Christian Family Guide to Parenting a Toddler

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Job and Joy of Parenting Little Ones

1. Parenting Preschoolers: Your Job Description
2. Understanding Your Child’s Personality and Temperament

   Part 2: Development and Growth

3. Communicating With Your Toddler
4. Developing a Sense of Self
5. Healthy Sexuality
6. Play For Your Toddler
7. Introducing Your Toddler To Your Newborn

   Part 3: Everyday Routines with Your Child

8. Eating Healthy, Getting Clean
9. Making Your Home A Safe Place To Live
10. Potty Training
11. Shopping With Your Preschoolers
12. Putting Junior to Bed

Part 4: Spiritual Development of Your Child

13. Training Your Toddler To Discern The Holy Spirit
14. Growing Kids With A Conscience
15. Discipline In Love
16. Dealing With Nighttime Disturbances

Part 5: Protection For Your Child

17. Hiring A Babysitter
18. Emotional Protection For Your Child
19. Child Abuse or Abduction: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare
20. If Your Child Has Been Traumatized
21. Tantrums, Whining and Other Annoying Stuff
22. When You’re About To Blow Your Stack
23. When Kids Fight
24. Mental and Emotional Well-being for Parents

Appendixes

• A.Consent for Medical Care
• B. Information To Leave With Your Babysitter
• C. Guidelines For Hiring A Babysitter
• D. Finding A Counselor
• E. Resources for Parents
• F. A Brief Glossary
• G. Prayers For Dealing With Spiritual Concerns

Index