Andrea Hofer Proudfoot's classic work on parenting and family life is as relevant today as it was when it was first published over a century ago. Drawing on her experiences as a kindergarten teacher and mother, Proudfoot offers practical advice and insight into the challenges and joys of raising young children. A must-read for parents and educators alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.