Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care

Generations of parents have relied on the classic bestseller DR. SPOCK'S BABY AND CHILD CARE. This up-to-date edition of the most trusted parenting handbook ever has been revised and expanded by Dr.Robert Needlman, author of DR. SPOCK'S BABY BASICS, and a top-notch physician who shares Dr. Spock's philosophy and who updated the eighth edition. BABY AND CHILD CARE, 9th Edition will contain the latest information on child development from birth through adolescence. There are extensive content reviews on a variety of topics including immunizations, obesity, nutrition, environmental health, autism, government policies affect children and more - by experts in each specialized area. There is expanded information on the family unit as a whole and its effects on a child, including multicultural families, family stress, mothers in the workplace, and the effects of electronic games and how parents can use them in positive ways. All of the developmental, behavioural and physical health information has been updated to assure accuracy and timeliness. This most trusted parenting handbook is preserving its perennial longevity by always being up-to-date.