was hoping this one would prove just as useful in caring for my toddler. Unfortunately it isn't. Whereas the first book provided useful tips and techniques, this one is more conversational/anecdotal in tone - with hardly any practical tips. It's the equivalent of having a coffee and a chat, rather than being given some concrete techniques to try out. Maybe it's because I'm a bloke, but I was looking for some practical solutions more like his earlier book.