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The Science of Parenting |  | Author: Margot Sunderland
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Category: Book
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Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 4768
Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 288
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 075663993X
Dewey Decimal Number: 305.231
EAN: 9780756639938
ASIN: 075663993X
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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 At last! A real science based parenting book! July 14, 2006
Ellie (UK)
57 out of 60 found this review helpful
In a world where one is bombarded by conflicting advice about what is best for my child (sleep routines, behaviour, tantrums, etc.), this book is like a breath of fresh air. Unlike those thousands of opinion based parenting books, which have no scientific evidence to corroborate those opinions, The Science of Parenting is packed with useful advice, backed up with literally hundreds of scientific studies.
The author conveys what are quite complex scientific concepts in easy to understand language, diagrams and she uses examples of behaviour that I have seen in my own child.
It's so refreshing to see something solid and different from the same old baby books, and it's a fascinating read!
A great way to eliminate doubt and become an empowered parent January 25, 2009
G. Groom (Cowbridge, Wales)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
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...
Buy it! The thinking parents guide to parenting June 14, 2006
abc58 (Switzerland)
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
This book is fantastic- Really practical and interesting and seems well backed up by research. I finished it within 48 hours as I couldn't put it down, and am about to buy it for a number of friends and family. Instinct isn't all you need to be an excellent parent and really good advice helps iron out any faulty thinking you may have picked up. I am intending to make some adjustments straight away. The author makes sense.
A must for all parents & parents-to-be! September 5, 2006
Mrs. K. Wakefield (Suffolk, England - United Kingdom)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
Fantastic! I just wish I had discovered this book before now.
A common sense guide to compassionate parenting. The scientific aspects of the book are clearly and simply explained without being patronising. As a mother of four children ranging from 20 years to 11 months, I felt that it gave me 'permission' to follow my instincts and love and cherish my children for being exactly who they are in the here and now.
Thank you so much Ms. Sunderland!
At last! This book is genius. June 8, 2006
Emmalina (UK)
20 out of 24 found this review helpful
At last, an intelligent book about parenting and childhood that isn't written by a drivelling idiot or a fascist who hates children. This book is a blueprint for better understanding what is happening within your child's brain and for helping them to grow into a confident adult. Instead of promising 'control' over your child it aids understanding and helps a parent to see how they can support their child in their emotional development. The explanations are simple without being patronising and give a fascinating insight into human biology blowing apart many of the myths put out there by baby trainers and the like. I love this book and it is the first of its kind I do not want to consign to the bin! If you actually like your child and want to think for yourself rather than following someone elses receipe for living then this is the book for you.
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