Bright from the Start ─ The Simple, Science-backed Way to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind, from Birth to Age 3

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 isnA't the right A"edu-tainmentA" that nurtures an infantA's brain. It is as simple as Attention, Bonding, and Communication, and itA's within every parentA'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.

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!