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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 showed 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 five. 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 chores. What you do when emotions run hot affects how your baby turns out, because babies need to feel safe above all. TV is harmful for children under two. 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.
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- Anthony
- Australia
- 12-04-2019
Worst narration ever. Do not buy audible version
This is a fantastic book in content and I have recommended it to many people, HOWEVER: DO NOT BUY THE AUDIBLE VERSION. That is unless you would like to find out how someone with the worst combination of voice and reading tone can make it close to torture to get through
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- Anonymous User
- 06-09-2017
Stressful to listen to!
I find the narrators voice and intensity way to stressful to. There's a unnecessary sense of urgency in his desire to relay his opinion. Interesting "facts" and opinions but unfortunately it's quite unpleasant to listen to.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
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- Katie
- 06-05-2019
Very helpful for a first time mother
My husband and I enjoyed listening to this book before we go to bed and during our travel.
Most of the topics he mentioned in the book makes alot of sense and I can relate to some of the examples given in the book with people I know.
I would highly recommended to any mother!
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- Brenda
- 15-02-2019
a must read
Insightful, funny, complete and practical, this book had everything you need to design and decide what kind of parent you want to be and what to do to achieve it. Fantastic book and perfectly delivered in audio.
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- Alexander
- 08-07-2018
Excellent application of neuroscience to parenting
This is one of the best introductions to neuroscience I've ever read. Every aspect is relevant to real life, not just parenting but also deep philosophical questions such as the meaning of happiness and the ultimate purpose of human existence. Delivered with genuine passion and enthusiasm, this book also includes many laugh out loud moments. A little recognised masterpiece, this is Medina's best work so far.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-03-2018
For the scientifically minded parent
Honest scientific appraisal of current research, with actionable advice delivered with character by the author
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- Johan
- 13-03-2018
Awesome
Really good advice that is well delivered. I'll be listening to this book repeatedly going forward.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-02-2018
Highly recommended
Great overall book. Entertaining to listen and easy to implement his Brain rules.
Take home message: enjoy and love your children.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-01-2018
This is one of the best parenting books there is
I will listen to the book not only once, but several times throughout my kids growth and development, so I keep remaining myself of the right things to do. Well-researched and not biased!
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- Bradley
- 15-11-2017
Great training
Just about to have a baby and I found the research and advice to be very helpful.
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- Erik
- 14-08-2015
The Only Baby Book I'd Recommend
If you could sum up Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded) in three words, what would they be?
Science based advice.
What other book might you compare Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded) to and why?
Honestly, this book stands alone in a cesspool of snake oil sold as pregnancy and parenting advice. Medina’s book is baby 501. It’s all science. Everything he talks about has been published in a peer reviewed journal, and replicated by at least one other study that meets that same criteria. He shuts down a lot of the expensive bullshit, like Baby Einstein, and other scams to make babies smart.
Have you listened to any of John Medina’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have not. Some reviewers of the audiobook don’t like Medina’s delivery. While it’s true he lacks the polish of professional narrators, he is a lecturer and has a huge passion for his work. I think that might be off putting to some that want the narration to be like an offensive lineman in football: doing its best work when no one notices. But I personally find Medina’s vigorous reading of his own material to be really great.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
This is a science based book on how to raise a baby. Pathos really doesn't play a role in it.
Any additional comments?
I’ve seen some complaints that Medina meanders too much in his book rather than saving the reader time and getting to the point. I get that some parents are too busy to hear the how and why of Medina’s rules, they want quick instruction to best build their baby’s brain. But for me, I want more than just a set of instructions I’m taking on faith. I love hearing the specifics of the studies that form Medina’s rule set.
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- Claire E
- 13-09-2018
Some content helpful, some not
This book did have some concrete examples and strategies, which were helpful. It also had analogies that rarely added value to understanding the concept and wisdomful nuggets such as "kids give so much more than they take. They give you patience!" He also gives examples from his own life, which again were sometimes helpful sometimes not. They turned 600 sq feet of their home into a playroom. That's all well and good if you have a giant house. For the rest of us...? I also found the narrator's voice sing-song and somewhat annoying.
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- ESL student
- 30-08-2017
good for parenting
very detail advice. as parenting, we should learn more for our baby. This book gives me alot of information about how to develop a happy baby, emotional contorl, punishment system and making a sleep routine. anyway just give it a try. sorry english is not my first language.
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- Mike
- 19-09-2016
Baby book for nerds
Loved the practical applications and information offered. As my wife and I read more and more baby books I truly appreciate evidence and data behind the information. Medina is entertaining throughout his reading and makes it easy to see which parts he is truly passionate about it. Smart book that I strongly recommend to those who want to understand why not every option works for every baby. Makes so much sense not just for babies but my day to day interactions with adults.
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- Ronald E. Newlon
- 09-11-2014
New addition is not a good audio book
Is there anything you would change about this book?
The additions to this book were recorded independently and are in a tunnel
What other book might you compare Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded) to and why?
Buy the book not the audio book
What didn’t you like about John Medina’s performance?
Too many anecdotes by women and he raises his voice too much
sounds a little like monty python
Could you see Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded) being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
no - please do not do this
Any additional comments?
I wish that I would have bough tthe book. It is a good book but a very bad audio book
27 of 35 people found this review helpful
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- BattleD4d
- 31-03-2016
Great Content, Less Great Recording Quality
The majority of this book is very well recorded, but during the later chapters portions of the author's recording take a noticeable and jarring dip in quality.
The content of the book is magnificent; I learned a great deal about important steps that can be taken to help my child better develop into a thriving adult.
I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone about to become a new parent.
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
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- CPL
- 23-12-2017
Interesting content, horrible narration. Buy the physical book
The information provided is valuable but I could barely get past the narrator’s voice and presentation! He sounds like a mildly drunk radio talk show host. I had to force myself to listen to 30 minutes each day just to get the info but it was painful. My husband heard about 15 minutes and refused to listen to anymore because of the narrator’s “used car salesman” voice. Save yourself the pain and read the physical book.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- Leana
- 05-11-2019
Love!
This book is so interesting. I am beyond pleased with the information it provides! Perfect for mama’s to be.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Johan
- 17-05-2015
Fantastic insights, backed by science
What made the experience of listening to Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded) the most enjoyable?
All the "brain rules" come with easy to understand examples which makes adopting the rules easier and quicker. The narration was engaging and easy to understand at x2 times the normal speed.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded)?
The empathy reflex and surrounding methods were really cool and unintuitive. Valuable lesson.
What does John Medina bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I love having the author narrate his/her own stuff. John Medina brings an engaging reading to this book and it's very enjoyable to listen to. I plowed through this book in two sittings while doing household work, much thanks to John's narration.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- Jared
- 24-11-2019
Should be called "Brain Rules but no advice"
Book spends too much time reciting studies without providing much guidance on what to make of it and how to implement any of the brain rules.
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- marcher
- 08-10-2017
Engaging broad coverage
Very listenable, well structured - some areas, like attachment theory a bit thin from an academic perspective, glosses details, but understandable and not really misleading for lay parent audience. Nice tips on how to handle screen time, from his pro and personal experience, though some areas need updating, such as AAP's guidelines on screen time and tablet use. The 'nothing before 2 yrs' idea now revised in light of more up to date understanding :)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- amphy
- 09-12-2016
Useful, no nonsense, to the point and funny! Great book!
Useful, no nonsense, to the point and funny!
The author offer insights from both scientific research and personal parenting experience in an easy to listen to and entertaining book.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Georgi Vladkov Petkov
- 18-04-2016
Obligatory reading for parents
Entertaining and informative, the book lays down the basics of rasing happy and smart kids supported by science.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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- Mariana Teijeira Exposito
- 15-07-2017
Extremely recommendable!
Clear and concise information provided in a friendly and funny style.
For each theory or idea, the author indicates what type of studies have been performed on the subject and then continues to indicate if there is enough information to ensure a clear result for the study or if more data is needed.
A definite must for every new parent or parent to be.
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- smithpaddy
- 26-10-2016
really interesting and practical
Really like John Medina, he uses good evidence based science (or as good as possible in his field) but makes it completely approachable to understand and even quite compelling listening. from the interesting information stems practical advise about how to raise your kid
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- Atheneh
- 27-12-2018
Brilliant book
Best baby book I’ve come across so far and narration was fantastic.
Thank you so much
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- H Livingstone
- 25-09-2017
Excellent audio book for a new parent.
What did you like most about Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded)?
The narration by John Medina is the best I have heard on audible by some distance. The content is excellent as well. As a scientific minded father I wanted to know what modern science has to say on baby development and this book delivers it without bias.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- samantha
- 09-01-2016
Great step into parenting right from pregnancy
Gives good scientific overview of what works what doesn't and what is inconclusive. A great enthusiastic read from a scientific father. Definitely worth the listen
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- Anonymous User
- 22-11-2019
Very interesting and useful book
I loved this book, I loved the narration, and I love what I took away. This book gives you a rough idea of what you could to to get the best out of your child, and also what you should stop doing. The tips are fantastic, and listening to it was above all fun.
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- Klaudia Darbinova
- 18-11-2019
Would not recommend
I thought this book was full of very obvious points and made up examples. The narrator was very annoying too. I learnt very little from this book and would not recommend it