ABOUT THE BOOK

The toddler years are messy, magical, and monumental.

Between ages 1 and 3, your child’s brain is wiring at lightning speed. They’re learning to talk, walk, feel big emotions, and demand independence — sometimes all before breakfast. This stage lays the foundation for who they will become. But let’s be honest: it’s also the stage of tantrums, sleepless nights, and “why” on repeat.

In NURTURING YOUR TODDLER, a mother of three shares the truth, the science, and the grace that carried her through. With warmth and zero judgment, this guide walks you through what’s really happening in your toddler’s world;

Brain & Language: Why every word and game matters in building their mind
Motor & Cognitive Skills: How play fuels coordination, problem-solving, and confidence
Emotions & Social Growth: How to handle big feelings and teach empathy, one meltdown at a time
Attachment & Independence: How to give them roots and wings, even when they test every boundary

Written from 10 years of hands-on motherhood — through C-section recovery, university classes with a newborn, and the 10pm crying marathons — this book is part science, part testimony, and part survival guide.You’ll find practical wisdom to understand your toddler’s behavior, patience for the hard days, and reminders that you are not failing. You are ministering.

Whether you’re navigating your first tantrum or your third child’s “terrible twos,” this book will help you parent with more patience, love, and assurance during the most formative years of your child’s life.

Because when we nurture them well now, we raise humans who are secure, curious, and loved.

For every tired parent reading this at 2am: you’re not alone. And you’re doing better than you think.

JOYCE MAINA