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]

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 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.

On May 2, Dr. Benjamin Spock would have celebrated his 100th birthday. His popular book Baby and Child Care changed the world of parenting when it was first published in 1946.

Benjamin McLane Spock (May 2, 1903 – March 15, 1998) was an American pediatrician whose book Baby and Child Care (1946) is one of the best-sellers of all time.

Oct 2, 2018 · Find out more about Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care, 10th edition by Benjamin Spock, Robert Needlman at Simon & Schuster. Read book reviews & excerpts, watch author …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Mar 30, 2023 · When Dr. Benjamin Spock authored The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care in 1946, he became the world’s most famous pediatrician. His book made an immediate …