The Livewired Child: Nurturing A Child's Developing Brain (Paperback or Softback)

Every child is born with the most extraordinary organ on earth - a brain that is constantly growing, adapting and rewiring itself in response to the world around it. In The Livewired Child, renowned educator and neuroscience researcher Dr Michael C. Nagel takes parents and educators on a fascinating journey through the developing brain, from conception to the early school years. Drawing on the latest neuroscientific, educational and pychological research, Dr Nagel reveals how the experiences we provide children in their earliest years don't just shape who they are - they quite literally wire the architecture of their brains.

Written in an accessible and engaging style, The Livewired Child bridges the gap between cutting-edge brain science and the everyday realities of raising and educating children. Covering everything from learning and language to emotional intelligence and cognitive development, Dr Nagel offers practical insights to help parents, teachers and caregivers make the decisions that matter most - because understanding how a child's brain grows is the first step to nurturing it well.

Dr Michael C. Nagel is an educator, researcher, author, mentor and parent. As an Associate Professor, he teaches and researches in the areas of human development, educational psychology, behaviour and learning. The author of many books and articles on neurological development in children, Nagel has worked with parents and teachers worldwide to apply the insights of neuroscience to the daily tasks of raising and teaching young people.