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Bright from the Start: The Simple, Science-Backed Way to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mindfrom Birth to Age 3
by
Jill Stamm
Now in paperback, a cutting-edge handbook for parents from a pioneer in infant brain development
Should you really read to your baby? Can teaching a baby sign language boost IQ? Should you pipe classical music into the nursery? Dr. Stamm translates the latest neuroscience findings into clear explanations and practical suggestions, demonstrating the importance of the simple...more
Should you really read to your baby? Can teaching a baby sign language boost IQ? Should you pipe classical music into the nursery? Dr. Stamm translates the latest neuroscience findings into clear explanations and practical suggestions, demonstrating the importance of the simple...more
Paperback, 368 pages
Published
July 31st 2008
by Gotham
(first published 2007)
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Due to the high ratings on Amazon, I think I wanted to not like this book. Well, four stars proves I lost that battle. I usually don't understand anything that is "science backed" but somehow Stamm explains the science of the brain so clearly I didn't want to skim over any of it. I read the first 100 pages like they didn't really matter (in about 30 minutes). But once I returned to the book (the very next day) I decided to start at page 1 and actually read through the whole thing. ...more
This was a good book but one of a certain category that both annoy me and pat my proverbial back. The author's big tips for developing a bright mind in your child are (at least to me) quite common sense....nothing very cutting edge or astounding. It all boils down to three points: talk to and with your baby, bond deeply with your baby and give them lots of loving attention laden affection. That's it. And although on the one hand, nothing the author said or suggested or cared deeply about astonis...more
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I think any book about the brain and how it develops is so fascinating and this is one of them. I love being constantly amazed by how amazing are minds and bodies are.
The author, who studies the brain and has two daughters of her own (one born with cerebral palsy and one born normally), has a unique perspective about how to take what is known in the neuroscience field and shows how to apply it in everyday life. A lot of the "this is what you should to do as a parent to enhance ...more
The author, who studies the brain and has two daughters of her own (one born with cerebral palsy and one born normally), has a unique perspective about how to take what is known in the neuroscience field and shows how to apply it in everyday life. A lot of the "this is what you should to do as a parent to enhance ...more
This book I picked up soon after I gave birth to my daughter. It has since become my 'parenting bible'.
It gave me such an appreciation for the enormity and extreme inherent intelligence baby earthlings are born with.
The book provides practical examples of how to's, gives first hand experiences of raising physically and mentally challenged children and in turn outlines how these findings are as applicable to children blessed with no such disabilities.
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It gave me such an appreciation for the enormity and extreme inherent intelligence baby earthlings are born with.
The book provides practical examples of how to's, gives first hand experiences of raising physically and mentally challenged children and in turn outlines how these findings are as applicable to children blessed with no such disabilities.
A fascina...more
Jill Stamm's _Bright from the Start_ is excellent in so many unexpected ways. It operates in the same vein as John Medina's _Brain Rules for Baby_ -- synthesizing vast quantities of scientific research into simple precepts and offering suggestions for how parents can use that information to help their children's development. However, Stamm does not cover the same ground as Medina. They have chosen slightly different areas to emphasize, they offer significantly different kinds of help to parents...more
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This book did a great job discussing the science aspect of learning and brain development on the lay level. Author Jill Stamm did a great job aggregating the results of many scientific studies and putting together a list of activities you, as the parent or caregiver can do to help foster this development. I only wish I'd come across this book a few years ago! That being said though, the author emphasized over and over that its never too late to start your child on a healthy developmental path...more
The best thing about this book is that the author dispels myths and doesn't propagate the hype for a lot of consumer products. She uses scientific evidence to discuss why certain things encourage the brain to develop. Most of her suggestions are common sense, but I like someone spelling it out because not everything comes naturally to me. This book may also reassure parents that they're already (or can simply start) encouraging their child's development.
As a teacher and a mom-to-be, I think this book is right on with its tone about child development. The writer had both a "normal" daughter and one with cerebral palsey, so she was particularly sensitive to developmental milestones, encouraging parents to focus on what they can do rather what the child "should" be doing. I highly recommend this one.
This is a fascinating book, the science of infant to preschooler learning. So far it's confirming things I've sensed, such as why TV is detrimental to a developing mind, and how responding to a crying baby is good, but there is so much more. It's got a lot about the consequences in later life behavior due to early life experiences.
I actually met her and she takes scientific brain development studies and adapts them to what parents should do to make sure their kids grow up healthy and ready to learn. I loved her common sense approach to each chapter and using items from around the house if you can't afford to go out and buy the expensive versions of her "tools".
Fantastic!! Wow. I love it when I just browse a shelf and pick something up random that's just spectacular. Reminds me of my elementary school days where I would forage the library and pick up anything remotely interesting.
This book has taught me so much already about how to stimulate my baby's mind. A must-read for parents!
This book has taught me so much already about how to stimulate my baby's mind. A must-read for parents!
Even though I read this after most of my kids had passed these stages (and yes, I was afraid I was going to find out how badly I had failed), it was a relief to find out most things were not too complex, and I had managed to do the bulk of them naturally! Phew!! Really good information that I recommend to everyone.
Here's a useful book, with lots of examples of how to dialogue with babies and toddlers and good games to play. Stamm provides a compelling rationale for having routines and reading the same books over and over. I don't think I'll implement the placemat idea. I did order a couple of those Cheerios books, though.
Out of the baby books I've read so far, this book was the most fun, filled with interesting information about infant brain development and early learning. What is going on in the baby's head is rather tremendous and fascinating. Very fun read for parents. The writer also suggests games to play with baby as well as books to read to baby.
Great for new ideas on helping baby through developmental stages. I liked this book better than other books that were more focused on describing brain development and less focused on what that means to a parent. Some of the items in the book did seem obvious, but maybe that is because I am surrounded by many fantastic parents!
This is a must-read for ANYONE who has contact with the birth-to-3 yr old group. It is fabulous!
One of the nicest things about this book is that Dr. Stamm speaks to the reader in such a respectful voice. She'll say things like, mothers often feel such and such and here's why you feel that way--here is the science backing up your gut feeling. She makes you feel like a wonderful parent (and don't we all try to be wonderful parents?) while at the same time showing you how to be even...more
One of the nicest things about this book is that Dr. Stamm speaks to the reader in such a respectful voice. She'll say things like, mothers often feel such and such and here's why you feel that way--here is the science backing up your gut feeling. She makes you feel like a wonderful parent (and don't we all try to be wonderful parents?) while at the same time showing you how to be even...more
I didn't expect to like this book as it seemed to be the opposite end of the spectrum from Einstein Never Used Flashcards, but it's not. Lots of great activity suggestions that aren't too pushy toward super achievement.
Excellent study on infant brain development from the neuroscientist who heads the New Directions Institute. Invaluable for any educator or parent or expecting parent. Cannot recommend enough.
Very interesting and helpful book. It gives concrete actions/games a parent can do to assist a child in achieving the next steps in mental development literally from birth. Not only is this a great aid for parents/care givers that want to have educational play time, but would be an amazing aid to caregivers of developmentally challenged children. At the end of each chapter the author provides list of games that support the area of development she was discussing; she breaks down the games into cl...more
Best child development book I've read yet. Talks about the ABC's, Attention, Bonding and Communication, how to do each and why it is important. A few good tips as well.
i would recommend this book to every parent on this world! i use whatever recommendation in this book for my son, exactly, his growth can be proud of. thanks!
Interesting from a research perspective, and provides lots of good information. But definitely more for parents than for educators.
This is such a great reference for parents of kids 0 to 3. Graham and Evan are sure reaping the benefits of my reading it!
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Was a good, informative book...thankfully much of what I've already been doing with my little one (in terms of the "ABC's"), but the scientific info on the brain in such early years is really, really interesting. Don't take that developing kid's brain for granted!
Overview: unproductive tome is valuable and read an talk to your child.
Very influential in my thinking on how to raise small humans.
This book was different from a lot of the parenting books I've read over the past couple of years. I liked how it was written by a real parent who had raised 2 daughters, and the author's focus on what YOU can do as a parent to help your child learn. I have not found that emphasis in a lot of the books I've read - most of the other books seem to focus more on milestones and what your child should or shouldn't be doing. I do recommend this for anyone looking for activities to assist with learning...more
This book was given to me by Collin's mom before Keaton was born. She was a S&L teacher for years and years and has alot of knowledge about working with special needs children so I really respect her opinion on things like this. I love this book and would recommend it for any mom, especially first time moms. It sits on my dresser and every so often I open it up and to see what new "activities" we could be working on with Keaton.
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