Includes index.

Let 'em grow, Let 'em grow, Let 'em grow: establish the best environment early on to help your child thrive in all areas of life -- Learning channels: the biology of (really) early education -- Routine procedures: help your kids form good habits right from the start -- Good taste: instill proper nutritional and activity habits for baby and beyond -- Gross anatomy? the GI system provides some crazy clues about your child's health -- Bug out: get the lowdown on infection detection -- Reaction time: how the immune system falters when it comes to allergies and asthma -- Let's flesh things out: keep your child's skin beautiful on the outside: to keep her healthy on the inside -- Crash course: minimize the risks associated with common childhood accidents -- Let's get medical: how to navigate the often confusing (and sometimes scary!) world of docs, hospitals, and emergencies -- You: raising your child: the plan -- You tools: The newborn survival guide; Other caregivers in baby's life; Family-friendly recipes; Fitness for family; Vaccines; The fine art of discipline -- Appendixes: More medical issues; Family situations; Prematurity and multiples; Growth charts.