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

by Jill Stamm (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
“This book is a gem and will help you enrich your child’s life and ‘nourish’ his/her growing brain with great love and intelligent fun.”
—Harvey Karp, M.D., author of The Happiest Toddler on the Block

“What we are learning today from brain research is amazing, and this book makes that research into a parent friendly tool.”
—Michael Gurian, author of Nurture the Nature and The Wonder of Boys

“If all newborns could come with an instruction book, this would be it.”
—Keneth S. Kosik , M.D., co-direct or of the Neuroscience Research Institute

Product Description
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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Gotham; Reprint edition (July 31, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159240362X
• ISBN-13: 978-1592403622
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,238 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not As Helpful as I Had Hoped, February 16, 2009

By	Laura Guenthner (Bentonville, AR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was looking for a very fact-/research-based book with recommendations for the right activities at the right time to stimulate my children's minds. I found this book to be a bit too basic. If you consider yourself to be a pretty vigilant parent, already very engaged and interactive with your kids, then you are probably already covering all of the basics at the heart of this book. I was hoping for a more informative resource that would teach me how and why certain specific activities can boost learning potential - I didn't quite get that from this book. In a visual sense, I am looking for a book that helps me fine-tune their learning - I want to feel like I'm perfecting the top part of the pyramid. This book seems more appropriate if you just want a general understanding of how the things you do every day contribute to your child's development, and need some general ideas for activities. A more interesting book, for me (though geared mostly toward infants) was What's Going on in There? : How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ for all caregivers., October 18, 2008

By	Laquisha Jackson - See all my reviews

I haven't found anything as brilliant as this. It really puts the importance of nurturing your baby from day one into perspective. Everyone who has young children, works with children, or is going to have children MUST READ THIS. There is ground breaking scientific information that is really spelled out for those non-neurologists.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a refreshingly "bright" book!, April 7, 2009

By	Teacher Momma (Grants Pass, OR) - See all my reviews

This book is an intelligent and interesting read. While giving the scientific evidence of brain development, it nicely mixes very practical, down to earth information. I think all new parents, caregivers, family members, etc... should read this book. Finally a book that gives the scientific evidence of why basic toys are best without all the "educational electronic hype", why we need to turn our televisions off NOW, and fresh ideas of how to engage and bond with your child.