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
