“In this book, I take you on a journey through the brain in chronological order of its development. A journey that begins the moment a woman becomes pregnant. What's going on in her head? Do people really get stupid during pregnancy or is it just a myth? Do newborns exhibit social interaction? Do fathers experience pregnancy symptoms too? And if so, how does it work? Will a child become smarter from listening to classical music? Why is it still important to be able to write by hand? I will try to explain what behavior is based on and how the external development of behavior and skills is supported by the internal development of the brain and cognition. I hope I can provide you with ideas that parents can use in their daily lives. Even if it's just an explanation for why a child behaves (or doesn't behave) in a certain way." Award-winning neuroscientist and author Dr. Marcia Goddard provides a snapshot of what we know about brain development, addressing the questions that Science has not yet given a definite answer; it represents several existing points of view and the results of the latest neurobiological research. Each chapter shows how a child's cognitive and social development proceeds at one stage or another, as well as the development of motor skills. In discussing the changes in children's brains, Goddard also considers how the parents' brains are rebuilt along with it. The book busts several persistent myths about the brain, such as those about IQ tests and bilingualism. For a wide range of readers - parents, teachers and everyone interested in the secrets of the brain.