A Good Start in Life: Understanding Your Child’s Brain and Behavior from Birth to Age 6, by Norbert Herschkowitz and Elinore Chapman Herschkowitz, 2004. This clear and thoughtful book for parents demonstrates how intricately a child’s early biological and psychological development are intertwined. The authors rely on the latest research to address the most common parental concerns, including the burning question, Is there a ‘right way’ to parent?

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