What's the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What
does watching TV do to a child's brain? What's the best way to handle
temper tantrums? Scientists know.
In his New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina showed
us how our brains really work--and why we ought to redesign our
workplaces and schools. Now, in Brain Rules for Baby, he shares what
the latest science says about how to raise smart and happy children from
zero to 5. This book is destined to revolutionize parenting. Just one of
the surprises: The best way to get your children into the college of
their choice? Teach them impulse control.
Brain Rules for Baby bridges the gap between what scientists know and
what parents practice. Through fascinating and funny stories, Medina, a
developmental molecular biologist and dad, unravels how a child's brain
develops--and what you can do to optimize it.
You will view your children--and how to raise them--in a whole new
light. You'll learn:
Where nature ends and nurture begins
Why men should do more household chores
What you do when emotions run hot affects how your child turns out
TV is harmful for children under 2
Your child's ability to relate to others predicts her future math
performance
Smart and happy are inseparable. Pursuing your child's intellectual
success at the expense of his happiness achieves neither
Praising effort is better than praising intelligence
The best predictor of academic performance is not IQ. It's self control
What you do right now--before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and through
the first five years--will affect your children for the rest of their
lives. Brain Rules for Baby is an indispensable guide.
