Friday 6 January 2012

*closed* Win a copy of Toddlers: An Instruction manual

competition now closed winner was nataliemay30

I was fortunate to get the quotes I sent to Joanne Mallon published in her book.

Toddlers: An Instruction Manual: A Guide to Surviving the Years One to Four (Written by Parents, for Parents).  

 

 as you can read about here. 

 

 Part of the royalties from this book are donated to Home-Start, one of the UK's leading family support charities.   Home-Start supports almost 73,000 vulnerable children across the UK. Last year, our 16,000 volunteers gave a million hours of support to their families. We help them cope with post-natal illness, isolation, bereavement, disability, domestic violence and much more.


Well Joanne has been kind enough to offer me a signed copy to give away to one of my readers. This book can be sent worldwide, so no matter where you are you can join in and win.

 

So who is Joanne Mallon?

Biography

Joanne Mallon is a freelance journalist and life and career coach. She specialises in coaching people in the media and creative industries. Journalism-wise, she mainly writes about parenting with a bit of travel thrown in to stop things getting predictable.
She lives in a creaky old house by the seaside in Brighton with her partner and two children, whilst coaching clients all over the world by telephone.


To enter this competition
1) Leave me a comment telling me why you feel you could benefit from the book.

For extra entries

a) follow me on twitter (@pooohbear2811)

b) tweet about this giveaway, just copy and paste this into twitter,  "win a copy of Toddlers - An instruction manual written by @joannemallon with @pooohbear2811 http://tinyurl.com/7bymd4u" and come back and leave a separate comment to say you have done so.

 c) follow my blog with RSS feed (looks like this top RHS  Subscribe in a reader and leave a separate comment to say you have done so.

Competiton closes on 27th Jan at 8pm, winner will be picked at random and notified with in 24hrs. If I get no response within 7 days I will pick another winner.


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114 comments:

  1. mummy246 January 2012 at 21:16

    my son is just approaching two so this would definately come in handy!

    @ashlallan

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  2. mummy246 January 2012 at 21:16

    i have tweeted as @ashlallan

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  3. Sarah Anguish6 January 2012 at 21:56

    My youngest has just turned 14months and is sooo cheeky, any advice would be welcomed

    @littleboo_21

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  4. Sarah Anguish6 January 2012 at 21:57

    Following you via Twitter

    @littleboo_21

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  5. Kate Cunningham6 January 2012 at 21:57

    Daughter is just building up a little library of baby/toddler books for her new baby. Still at baby stage but reading ahead of toddler stage is always wise. Forewarned is forearmed. This sounds like a book she would enjoy and learn from.
    @01592_katie

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  6. Sarah Anguish6 January 2012 at 21:57

    Tweeted too

    @littleboo_21

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  7. Sarah Anguish6 January 2012 at 21:57

    Following you via GFC

    @littleboo_21

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  8. Kate Cunningham6 January 2012 at 21:58

    Following on twitter @01592_katie

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  9. Kate Cunningham6 January 2012 at 21:58

    Have tweeted @01592_katie

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  10. Kate Cunningham6 January 2012 at 21:59

    Already follow blog via GFC @01592_katie
    Thanks for this great giveaway which will be really useful for all your readers.

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  11. Heidi7 January 2012 at 19:09

    Because I had a meltdown today when my son decided he didn't want to stand on his feet, he wanted to be carried by Mummy and the stew Mummy was making wasn't up to her usual standard.

    Yes. I cried about that. I need to give myself a break I think. My son looked at me, said "get down" and let me get on with sorting out the stew. At least he knows when not to push me too far.

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  12. Unknown8 January 2012 at 18:40

    Counting to 10 to stop myself shouting isn't working anymore. A book with a few tip would save my sanity.

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  13. Bloggomy8 January 2012 at 18:40

    Follow on Twitter as @Bobbity666 Tala is heading to toddlerdom - need to brush up on my skills!

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  14. Bloggomy8 January 2012 at 18:41

    Tweeted as @Bobbity666

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  15. Unknown8 January 2012 at 18:41

    Counting to 10 to stop myself shouting at my son isn't working any more, I could use some tips to save my sanity.

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  16. Bloggomy8 January 2012 at 18:41

    Follow blog via GFC @Bobbity666

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  17. Unknown8 January 2012 at 18:41

    Following on twitter @scampbeast

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  18. Unknown8 January 2012 at 18:44

    Oops, posted twice.
    Tweeted @scampbeast

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  19. Karen8 January 2012 at 20:36

    I will be looking after my 22 mth old Granddaughter soon while my daughter goes back to work for two days a week, so this book would benefit us both, and I could certainly do with a refresher course in toddler care! :-)
    Following you and tweeted as @Pebblepip

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  20. Mary Preston9 January 2012 at 00:28

    I work in Early Childhood. I am always eager to learn more.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  21. Mary Preston9 January 2012 at 00:28

    GFC: Mary Preston

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  22. Anonymous9 January 2012 at 10:20

    HELP - I'm a first time granny

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  23. Anonymous9 January 2012 at 20:52

    I don't understand my toddler son and perhaps this could help me be a better mother. @clairew137

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  24. Anonymous9 January 2012 at 20:53

    Follow you on twitter - @clairew137

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  25. Anonymous9 January 2012 at 20:53

    Tweeted - @clairew137

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  26. Anonymous9 January 2012 at 20:54

    Follow on gfc - @clairew137

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  27. Kate - Scattymumofboys9 January 2012 at 22:24

    Hello! The contribution I sent Joanne also made the final edit of this book and I would love a copy but being a stay at home mum and living off one wage, we can't justify buying a copy just yet :( Despite having contributing tips on toddlers, we definitely don't know it all - far from it and need all the help we can get.

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  28. Kate - Scattymumofboys9 January 2012 at 22:28

    I follow you on Twitter @scattymumofboys

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  29. Kate - Scattymumofboys9 January 2012 at 22:30

    I tweeted
    Win a copy of Toddlers - An instruction manual written by @joannemallon with @pooohbear2811 http://tinyurl.com/7bymd4u

    @scattymumofboys

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  30. Kate - Scattymumofboys9 January 2012 at 22:31

    I have subscribed to your blog too :-)

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  31. visioneer10 January 2012 at 14:04

    oldwalshy
    with a new grandaughter, born 28dec 2011, and two great gran children, both aged i year +, is that reason enough, for when they stay over, at the moment, i just lock them in the dog cage!

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  32. Ann Willers10 January 2012 at 19:37

    Would be very helpful for when my angelic 1 year old grandson becomes the devil in disguise!!!!!!!!!!!

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  33. Missing Sleep11 January 2012 at 08:15

    I so need this book my youngest is feral, please help :) x

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  34. Hannah Bartram12 January 2012 at 22:34

    My youngest is two and a half and wont do a thing I ask her, I need help!!!

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  35. Hannah Bartram12 January 2012 at 22:41

    I am following you on Twitter as @MummyBee81

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  36. Hannah Bartram12 January 2012 at 22:43

    Have tweeted @MummyBee81

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  37. Hannah Bartram12 January 2012 at 22:45

    Following via GFC as Hannah Bartram

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  38. Warrior Lady12 January 2012 at 23:09

    id love to read this book because my son has just turned two and is becoming a very energetic little whirlwind with strong opinions and a very loud voice

    @mummylion

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  39. Warrior Lady12 January 2012 at 23:09

    ive followed @mummylion

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  40. Warrior Lady12 January 2012 at 23:09

    ive tweeted @mummylion

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  41. Warrior Lady12 January 2012 at 23:10

    ive followed on gfc @mummylion

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  42. Catherine12 January 2012 at 23:47

    My first child is now 14months and looking ahead, I want to give her the best start I can, with the best advice available ... and this book looks perfect! @catdoran

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  43. Catherine12 January 2012 at 23:47

    Also follow on Twitter @catdoran

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  44. Catherine12 January 2012 at 23:48

    And have tweeted about giveaway @catdoran

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  45. Jane15 January 2012 at 20:21

    Not only would this book come in useful with bringing up my son but I am a nursery assistant so I would bennefit as I could put in to practice hints and tips with other children. Also if parents/carers need hints or tips I could give them advicce from the book. I could also talk/share the book with other staff members.

    So not only would I be a winner but so would lots of other people.

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  46. Jane15 January 2012 at 20:23

    following on twitter @tigerfanjane

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  47. Jane15 January 2012 at 20:24

    tweeted

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  48. Ness19 January 2012 at 19:30

    I became a step mum 11 years ago & now a step nanny so it's all new to me & this would be a fantastic guide.
    Thanks for the chance.

    @baggiesbabe69

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  49. Ness19 January 2012 at 19:31

    Follow you on Twitter @baggiesbabe69

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  50. Ness19 January 2012 at 19:31

    Tweeted @baggiesbabe69

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  51. em1985uk21 January 2012 at 15:21

    I have 2 children a 4 and 2 year old both boys the 2 year old has hit terrible 2's and the 4 year old has never left it. I think I could benefit from the advice and information in this book.

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  52. em1985uk21 January 2012 at 15:24

    Tweeted @em1985uk

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  53. em1985uk21 January 2012 at 15:25

    following blog as well

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  54. Isis1981uk21 January 2012 at 19:14

    My son is 10 months & just starting to express his likes & dislikes in various ways - we've been lucky up until now & I'd love this book to get myself prepared for the next few years!

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  55. Isis1981uk21 January 2012 at 19:15

    Following you on Twitter @Isis1981uk

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  56. Isis1981uk21 January 2012 at 19:15

    Re-tweeted the message @Isis1981uk

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  57. bloomers21 January 2012 at 22:44

    Put it this way, any help is much appreciated! My youngest Oliver is going through a hitting and saying "no" to everything stage and really don't know what to do, so maybe this could help

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  58. bloomers21 January 2012 at 22:45

    I am following you on Twitter - @bloomingfox

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  59. cloudy days and moonbeams21 January 2012 at 23:39

    I would LOVE to have a copy! My little boy is 2 1/2 and I am finding him increasingly harder to handle. I suffer from depression and at times his attitude and constant battles to get him to do things (plus the tantrums - so many more than we used to have!) can leave me really close to tears. I hate crying infront of him, and have no other friends with boys the same age to ask advice from.

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  60. helmarkxx22 January 2012 at 13:28

    I would love a copy of this book as I have 2 yr old twins and any help would be gratefully received!

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  61. helmarkxx22 January 2012 at 13:29

    I am following on twitter as picklepie35 :D

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  62. helmarkxx22 January 2012 at 13:29

    I have tweeted as picklepie35 :D

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  63. helmarkxx22 January 2012 at 13:30

    I am following your blog as helen harris :D

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  64. emma kinsey22 January 2012 at 17:22

    great as im a mum of 3
    kinseyemma@yahoo.com

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  65. Anonymous23 January 2012 at 14:50

    Knowledge is power :)

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  66. Anonymous23 January 2012 at 14:51

    I’m following you on Twitter as @00annabellee00

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  67. Anonymous23 January 2012 at 14:53

    I have tweeted as @00annabellee00

    https://twitter.com/#!/00AnnabelLee00/status/161461277720453121

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  68. Anonymous23 January 2012 at 14:56

    followed your blog with RSS feed as Annabel Lee

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  69. Liz Burton23 January 2012 at 19:43

    Joanne kindly sent me a copy for my daughter's nursery raffle. I had a sneaky look and it looks amazing. I really think I still have so much to learn where kids are concerned!

    @missielizzieb

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  70. Liz Burton23 January 2012 at 19:44

    I follow you on Twitter @missielizzieb

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  71. Liz Burton23 January 2012 at 19:44

    Tweeted too @missielizzieb

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  72. Jamie-Lee23 January 2012 at 20:43

    This book sounds perfect for every mummy out there with a toddler. My daughter is 18 months old and i am 32 weeks pregnant. My daughter has just started her tantrums and they are bad :-( any advice and help needed to tame a toddler is needed as im starting to panic how im going to cope with her and a newborn baby,
    sweetkissez1986@hotmail.co.uk

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  73. Jamie-Lee23 January 2012 at 20:45

    I am following you on twitter @Jlnorris2010

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  74. Jamie-Lee23 January 2012 at 20:47

    I have tweeted on twitter @Jlnorris2010

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  75. Jamie-Lee23 January 2012 at 20:48

    i am following your blog x

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  76. badgerfish23 January 2012 at 20:55

    This would be fantastic as I have a toddler running around under my feet and definitely need an instruction manual for him! x

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  77. Anonymous23 January 2012 at 21:06

    There has to be a better way than bribery!
    zedst3r@gmail.com

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  78. Hilda Wright23 January 2012 at 21:10

    Would love this book. My son's girlfriend has a 5 year old and they now have a 4 month old baby as well. Their household is a disaster and I am going to regular meetings with them and their support worker! Oh but don't get me started on that subject! argghhhhh!
    happysouls@fsmail.net
    Hilda Wright on facebook
    @WrightyH on twitter

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  79. Hilda Wright23 January 2012 at 21:12

    Retweeted! ;-)

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  80. torz23 January 2012 at 22:52

    My cousin is just having her first and I think it woud be mega handy to have some helpful instruction in the future :-) she's going to be a fab mum but you can never go wrong with professional input:-)

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  81. torz23 January 2012 at 22:54

    Following as @torialou78 and tweeting xx

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  82. Andrew Hindley24 January 2012 at 05:48

    Have a terrible threesome

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  83. Andrew Hindley24 January 2012 at 05:48

    I am following you on Twitter (@aesoop57)

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  84. Andrew Hindley24 January 2012 at 05:49

    I ave tweeted your message - tweet me @aesop57

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  85. Pooky24 January 2012 at 08:33

    I'm a first time mum and have no idea what I'm doing, so both myself and my little girl would definitely benefit from winning this book.

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  86. donna24 January 2012 at 18:46

    could totally do with this book feeling so demotivated since i have been sitting in playgroup with my toddler since september :(

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  87. Anonymous24 January 2012 at 19:26

    because i have a autistic son who is aged 5 and a 3 year old and my autistic son is different to toddlers so with my 3 year old im nore sure is his behaviour is a normal toddler and i feel like i need some guidance/reassurance!
    nickycrowe700@hotmail.com

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  88. nataliemay3024 January 2012 at 22:39

    Blimey reading some of these other comments makes me feel like there's plenty of others who deserve it more than me but my reasons are similar to others. I have two toddlers and they are a bloomin handful lol. ;)

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  89. nataliemay3024 January 2012 at 22:40

    I am following on twitter @nataliemay29

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  90. nataliemay3024 January 2012 at 22:41

    I have tweeted @nataliemay29

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  91. nataliemay3024 January 2012 at 22:41

    I am following via RSS feed

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  92. Sleepychaos25 January 2012 at 13:13

    I've recently become a stepmum to a 1 year old and could do with all the help I can get.

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  93. Cheryll25 January 2012 at 15:03

    Oh my goodness with 3 under 5's how can I NOT benefit?? :) Hoping a book like this will have good tips on dealing with temper tantrums and toilet training :)

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  94. Cheryll25 January 2012 at 15:04

    Following on Twitter @pipersky1 :)

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  95. Cheryll25 January 2012 at 15:05

    I have tweeted @pipersky1 :) https://twitter.com/#!/pipersky1/status/162188956740501504

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  96. Sarah R25 January 2012 at 17:02

    I have a step-daughter so any instruction is going to come in handy as I don't have any kids of my own yet :)

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  97. Sarah R25 January 2012 at 17:04

    I am following on Twitter and have tweeted as requested :) @Chicken_1983

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  98. geggy26 January 2012 at 09:58

    Could'uve done with this when my,(5),daughters were that wonderful age. No grandchildren as yet, but my god-daughter is one in a couple of weeks, so this would go to the parents!

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  99. Amy Cartwright26 January 2012 at 11:35

    I have a 15 month old diva for whom the 'terrible twos' started at 12 months and I really don't know how to handle her! She's never slept through the night, can be a demon when she's throwing a tantrum and is a bundle of energy - I'd love to read this book and see if it can give me any guidance!

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  100. Maria Knight26 January 2012 at 12:33

    The book would be fantatsic for me as our only son has just turned 20 months so we've still got potty training,moving into a big biys bed and tantrums to come :)

    mariadeanronan@hotmail.co.uk

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  101. Maria Knight26 January 2012 at 12:38

    Following on twitter as @mariajkknight

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  102. Maria Knight26 January 2012 at 12:39

    Have tweeted as @mariajkknight also

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  103. Laura Godfrey26 January 2012 at 13:35

    I feel i could benefit from the book as this is my first child and at 18 months is now starting to become unruly. And i need a guide as to what direction to go in.

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  104. jardieni26 January 2012 at 20:15

    My son is just entering the terrible two's and we need all the help we can get!

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  105. olivia28017726 January 2012 at 22:04

    I would benefit form this as my 2yr old angel daughter has been replaced by a tantrum throwing mini teenager!!

    @olivia280177

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  106. olivia28017726 January 2012 at 22:06

    following on twitter as @olivia280177

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  107. olivia28017726 January 2012 at 22:06

    i have tweeted too! @olivia280177

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  108. olivia28017726 January 2012 at 22:07

    subscribed and added to google reader

    @olivia280177

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  109. Hazel Christopher27 January 2012 at 00:59

    My son has just turned 18months and believe me, right now I need all the help I can get! He really has started the terrible twos early, tantrums over everything and anything. Sometimes I feel like I'm failing him completely because I just sit there wondering "Ok, so now what do I do?" - this manual would be a great start to maybe understand him a little more and what I can do to be a better parent, just a quick question though.... does it happen to come with a "Toddler remote"? ;-)

    Hazel x

    (forceofnature@hotmail.co.uk)

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  110. Hazel Christopher27 January 2012 at 01:00

    I am following on Twitter @hlac1

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  111. Hazel Christopher27 January 2012 at 01:01

    I have tweeted @hlac1

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  112. Hazel Christopher27 January 2012 at 01:03

    I am following with the RSS feed xx

    @hlac1

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  113. Anonymous27 January 2012 at 09:58

    I would love to win this book as my son has just turned 2 and I need all the help I can get, terrible twos does not discribe it.

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  114. fun as a gran27 January 2012 at 20:04

    competition now closed, winner announced later

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