This series of lessons aims to answer questions new and prospective parents may have about parenting and their infant. Lesson 1 discusses three stages of prenatal development, drug abuse during pregnancy, and the role of fathers. Lesson 2 points out the importance of mother's diet to the unborn child and the mother's need to dress for comfort during pregnancy. Lesson 3 helps parents make informed decisions about prenatal exercises and practical, inexpensive clothes for the infant. Lesson 4 explores pros and cons of breast-feeding and bottle-feeding, suggests developmental activities for infants, and recommends postpartum exercises for the mother. Lesson 5 covers aspects of beginning life as a family and suggests ways to perform everyday tasks of infant care. Lesson 6 describes immunizations for seven serious childhood diseases, and offers advice about selecting and properly using child seat restraints. Lesson 7 introduces a daily food guide to mothers of infants eating table food, and offers advice on how to shop for food wisely. Lesson 8 describes the parents' role in the development of the infant's personality, and provides information about clothing the older, active infant. Related materials are appended, including suggested radio scripts and news releases on several topics, and a course evaluation questionnaire. (RH)