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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.

Consejos Esenciales para Padres Basados en la CienciaPodrías leer docenas de libros sobre el desarrollo cerebral, estilos de crianza y disciplina positiva. Podría pasar horas buscando en línea el bebé / niño pequeño / niño en edad preescolar, alimentar a los niños, tiempo de pantalla y “mi hijo me está golpeando”.O podría abrir Cero a Cinco: 70 Consejos Esenciales para Padres Basados en la Ciencia.Amigable y práctico, Cero a Cinco se basa en investigaciones comprobadas de expertos, que abarcan una gama asombrosa de los temas más importantes para los padres de hoy.La galardonada periodista Tracy Cutchlow recorta al cajón con resúmenes del tamaño de un bocado. ¿Quién tiene tiempo para más? Ella sabe por su propia experiencia con la maternidad: los padres necesitan algo fácil.En Cero a Cinco, ella comparte lo que necesita para criar a un niño inteligente y feliz, con suave aliento y espacio para ser usted mismo.