Reviews
"Karp offers a unique approach to the tantrums, melt-downs and overriding challenges that often accompany the demanding years from one to four.... Soothing and offers new hope and strategies to those who may have given up on making sense of the toddler years." --Publishers Weekly "You want help? This is r-e-a-l help! The Happiest Toddler is one of the smartest parenting books of the past decade. Over and over, parents will find themselves proclaiming, Thanks, Dr. Karp… Now I get it! " - Kyle Pruett, MD, Professor of Child Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine and author of "Fatherneed: Why Fathercare is as Essential as Mother Care for Your Child". "Dr. Karp's approach is terrific...and fun! His book will help parents, grandparents and everyone who cares for toddlers be more effective." - Martin Stein, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego, Children's Hospital San Diego "Dr. Karp helps parents turn the "terrible" twos into "terrific" twos. His work will revolutionize the way our culture understands toddlers!" - Roni Cohen Leiderman, PhD, Associate Dean, Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies, Nova Southeastern University "Dr. Karp has done it again! Parents will find reading The Happiest Toddler a joyous adventure…with pearls of wisdom waiting for them on every page." - Morris Green, MD, Director, Behavioral Pediatrics, Indiana University, Riley Hospital for Children, editor, Pediatric Diagnosis "Dr. Karp's excellent approach gives parents the tools they need. His simple methods make raising rambunctious toddlers a whole lot easier." - Steven Shelov, MD, Editor in chief, American Academy of Pediatrics' - Caring for Your Baby and Young Child "Dr. Karp's new book is an innovative, unique and thoroughly enjoyable guide to toddler behavior!" - Donald Middleton, MD, Professor of Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. "Parents will be delighted by this clever approach to communicating with toddlers. It allows us to see the world from our children's unique point of view." - Janet Serwint, Professor of Pediatrics, Director of the Harriet Lane Children's Clinic, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine "It really works! With great humor and a gentle touch, Dr. Karp shows how to raise happy, well-behaved toddlers. His book is invaluable. - Gabrielle Redford, Senior Editor, AARP The Magazine (and mother of 17-month-old twins) From the Hardcover edition., "A must read! Dr. Karp offers insights into parenting by combining ancient and modern wisdom. Our baby boy responded to the 5 S's immediately!" --Keely and Pierce Brosnan, TV journalist/environmentalist and actor "Harvey writes about areas that most parenting books don't address. What every mother needs are simple tools that really work . . . and Harvey's do." -Michelle Pfeiffer, actress/producer "A witty and masterful book bursting with wisdom from start to finish. It contains some of the best, most original ideas about new babies I have ever seen. Dr. Karp entertains as he teaches, providing wonderful and innovative suggestions in a family-friendly way." -James McKenna, Ph.D., chairman, Department of Anthropology, University of Notre Dame, and director, Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory "What a marvelous book! Parents for years to come will be grateful to Dr. Karp for this lucid and entertaining explanation of why babies cry and how to help them." -Martin Stein, M.D., Professor of pediatrics, University of California, San Diego Medical School, author ofEncounters with Children: Pediatric Behavior and Development "Harvey Karp is the type of pediatrician that every parent would want. His experience is beyond compare and his ability to relate to parents is impressive.The Happiest Baby on the Blockhas the perfect solutions for helping parents grow and thrive . . . along with their babies." -Sandra Apgar Steffes, R.N., M.S., member, Board of Directors, Lamaze International "There is nothing quite like watching Dr. Harvey work wonders on a screaming baby. He's not a pediatrician, he's a magician. Every time I bring my kids in to see him, I walk out wishing he was their father." -Larry David, star ofLarry David: Curb Your Enthusiasmand co-creator ofSeinfeld "The Happiest Baby on the Blockis fun, fascinating and convincing. I highly recommend it to all new parents to help them accomplish one of their most important jobs…soothing their crying baby." -Elisabeth Bing, author and co-founder of Lamaze International "Simply put, this is the best book I've ever read about keeping babies calm and happy. It is a must for everyone who cares about infants." -William Lord Coleman, MD, Center for Development and Learning, University of North Carolina, author ofFamily-Focused Behavioral Pediatrics "Dr. Karp's practical approach is a superb way to help babies when they are crying or upset. All who care for children will gain greatly from this new addition to our parenting library." -- Steven P. Shelov, M.D., Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn, Maimonides, editor-in-chief,American Academy of Pediatrics Caring for Your New Baby and Young Child: Birth to Five "This beautifully written volume meets a tremendous need for a scientifically sound and effective parent guide to the care of persistently crying babies. Dr. Karp has written the best book that I've read on this challenging topic." -Morris Green, M.D., Perry W. Lesh Professor of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine "Dr. Karp's 'Cuddle Cure' is quite simply the best way I know to calm crying babies." -Stanley Inkelis, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, UCLA School of Medicine Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Hospital "Dr. Karp's book is extraordinary. The advice contained in this book, will make any parent, or grandparent, feel like a baby expert." -Neal Kaufman, M.D., M.P.H., Professor Of Pediatrics, UCLA School Of Medicine, Director Primary Care Pediatrics, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center "The 'Karp Wrap' can stop a baby's cries instantly!" -Lynn Sullivan, RN, Director, Newborn Nursing Services, SM-UCLA Hospital "Dr. Karp was exactly the doctor to see us through parenthood. He ha, "Karp offers a unique approach to the tantrums, melt-downs and overriding challenges that often accompany the demanding years from one to four.... Soothing and offers new hope and strategies to those who may have given up on making sense of the toddler years."-Publishers Weekly "You want help? This is r-e-a-l help!The Happiest Toddler on the Blockis one of the smartest parenting books of the past decade. Over and over, parents will find themselves proclaiming, "Thanks, Dr. Karp… Now I get it! "-Kyle Pruett, MD, Professor of Child Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine and author ofFatherneed: Why Fathercare is as Essential as Mother Care for Your Child "Dr. Karp's approach is terrific...and fun! His book will help parents, grandparents and everyone who cares for toddlers be more effective."-Martin Stein, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego, Children's Hospital San Diego "Dr. Karp helps parents turn the "terrible" twos into "terrific" twos. His work will revolutionize the way our culture understands toddlers!"-Roni Cohen Leiderman, PhD, Associate Dean, Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies, Nova Southeastern University "Dr. Karp has done it again! Parents will find readingThe Happiest Toddler on the Blocka joyous adventure…with pearls of wisdom waiting for them on every page."-Morris Green, MD, Director, Behavioral Pediatrics, Indiana University, Riley Hospital for Children, editor, Pediatric Diagnosis "Dr. Karp's excellent approach gives parents the tools they need. His simple methods make raising rambunctious toddlers a whole lot easier."-Steven Shelov, MD, Editor in chief of American Academy of Pediatrics'Caring for Your Baby and Young Child "Dr. Karp's new book is an innovative, unique and thoroughly enjoyable guide to toddler behavior!" -Donald Middleton, MD, Professor of Family Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. "Parents will be delighted by this clever approach to communicating with toddlers. It allows us to see the world from our children's unique point of view."-Janet Serwint, Professor of Pediatrics, Director of the Harriet Lane Children's Clinic, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine "It really works! With great humor and a gentle touch, Dr. Karp shows how to raise happy, well-behaved toddlers. His book is invaluable.-Gabrielle Redford, Senior Editor, AARP The Magazine (and mother of 17-month-old twins) From the Hardcover edition.
