CITE: Verny T. Tomorrow’s baby: The art and science of parenting from conception through infancy. Simon and Schuster; 1982.
SUMMARY
In “Tomorrow’s Baby,” Verny explores the science of prenatal and early infant development and offers practical advice to parents on how to promote their child’s health and well-being. He emphasizes the importance of responsive and nurturing caregiving and encourages parents to recognize the unique needs of their individual child.
HIGHLIGHTS
- “Tomorrow’s Baby” represents an important contribution to the field of prenatal and early infant development.
- The book offers practical advice to parents on how to promote their child’s health and well-being.
- Verny’s emphasis on responsive and nurturing caregiving has been influential in the fields of psychology and child development.
SELECTED QUOTES
- “The quality of care that a child receives in the first years of life can have a profound impact on their later development and well-being.” (p. 14)
- “Responsive and nurturing caregiving is essential to a child’s emotional and social development.” (p. 32)
- “Each child is a unique individual with their own needs and temperament. It is up to parents to recognize and respond to those needs.” (p. 57)
