child care

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.

Discusses the qualifications and training necessary for a career in child care. Includes day care, educational child care, and substitutional care.

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

Based on the novel by Betsy Byars, when Sara is given the task of watching her brother, she doesn't take the responsibility seriously until young Charlie disappears and eventually learns an important lesson about thinking of others.

Examines various careers for teenagers interested in working with children, as well as how to prepare for them.

A guide to the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of a child, organized chronologically and covering the years from infancy to age six; and contains a complete listing of childhood illnesses, with information on symptoms, treatments, and prevention.