Caring for Your School-Age Child (Second Edition): Ages 5 to 12

By the preeminent pediatric organization, a fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling children's parenting primer, reflecting the most up-to-date information and statistics about topics ranging from physical development and changing nutritional needs to stress, school issues, and sibling rivalry.

No longer are the middle years of childhood considered a time of relative calm and smooth development. During the years from five to twelve, today's children must master the skills and habits that determine their future health and well-being—from good sleep hygiene to healthy screen usage to nutritious food choices—and parents have a crucial role to play.

The organization that represents the nation's finest pediatricians, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), is the standard-setter for best practices in pediatric medicine. This revised edition of one of their flagship titles presents a new wealth of information for parents who want to help their children thrive during these exciting and challenging years. Caring for Your School-Age Child is an essential childcare resource for all parents who want to provide the very best care for their children—and the one guide pediatricians routinely recommend and parents can safely trust.