It is always best to have a medical doctor on whom you can call if your child becomes ill. A continuing relationship with your child's doctor, a relationship that starts with the in-hospital...
For Special Consideration
102 Adoption 106 Behavioral disorders in children 110 Children and television 114 Choosing a baby sitter 116 Daycare 122 Divorce 124 The drug problem 127 Explaining death to a child 130 The...
The Preteen: 8 to 13 years
The preteen is a volatile, changing individual who is beginning to be free of dominant adults. Preteens are now extremely interested in and influenced by their circle of friends and acquaintances,...
The School-Age Child: 5 to 8 years
Children between 5 and 8 years old tell you exactly what they feel and think. They inform you readily if they are sick, happy, or miserable. They flaunt their skills proudly and proclaim their...
The Preschooler: 3 to 5 years
At about 3, youngsters enter the preschool years--- truly formative years, marked by intellectual growth, rapidly developing motor skills, much greater social maturity, and emotional richness. Most...
The Toddler: 18 months to 3 years
For months you have been saying, "I can't wait until my baby can walk." "I can't wait until my baby can talk." And suddenly---your baby can! Suddenly, your baby is a toddler---a walking, talking,...
The New Baby: Birth to 18 months
A baby is such a small thing to make such a big difference in your life. Soft and cuddly, the new baby is something to be proud of. But the little one also means 2 feedings, rashes and drooling,...
Books to Read
If you enjoy reading about how your body works and what makes you like and different from other people, look for these and other books in your school and public libraries. Ages 5 to 8 All About Me...
There’s Nobody Exactly Like Me
There’s Nobody Exactly Like Me There’s Nobody Exactly Like Me
The Many Me’s
The Many Me’s The Many Me’s