Touchpoints-Birth to Three

Touchpoints-Birth to Three
by Joshua D. Sparrow, T. Berry Brazelton

Touchpoints-Birth to Three
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Author: Joshua D. Sparrow, T. Berry Brazelton
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-09-26
ISBN: 0738210498
Number of pages: 528
Publisher: Da Capo Press

Book Reviews of Touchpoints-Birth to Three

Book Review: Pretty Good, But There's a Better Option
Summary: 3 Stars

TOUCHPOINTS is a parental guide that deals with the development of children aged 0-3 from the viewpoint of an experienced pediatrician. The advice is sound and balanced. If there are many ways to approach a subject, the benefits and drawbacks of each are explored. The best insights come when Dr. Brazeleton reveals precisely what he is looking for - in the child and in the parents - during pediatrician visits. He sees the role of the pediatrician as part of the parental team and stresses this philosophy throughout the book. Some people in these reviews have complained about the author's tone; however, I do not see any problem. To me, the author is nothing more the helpful and very experienced. I am in the process of interviewing pediatricians, as directed by the advice by Dr. Brazelton, and if we end up with one similar to him, I will be very happy.

So, why only 3 stars? While I find the advice in TOUCHPOINTS very helpful, I think it could be organized much better. Each chapter deals with a time period in the child's development, but oftentimes, the subject matters are scattered throughout the chapter or even across several chapters (with no cross reference given in-line). I found myself using a highlighter market extensively so that I could use the book better when I need a reference.

Ironically, the one attribute that made TOUCHPOINTS completely worth the investment was its reference to another book, The Children's Hospital Guide to Your Child's Health and Development, which I bought. Initially, I wanted THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GUIDE as a good developmental/medical reference, but upon reading it, the book is much more readable than I expected - so much so, that it does a much better job than TOUCHPOINTS while covering exactly the same topics and in a much better organizational format and with the same "pediatrician as partner" philosophy. By the way, Dr. Brazelton is associated with THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GUIDE - he does the foreword and contributes to some of the content. I should stress that the organization and format of the material is exceptional. THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GUIDE is a 5-star book that obviates the need for both/either of Dr. Brazelton's books - it and even comes in a hardcover format, which might even last until we no longer need it!

My simple advice: buy THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GUIDE TO YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT instead of TOUCHPOINTS.

Summary of Touchpoints-Birth to Three

All over the U.S. and in over twenty countries around the world, Touchpoints has become required reading for anxious parents of babies and small children. T. Berry Brazelton's great empathy for the universal concerns of parenthood, and honesty about the complex feelings it engenders, as well as his uncanny insight into the predictable leaps and regressions of early childhood, have comforted and supported families since its publication in 1992. In this completely revised edition Dr. Brazelton introduces new information on physical, emotional, and behavioral development. He also addresses the new stresses on families and fears of children, with a fresh focus on the role of fathers and other caregivers. This updated volume also offers new insights on prematurity, sleep patterns, early communication, toilet training, co-sleeping, play and learning, SIDS, cognitive development and signs of developmental delay, childcare, asthma, a child's immune system, and safety. Dr. Sparrow, Brazelton's co-author on several other books, brings a child psychiatrist's insights into the many perennial childhood issues covered in this comprehensive book. No parent should be without the reassurance and wisdom Touchpoints provides.

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