Title:
What Every Parent Needs To Know
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780241216569
Overview:
From breastfeeding through to brain development, What Every Parent Needs To Know offers a science-based map for navigating the early years. In this brand-new edition, Dr Margot Sunderland synthesises the latest thinking on how screen time shapes the developing brain and reinforces a simple, powerful message: love, nurture and play are not luxuries but the essential drivers of healthy growth. This hardcover guide speaks directly to parents, carers and educators who want to make evidence-based decisions about how to care for their child, without sacrificing warmth or intuition. It covers the everyday moments that matter mostfeeding choices, sleep routines, and the everyday behaviours that puzzle and delight in equal measuredelivering practical steps grounded in psychology and child development research. Sunderland translates complex science into clear, actionable guidance you can apply tonight, while offering the reassurance that your childs unique temperament is respected. Designed for families with children from infancy through the primary years, this edition remains a trusted, durable companion youll reach for again and again. A thoughtful gift for new parents, relievers of sleep deprivation, or anyone seeking a credible, long-lasting parenting resource.
What Makes This Book Stand Out:
Dr Margot Sunderlands training as a clinical psychologist anchors the book in real-world outcomes, translating neuroscience into usable strategies for daily parenting. This edition stands out for weaving research on brain development with practical tacticswithout overloading readers with jargon. It treats each moment as an opportunity to support attachment, regulate emotions, and foster resilience, whether youre soothing a cranky toddler or guiding a curious school-aged child. The content unapologetically recognises the paradox of modern parenting: technology is a tool, not a villain, and boundaries can coexist with warmth. The updated material on screen time reflects contemporary family life, offering sane, doable approaches to digital use. The result is a dependable framework you can adapt to your childs personality, making it a go-to reference for parents, grandparents, and teachers seeking credible, compassionate guidance.
Who This Book Is Perfect For:
Expectant and new parents seeking a trusted, science-backed guide; families juggling feeding choices, sleep routines, and behavioural questions; caregivers and professionals who work with children up to 12 years old; teachers looking for a practical handbook to support classroom and home life; and gift buyers who want a durable, thoughtful resource that lasts beyond the first year. If you value evidence-based parenting with a humane, nurturing approach, this title fits seamlessly into your library. Its equally useful for those who want to understand why children behave the way they do and for readers hoping to foster secure attachment, emotional intelligence, and lifelong curiosity in their kids.
Key Highlights:
- Evidence-based parenting guidance grounded in child development psychology
- Updated insights into brain development and the impact of screen time
- Practical strategies for sleep, feeding, behaviour, and emotional regulation
- Clear, accessible language that respects both science and parental intuition
- Structured, bite-sized chapters ideal for quick reference
- Durable hardcover presentation; gift-ready and long-lasting
- Supports parents from infancy through the primary years (up to 12)
About the Author:
Dr Margot Sunderland is a clinical psychologist and a prolific author in the field of child mental health and development. She has written more than twenty books, translating neuroscience into accessible, practical guidance for parents, carers, and professionals. Sunderlands work is renowned for its credible, evidence-based approach delivered in a warm, encouraging voice. In What Every Parent Needs To Know, she brings decades of experience to a concise, readable handbook designed to empower families to make informed choices that support healthy attachment, emotional well-being, and resilience in children. Her writing is trusted by families, educators, and clinicians alike for its clarity, compassion, and rigorous grounding in current research.
Why Youll Love This Book:
This is more than a theoretical tour of child development; its a practical companion you can hinge daily decisions on. Youll gain a clear framework for interpreting your childs needs, setting boundaries with kindness, and turning everyday moments into opportunities for learning and connection. The updated edition nods to our screen-rich world, offering measured guidance that helps families balance digital life with real-world play, rest, and relationship. If you want a credible, readable parenting manual that respects your instincts while anchoring choices in science, this book is your essential allydurable, trustworthy, and genuinely helpful for building confident, caring children.
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