No two parents are alike--but there are certain basics every mom and dad should know: not only how to keep their kids safe, healthy, happy, and well-rounded, but also how to enjoy their growing up. These 1,000 tips pinpoint all the elements needed to make childhood rich and rewarding, and provide knowledge that otherwise would come only from years of experience. "How can you make breastfeeding easier? What's the best way to handle those toddler tantrums? How can you transform bedtime from a constant battle into a calm ritual?" Packed with brilliant suggestions, and covering the child's life from newborn to early teens, this guide will answer parents' every question--along with many they probably never thought of asking!