Addresses many of the common questions and concerns parents have about the overuse of antibiotics.

Get the straight facts about vaccines and make informed choices Do you wonder whether vaccines are safe and whether they are all really necessary? This completely revised and updated edition of the classic Vaccines: What You Should Know helps you sort through the latest information about vaccines in order to determine what is right for your family. Coauthored by Paul Offit, a member of the CDC advisory committee that determines which vaccines are recommended for use in the United States, this guide tells you what vaccines are made of and clearly explains how they are made, how they work, and the risks associated with them. This updated edition includes recommendations for the smallpox vaccine, the latest information on vaccines for travelers, and the latest on the progress of combination vaccines. Expanded information on vaccine safety includes discussion of vaccines and autism, mercury in vaccines, and the ability of children to tolerate numerous vaccines at once.

A renowned immunologist alerts readers to the growing threat of mutant germs that are everywhere and seem to be building resistance to traditional medicines and the lack of new antibiotics and drugs to treat these emerging diseases. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

As women continue to bear children, all parents should ask the following question: How can a woman fulfill her unique responsibility as mother to her child when prevailing parenting practices deny the importance of breastfeeding and maternal care? Maternal care is now thought to be impractical and a luxury for those who can afford it. Thus, many women need to defend their right and responsibility to care for even the youngest of babies. Dr. Kawasaki, a pediatrician and stay-at-home mother of two, asserts in Mothering with Breastfeeding and Maternal Care that current attitudes toward mothering have not evolved naturally. Over the course of a century, child-rearing experts, sociologists, and feminists have made systematic efforts to undermine the importance of a woman's role in the home. Dr. Kawasaki offers compelling reasons for parents to think seriously about the unique role women play in their children's lives, particularly in early childhood. She argues that the priceless benefits of breastfeeding and hands-on maternal care help to ensure the optimal growth and development of young babies and children.

Your baby's growing up! The joys and challenges of parenting a toddler are many, and you may be wondering how best to prepare for this exciting time. The Mother of All Toddler Books provides the skinny on what it's really like to raise a toddler, giving you expert guidance in everything from discipline and nutritional needs to sleep problems and behavioral issues. Packed with parent-tested advice, money-saving tips, and medically reviewed answers to all your toddler health questions, this comprehensive, entertaining guide is a must-have for surviving and enjoying this exciting time in your child's life. Warm and down-to-earth, The Mother of All Toddler Books covers the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of parenting a toddler, offering a hefty dose of reassurance for everything from toddler-proofing your home to toilet training without stress to administering first aid. Inside, you'll find proven strategies for coping with whining, dawdling, and tantrums, as well as handy growth charts, immunization schedules, safety checklists, a directory of key parenting and pediatric health organizations, and a listing of Internet resources. Concise, authoritative, and fun to read, The Mother of All Toddler Books has everything you need to raise a happy, healthy child! Praise for The Mother of All series The Mother of All Pregnancy Books "The must-read pregnancy book! Ann Douglas has created the most comprehensive guide to pregnancy we've ever seen." -Denise & Alan Fields, authors of Baby Bargains The Mother of All Baby Books "With humor, sensitivity, an easy, no-jargon style, and a million 'extras' that the leading baby books on the shelves don't cover, Ann Douglas holds nothing back. Finally a baby book written for women of my generation!" -M. Sara Rosenthal, author of The Breastfeeding Sourcebook

WHY ARE SO MANY MOMS (AND DADS) USING HOMEOPATHY TO KEEP THEIR KIDS HEALTHY? BECAUSE IT WORKS! Arlene Uhl is not a doctor or a New Ager. She's just an ordinary mom who became frustrated after conventional treatments failed to help her child's chronic colds and earaches. When a friend recommended homeopathy, the 200-year-old system of natural remedies, Arlene was skeptical -- until she discovered just how truly safe and effective it is. In MEDICINE MOMS "TM", Arlene shares her experiences and those of other parents who've seen remarkable results from integrating homeopathy with traditional medicine. And she shows you how to use its gentle methods, so your child can feel better quickly -- without the side effects of prescription medicines. Now you too can: -- Put an end to earaches and allergies -- Avoid the dangers of over-using antibiotics, steroid inhalants, and those "tubes in the ear" -- Prevent the colds and flu kids suffer each school year -- Stop teething pain in seconds Plus, you'll get help for: *Colic *Rashes and bruises *Bedwetting *Sunburn *Sore throats *Diarrhea *Coughs *Motion sickness *and more