This was a very sweet and heartwarming book! Anyone who is trying to raise toddlers nose that it can be a challenge so it was certainly reassuring and uplifting to read tips and tricks and reassurances from others who have done it!

A sweet idea with cute illustrations but the formatting made it difficult to follow along. I would love to have seen it move into more of a graphic novel style of a story.

Raising tiny humans was such an informative read for me as a first time mom to a 2 year old boy. From experience I found myself asking myself what I could do to help making sure i’m setting him up for success in life. This book broke down steps for helping to regulate young children’s emotions and behaviors while teaching them tools that will help them later in life.

“You are the best parent you can be when you love and care for yourself.” This quote resonates with me on every level as I found being a stay at home mom you wear a lot of hats in the household, but you can’t always take care of those needs if you aren’t taking care of yourself as well. You can’t pour from an empty cup, so make sure you are taking time for yourself.

“To show up imperfectly but open to change, is better than not showing up at all.” - Stephanie Dixon
This hit home for me as well because she uses this quote to discuss about how we have to show up for these tiny humans in order for them to show them the way.

Overall this book was such a good read for me and I will be implementing some of the discussed techniques into my household moving forward. This should be a must read/ gift for any new or expecting mother.

Raising Tiny Humans is a cute, easily digestible, and illustrated guide to navigating parenthood with small ones. Interspersed with images, quotes, and advice for surviving big emotions and big life changes, Swenson has created something that makes it easy to pick up and scan between all the other demands of the day (cleaning, cooking, keeping tiny hands from dangerous things, etc). You can't go in expecting to go too deep, but if you want to have some quick advice handy and also laugh, this is a great resource. I really appreciated the dive into anti-racism and resources around diversity that were provided in the back of the book (shoutout to Sesame Street Community!), as that's not something I've seen integrated into many parenting resources. While nothing here is ground-breaking, sometimes it's enough just to be accessible and fun to read. Thanks to NetGalley for an early review copy, all opinions are my own.

I finished it quite fast given the format it is in. It makes it fun too. The illustrations are vibrant and colourful and to the point. I liked the way it is written.

It might be good for first time parents who have no time to read or those who do not read at all, coz I do prefer reading about how why what of the things. Like if I'm doing or trying a method I want to know how fullproof it is and how research supports it. This might be my own personal choice.

I like that book isn't preachy like most books are. There are even quotes from people i like reading books of like brene brown, kendi, Michelle Obama, Eric Carle too. And it is lighter on the mind and eyes but in my personal opinion, this gave me vibes of reading a children's book made easier with colour and illustrations and not like an adult book. So as I suggested it might be good for those who don't read much but sadly it wasn't for me.

Thank you Netgalley and familius for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book before publication.

As a step-mom, I’m new to motherhood, so books like this are very helpful. I love the illustrations and how they tie the concepts together. I really like that this book doesn’t try to sugarcoat parenting and toddler years and make it seem like everything should be perfect. Those kind of books set you up for failure, while books like this are full of praise and motivating words, all of which come from an author who is also a parent. I actually took notes while reading this book. There is a lot of helpful information from potty training, screen time, and food. Basically, everything you should know about raising toddlers.

I can’t wait to implement many of the things in this book.

It’s a jungle out there in the wild world of parenting! Just when you think you’ve got it down, a new phase emerges to keep you on your toes. There are plenty of books about the first year and caring for an infant, but once you have a curious, tottering toddler who seems intent on finding danger, it’s a whole different animal!

With this full-color illustrated field guide as your constant companion—full of tips, tricks, and a healthy dose of humor—you’ll feel confident embarking on the adventure of parenthood for kids ages one and beyond! With chapters on body and brain development, behavior, and the ever-pressing question of how to help your child become the best human they can be, Raising Tiny Humans is the compass every parent needs to guide them on their way.

First of all, I must comment on how beautiful this book is. The illustrations are a work of art, the annotations are gorgeous and the colors are amazing. As a parent of a toddler, I learned a lot by reading the tips, especially when it comes to appropriate screen time, age appropriate play and the chapter on raising anti racist children. Definitely worth looking into for a light yet profound read.

The art is lovely, but I found some of the advice a bit simplistic. I think as long as you approach this book with an open mind and looking more for general perusal as opposed to strictly following everything, there is a lot of value to be found here.

This is a super helpful book meant to make sure parents help model the best behaviors for their kids. Compassion for self and others, for example, dot each section. The author specifically offers practical applications for activities before interacting with toddlers.

It doesn't cover everything (how could anything), but I'll be picking up a copy when it releases. I'm currently recovering and reworking my brain from PPD last summer. For parents like me, this book will be a gift.

Parents will find a variety of activities, exercises, personal stories, and recipes. All in succinct format. I didn't know what to expect but definitely blown away.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for access. Reviewed for an honest opinion.

Cute, funny book with great illustrations. It is full of good information and great quotes to keep mom motivated. This book also has great affirmations that you can use along with your children.

Very good book on all things toddler rearing! From temper tantrums to potty training, this book has it all. Well written and enjoyable!

This book feels like your own personal pep squad for surviving the toddler years. The design was well thought out and aesthetically pleasing to go page to page. The motivational quotes were perfectly paired with little antidotes and tips for dealing with some of the tougher stages of childhood.

If you are looking for a detailed book with lots of examples, this is not it. But, it is a quick overview of some of the more important topics and approaches to raising our kids. Come into it knowing you are not getting a textbook of information, but rather, a picture book style book. I think this book and its pages would be better paired with an instagram post or video with more details or examples. It is a great starting point with easy to remember mantras to begin your gentle parenting journey.

I absolutely loved this book! This was a quick read, but I loved reading the lists and common advice. Although my kids are a bit older and no longer are toddlers, it was nice to read and relate to the things in the book. The illustrations were wonderful and paired well with the words. I loved the humor and quotes.

I was really excited about this book, but it kind of fell flat. The cover caught my eye, and with 2 boys under 4y I was ALL IN. Unfortunately, I found this to be mostly fluff. Could have been a quick list of general, common, and basic parenting advice but instead was spread out over 120 pages and interspersed with quotes and overwhelming illustrations, patterns and colors. The advice is sound, and it’s written with a bit of humor, but my brain was both under- and overwhelmed all at once.

Absolutely loved this book. As a first time mom I know that I'll be going back to this book for advice in the future. It also gave me a good insight to some of the stuff I'll need to deal with when my child becomes a toddler. Loved the reminder that you are the best parent when you love and care for yourself.

This book contains advice, inspiring quotes, and colorful art for raising tiny humans (primarily referencing toddlers). Several parts of the book made me laugh, and I learned a few strategies to handle different situations. Sometimes the text was difficult to read because of the chosen format.

Thank you NetGalley and Familius for this advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

This is a cute book that would be an easy “thinking of you” book for moms of toddlers. That being said, it is not the easiest to read with some of the font choices. Some of the cursive was overly loopy and exaggerated which made it more difficult to read.

As a mom of two toddlers, I found the book relatable, but didn’t glean any new insights. Again, if someone purchased this for me I would have appreciated that they thought of me and enjoyed my first read, but I doubt I’d ever open the book again after reading through once.

This book. Let me just wipe a tear. This book is exactly what I needed when raising littles. And even now, there are so many great principles I can apply! I think this author did a masterful job pouring wisdom into each faucet & phase of child rearing!

I truly enjoyed the heart-felt wisdom, the practical guides, the sweet mantras, and the gentle nature of this book. I love that encourages parents that they can make big changes in small ways!

There were several quotes I really enjoyed:

“What you are not changing, you are choosing!”

“You are a better parent when you are taking care of yourself!”

“Boundaries with empathy & Limits with love!”

I think the greatest part of this book is the “CALLLM” acronym! It really helps parents feel less threatened & intimidated by outbursts! Thank you to this author for such a sweet book!

This is a cute field guide for parents and features beautiful and colorful illustrations. From potty training to prejudices, it provides a survival guide to raising little humans.