The goal of this book is to bring everyday pediatrics closer to you, the parents and caretakers. It helps you decide what advice to follow and learn what the common misconceptions are. The book discusses problems and important questions from baby and child care to more serious issues. It helps you decide when to call the doctor and when emergency care is necessary.

This book is unique because many chapters start with important questions that your child's doctor probably will ask. After that, symptoms and group of symptoms are listed, leading to possible diagnoses.

At the end of the book, there is a summary of tests, procedures, and surgeries. Also, there is a list of health-care professionals.