Little Kids, Big Dilemmas

Your parenting problems solved by science

Sarah Kuppen (Anglia Ruskin University, UK)

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Routledge
12 April 2018

Child & developmental psychology; Family psychology; Child care & upbringing

Fed up with conflicting advice? This book offers real answers to the following questions and more…

Can sleep training harm my baby?

Is screen time bad for my child?

Is breast always best?

Psychologist Dr Sarah Kuppen, expert in early child development, uses her scientific expertise to sort through the hype and give you the facts. Using the latest developmental research, she provides practical tips and solves more than 50 familiar parent questions and dilemmas. Inside you will find advice on:

• five ways to tame a tantrum

• what to do if your child isn’t talking

• the scientific facts on breast versus formula feeding

• managing sibling fights and conflict.

Little Kids, Big Dilemmas is an essential guide for science-minded parents and childcare professionals alike. Reading this book will allow you to make informed decisions on the big topics for parenting in the early years.

By: Sarah Kuppen (Anglia Ruskin University UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9781138857919
ISBN 10: 1138857912
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 12 April 2018
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Help! Toddler tantrums are making my life miserable!; 2. I’m exhausted - How can I get more sleep?; 3. What’s the truth on breastfeeding?; 4. How much is too much screen time?; 5. My pre-schooler has no interest in letters or sounds. Should I be worried?; 6. My two year old isn’t talking!; 7. Why has he started lying?; 8. What can my newborn do?; 9. Is there really a bilingual advantage?; 10. How early is too early for music?; 11. Does my child have ADHD?; 12. How do I support my pre-schooler without being a pushy parent?; 13. How can I stop them fighting?

Sarah Kuppen, PhD CPsychol, is a Senior Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University and a mother of two little boys. Originally a teacher, she gained her PhD from the Centre for Neuroscience in Education at Cambridge University and now specialises in early child development. In addition to her academic work, she regularly gives public talks, appears in the media, works as a consultant, and runs parenting workshops at Cambridge University’s Institute of Continuing Education.

Reviews for Little Kids, Big Dilemmas: Your parenting problems solved by science

This book stands out among the crowd as it is based on state-of-the-art research on parenting and child development. It answers all those niggling questions that parents want answers to but don't know who to ask. Little Kids, Big Dilemmas not only reassures but also offers scientifically valid practical advice. - Professor Susan Golombok, Director, Centre for Family Research, University of Cambridge (UK)