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Touchpoints 3 to 6 Paperback – October 1, 2002

by T. Berry Brazelton (Author), Joshua D. Sparrow (Author)
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For decades, new parents have relied on Dr. Brazelton's wisdom. But all "Brazelton babies" grow up. Now at last, the internationally famous pediatrician, in collaboration with an eminent child psychiatrist, has brought his unique insights to the "magic" preschool and first-grade years.Through delightful profiles of four very different children, the authors apply the touchpoints theory (following the pattern of growth-new challenge-reegression-recharging-and renewed growth) to each of the great cognitive, behavioral, and emotional leaps that occur from age three to six. In the second, alphabetical, half of the book they offer precious guidance to parents facing contemporary pressures and stresses, such as how to keep a child safe without instilling fear, countering the electronic barrage of violent games and marketing aimed at children, coping successfully with varied family configurations, over-scheduling, competition, and many other vital issues today. A Merloyd Lawrence Book
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"Brazelton's enthusiasm for the world of children is at the heart of his work as a pediatrician and researcher." -- Newsweek

"Destined to become require reading for parents and early-childhood educators." -- Library Journal

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T. Berry Brazelton, MD was professor emeritus of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and adjunct professor of psychiatry, human behavior, and pediatrics at Brown University.

Joshua D. Sparrow, M.D., child psychiatrist and supervisor of inpatient psychiatry at Children's Hospital Boston, is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and Associate Director of Training at the Brazelton Touchpoints Center. He is co-author with Dr. Brazelton of Touchpoints Three to Six and several titles in the Brazelton Way series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0738206784
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Da Capo Lifelong Books (October 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780738206783
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0738206783
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.84 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
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A Curmudgeon in Brookeville
5.0 out of 5 stars Sincere Recommendation: Get *both* Touchpoints volumes as a shower gift. (explanation below)
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2016
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Concise, readable, sensitive, relevant, useful, effective, calming + confidence-building to the parent, and more.
Our pediatrician recommended his Touchpoints, and neither I nor my wife have had any regrets with either volume.
In fact, if I had to buy only 1 parenting advice book, I'd buy Brazelton. (tho considering his  Touchpoints-Birth to Three  & TP:3-6  as a 2-volume set of "1 book!")

With this volume, the biggest "downcheck" lies with the parents:
For the  TP:B-3  book, most parents are still in their "check the manual" phase. By the time parents get to Brazelton's  TP:3-6  volume, the training wheels have come off, parents are in cruise-control, and all the parenting books are collecting dust with the flotsam and jetsam of early childhood.*
... until night terrors or some other unexpected adventure bursts into the scene!!

At that point, it's so beneficial for parents to recall that they have a reserve battery of TBB's advice waiting for them on their shelf.

* Please excuse my mixing 3 metaphors in 1 sentence!
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Bunbury
5.0 out of 5 stars Unlock the Mysteries of Childhood
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015
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I read Brazelton forty years ago when my first baby was born. It was very helpful when trying to navigate the rough storms of child-rearing. Now I have grandchildren. My first was a dream. She was always agreeable and never fussy. Then, as she approached three and a new baby was on the way, she started to cling to mommy and became upset at a moment's notice. Going to bed became difficult. So I ordered the Brazelton books for me and her parents. Immediately I remembered some things I knew before and picked up some pointers I had never known. This book is easy to understand and soooooo helpful.
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edk365
5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable book in excellent condition
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020
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Older book but its wisdom is timeless, glad I could still acquire a fresh copy.
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audrey frances
4.0 out of 5 stars lacking in style but not substance
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2002
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Dr. Brazelton seems to be a gentle and loving advocate for children, and a doctor who understands them! I've read other books by him and enjoyed them very much, and been comforted by them, and was looking forward to this addition to his work. Unfortunately I agree with most of the other comments made here, that the format makes it much more difficult to find specific information. Because the authors use four composite children to describe many events and behaviors, it makes it difficult to tease out what is relevant. Our toddler is very similar in temperament to "Billy", but Billy supposedly grew up with an abusive father for a while and his mother has remarried -- nothing like our child's experience -- so what becomes irrelevant in the text and what can we still use? Largely told as lengthy narratives, it takes a long time to find useful ideas, but there is a good index that helps.

Despite the poor format, the ideas here are solid and helpful. Brazelton and Sparrow posit that as children reach milestones of development they backslide in other areas -- a usually peaceful child suddenly indulging in temper tantrums as they begin to conquer speech, for example.

We've found Brazelton's ideas helpful and spot-on, and there are unique events in this age range that make the book useful, though the clunky format keeps it from being invaluable.
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Jon Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good parenting advice and help
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2018
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Dr. Brazelton’s books are so useful. Such a loving and caring and helpful person.
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chriso
5.0 out of 5 stars wisdom from a pediatrition
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2018
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was a gift chosen because I really liked his suggestions and views when my children were small
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Sandy Sackett
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Dr. Brazelton
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2015
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This was the best book for me when I brought home babies. For me it covered all the topics that I had to deal with be it good bad or somewhere in between.
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virginia lowe
5.0 out of 5 stars good resource for all of us
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2014
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love to work with parents and educators of young children. I am supported by these wonderful resources by T. Berry Brazelton who is a well established childhood expert.
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Chiara Ferri
4.0 out of 5 stars Poco pratico
Reviewed in Italy on August 12, 2023
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Sembra un grande romanzo, mi aspettavo un manuale più pratico.
Consegna Amazon sempre ineccepibile
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Mariusz
5.0 out of 5 stars Insight into child's psychology
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2020
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I was recommended this book by a friend when we were looking at how to best support our children's development.

I finished reading and I really like the style of this book, where it follows a group of 4 different children showing their behaviour and their surroundings. It does highlight that child's behaviour is an outcome of their personality but also their environment and that both are affecting each other. It contains quite a few practical information on how to deal with different phases that children go through.

I can honestly recommend reading this book, especially if you see your child regress in certain aspects. As the author will explain it to you it's totally normal and a sign that the child will move to the next level soon.
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Prashant Chopra
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on November 4, 2016
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Great book
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L. Emmanuelle
2.0 out of 5 stars Décevant!
Reviewed in France on June 30, 2014
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Autant l'ouvrage de 0 à 3 ans m'avait passionné par son approche de l'enfant, autant celui de 3 à 6 ne m'a que partiellement intéressé. Le texte se fonde principalement sur des narrations de vie et de réactions d'enfants sans apporter une théorisation du développement à cet âge et une aide à l'application.
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M. Rostami
5.0 out of 5 stars Fundamental
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2012
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Brazelton has a very easy writing. What I most appreciate is the non-preaching style. He conveys his message through real life examples of children he has been assisting. A very interesting book for parents.
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