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How the Mind Grows from Conception to College
Bloomsbury Press
September 2011
On Sale: September 13, 2011
336 pages ISBN: 1596916494 EAN: 9781596916494 Kindle: B005PWMG7S Hardcover / e-Book
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Non-Fiction
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, from infancy
well into their teens.
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