Overview

An updated and expanded edition of this groundbreaking book from the bestselling author of "Brain Rules"WhatOCOs the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What does watching television do to a childOCOs brain? WhatOCOs the best way to handle temper tantrums?In his international bestseller "Brain Rules," Dr John Medina showed us how our brains really work OCo 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 ages zero to five.In this updated edition OCo which includes a new chapter on sleep OCo "Brain Rules for Baby" bridges the gap between what scientists know and what parents practise. Through fascinating and funny stories, Medina, a developmental molecular biologist and dad, unravels how a childOCOs brain develops and offers practical tips for any parent. YouOCOll learn what is the best predictor of academic performance (and itOCOs not IQ ), why itOCOs better to praise effort than intelligence, and what to say to your child when emotions run hot.What you do right now OCo before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and through the first five years OCo will affect your children for the rest of their lives. "Brain Rules for Baby" is an indispensable guide for anyone raising a child.