Product Description

The book contains information for managing more than 50 common childhood illnesses and health problems, including earaches, fever, vomiting, and nosebleeds. The book describes the condition, what can be done at home, and when to call a healthcare provider.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #605925 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-12
• Formats: Large Print, Unknown format
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

About the Author
Gloria Gilbert Mayer, Ed.D., and Ann Kuklierus are both registered nurses who have worked for several years with parents and young children. Both have had clinical experiences in caring for children in different hospitals and organizations. They have worked with doctors, specialists, nurses and health educators who care for children in national healthcare delivery systems. Principals for the Institute for Healthcare Advancement both have published extensively on topics in the healthcare field and consult on healthcare in private practice.

Customer Reviews

Great for every parent!
The hospital gave me this book when I had my second baby and it is great! It is written in the most basic form and very specifically and clearly describes symptoms, treatments, and, most importantly, when to call the doctor! For all of those new parents, it is a great resource to get you through all of those moments when common sense and good advice come in handy. I recently bought three of these books for my friends who felt embarrassed calling me for advice. The information is organized simply and concisely. It is the best quick reference book I have come across. Every parent could benefit from having one.

What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick
This book is written at a readable level for any parent or caregiver of young children. Everything about this book drives readability.The illustrations are simple but explicit and add to the understanding of the text. The factual content minus any extraneous information facilitates the transfer of knowledge to the reader. The use of commonly understand terms, an A to Z format, helpful suggestions for managing the health problem, and useful indicators as to when to seek medical aid, will prove useful in managing the health of growing children. The common childhood illness and health problems covered in this book are extremely relevant. As an administrator of a health center for children I can validate that these are common problems that parents and caregivers of children seek knowledge and assistance on how to treat and manage. Only those who have cared for infants or young children can fully appreciate the need to know what to do about "an oozing belly button" or "cradle cap" or "nosebleed". It is a sure thing that readers of this book will experience fewer frustrations with child care and be able to manage the health needs of growing children.