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On Becoming Pretoddlerwise: From Babyhood to Toddlerhood is a parenting guide by Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, M.D. that focuses on the 12 to 18 month period, when a child moves from infant routines into the more independent and unpredictable early toddler stage. Positioned as part of the broader On Becoming series, the book is not a general theory of child development but a practical manual for parents who want structure during a transitional phase marked by walking, increased mobility, emerging language, and changing sleep and feeding needs. Its purpose is to help caregivers anticipate these changes and respond with consistent routines, age-appropriate boundaries, and deliberate correction rather than reacting only to immediate behavior. The book reflects the authors more structured parenting philosophy, emphasizing parental authority, self-control, and environmental management as tools for guiding daily life. For readers seeking a highly organized approach to this developmental window, it offers a detailed framework for handling ordinary but challenging issues such as naps, meals, and early discipline.