Your Childs Health By Schmitt Barton D

by Barton D Schmitt

Emergencies when to call your child s physician immediately what to do in case of burns bites stings poisoning choking and injuries Common Illnesses when it s safe to treat your child at home step by step instructions on dealing with fever infections allergies rashes earaches croup and other common ailments Behavior Problems proven strategies for colic sleep disturbances toilet training problems thumbsucking and the video game craze no nonsense discipline techniques for biting temper tantrums sibling fighting and school refusal Health Promotion From Birth Through Adolescence essential advice on newborn baby care nutrition cholesterol testing immunizations and sex education ways of preventing spoiled children picky eaters overeating tooth decay accidents and homework problems when to call your childs physician immediately what to do in case of burns bites stings poisoning choking and injuries Common Illnesses when its safe to treat your child at home step by step instructions on dealing with fever infections allergies rashes earaches croup and other common ailments Behavior Problems proven strategies for colic sleep disturbances toilet training problems thumbsucking and the video game craze no nonsense discipline techniques for biting temper tantrums sibling fighting and school refusal Health Promotion From Birth Through Adolescence essential advice on newborn baby care nutrition cholesterol testing immunizations and sex education ways of preventing spoiled children picky eaters overeating tooth decay accidents and homework problems

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

720 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1987

Reviews

[Brett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an invaluable resource for understanding and dealing with the numerous possible illnesses and issues experienced by children. The writing is not overly clinical, but provides easy-to-understand explanations and suggested home-care techniques. A common theme appears to be how to avoid unnecessarily bothering your pediatrician (though also when it is necessary to seek emergency care).
If I needed to make a criticism, it would be the book's tolerance (and even support) of sugar - at one point mentioning it should be used as a reward. Also on the somewhat controversial side is the suggestions to stay out of your child's homework. Otherwise, it covers a large territory from how to avoid spoiling your child, to what you should and shouldn't buy when you become a parent. I even learned useful first aid for jellyfish stings - the book has it all!

[Liz Heenie · Rating 5 out of 5]

GREAT gift for expecting or new parents!

[Calinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is extremely useful. It is also no-nonsense and tells things like they are. It will give you a straight answer for things like "Is that object my kid just ate poisonous." And it gives clear guidelines on things like when to take a child to the doctor and when to weather the storm at home.

Recommended by our pediatrician, and I've used it until the cover is falling off. The section on discipline is somewhat off-base in my opinion, but any parent can easily read that section, glean what they need from it, then read another book or talk to another mentor to get a discipline system that is more grounded in their own beliefs and more in line with their parenting style.

The medical information, though, is priceless.

[Stella · Rating 3 out of 5]

In true new-parent fashion, this was recommended in our paperwork from the pediatrician, so I ran out and ordered it. It's definitely extensive and probably answers every question you could ever come up with. However, like most moms in 2018, I've found myself forgoing the reference text and googling all of my questions. Googling is both a blessing and a curse. This simple book shoots it to you straight and you know you can trust the answers. I didn't find it necessary, but it's definitely helpful.

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a first-time parent this has really been a big help. Lorena's pediatrician recommended we buy this and I always check it before I call the doctor or advice nurse. It even has good info on general care and discipline of infants and children. It's certainly saved me many freak-outs an trips to the doctor's office!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an older version of this book from Lynna's Peditrician when she was born. I bought this updated version a few years ago and still use it frequently. It has wonderful advice on everything from bites and blisters to discipline issues. It has been an invaluable resource.

[Nattha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exhaustive in infant to adolescent coverage from pacifiers to lice treatment to general arguments against spanking. Was recommended to me by our pediatrician. Sometimes veered on to the overly-conservative (no swimming lessons until 4? No R rated films until well above 13?), but generally great.

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

For basic health information, this is an excellent guide. It lists symptoms so finding out what is going on is easy.

[Apryl Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

oh yes, I used this an awful lot 10+ years ago.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tons of wonderful information!! Great to have laying around the house, recommended by our pediatrician.

[April Brolyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book to have around!!

[Brandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Won't have to pay as many visits to the doctor once have this book!