Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Introduction: What do we mean by 'best start'?; Chapter One: How the brain takes shape; Chapter Two: Say yes to consistency!; Chapter Three: Developing your child's sense of self; Chapter Four: Emotional regulation and the importance of self-awareness; Chapter Five: Self-awareness and our parenting values; Bibliography; Acknowledgements; Index
Summary
Psychologist Lynn Jenkins looks at how a person's emotional foundations are formed in babyhood and the power that these foundations have over the way in which a child develops. Most importantly, she outlines what your baby needs in order to develop a positive idea of themselves and what you can do to meet those needs, ensuring that your child experiences the best start in life. Simply written with an engaging honesty and humour, Best Start is essential reading for every parent!
