Books for Parents of Children from 18 Months to 3 Years:
Emotional Issues and Learning Disabilities
 
The Challenging Child: Understanding, Raising, and Enjoying the Five "Difficult" Types of Children by Stanley Greenspan
ISBN 201441934
In The Challenging Child, clinical psychiatrist Stanley Greenspan describes five inborn personality traits: highly sensitive, self-absorbed, defiant, inattentive, and active/aggressive, and shows how to match your parenting style to those personalities.
To find out more about this topic, read the article: Manage your emotions even when you're upset
 
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness by Daniel Amen, M.D.
ISBN 812929985
Even if ADD is not a problem for your child, this book is recommended. There is a lot of good information there eventhough this is a new technique that has not been widely accepted in all of the medical and psychiatric community.
To find out more about this topic, read the article:
How You Can Shape Your Child's Brain and Change the World
 
Quirky Kids: Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn't Fit In- When to Worry and When Not to Worry by Perri Klass, M.D. and Eileen Costello, M.D.
ISBN 0345451430
Pediatricians Klass and Costello give helpful advice on when and if to seek help for your "quirky" kid. They address issues about ADD, anxiety disorder, Tourette's and other syndromes. Full of information on how to navigate through the maze of care providers and social and educational issues. Highly recommended.
To find out more about this topic, read the article: Diagnosing Developmental Delays
 
Driven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D
ISBN 1893732762
Everyday our children encounter situations that require courage —standing up to the school bully, telling the truth when it's easier to lie, withstanding peer pressure. Smith, a professor in Family Studies and Human Services, has written a guide to help parents raise confident and empowered children who can rise to the occasion.
 
The Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised Edition by Stanley Turecki, M.D. with Leslie Tonner
ISBN 0553344463
This book identifies "difficult" children, including those with ADHD. It then outlines a program to help parents discipline and manage their child both at home and in social situations, including special information on infants.
 
Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
ISBN 0060923288
Have the words "difficult" or "strong-willed" been used to describe your child? Do your emotions vary between wonder, frustration, embarassment, and joy when you think of your child's antics? Mary Sheedy Kurcinka puts forth the idea of the "spirited child" in a way that celebrates that special child, but doesn't discount the challenges involved in raising him/her. She arms you with tools, steps for success, and strategies for tantrums, holidays, and many other real-life situations.
 
Keys to Parenting a Child With a Learning Disability (Barron's Parenting Keys) by Barry E. McNamara and Francine J. McNamara
ISBN 0812090330
A practical guide for the parent who suspects or has just discovered their child has a learing disablility. Definitions of learning disabilities and disorders, types of evaluations, and navigating educational programs and services (including IEPs) help parents be advocates for their child.
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