- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (25 May 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405314869
- ISBN-13: 978-1405314862
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 19.2 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 234,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The author, a child psychologist and director of training at the Centre for Child Mental Health in London, explains the science without losing sight of the realities of raising a child" Mother & Baby 01/07/06
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It's time to re-write the rule book on raising a child. Based on over 700 scientific studies into children's development, BMA award-winning author and child psychotherapist Dr. Margot Sunderland explains how to develop your child's potential to the full. Find out the truth about popular childcare tactics, how touch, laughter and play build emotional wellbeing for life, and the strategies for effectively dealing with temper tantrums and tears. This is the first practical parenting book to give you the facts, not the fiction on the best way to bring up your child, essential for any parent.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What's the difference between a distressed fit of crying and a controlling 'little Nero' tantrum? How does letting a very young baby cry itself to sleep release harmful body chemicals and discourage trust? How do loving, nurturing behaviours coupled with firm boundaries make for a harmonious relationship with your child?
These and many other questions answered.
There are so many old wives' tales around when it comes to raising your baby and child that this book, by a responsible and caring child psychologist, helps you work out sensible solutions. Are doctors and health visitors always right when giving advice on the emotional health of your baby or does an expert in attachment perhaps have better answers? This book helps you decide and become an empowered parent. It puts the child centre stage because the early experiences of a baby set patterns for life. At the same time, it honours the needs of mothers, who need love, support and community. I hope this is the way parenting will progress in future years.
Please read this book if you are pregnant or a new mother... it's very helpful...
These and many other questions answered.
There are so many old wives' tales around when it comes to raising your baby and child that this book, by a responsible and caring child psychologist, helps you work out sensible solutions. Are doctors and health visitors always right when giving advice on the emotional health of your baby or does an expert in attachment perhaps have better answers? This book helps you decide and become an empowered parent. It puts the child centre stage because the early experiences of a baby set patterns for life. At the same time, it honours the needs of mothers, who need love, support and community. I hope this is the way parenting will progress in future years.
Please read this book if you are pregnant or a new mother... it's very helpful...
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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Most of this book is excellent and I would recommend it very highly but for one very important chapter: All about discipline.
The author simply has no idea of the difference between punishments and consequences - and it is a crucial difference that parents must understand if they are to discipline with love and kindness.
A consequence is something that repairs damage or makes restitution in some way. A punishment, on the other hand, extracts retribution.
Assume that your child writes on the wall. A consequence of this would be that she has to clean it up. An alternative consequence may be that she has to sit in a chair in silence while watching an obviously irritated Dad clean it up. A punishment would be something like not allowing her to watch a TV program or something else completely unrelated to the "crime."
The crucial difference is that children will accept and learn from consequences but will inevitably resent punishments.
(And it should be noted that "Time Out" is a punishment. You are thinking that your child in "Time Out" is considering the error of her ways. She is, in fact, seething inside at the injustice you have heaped upon her. She may come out of "Time Out" a bit calmer, but I promise you that she is no wiser.)
Apart from this, the book is very good and makes clear explanations of the neuroscience behind children's development and how best to help your children grow up into happy and healthy individuals.
The author simply has no idea of the difference between punishments and consequences - and it is a crucial difference that parents must understand if they are to discipline with love and kindness.
A consequence is something that repairs damage or makes restitution in some way. A punishment, on the other hand, extracts retribution.
Assume that your child writes on the wall. A consequence of this would be that she has to clean it up. An alternative consequence may be that she has to sit in a chair in silence while watching an obviously irritated Dad clean it up. A punishment would be something like not allowing her to watch a TV program or something else completely unrelated to the "crime."
The crucial difference is that children will accept and learn from consequences but will inevitably resent punishments.
(And it should be noted that "Time Out" is a punishment. You are thinking that your child in "Time Out" is considering the error of her ways. She is, in fact, seething inside at the injustice you have heaped upon her. She may come out of "Time Out" a bit calmer, but I promise you that she is no wiser.)
Apart from this, the book is very good and makes clear explanations of the neuroscience behind children's development and how best to help your children grow up into happy and healthy individuals.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The advice in this book is really important. It is empowering & reminds parents of the the importance of following their own instincts. For example, it currently seems the norm for controlled crying to be recommended by Health Visitors & touted as the quick fix & answer for sleep problems etc. but do you know why it is so upsetting to hear a baby cry? It's because babies shouldn't be left to cry - they should be loved & comforted & held. I learned a lot from this book, particularly that a quiet child is not necessarily a happy child. A child left alone to cry simply learns that no-one answers their cries, so they give up trying to communicate their needs & are left silently distressed, abandoned & powerless. Children can't comfort themselves they need a loving parent to calm their fears & help them relax & feel loved & comforted, so themselves learning to trust & feel secure. A toddler misbehaving or having a tantrum doesn't need 'time out', they need more 'time in', they need comforting & calming to deal with their big uncontrollable emotions. A clingy child doesn't need an enforced separation - they need to be allowed to cling before they confidently & tentatively explore further & further on their own, securely knowing that a loving parent is still there whenever they feel the need to 'touch base'. There is lots of interesting 'scientific' information in this book - the science & brain chemistry of emotions & feelings & how children develop to become confident adults. This book is a useful reference for parents with babies & children of all ages.
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a must read for all parents
This book is amazing , I am a nursery nurse and have read many child care books usually they are just someone's opinion. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. R. Worrall
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Just to re-iterate what's already been said, this is the same book as "The Science of Parenting" so don't make the mistake I did of buying both... Read more
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very interesting read
our first kid and feel this book gives you good explaination on the behaviour of babys. only read a bit so far but quite interesting and any extra knowlege is good..
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interesting book everyone should read
Fascinating read so far as not yet completed. Great for knowledge, studies, parents and carers. Highly recommended, not difficult to understand/read
Published 7 months ago by dawn
waste of money
Great delivery time. Wished I hadn't of wasted my cash, it was recommened to me by my health Visitor to help with tantrums but I think I'll stick to what I know best and thats... Read more
Published 7 months ago by mumx3
useful book
This book gives an insight into why babies and children behave or react in particular ways. It is written in clear language and is easy to read.
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