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The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning

by Martha Sears & William Sears

In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in breastfeeding. Yet first-time mothers often lack the support and the knowledge they need. Many of the available books fail to address the practical...

The Essence of Play: A practice companion for professionals working with children and young people

by Justine Howard & Karen McInnes

A unique companion to professional play practice!

All play professionals are united in their belief that play is important for children's development - and there are inherent characteristics of play that underpin...

Nursing Care in Pediatric Respiratory Disease

by Concettina Tolomeo

Pediatric respiratory disorders are responsible for a number of acute and chronic health conditions and are a leading cause of pediatric emergency room visits and hospitalizations.  More than ever, nurses and...

Caring for Children with Special Healthcare Needs and Their Families: A Handbook for Healthcare Professionals

by Linda L. Eddy

Caring for Children with Special Healthcare Needs and Their Families: A Handbook for Healthcare Professionals provides a guide for addressing the challenges of providing optimal general and routine care for...

Kangaroo Care: The Best You Can Do to Help Your Preterm Infant

by Susan Ludington-Hoe

Discusses the technique pioneered in leading neonatal centers worldwide which gives parents of preterm infants a unique role in caring for their infant.