“A fascinating read that summarizes current research on several aspects of child development and debunks a number of common myths. Among other things, you will learn that frequent praise is harmful to children, that sleep deprivation has negative consequences, that kindergarten children cannot be accurately identified as "gifted," and that adolescent arguing with parents can actually be constructive to the relationship. While the authors acknowledge that kids can often be walking contradictions, they state that "the goal of having a deeper understanding of children is not futile." Rather, "it's by studying these apparent contradictions very closely that deeper understanding emerges."”
