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Dr Spock: The man who changed childcare

In 1946 the progressive American paediatrician Dr Benjamin Spock published his parenting guide 'Baby and Childcare'. The book went on to sell over 50 million copies worldwide. In stark contrast to his own strict upbringing, Dr Spock encouraged parents to have a more relaxed approach to their children.
Lynn Bloom was his friend and wrote his biography. She spoke to Witness about a man who changed the way we thought about childcare.

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