The mothercraft manual

The mothercraft manual By Mary L. Read.

A book written by Mary L. Read, an educator and director of the School of Mothercraft in New York City. First published in the early 20th century, it serves as a comprehensive guide for new mothers, offering practical advice and scientific knowledge on various aspects of child care, from pregnancy and infant feeding to early childhood development, education, and play.

Number of page: 434

Format: PDF

Table of Contents:

CHAPTER I MOTHERCRAFT: ITS MEANING, SCOPE, AND SPIRIT
CHAPTER II ESTABLISHING THE HOME
CHAPTER III FINDING THE MEANS FOR MOTHERCRAFT
CHAPTER IV FOUNDING A FAMILY
CHAPTER V GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER VI PREPARING FOR THE BABY
CHAPTER VII CARE OF THE BABY[6]
CHAPTER VIII THE PHYSICAL CARE OF YOUNG CHILDREN[15]
CHAPTER IX THE FEEDING OF CHILDREN[17]
CHAPTER X THE EDUCATION OF THE LITTLE CHILD[25]
CHAPTER XI STUDYING THE INDIVIDUAL CHILD
CHAPTER XII A CURRICULUM FOR BABYHOOD AND EARLY CHILDHOOD
CHAPTER XIII PLAY
CHAPTER XIV GAMES
CHAPTER XV THE TOY AGE
CHAPTER XVI STORY-TELLING
CHAPTER XVII SCIENCE AND HISTORY
CHAPTER XVIII HANDWORK
CHAPTER XIX MUSIC AND ART
CHAPTER XX HOME NURSING AND FIRST AID IN THE NURSERY[34]
APPENDIX
Infant Mortality