Touchpoints-Birth to Three
by Joshua D. Sparrow, T. Berry Brazelton
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Book Reviews of Touchpoints-Birth to Three
Book Review: A must-have reference
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book through PBS's "Whole Child" website. I initially checked it out from the library when my then four-month-old daughter resumed crying at night, seeming to regress from the progress she was making. After reading through the book, I realized that she was going through a normal development step, or "touchpoint" as Dr.Brazelton calls it. I've found the author's tips work well with my two children and am especially grateful for his tips on sleep (patting the child's back to settle her down, using a lovie). I've also found that he adopts an understanding tone --- he tries to work with the parents and caregivers regardless of their circumstances (working vs. stay-at-home). The book is now an essential part of our collection.Book Review: Still the calming voice of reason....
Summary: 5 Stars
I just purchased the revised version of my favorite childcare book from when I had my other kids (ages 6 and 9). Dr. Brazelton is still my favorite for his comprehensive, authoritative, yet non-judgmental, realistic advice. He has a tremendous understanding of the needs of children, in a way adults typically can't understand. In addition to addressing each stage of development in "Touchpoints", the section on special situations is extremely helpful!!!! I have loved every book he's ever written (Infants and Mothers is my other favorite) and find his advice invaluable and in the best interest of the child! He is a true child advocate and has the most calming voice to listen to....Book Review: Gives new parents support
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was a life saver for me when my childen were young. I don't understand why people get insulted that someone "knows" better than they do how to raise children-what is wrong with looking for advice from seasoned parent sna dprofessionals-that's why they are there. Brazleton makes it clear that your child is an individual with needs and your role as a parent is to help them balance those needs with the rights of those around them. Brazleton helps you to celebrate the joys of parenting as well as making you realize that this will become the most defining relationship of your life.Book Review: More than expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I was still pregnant when I received this book as a gift. I thought it was "hokey" and not relevant to my situation. When my daughter was 8 weeks old, I finally cracked the book open. Wow. Wish I would have done it sooner. It explained my baby's fussy time and other things that was affecting her day. She is now 6 months old and I read ahead to recognize her behaviors and to get prepared to deal w/them. I love this book and recommend it to all new mothers! It is so hard to know what to expect, at least this EXPLAINS what and why they react the way they do!Book Review: Only one side of the coin presented
Summary: 3 Stars
I picked this up from the library on a whim and quite frankly, after skimming through the first chapter, I decided that it was not detailed nor objective enough to be useful for decision-making. It basically reads like a dialog with a very opinionated pediatrician. Since he is busy discussing his own organization and research, one can only assume that he is giving short thrift to any other popular ideas/research currently available. Other books with fewer pages provide greater depth into the topics that he covered in the first chapter.