I think the author remembered some stuff wrong. His 6 month old did not say the word "octopus"... It is not normal for a 6 month old to be saying multi-syllable words. Plus, it's a little preachy. I don't think a little TV is going to rot your kid's brain. Also, he downs on divorce a lot. If I was someone going through something as miserable as divorce and I read this book, I would feel really awful.

Indeed an excellent book full of facts, data and actionables. Totally recommended especially for new parents.

It's actual and consists of lots of good ideas.

Facts based on suveys, real life stories.

Very charismatic storyelling manner.

The part where author talks about influences on fetus.

Must be reading/listening to parents to be!

This is the first baby book I purchased and completed. As an educator some of this information was already very clear and just confirmed what I already knew. I really enjoyed this book for its scientific research and clarification of common misconceptions. I know as a first time mother having heaps of friends that already have children will want to tell me how to raise my future baby and this book gave me the reassurance I needed for the concepts , rules, and items I feel strongly about starting this wild journey.

There are a ton of great evidence-based parenting tips, but what makes the book great is that he ties the rules together in a narrative structure that allows you to actually remember most of them.

The content was very informative with practical examples.

I wasn't crazy about the narrator but this is very subjective, and I would still listen to the book for the information.

I would definitely recommend this book to all parents and caregivers.

A very practical book about everyday ways that encourage babies and kids to learn and grow. I'm excited about using his tips in our daily routines from now on!

Awesome book with incredible advice. Thank you John Medina! Lots of great tips throughout the book

I liked what was being said bit feel the reader was a buddy a few beers in at the sports bar. (Pretty sure the reader even passes gas at 10:20 of Chapter 6).

Good content though that I found useful.

This book is based on research and facts. It also makes absolute sense regardless. It opened my eyes and helped me understand the nature of children. It has given me endless patience by helping me understand the reasons children do what they do. My relationship with my partner has also improved a lot. I love this book and try to base my parenting style as much as I can on the rules laid out in the book. Our daughter is just over two and is happy, well behaved, loving, etc etc. I've learned from this book that the word 'no' works best when it's not used! Our daughter is a delight and we are sooo looking forward to meeting our next baby due next year.