Description
Product Description
Unlike any other book of its kind, the
Complete Guide to Baby & Child Care takes a balanced, commonsense approach to rearing emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy children. This indispensable guide delivers practical and critical information parents need to know in a straightforward format.
Features:
25 Special Concerns sections that cover topics such as fevers in small children, effective discipline, ADHD, cyberspace safety, and more
Medical Reference section with detailed definitions/descriptions of common childhood illnesses and medical conditions
Emergency Care section that includes information on 911 calls, preventive safety, and what to do when your child needs immediate medical attention
Illustrations, photographs, and charts to help you comprehend recommended techniques and recognize specific diseases and conditions
New expanded sections on immunizations and nutrition!
Over 350,000 sold of previous edition
From the Inside Flap
PHYSICIANS RESOURCE COUNCIL Over thirty U.S. and Canadian physicians representing diverse medical specialties serve as volunteers on the Focus on the Family Physicians Resource Council (PRC) and provide expert counsel on medical issues that impact the family and the Christian community. PRC members participate in the activities of national medical organizations as well as those at their state and local levels.
From the Back Cover
Sign up for relevant and practical parenting tips from the most respected names in family advice, Focus on the Family, and Dr. Paul Reisser, primary author of the Complete Guide to Baby & Child Care.
Since children don't come with an instruction manual, we asked the experts to write one.
The best-selling "Complete Guide to Baby & Child Care" is now fully updated with new information on child rearing, still from the most respected name in family advice: Focus on the Family.
Unlike any other book of its kind, the "Complete Guide to Baby & Child Care" takes a balanced, commonsense approach to rearing emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy children. This indispensable guide delivers practical and critical information parents need to know in a straightforward format. Inside, you'll find chapters that celebrate the joys and tackle the tough issues you'll face in every stage of your child's development. The book also contains helpful reference sections, including: 25 Special Concerns sections that cover topics such as fevers in small children, effective discipline, ADHD, cyberspace safety, bullying, eating disorders, and more. Medical Reference section with detailed definitions/descriptions of common childhood illnesses and medical conditions. This section will help you determine what you can handle at home and when it's time to contact your child's physician. Emergency Care section that includes information on 911 calls, preventive safety, CPR charts, basic first-aid explanations, and what to do when your child needs immediate medical attention. Illustrations, photographs, and charts to help you comprehend recommended techniques, appreciate the miraculous design of the human body, and recognize specific health conditions. New expanded sections on immunizations and nutrition.
This exhaustive reference tool is a must-have for today's parent. You'll find answers to your questions and explore realistic approaches to parenting that can help you help your children grow into the healthy, well-adjusted adults you dream they will become!
About the Author
Paul C. Reisser, M.D., is a family physician in private practice in Southern California. He is a member of the Focus on the Family Physicians Resource Council and served as primary author of the Focus on the Family Complete Book of Baby and Child Care. He and his wife, Teri, a marriage and family therapist, have two grown children.