What We Know about Childcare

by Alison Clarke-Stewart

Book Overview

Nearly three-quarters of American mothers work full- or part-time--usually out of financial necessity--and require regular child care. How do such arrangements affect children? If they are not at home with their mothers, will they be badly behaved, intellectually delayed, or emotionally stunted?

Backed by the best current research, Alison Clarke-Stewart and Virginia Allhusen bring a reassuring answer to parents' fears and offer guidance...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674017498
• ISBN13: 9780674017498
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.3"