I wanted a book that discussed various childhood illnesses, including syptoms and treatment. It includes that and more. For treatments, Feder covers conventional and homeopathic treatments. I've also been doing research on vaccines through others books and this one complimented that nicely. It touches on the aspects of the disease, vaccine schedule for it, as well as potential side effects from the vaccine. With so many of the vaccines I had no idea what the disease was that was possibly being prevented. Feder also writes about the various points of "attachment parenting" including the family bed and breastfeeding. She does all of this without judgment. I'm glad to have this book in my parenting library.