On Becoming Toddlerwise
by Gary Ezzo
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Author: Gary EzzoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-11
ISBN: 0971453225
Number of pages: 172
Publisher: Parent-Wise Solutions
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Book Reviews of On Becoming Toddlerwise
Book Review: BEWARE of Gary Ezzo!
Summary: 1 Stars
Before buying this book do your research. Why choose a parenting book that is highly controversial when you could choose one of the many that is backed and endorsed by the medical and child development community without hesitation?
Gary Ezzo and his wife have no formal medical, theological or child development training. Gary Ezzo isn't even a real minister and does not have a theological degree. In fact, the Ezzo's own children and their spouses have formally and publicly severed ties with Gary and his wife. His books and his character have drawn wide concern and criticism. Ezzo claims his wife has pediatric nursing experience, however these claims have never been proven through her very limited and brief work history. Even reading his own website you will find absolutely no qualifications mentioned. These people have none. What business do they have writing parenting books?
You may or may not know that his books are the secular version of the religious parenting books he originally published called "Growing Kids God's Way" which have been rejected and raised alarm by many Christian organizations including Focus on the Family. Ezzo was excommunicated from 2 former churches and forced to leave a third. Christian and Secular experts alike have raised the alarm no Gary's philosophies. His "Babywise" books are self-published because his publisher, Multnomah, stopped publication and returned the rights to Gary due to the fact that they received much criticism from hundreds of pediatrician's, developmental specialists and lactation experts on the safety of the practices recommended in this book. The publisher was highly criticized due to the fact that there was no medical editor who reviewed the book and no peer or medical review of any of the supposed "research" Ezzo claims to have done, as most parenting and child development books have. Normally parenting books should also have extensive and varied works cited to support the recommendations. Babywise has two! Even those two have been shown to be misrepresented and misinterpreted. The parenting strategies described in Babywise and many statements and claims given are not backed up by medically proven facts or knowledge. In truth, many of his supposed facts are considered false by the medical community and have caused harm to innocent children when parents believe them to be true. When Ezzo himself has been asked to show research or medical data that supports his statements he informed his interviewer and the book's critics "...you will need to take the time to pull it together, if you are really interested."
Multnomah had to halt publication for fear they would be held liable for the harm done to the many children suffering from dehydration, failure to thrive and more as a result of reading "Babywise". It is almost unheard of for a book like this to be dropped by the publisher. Some parents may be confused by the fact that the newest edition of this book has a medical doctor's name, Robert Bucknam, attached to it. That is all it is. The text of the book is almost 100% identical to the previous editions and the basic PDF recommendations remain the same. Although Gary Ezzo has a habit of easily dismissing any criticism against him as false and untrue, he has been described by many who have known him as manipulative, dis-honest and egotistical. He is known in the Christian community for spreading false and hurtful rumors to harm the reputations of those who criticize him. He has had to change churches and business relationships many times and has obviously left many hurt people in his wake. Check out www.Ezzo.info, http://www.rickross.com/reference/gfi/gfi5.html and www.nospank.net/ezzo3.htm among other's for more information. I have been unable to find any expert who recommends or defends Ezzo and the only articles I've found that support him and Babywise are written by Gary Ezzo himself! Most interesting to me are the sad stories from parents who tried, even taught, Ezzo's methods and very much regret it now.
I have personally seen one of my friend's children become unhealthy and emotionally damaged from using this program. Not only that, but my friend was anything but peaceful and relaxed as a result of this parenting style. She was consumed by the constant schedule and worry to stay on schedule and go "by the book". I watched as her child cried and was ignored due to the child not following the schedule. I was also very sad to see her mother discourage everyone, even her grandparents, from holding her. She was visibly irritated when people wanted to hold the baby and the child was constantly in a carrier on the floor. By the age of one, her daughter already appeared to be lonely and have little bond with her mother. I've never seen such a young child look at her mother with clear disdain and anger. It was frightening. She rejected her mother's breast at an early age, which her mother was very sad about. I was quite shocked and confused at how my friend was raising her child. I knew her to be a loving, bright, educated, fun and highly capable person before having children. I knew this bizarre behavior was all stemming from this book. A few years later when I had my own children and was looking at parenting styles and books I did a little research on Babywise and was astounded at what I found. I was up all night in surprise and horror at the depth of harm this book has caused, and surprise at how many people have fallen under Ezzo's "spell". I have mentioned just a small portion of what I read and learned above. Please do your own research, too, before buying and following this book.
Thanks,
A Concerned Parent
Summary of On Becoming Toddlerwise
From First Steps to Potty Training There is no greater fulfillment a parent can receive than the upturned face of a toddler, eyes speaking wonders and a face of confidence in discovering a brand new world with Mom and Dad. In just over a year, the helpless infant emerges as a little moving, talking, walking, exploratory person marked by keen senses, clear memory, quick perceptions and unlimited energy. He emerges into a period of life know affectionately as the Toddler Years. How ready are you for this new experience? The toddler years are the learning fields and you need a trustworthy guide to take you through the unfolding maze of your child's developing world. On Becoming Toddlerwise is a tool chest of workable strategies and ideas that multiplies your child's learning opportunities in a loving and nurturing way. This resource is as practical as it is informative. With over two million homes to their credit, trusted parenting authors Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam bring their collective wisdom, experience, and insights to bear on this critical phase of growth and development. From first steps to potty training made easy and everything in between, it is all here for you.Parenting Books
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