What's Going on in There? : How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life
by Lise Eliot
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Author: Lise EliotEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-10-03
ISBN: 0553378252
Number of pages: 544
Publisher: Bantam
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- ISBN13: 9780553378252
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Book Review: Best 'Expecting' Book for mom-to-be!
Summary: 5 Stars
No rules about what to do during pregnancy, which can be an already overwhelming time, but an explanation of how development occurs and how your baby understands the world at a given point in time in development from conception and into childhood...it includes how science has discovered what babies know and interpret about the world we live in and even references scientific papers in the back-in case you find yourself really intrigued! It also includes real-life examples of how BOTH nature (genetics) and nurture (parental/environmental influences) are involved in the development and growth of your baby. I loved this book, and now as my baby grows (currently 6 mo.) I find myself referencing relevant chapters (ie hearing, sight, taste preferences, etc.) when I notice him achieving new skills. I recommend this book to any new moms or moms-to-be.
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Summary of What's Going on in There? : How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life
As a research neuroscientist, Lise Eliot has made the study of the human brain her life's work. But it wasn't until she was pregnant with her first child that she became intrigued with the study of brain development. She wanted to know precisely how the baby's brain is formed, and when and how each sense, skill, and cognitive ability is developed. And just as important, she was interested in finding out how her role as a nurturer can affect this complex process. How much of her baby's development is genetically ordained--and how much is determined by environment? Is there anything parents can do to make their babies' brains work better--to help them become smarter, happier people? Drawing upon the exploding research in this field as well as the stories of real children, What's Going On in There? is a lively and thought-provoking book that charts the brain's development from conception through the critical first five years. In examining the many factors that play crucial roles in that process, What's Going On in There? explores the evolution of the senses, motor skills, social and emotional behaviors, and mental functions such as attention, language, memory, reasoning, and intelligence. This remarkable book also discusses:????????how a baby's brain is "assembled" from scratch
the critical prenatal factors that shapebrain development
how the birthing process itself affects the brain
which forms of stimulation are most effective at promoting cognitive development
how boys' and girls' brains develop differently
how nutrition, stress, and other physical and social factors can permanently affect a child's brain
Brilliantly blending cutting-edge science with a mother's wisdom and insight, What's Going On in There? is an invaluable contribution to the nature versus nurture debate. Children's development is determined both by the genes they are born with and the richness of their early environment. This timely and important book shows parents the innumerable ways in which they can actually help their children grow better brains.
Though not for the impatient, What's Going on in There? How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life will undoubtedly make you a better parent. It is thick, detailed, and scientific. But it is also accessible to parents who have the time and patience to immerse themselves in the latest research on brain development. And for those who do, the rewards can be great.
You'll understand the inner workings of the brain like never before. You'll learn the latest thinking on the nature vs. nurture question. You'll gain invaluable insights into the evolution of the senses, motor skills, social and emotional growth, memory, language, and intelligence. But most importantly, you'll understand--maybe for the first time--exactly how great your contribution as a parent can be to the development of your young child's brain. Written by Lise Eliot, Ph.D., a neurobiologist and mother of three, What's Going on in There? is an immensely intelligent labor of love. It is based on the author's own "odyssey of discovery" as she sought answers to questions about her own role in carrying, delivering, and parenting her children. --Kelley Smith
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