Bright from the Start
The Simple, Science-Backed Way to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind from Birth to Age 3

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 10......more

As a pediatrician, I'm always on the look out for useful, practical guide books for motivated parents. This book makes neuroscientific and developmental concepts practical, which is sadly a rarity in the genre. In reading some of the other reviewers opinions, I noticed the frequency of "But I alread......more

Written by a pioneer in infant brain development and also a mom, this book is so far one of the best I've read on the topic. I am not assuring you will find any breakthrough scientific discovery here, but it helps in reinforcing basic positive parenting skills with a scientific perspective. The book......more

I'm a little torn with what I think about this book. I'm giving it a four star because it contains multiple, to the point lists of activities you can do with your baby/toddler that will encourage development and bonding, which I quite like. I think the book is worthwhile just because of those. Howev......more

I must say every new mom needs this. The greatest book I’ve read about raising a baby.......more