--- product_id: 1804846 title: "Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded): How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five" price: "HK$140" currency: HKD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1804846-brain-rules-for-baby-updated-and-expanded-how-to-raise store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded): How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five **Price:** HK$140 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded): How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five - **How much does it cost?** HK$140 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1804846-brain-rules-for-baby-updated-and-expanded-how-to-raise) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description What’s the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What does watching TV do to a child’s brain? What’s the best way to handle temper tantrums? Scientists know. In his New York Times bestseller Brain Rules , Dr. John Medina showed us how our brains really work—and why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools. Now, in Brain Rules for Baby , he shares what the latest science says about how to raise smart and happy children from zero to five. This book is destined to revolutionize parenting. Just one of the surprises: The best way to get your children into the college of their choice? Teach them impulse control. Brain Rules for Baby bridges the gap between what scientists know and what parents practice. Through fascinating and funny stories, Medina, a developmental molecular biologist and dad, unravels how a child’s brain develops – and what you can do to optimize it. You will view your children—and how to raise them—in a whole new light. You’ll learn: Where nature ends and nurture begins Why men should do more household chores What you do when emotions run hot affects how your baby turns out, because babies need to feel safe above all TV is harmful for children under 2 Your child’s ability to relate to others predicts her future math performance Smart and happy are inseparable. Pursuing your child’s intellectual success at the expense of his happiness achieves neither Praising effort is better than praising intelligence The best predictor of academic performance is not IQ. It’s self-control What you do right now—before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and through the first five years—will affect your children for the rest of their lives. Brain Rules for Baby is an indispensable guide. Review: Buy it BEFORE baby, if possible, but definitely still relevant postpartum - This book is an absolute MUST have for first time parents. I wish I would have purchased before having my daughter, as I would have had more time to read it. It's taken me 5 weeks- I read while pumping. The author writes well- even while talking about nitty-gritty brain science stuff he uses relatable analogies and keeps it interesting. This book is not a undergrad science 101 book, but it relays important details about a child's neurodevelopment, the most relevant and up-to-date literature, and the implications for parenting, and he does it without making you want to scrape your eyeballs out. What I love about this book: it really gives a lot of great tips without subscribing to a "parenting style." This book isn't about how be a Sears or a Ferber parent (although he does discuss both and the literature available in the added "Sleep" chapter. This book is about what the most current science says about the way a child's brain develops, and how we, as parents can impact it for the better in an effort to raise happy children-which we all want. What's great about this book: he has the key points bullet-pointed at the end of the chapter, which helps bringing the whole point back home, as sometimes the chapter can get a little detailed heavy. Any cons?: Not really. I loved the book, from the info to the formatting. Review: Quick, informative read! - There is some good, practical, dare I say common sense? advise in the book. It is well written and does not read like a textbook like some of these do. It was a nice, quick read, and I could really relate to a lot of the situations described. The author does a great job at presenting findings and letting you make up your mind on what you think is best to apply in your situation. I like the scientific approach - Hypothesis to Study to Findings to how do I apply this? There is no set manual on how to raise a happy healthy smart child and this book does not pretend to be one. They just present some good information, practical advice and the science behind it. And when there is no definitive result to cite, they are honest about. ## Features - Author: Medina, John. - Publisher: Pear Press - Pages: 336 - Publication Date: 2014-04-22 - Edition: Second - Binding: Paperback - MSRP: 15.95 - ISBN13: 9780983263388 - ISBN: 0983263388 - Other ISBN: 9780983263395 - Other ISBN Binding: print - Language: en ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #18,078 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #35 in Baby & Toddler Parenting | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,405 Reviews | ## Images ![Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded): How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QcKgmOzzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buy it BEFORE baby, if possible, but definitely still relevant postpartum *by A***. on January 27, 2018* This book is an absolute MUST have for first time parents. I wish I would have purchased before having my daughter, as I would have had more time to read it. It's taken me 5 weeks- I read while pumping. The author writes well- even while talking about nitty-gritty brain science stuff he uses relatable analogies and keeps it interesting. This book is not a undergrad science 101 book, but it relays important details about a child's neurodevelopment, the most relevant and up-to-date literature, and the implications for parenting, and he does it without making you want to scrape your eyeballs out. What I love about this book: it really gives a lot of great tips without subscribing to a "parenting style." This book isn't about how be a Sears or a Ferber parent (although he does discuss both and the literature available in the added "Sleep" chapter. This book is about what the most current science says about the way a child's brain develops, and how we, as parents can impact it for the better in an effort to raise happy children-which we all want. What's great about this book: he has the key points bullet-pointed at the end of the chapter, which helps bringing the whole point back home, as sometimes the chapter can get a little detailed heavy. Any cons?: Not really. I loved the book, from the info to the formatting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quick, informative read! *by K***N on January 30, 2020* There is some good, practical, dare I say common sense? advise in the book. It is well written and does not read like a textbook like some of these do. It was a nice, quick read, and I could really relate to a lot of the situations described. The author does a great job at presenting findings and letting you make up your mind on what you think is best to apply in your situation. I like the scientific approach - Hypothesis to Study to Findings to how do I apply this? There is no set manual on how to raise a happy healthy smart child and this book does not pretend to be one. They just present some good information, practical advice and the science behind it. And when there is no definitive result to cite, they are honest about. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great informative and pleasantly entertaining. *by E***U on September 29, 2020* I loved this book! I learned a great deal of how the brain develops and works. The stories are both enlightening and some are humoring. I never thought I'd be interested in reading a book like this but it truly was enjoyable and helpful for my husband and I as we are looking forward to one day becoming the "rookie parents" who raise a happy well rounded child. My only dislike is that it only talks about breast feeding as the best option (which it very well may be) when nursing your child. I would have given 5 stars had it had information on other options for people who may not be fortunate enough or didn't want to breast feed. Otherwise, this book is wonderful and I will definitely recommend to people trying to conceive and even parents of young children. ## Frequently Bought Together - Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded): How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five - The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind - Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience with Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1804846-brain-rules-for-baby-updated-and-expanded-how-to-raise](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1804846-brain-rules-for-baby-updated-and-expanded-how-to-raise) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong* *Store origin: HK* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*