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.
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