Author(s): Robin Fancourt

Parenting - Baby and Toddler

By understanding how the brain works, we can enrich childrenâs lives. In this ground-breaking book, NZ paediatrician Robin Fancourt takes us on a fascinating journey from conception through the early years. She unravels the mysterious process of how babies learn, understand and relate to others, become confident and succeed. The latest research into infant brain development has come up with some startling new evidence about how we learn. A mother's touch, for instance, releases hormones in the infant's brain that help it grow. Singing to your baby, however badly, triggers the baby's brain to start building vital mental language circuits. The infant brain is twice as active as its busy mother's and already two-thirds the size. It includes practical tips that all parents can use, and is also an important book for all child-care workers and teachers. First published April 2001.