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How children think is one of the most enduring mysteries-and difficulties-encountered by parents. In an effort to raise our children smarter, happier, stronger, and better, parents will try almost anything, from vitamins to toys to DVDs. But how can we tell marketing from real science? And what really goes through your kid's growing mind-as an infant, in school, and during adolescence? Neuroscientists Sandra Aamodt and Sam Wang (who is also a parent) explain the facets and functions of the developing brain, discussing salient subjects such as sleep problems, language learning, gender differences, and autism. They dispel common myths about important subjects such as the value of educational videos for babies, the meaning of ADHD in the classroom, and the best predictor of academic success (hint: It's not IQ ). Most of all, this book helps you know when to worry, how to respond, and, most important, when to relax. Welcome to Your Child's Brain upends myths and misinformation with practical advice, surprising revelations, and real, reliable science. It's essential reading for parents of children of any age, frominfancy well into their teens.
Published | Sep 04 2012 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 336 |
ISBN | 9781608199334 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury USA |
Dimensions | 235 x 156 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
PRAISE FOR WELCOME TO YOUR BRAIN:
Welcome to Your Brain is a delightful and engaging romp through neuroscience by two of its leading lights -- a marvelous collection of facts and findings that answer the questions we all have about our own minds. If the human brain came with an owner's manual, it might well look like this.
Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness
If all scientists could write like this, professional science writers would be out of a job. Welcome to Your Brain is clear, understandable, entertaining and fascinating.
Sandra Blakeslee, author of The Body Has a Mind of Its Own
A terrific, surprisingly fun guide for the general reader.
Publishers Weekly
A superb general overview of brain science for the non-neurobiologist...Welcome to Your Brain explains a great deal with elegance, clear prose and a welcome sophistication.
Nature Neuroscience
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