Originally published: New York : Free Press, c1999. "A Touchstone book"

The preschool years -- Fostering a love of learning -- Getting ready for school -- Character education in the early years -- Day care and preschool -- The core curriculum -- English -- History and geography -- Art and music -- Mathematics -- Science -- Making it work -- Helping your child succeed in school -- Special needs and special gifts -- School problems -- Along with academics -- Temptations and troubles -- Current issues in education -- Parents and education reform.