The Science of Parenting: Practical Guidance on Sleep, Crying, Play and Building Emotional Wellbeing for Life

About this book

For parents who wonder whether controlled crying is best or if constant cuddling is better here is a clear explanation of the science of parenting styles and their effects on childrens brain development. Ground-breaking research in the late twentieth century delved into the neuroscience behind child rearing and this book is the first to explain those theories to parents of toddlers in a clear engaging form. AUTHOR BIO: Margot Sunderland is Director of Education and Training for the Centre for Child Mental Health in London. A child psychotherapist with 20 years of experience of working with children and families she directs graduate-level programs in child psychotherapy and emotional literacy for children and is author of more than 20 books on child mental health.