Parent Resources for Children 3-5 Years Old

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Weill Cornell Connect

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Dosage Charts for Over-the-Counter Medications

• Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
• Motrin/Advil (Ibuprofen)
• Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)

Recommended Sources for Pediatric Health Information

• HealthyChildren.org
• AAP Caring for Your Baby and Young Child

Safety Topics

• Sunscreen
• Car Seats
• Water Safety

Book Resource Guide

Parenting and Child Behavior

• "1-2-3 Magic: Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting" Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
• "Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child: Eliminating Conflict by Establishing CLEAR, Firm, and Respectful Boundaries" by Robert J. Mackenzie, Ed.D.
• "Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues" by Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske
• "The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Differences" by Carol Stock Kranowitz
• "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber
• "Parenting Without Fear: Letting Go of Worry and Focusing on What Really Matters" by Paul J. Donahue, Ph.D.
• "The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee: Raising Self-Reliant Children" by Wendy Mogel, Ph.D.
• "Too Much of a Good Thing" by Daniel Kindlon
• "The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child" by Alan E. Kazdin, Ph.D.

Development

• "Why Motor Skills Matter: Improve Your Child's Physical Development to Enhance Learning and Self-Esteem" by Tara L. Liddle
• "Your Three-Year-Old: Friend or Enemy" by Louise Bates Ames, Ph.D.
• "Your Four-Year-Old: Wild and Wonderful" by Louise Bates Ames, Ph.D.
• "Your Five-Year-Old: Sunny and Serene" by Louise Bates Ames, Ph.D.

Feeding

• "Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense" by Ellyn Satter

Sleep

• "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, 5th Edition: A New Step-by-Step Guide for a Good Night's Sleep" by Marc Weissbluth, M.D.
• "Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems" by Richard Ferber, M.D.

Anxiety

• "Freeing Your Child from Anxiety: Practical Strategies to Overcome Fears, Worries, and Phobias and Be Prepared for Life — from Toddlers to Teens" by Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.
• "Growing Up Brave: Expert Strategies for Helping Your Child Overcome Fear, Stress, and Anxiety" by Donna B. Pincus, Ph.D.
• "Joi's Cybercoaster Adventure" by Matt Casper and Ted Dorsey
• "Jumpi Goes to Camp" by Matt Casper and Ted Dorsey

Body

• "It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends" by Robie H. Harris