The author identifies the six most crucial and irreplaceable experiences which enable children to reach and expand their full intellectual, emotional, and moral potential as human beings. The author takes a look at computers in children s lives and examines the advantages and drawbacks of computer use for kids at home and school, exploring its effects on children s health, creativity, brain development and social and emotional growth. Describes how brain research relates to developmental stages of children up to three years and answers many parenting questions. Explains how early experiences affect brain structure permanently. The new research in brain development tells us of the vital importance of the relationship between caregiver and child in the crucial first years of life.
New parents have a wonderful opportunity to help their children reach their full potential.
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