You, raising your child : the owner's manual from first breath to first grade

Roizen, Michael F. (Author). Oz, Mehmet, 1960- (Added Author).

Summary: Teaches parents how to raise a happy, healthy child from infancy to school age, with discussions of health issues, emotional and intellectual development, nutrition, and milestones for physical activity.

Record details

ISBN: 145161280X (pbk.)
ISBN: 9781451612806 (pbk.)
ISBN: 1439109486
ISBN: 9781439109489
Physical Description: 481 p. ; 24 cm
print
Publisher: New York : Free Press, c2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Let 'em grow, Let 'em grow, Let 'em grow: establish the best environment early on to help your child thrive in all areas of life -- Learning channels: the biology of (really) early education -- Routine procedures: help your kids form good habits right from the start -- Good taste: instill proper nutritional and activity habits for baby and beyond -- Gross anatomy? the GI system provides some crazy clues about your child's health -- Bug out: get the lowdown on infection detection -- Reaction time: how the immune system falters when it comes to allergies and asthma -- Let's flesh things out: keep your child's skin beautiful on the outside: to keep her healthy on the inside -- Crash course: minimize the risks associated with common childhood accidents -- Let's get medical: how to navigate the often confusing (and sometimes scary!) world of docs, hospitals, and emergencies -- You: raising your child: the plan -- You tools: The newborn survival guide; Other caregivers in baby's life; Family-friendly recipes; Fitness for family; Vaccines; The fine art of discipline -- Appendixes: More medical issues; Family situations; Prematurity and multiples; Growth charts.