{"product_id":"the-care-of-children","title":"The Care of Children","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book was originally published in 1894, and remains a valuable resource for any person responsible for the care of children in any era. The book stresses the importance of a child's strong emotional and physical well-being and provides practical advice on achieving the critical balance between the two. Topics covered include hygiene, nutrition, sleep, exercise, praise and discipline, development of self-esteem, and education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Robinson Scovil (1849-1934) was a prominent nurse and writer. She is considered one of the early American advocates for the rights of nurses, mothers and children - and for a fair acknowledgement of the critical role each plays in the honorable duty of caring for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMs. Scovil's most influential books are The Care of Children and Preparation for Motherhood. Her writings \"so changed women's lives that when she traveled by train in British Columbia to attend a meeting of the National Council of Women, groups of women gathered at station platforms, calling her name so they could thank her for the gift of knowledge.\" (Scovil Obituary, Meadowlands: A Chronical of the Scovil Family).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book was edited by Jonathan D. Savage, Esq. and Mikesch Muecke, Ph.D.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Culicidae Press, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51974650921191,"sku":"9781941892879","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_1a636477-55b5-4271-9379-5005e3e0e932.jpg?v=1776047816","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/the-care-of-children","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}