About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their toddler resists every daily transition, from putting on shoes to getting into the car seat. 'On-The-Go Time' is a gentle and practical board book that gives families simple, rhyming language to navigate these challenging moments together. It validates a child's feelings of frustration while modeling cooperation and patience, turning power struggles into opportunities for connection. This book is an invaluable tool for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5) who are learning to manage big feelings about small changes, helping build resilience and making leaving the house a more peaceful experience for everyone.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the common emotional distress of toddlers (frustration, anger, sadness) during transitions. The approach is entirely secular, behavioral, and skills-based. It does not touch on deeper topics like death or divorce. The resolution to every small conflict is hopeful and cooperative, modeling a positive parent-child dynamic.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 2 or 3-year-old who has entered the 'no' phase and struggles with transitions, regularly melting down when it's time to leave or change activities. It is equally for their caregiver, who feels exhausted by daily battles and is seeking practical, positive language to use in the moment.
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