Penelope Leach incorporates the most recent scientific findings on how newborns respond to their environment with her warmth, experience, and knowledge of child psychology in this updated version of the best-selling childcare manual. Find advice on your baby's physical, intellectual, and emotional development at every stage of life, from birth to age five, as well as tips on sleeping, feeding, washing, and playtime. As you connect and develop as a family, learn how to react to your child in a way that will foster a joyful and peaceful home environment. Penelope Leach's supporting approach, rooted in child psychology, is more than just a manual for child care; it is built on the notion that a child's well-being is just as vital as any physical necessity.