
THE WOODS HUTCHINSON HEALTH SERIES - THE CHILD’S DAY
FOREWORD
THE CHILD’S DAY - GOOD MORNING - I. WAKING UP
BREAKFAST
GOING TO SCHOOL - I. GETTING READY
IN SCHOOL - I. BRINGING THE FRESH AIR IN
“ABSENT TO-DAY?” - I. KEEPING WELL
WORK AND PLAY - I. GROWING STRONG
THE EVENING MEAL
A PLEASANT EVENING
A warm, conversational guide walks listeners through a single day in a child’s life, turning ordinary moments—waking up, breakfast, school, play, and bedtime—into chances to learn why our bodies feel best. The narrator blends simple science with everyday advice, showing how sunlight, fresh air, clean water and good posture become friendly allies rather than abstract rules.
Each segment offers clear explanations of how the sun powers the foods we eat, why breathing fresh air keeps germs at bay, and how regular washing, balanced meals and safe play help grow strong muscles and sharp minds. The book sprinkles in short questions and easy exercises that invite kids to notice their own habits and make small, lasting choices. By the end of the day, listeners gain a practical, upbeat toolkit for staying healthy—an invitation to turn everyday routines into lifelong strength.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (212K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-06-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1862–1930
A physician-turned-popular health writer, he brought medical ideas to a wide general audience through lively books and lectures on hygiene, disease prevention, and everyday health. His work captures an era when public health was becoming part of ordinary family life.
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