In this classic text, Dr. Benjamin Spock addresses the changing of traditional family structure and the challenges contemporary parents face. From two-job families to single parenthood, this timely reference offers sound, reliable advice on today's difficult parenting issues, including:
- understanding the role of the modern father
- developing healthy eating habits
- adapting career demands to a baby's needs
- evaluating child care outside the home
- handling your child in public places
- dealing with sleeping problems
- teaching your child about strangers
- nurturing your child's potential
- talking to children about sex, disease, death,
- religion and God
- handling divorce and custody questions