Bright from the Start : The Simple, Science-Backed Way to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mindfrom Birth to Age 3

by Stamm, Jill

• ISBN13: 9781592403622
• ISBN10: 159240362X
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-31
• Publisher: Gotham

Summary

Now in paperback, a cutting-edge handbook for parents from a pioneer in infant brain development Should you really read to your baby? Can teaching a baby sign language boost IQ? Should you pipe classical music into the nursery? Dr. Stamm translates the latest neuroscience findings into clear explanations and practical suggestions, demonstrating the importance of the simple ways you interact with your child every day. It isn’t the right edu-tainment” that nurtures an infant’s brain. It is as simple as Attention, Bonding, and Communication, and it’s within every parent’s ability to provide. Practical games and tips for each developmental age group will show you not only what the latest findings are but, more importantly, tell you what to do with them.

Author Biography

Dr. Jill Stamm is the cofounder of New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development and is an associate clinical professor at Arizona State University in psychology in education. Paula Spencer is the coauthor of Dr. Harvey Karp-'s bestseller The Happiest Toddler on the Block, and author of Momfidence!

Table of Contents

About This Book: What Babies Really Need Is Easy as ABC	p. ix
Introduction	p. I
The Brain Truth
Five "Wow"s Every Parent Should Know	p. II
Attention
"A" is for Attention: Why It Matters	p. 33
Face Time: You Are Your Baby's First Toy	p. 50
Playtime: The Real Work of Play	p. 69
Screen Time: When Baby Meets Modern Life	p. 86
Downtime: Doing Nothing Is Important Too	p. 105
Attention-Builders Little Ones Love	p. 116
Bonding
"B" is for Bonding: Why It Matters	p. 131
Responsive Care: Tuning In to One Another	p. 151
Hands-on Care: Introducing Vitamin "T"	p. 168
Child Care: How to Make a Brain-Based Choice	p. 182
Bond-Builders Little Ones Love	p. 194
Communication
"C" Is for Communication: Why It Matters	p. 207
Everyday Talk: Thank Goodness It's Cheap!	p. 217
Everyday Reading: Dr. Seuss Had It Right	p. 240
Everyday Music: Mozart Myths and Facts	p. 256
Communication-Builders Little Ones Love	p. 268
Epilogue	p. 285
Acknowledgments	p. 288
Appendix
Brain Basics: A Picture Guide	p. 290
References with Brain Briefs	p. 296
Resources	p. 338
Index	p. 339
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