Brain Rules for Baby

How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five

By: John Medina

Narrated by: John Medina

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 best seller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina told 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 choresWhat 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.

©2010 John Medina (P)2010 Pear Press

Fun and useful book

The book has fun stories and a lot of useful information with suggestions. Exactly what I was looking for.

Loved!

Where does Brain Rules for Baby rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of my favorites!

What about John Medina’s performance did you like?

John was very passionate about what he writes about and it is very apparent as he reads his book.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

both

Any additional comments?

I enjoy neurobiology, so it may be to scientific for some. He present scholarly articles to support his recommendations. He also was very honest and realistic. Loved his input and plan to take to heart his recommendations when I am raising my child.

Amazing, Insightful, and extremely Entertaining

Would you consider the audio edition of Brain Rules for Baby to be better than the print version?

The audio version allows you to hear the authors love for the subject which helps you focus on the vast amount of information being provided that is technical in nature. Reading it I think I would have glazed over and given up a lot earlier.

What about John Medina’s performance did you like?

Mr. Media's performance and understanding of learning makes this educational and insightful tool enjoyable.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

That children grow adults, adults do not grow children.

Any additional comments?

Must buy for anyone interested in learning why humans do what they do and how to get along better. Can't wait to start his other book!!

One of the better baby books out there

If you can get past the stories and quotes he pulls from the web forum (never a good idea) there are is sound science and easily digestible kernels of wisdom in abundance.

Great Read

A very practical book about everyday ways that encourage babies and kids to learn and grow. I'm excited about using his tips in our daily routines from now on!