Benjamin McLane Spock (May 2, 1903–March 15, 1998), widely known as Dr. Spock, was an American pediatrician [1] and left-wing political activist. [2] His book Baby and Child Care …

Mar 11, 2025 · Dr. Benjamin Spock, U.S. pediatrician whose books on child-rearing influenced generations of parents and who was an opponent of the Vietnam War.

Dr. Benjamin Spock is the most trusted name in child care today, as well as being the most famous pediatrician worldwide. His reassuring and commonsense advice has shaped …

Mar 15, 2013 · Dr. Benjamin Spock has been at the forefront of child care since he first made a splash seven decades ago. His advice has been religiously followed by some, dismissed as …

Mar 15, 1998 · Benjamin Spock, pediatrician (doctor who treats children) and political activist, was most noted for his book Baby and Child Care, which significantly changed widely held attitudes …

Jul 14, 2011 · Sixty-five years ago today, one of the most revolutionary books in American history was published. True, Dr. Benjamin Spock’s Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care …

Nov 21, 2023 · Dr. Benjamin Spock was famous for his theories on childrearing. Dr. Spock believed that children should be hugged, told they are special, and given adequate affection.

Aug 22, 2016 · The perspective of the Bible was not embraced by Dr. Spock, so many solid, timeless principles have been neglected by parents and Generation Me’ers. In many ways, the …

Mar 15, 1998 · Pediatrician and author Benjamin Spock used his fame to bring attention to the Vietnam War and nuclear proliferation. In 1965 he encouraged Martin Luther King to join him …

DR. SPOCK’S 10th EDITION BABY AND CHILD CARE OVER 50 MLLION COPIES IN PRINT! The classic that continues to grow with the times! For more than seventy years, parents have …