Leach, Penelope

Provides information and advice on raising and caring for a child from newborn to five years, discussing the stages the child goes through, and what the child is experiencing and feeling.

Children first is above all a call to action. It boldly spells out: What specific policies our cociety must adopt in order to descriminate in favor of the children and teh grownups who care for them; how measures like paid parenetal leave and universal preschool will actually end up saving us money; why "family friendly" workplaces and communities turn out to be good for employers and ordinary taxpayers.

Provides information and advice on child care during each stage of development from birth to age five.

Examines various types of child care, from hiring an au pair to daycare centers, discussing each one's influence on children; and explores issues surrounding childcare from the perspectives of politicians, parents, children, and professionals.

Provides information and advice on child care during each stage of development from birth to age five.