Henry Carter Hull

An illustrated guide to child care, focusing on the first five years of life. Includes first aid tips, and information on common illnesses and disabilities.

Through the comments of four professionals, the place of spirituality in the care of children and adolescents is explored in this video. Childhood and adolescent spirituality is discussed, including the impact of developmental stages on spirituality. Examples from practice are given to illustrate the importance of clinicians incorporating spirituality into their practice. How spiritual needs are manifested in children and adolescents is described,...

From the popular Mary Poppins to the controversial Supernanny, the history of the British Nanny is revealed through fascinating personal storiesNot quite part of the family and definitely an employee; idealized or demonized, the nanny has had a difficult role in family life over the past 200 years. Any discussion of nannies arouses strong emotions in those who have employed them, and a sometimes shocking range of experiences for the nannies themselves....

Confronting the Child Care Crisis is an outstanding, historically important analysis of childcare dynamics and a practical guidebook for change is essential reading about unmet needs of childcare. Based on years of personal, professional experience, facts and problems show how inadequate childcare significantly contributes to a national dilemma of increased family stress. Recounting experiences in the federal government, Dr. Auerbach reveals red-tape,...

The Raising of America Series is a five-part documentary series that explores the question: Why are so many children in America faring so poorly? What are the consequences for the nation’s future? How might we, as a nation, do better? The series investigates these questions through different lenses: What does science tell us about the enduring importance of early life experiences on the brain and body? What it is like to be a parent today? And what...

The seventh edition of Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, Birth to Age 5 is the gold-standard reference guide for parents from the most trusted source available - the 67,000-member American Academy of Pediatrics. Everything on basic childcare is covered in our newly revised and updated top-selling book, with new information on everything including allergies, vaccines, and probiotics. What's the best way to prevent food allergies? How can you get...

Jeff Resnick-babysitter? It wasn't a reference that had ever graced his personal résumé, but when he's entrusted to care for his brother's most prized possession-his infant daughter-Jeff is tested in ways he could never have anticipated. With his girlfriend Maggie unavailable, Jeff has only one person he can turn to for advice when his tiny niece falls ill on his watch.