A comprehensive approach and a modern guide to the health of children of all ages. Combining medical advice and insights from the latest research, pediatricians and associate professors of pediatrics, Dr. Norman Saunders and Dr. Jeremy Friedman, provide guidance to parents on handling the most common childhood accidents and emergencies, as well as information on the nature of many problems that children may face.

Among the topics covered are: breastfeeding issues, behavioral problems, fever and headaches, infectious diseases, asthma and allergies, skin disorders, sleep problems, eating disturbances, chickenpox, colic, abdominal pain.

The book includes diagrams and photographs, as well as an extensive index of terms.