Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

Along the way, I have been supported by wonderful colleagues and friends. Special thanks to Andrea Hurst and Judy Mikalonis, my agents, for their savvy guidance; Lauren Lynch at John Wiley & Sons, Inc., for publishing this book; Mark Butler, for his sage publishing advice and expertise; Wendy White and Christi Williford for their graphic design talents; Helene Williams for her editing; Blake Loosli, illustrator; Jonathan Kirsch, legal/publishing guru; and Ellen Neuborne, Hiyaguha Cohen, and Irina Averkieff for their valuable insights and input.

Thank you to the following people for their contributions: Mary Ellen Gross, Luci Sheppard, Debbie Snow, Betsy Steiner, Mickey Freeman, Helen Kennedy, Colleen McManus, Elijah Star, Kerstine Johnson, Stephen Bonser, Carolyn McCall, Becki Clague, and Jacqueline Rubasky. I am also grateful for the bosses who mentored me throughout the years—especially those who helped me navigate through my own occasional TOT behavior!

I owe special gratitude to my parents, Norman and Homa, for their ongoing enthusiasm, and to Scott, Sue, Gordon and Lori for their support. Last but not least, thanks to Drew, for his spirited wit and participation, and Zack for his constant interest. As young boys, Drew and Zack taught me a lot about toddler training. Their joy and youthful exuberance led me to an invaluable principle: let the child inside inspire ...

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