When my daughter (now 12yo) was an infant and toddler, I found Harvey Karp’s books about “Happiest Baby on Block” and “Happiest Toddler on Block” extremely helpful to manage all the phases and be the best, most supportive parent I could be for her.
Example: for babies, the 5 S’s (swinging, shushing, etc). For toddlers, verbalizing their emotions back to them so they feel understood. And reminding myself and her, that I can handle her difficult emotions and I can be that safe space for her to unload it all without judgement or negative consequences later.
Now in her tween/teen years, I’m wondering if he has come out with a Teen edition? Or if there are similar books that someone could recommend?
Looking for practical ideas, and tangible examples I can put into practice to help her navigate these new challenges faced regarding friendships, school grades, peer pressure, living as a child of divorce, technology boundaries, etc.
TIA!
by Eff-this-ess