Brain Rules for Baby

How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five

By: John Medina

Narrated by: John Medina

Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

What’s the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What does watching TV do to a child’s brain? What’s the best way to handle temper tantrums? Scientists know.

In his New York Times best seller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina told us how our brains really work—and why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools. Now, in Brain Rules for Baby, he shares what the latest science says about how to raise smart and happy children from zero to 5. This book is destined to revolutionize parenting. Just one of the surprises: The best way to get your children into the college of their choice? Teach them impulse control.

Brain Rules for Baby bridges the gap between what scientists know and what parents practice. Through fascinating and funny stories, Medina, a developmental molecular biologist and dad, unravels how a child’s brain develops--and what you can do to optimize it.You will view your children—and how to raise them—in a whole new light.

You’ll learn:

• Where nature ends and nurture begins
• Why men should do more household choresWhat you do when emotions run hot affects how your child turns out
• TV is harmful for children under 2
• Your child’s ability to relate to others predicts her future math performance
• Smart and happy are inseparable
• Pursuing your child’s intellectual success at the expense of his happiness achieves neither
• Praising effort is better than praising intelligence
• The best predictor of academic performance is not IQ. It’s self control
• What you do right now—before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and through the first five years—will affect your children for the rest of their lives.

Brain Rules for Baby is an indispensable guide.

©2010 John Medina (P)2010 Pear Press

Fun and useful book

The book has fun stories and a lot of useful information with suggestions. Exactly what I was looking for.

Loved!

Where does Brain Rules for Baby rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of my favorites!

What about John Medina’s performance did you like?

John was very passionate about what he writes about and it is very apparent as he reads his book.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

both

Any additional comments?

I enjoy neurobiology, so it may be to scientific for some. He present scholarly articles to support his recommendations. He also was very honest and realistic. Loved his input and plan to take to heart his recommendations when I am raising my child.

Amazing, Insightful, and extremely Entertaining

Would you consider the audio edition of Brain Rules for Baby to be better than the print version?

The audio version allows you to hear the authors love for the subject which helps you focus on the vast amount of information being provided that is technical in nature. Reading it I think I would have glazed over and given up a lot earlier.

What about John Medina’s performance did you like?

Mr. Media's performance and understanding of learning makes this educational and insightful tool enjoyable.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

That children grow adults, adults do not grow children.

Any additional comments?

Must buy for anyone interested in learning why humans do what they do and how to get along better. Can't wait to start his other book!!

One of the better baby books out there

If you can get past the stories and quotes he pulls from the web forum (never a good idea) there are is sound science and easily digestible kernels of wisdom in abundance.

Great Read

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!

More Than Baby...

This book is more than just information for growing the minds of babies. This book covers pre-pregnancy through life. Of course most of the concepts are focused on the early stages of life, but this is an important book for anymore who raises, works with, or interacts with kids on an occasional basis. I loved it!

Fun, entertaining and enlightening!

When I picked out this book I thought I was going to listen to a book about brain development, or how to potentialize the baby brain development, but instead I got a book about brain, personality and emotional intelligence development.

The first thing you have to consider before going through this book it that you MUST keep an open mind. Why? Because many of the popular beliefs new parents think are right are SO WRONG according to this book. Example? Remember those moms who puts headphones on their bellies so their yet to be born babies can listen to Mozart to boost their brains? Well, Dr. Medina says they are unnecessary.

If you are one of those parent who think DVDs will help their kids get smarter, this book is so NOT for you. Like I said, he contradicts many popular beliefs and some people who strongly believe in them might not finish this book.

Dr. Medina brings some common concepts we take for granted to the light of science and he explains what style of parenting would be more beneficial for parents to raise a happy and smart child.

This is brought to you with a high dose of fun and laughter. You will constantly find yourself thinking about things you do - right or wrong - and laugh out loud with this book.

I highly recommend this book to any parent who wants to get the most of parenting.

Great 'Raising A Smart Child' Guide...

Which character – as performed by John Medina – was your favorite?

I liked how it seems like each chapter starts with a promise, presents the big picture... then goes into the details (supporting claims by studies & real-life examples).. then ends by summarizing the key concepts of that chapter.
It has plenty of tips on raising a smart kid. Recommended for new parents.

Yes is your yes

It’s great book for all parents those who plan to have child and for those whom already had too. A lot of idea and good rules to grow up the children and be a happy family.

Great baby book

What did you love best about Brain Rules for Baby?

This book gives you a great understand of how a babies brain may work.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Brain Rules for Baby?

The chapter about babies learning how to play and use their imagination is very good. The chapter on one on one contact with the baby and not just putting them in front of a screen is a great listen.

What does John Medina bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

It is narrated and written well.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and I did on a long drive on afternoon.