This acclaimed guide to children's physical, psychological and spiritual
development is now available in a fourth revised edition. Combining up-to-date
medical advice with issues of development and education, this is a definitive guide for parents.
This is the book for anyone who has ever wanted a deeper understanding of
their children's illnesses, or sought a more holistic approach to children's health.
As well as comprehensively covering medical issues, it also discusses parenting techniques,
education, spirituality and play -- a truly integrated approach to all aspects of raising
healthy children in the broadest sense.
The authors have over 20 years' experience treating children at Herdecke Hospital,
Germany, which is run using anthroposophical principles.
The fourth edition includes updates on treatments for tonsillitis, croup, sunstroke and
headlice. The section on vaccinations includes the latest recommendations
including measles, meningococcal and HPV. There is also a new section on electromagnetic
pollution, including mobile (cell) phones.
Table of Contents
Symptoms of Illness in Childhood
1. Pain Due to Illness or Injury
2. Fever and its Treatment
3. Respiratory Diseases
4. Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Constipation
5. Skin Diseases and Rashes
6. Allergic Sensitivity and Modern Civilization
7. The "Childhood Illnesses" and Other Diseases
8. The Meaning and Purpose of Illness
9. Preventing Illness and Promoting Health
10. Prevention and Immunization
11. Meeteing Challenging Problems
The Foundations of Healthy Development
12. The First Months of Life
13. From Infant to Toddler
14. Nutrition for Infants and Children
15. Child Development and Related Social Issues
16. Becoming a Family: Child-Mother-Father Connections
Health through Education
17. Health through Education
18. Child-Rearing and Education as Preventative Medicine
19. Learning Effective Parenting
20. Developing your Child's Will
21. Sleep Disorders and Other Problems at Home
22. Problems at School
23. Recognizing and Fostering Children's Temperaments
24. Why Children Need Religious Education
25. Sex Education
26. Understanding Addiction and Avoiding Drugs
27. Children ad Multimedia
28. Environmental Toxins and Environmental Protection
The Alliance for Childhood
Appendix
External Treatments for Home Nursing
Weight and height tables
Endnotes
Bibliography
Useful Organizations
Index
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