Five "wows" every parent must know -- "A" is for attention : why it matters -- Face time : you are your baby's first toy -- Play time : the real work of play -- Screen time : when baby meets modern life -- Downtime : doing nothing is important, too -- Attention-builders little ones love -- "B" is for bonding : why it matters -- Responsive care : tuning in to one another -- Hands-on care : introducing vitamin "T" -- Child care : how to make a brain-based choice -- Bond-builders little ones love -- "C" is for communication : why it matters -- Everyday talk : thank goodness it's cheap! -- Everyday reading : Dr. Seuss had it right -- Everyday music : Mozart myths & facts -- Communication-builders little ones love

Should you really read to your baby? Can teaching a baby sign language boost IQ? Should you pipe classical music into the nursery? Dr. Stamm translates the latest neuroscience findings into clear explanations and practical suggestions, demonstrating the importance of the simple ways you interact with your child every day. It isn't the right "edu-tainment" that nurtures an infant's brain. It is as simple as Attention, Bonding, and Communication, and it's within every parent's ability to provide. Practical games and tips for each developmental age group will show you not only what the latest findings are but, more importantly, tell you what to do with them