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I realize that there is so much that we collectively, and I specifically, do not yet understand about the development of the brain. And often, what we do know from the latest neuroscience findings is not yet ready to translate into practical suggestions for parents; the information is sometimes still at a theoretical stage or the level of the research about a particular topic is too small (looking at the neuronal, cellular level) or too large (looking at how traditions in various cultures impact language usage). In this book, I have relied heavily on what I’ve learned as a teacher of young children, on my experiences in trying to prepare others to become teachers through university training, and on my experiences as a mum who, because of the unique challenges presented by Jenny, learned to pay very, very close attention to how my children (both of them) learned. These personal experiences have provided a unique filter through which I have absorbed and translated for parents the main messages of every neuroscientist I have ever met, listened to, read, and studied .
