1. Insights into the brain, development and learning -- 2. A new life -- 3. The first twelve months : welcome to the world -- 4. From one to three years : why so terrible? -- 5. From four to six years : the growing brain gets ready for school -- 6. Learning and the developing brain -- 7. Language and the developing brain -- 8. Emotional and social development -- 9. Intelligence -- 10. Educating and raising healthy, happy children
Summary
The books premise that the brain has a remarkable capacity to change is underpinned by extensive empirical research. With a deft touch and clarity Dr Nagel explains how the environment, relationships and care provided in the earliest stages of life will have a long lasting impact on childrens capacity to regulate their emotional responses
Analysis
Australian
Child & developmental psychology
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-230) and index
