This definitive guide to child care for parents of infants and children up to age six details every aspect of children's emotional, physical, and intellectual development. 200 full-color illustrations.

This reference work provides a comprehensive entry point to the existing literature on child development from the fields of psychology, genetics, neuroscience, and sociology. Although some medical information is included, the emphasis is on normal growth and is primarily from a psychological perspective.

An A to Z reference containing over 400 entries with information on key issues related to child abuse.

Arranged by age, this collection offers ideas for activities that involve the environment, revolve around certain holidays, or are traditional crafts.

The Baby Book celebrates the joy of being pregnant and being a parent. The book presents interesting facts alongside practical advice on all aspects of being a modern parent - from pregnancy and birth through to baby and childcare for the first three years, plus a specific chapter on having baby number two.

This reference work breaks new ground as an electronic resource. Utterly comprehensive, it serves as a repository of knowledge in the field as well as a frequently updated conduit of new material long before it finds its way into standard textbooks.