A paediatrician and parent explains what parents need to know about common medical and behavioural problems in young children. All parents have faced the frustration of seeing their child sick and not knowing whether to rush to the doctor, use over-the-counter medicine, or wait to see if the problem passes. So too we have all faced those times when our children seem well but will not cooperate with behaviours involving eating, sleeping, or other activities. This guide is designed to help parents understand the most common childhood maladies and "misbehaviours," and know what the best options are for action. The author, a paediatrician and a father of three, shares the insights of a medically-trained parent, telling us what he would do if his own child developed each malady. The topics addressed range from abdominal pain, ear infections and vomiting to issues with eating, sleeping and toilet training. The author includes the most recent research in each area, and shares vignettes from his own practice, and his own household. It is a part of the "Praeger" series on contemporary health and living. The author provides insights as both a father and a physician. It addresses issues from birth to age 5.