Bright from the Start

Babies need just the simplest things to help their brains develop - touch, reading, routines. Give your baby the brightest start in life with plenty of attention, bonding and communication.How you interact with your baby day-to-day affects their long-term development. Dr Jill Stamm, a leading authority in infant brain development, uses the latest scientific research to show how parents can nurture their child's developing mind. Bright from the Start will tell you:- how to increase your child's attention span- the link between emotional attachments and development - why touch is important- the value of down time- how to choose childcare providers wisely - why reading to your baby is critical- the truth about learning toys and educational DVDs- why you should limit TV timeBy working with Dr Stamm's clear, easy-to-follow advice, all parents can give their child the best start in life.If all newborns could come with an instruction book, this would be it.

Babies need just the simplest things to help their brains develop - touch, reading, routines. Give your baby the brightest start in life with plenty of attention, bonding and communication.How you interact with your baby day-to-day affects their long-term development. Dr Jill Stamm, a leading authority in infant brain development, uses the latest scientific research to show how parents can nurture their child's developing mind. Bright from the Start will tell you:- how to increase your child's attention span- the link between emotional attachments and development - why touch is important- the value of down time- how to choose childcare providers wisely - why reading to your baby is critical- the truth about learning toys and educational DVDs- why you should limit TV timeBy working with Dr Stamm's clear, easy-to-follow advice, all parents can give their child the best start in life.If all newborns could come with an instruction book, this would be it.