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The revised and updated edition of the book provides useful information and practical tips regarding child care from conception to adolescence and is based on a harmonious blend of science and art of mother-craft. It provides up-to-date information regarding the variations in growth and development of normal children and highlights early markers of deviations and common health problems of children. The common developmental challenges which greatly upset and confuse the parents have been dealt in great depth. Home management of common diseases of children and first aid of household accidents and poisonings have been covered in detail. The importance of breast feeding, personal hygiene, healthy and clean environment, balanced nutrition, prevention of diseases by vaccinations, promotion of physical, mental and emotional heath of children by sound principles of family life education have been discussed at length. A large number of line drawings, photographs, tables, charts and boxes have been provided to enhance the clarity of contents and emphasize key messages. The book has been written in a simple, easy-to-understand language and is provided with a glossary of medical terms. The book is intended to serve as a comprehensive manual on parenting to young parents and would-be-parents not only in India but also in South East Asia region because of social, cultural and economic similarities. In contrast to the books published by the foreign authors on this subject, this book has much greater relevance to serve the felt needs of parents in India in light of existent social realities. The book is also likely to serve as a useful guide to address the felt needs of teachers, nutritionists, students home science and child psychology, health care professionals, nurses and practitioners of child health.
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