Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-160).

The marvel of infants and toddlers -- Giving infants and toddlers what they need to be safe and thrive -- Our choices influence the lives of infants and toddlers -- Engaging infants' and toddlers' innate drive to play, explore, and discover -- Ready to learn from birth -- Taking care of the children : identifying quality care -- Bendy brains -- Taking care of yourself : which dog do your feed? -- It takes nature and nurture -- Taking care of yourself : trusting your gut -- Taking care of yourself : investing in self-care -- Big-picture world of marketing -- Taking care of yourself : letting go I -- Hard choices -- Taking care of yourself : letting go II -- Taking care of yourself : finding flow -- Observe basic quality standards -- Taking care of yourself : basic meditation -- The sad reality of basic care -- Take care of the children : over the dark edge -- Taking care of yourself : setting your intentions -- The power of nurturing -- Taking care of the children : ... and then there was Anthony -- Taking care of the children : dangerous play -- Respect as the basis of learning -- Taking care of the children : quality children's books -- Integrated learning -- Taking care of yourself : visualization.