Caring for Your Baby & Young Child:
Birth to Age 5
American Academy of Pediatrics

Dr. Frizzell's Summary: "Whether you're trying to choose a pediatrician or choose a day care, this book is really helpful. Make sure you have this one before you take the baby home from the hospital."
N.K.F.

Caring for Your Adolescent: Ages 12 to 21
American Academy of Pediatrics

Dr. Frizzell's Summary: "Highly recommended for parents of teens. This one covers important issues from drug use to sexuality."
N.K.F.

Caring for Your School-Age Child: Ages 5 to 12
American Academy of Pediatrics

Dr. Frizzell's Summary: "The sequel. Get it."
N.K.F.

What to Expect the First Year
Eisenberg, Murkoff, Hathaway

Dr. Frizzell's Summary: "Another comprehensive baby-care book. practical advice presented in a month-to-month format."
N.K.F.

What to Expect the Toddler Years
Eisenberg, Murkoff, Hathaway

Dr. Frizzell's Summary: "The sequel. Very good."
N.K.F.

The Portable Pediatrician for Parents
Laura Nathanson Walther

Dr. Frizzell's Summary: "Great developmental information on children from infancy to pre-school age. Very readable material presented in an interesting fashion. A good resource for new (or experienced) parents."
N.K.F.

Amer. Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Symptoms: The Official, Complete Home Ref., Birth Through Adolescence

Dr. Frizzell's Summary: "First, read the section on Emergencies & First Aid-you'll need it sooner or later. Then read the section on Safety and Prevention. Hopefully, you won't have to refer to the symptom section very often."
N.K.F.

The American Academy of Pediatrics:
Guide to Your Child's Nutrition

Dr. Frizzell's Summary: "Another great volume from the Academy to have in your library."
N.K.F.

Solve Your Child's Sleep Problem
Richard Ferber

Dr. Frizzell's Summary: "Sleep deprivation getting to you? I have been recommending this book for years and having good results with Dr. Ferber's plan. The whole family benefits when the baby starts sleeping through the night."
N.K.F.