The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care by Benjamin Spock
This book is a comprehensive guide to child rearing, offering practical advice and information on a wide range of topics, including feeding, sleeping, health, discipline, and psychological development. It emphasizes a flexible, common-sense approach to parenting, encouraging parents to trust their own instincts and knowledge of their child. The book also discusses the importance of treating children as individuals and fostering their independence and self-confidence.
The 826th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 100 Most Influential Books of the Century (Boston Public Library)
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)
- Books That Shaped America (Library of Congress)