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2.01.2026

Join the Book Club! The Emotional Life of the Toddler

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The Nevada Association for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (NV-AIECMH) and First 5 Nevada are teaming up to start a new Book Club for early childhood professionals, parents and caregivers, and anyone who wants to learn and connect about the social-emotional health of young children.

Our first read will be:

The Emotional Life of the Toddler by Alicia F. Lieberman

 ✔ Open to professionals, parents & caregivers

 ✔ NVAIECMH membership is not required

 ✔ Live + on-your-own options available

 ✔ Free book for the first 25 who sign up

Book clubs starts mid-March 

About the Book:

The Emotional Life of the Toddler, by Alicia F. Lieberman, summarizes the complex emotional world of children ages 1 to 3, focusing on their intense feelings, drive for independence, and crucial need for secure attachments with caregivers, explaining behaviors like tantrums, and “no” as normal struggles to balance autonomy with comfort, and offering practical guidance for parents on managing stress, discipline, and building resilience. The book highlights the developing toddler brain’s limited self-control, the importance of play, and the “secure base” a parent provides for exploration, addressing common issues like sleep, sibling rivalry, and transitions.

Click here to sign up: Infant Mental Health Book Club – Fill out form

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