"Lillian and Madison were the unlikeliest of roommates at their elite boarding school: Madison, the daughter of a prominent Atlanta family, being groomed for greatness; Lillian, a scholarship student, plucked out of nowhere based solely on her intellect and athletic prowess. The two were as tight as could be, reveling in their unique weirdnesses, until Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly. Years later, the two have lost touch, but Madison...

Combines traditional and contemporary approaches to baby and child care from birth to age five, features illustrated instructions for everyday routines, and explains how to enhance physical and mental potential.

The authors show how this commonsense, easy, and enjoyable approach to feeding children helps to develop a baby's natural abilities, including hand-eye coordination and chewing, and allows a baby to join in with family meals right from the start of the weaning process. It also encourages independence by allowing a baby to experiment with foods at his or her own pace and makes mealtimes more enjoyable and battles less likely. I Can Feed Myself! is...

"Taking care of children is one of the most important-and challenging-responsibilities in the world. Many people dedicate their lives to making sure youngsters are given proper care and attention. For someone who wants to join these ranks but doesn't think they can without a college education, there's good news: many jobs that involve working with children don't require a college degree. Whether a reader is interested in directly caring for children...

Follows the activities of a special home which takes in children who have been removed from their respective homes while awaiting court custody ruling.

At last! A beginner's guide to newborn baby technology, complete with step-by-step instructions, FAQs, and schematics, from a board-certified pediatrician and his son (an older model).
Congratulations—you’ve just acquired one of life’s biggest technological marvels: a newborn baby! New owners have so many questions: How do I handle sleep malfunctions? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? What transportation...

"Single dad Emmett Deverell thought moving to Jacobsville, Texas, would mean quality time with his children. Then he realized the truth -- his kids were uncontrollable! He knew the three little rapscallions needed a woman's influence. But the only female available was Melody Cartman ... and Emmett trusted her about as far as he could throw her. Melody's new charges were a force to be reckoned with. But it was their father who proved a handful. That...

A revised and updated edition of the standard guide to baby and child care includes new material on computers and the Internet, nontraditional families, physical and moral development, disabilities, first aid and injury prevention, immunization, and other challenges and responsibilities of modern parenting.