Great Myths of Child Development [Hardcover]

Great Myths of Child Development reveals the latest evidence-based science behind the myths and misconceptions about the developing child.

 

• Shatters the most commonly-held child development myths
• Reveals the science behind such topical issues as twin-telepathy, sex-prediction, and imaginary friends
• Covers hot-button issues like childhood vaccines, spankings, “time-outs,” and breastfeeding of older children
• Features numerous pop culture references and examples drawn from popular TV shows and movies, such as Duck Dynasty, Modern Family and Mad Men
• Points to a wealth of supplementary resources for interested parents—from evidence-based treatments and self-help books to relevant websites

Preface x

Introduction 1

1 Beginnings 9

#1 Identical twins have a telepathic connection that originates in the womb 10

#2 Couples dealing with infertility are more likely to get pregnant if they adopt 16

#3 Parents can predict the sex of a fetus by examining the shape of the mother’s body 22

#4 All boys have one Y chromosome (and all girls don’t) 27

#5 The attachment parenting approach strengthens the mother–infant bond 34

Speed busting for beginnings 41

#6 Identical twins have identical genes 41

#7 A woman who is already pregnant can’t get pregnant again 42

#8 The Chinese lunar calendar accurately predicts the sex of a baby 42

#9 Female fetuses have faster heart rates than male fetuses 43