The Scientist in the Crib: What Early Learning Tells Us About the Mind
Evidence: Three developmental scientists summarise infant research up to 1999 for parents. Newer studies have added detail since.
1What parents should know
Explains how babies and young children learn about people, objects and language by experimenting, much like small scientists.
2Sources and check record
Related
The international framework for early childhood. It names five components of nurturing care - good health, adequate nutrition, safety and security, responsive caregiving and opportunities for early learning.
Checklists of what most children can do at 12 ages from 2 months to 5 years, covering social, language, thinking and movement skills.
A university explainer about the back-and-forth between a young child and a caring adult: notice a look, sound or gesture, respond, and leave room for the child to respond again.