Bright from the start : the simple, science-backed way to nurture your child's developing mind, from birth to age 3

Stamm, Jill (Author). Spencer, Paula. (Added Author).

Summary: Offers parents a clear overview of the latest neuroscience findings on how children's minds develop and includes practical suggestions on how they can interact with their children and boost their mental power.

Record details

ISBN: 1592402852 (hardcover)
ISBN: 9781592402854 (hardcover)
Physical Description: xviii, 350 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Gotham Books, c2007.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [296]-338) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Five "wows" every parent must know -- "A" is for attention : why it matters -- Face time : you are your baby's first toy -- Play time : the real work of play -- Screen time : when baby meets modern life -- Downtime : doing nothing is important, too -- Attention-builders little ones love -- "B" is for bonding : why it matters -- Responsive care : tuning in to one another -- Hands-on care : introducing vitamin "T" -- Child care : how to make a brain-based choice -- Bond-builders little ones love -- "C" is for communication : why it matters -- Everyday talk : thank goodness it's cheap! -- Everyday reading : Dr. Seuss had it right -- Everyday music : Mozart myths & facts -- Communication-builders little ones love.