BEST START

Understanding your baby's emotional needs to create the best beginnings.

Lynn Jenkins

It is now realised that a baby’s early experiences and interactions provide them with the beginnings of their self-beliefs, thoughts and feelings; their self-esteem and self-value; how they operate in relationships; how they behave socially; and their sense of emotional security. It is therefore vital that parents understand how to help their baby to develop trust and confidence, and to feel secure and valued.

In Best Start, psychologist Lynn Jenkins looks at how a person’s emotional foundations are formed in babyhood and the power that these foundations have over the way in which the child develops. She begins by examining how a baby’s brain is shaped to support developing self-concepts before moving on to outline what a baby needs in order to develop a positive idea of themselves. Most importantly, she explains to parents what they can do to meet those needs, ensuring that their child experiences the best start in life.

SPECIFICATIONS : 198 x 128 mm | 7¾ x 5 in | Paperback | 140 pages 

About the Author

Lynn Jenkins is a registered clinical psychologist and co-owner of the Life Matters psychology practice in Newcastle, NSW. Prior to private practice, Lynn worked in adult mental health settings, sexual assault counselling and community counselling. Lynn has a strong interest in perinatal mental health and is passionate about assisting women to feel confident in their ability to raise healthy, happy children. She also writes for Sunny Days parenting magazine on related issues. This is her first book.

Reviews

'Lynn Jenkins writes from the perspective of both a psychologist and as a mother. Her aim is to develop your own self awareness as a caregiver so that you can give your child the foundations they need to be themselves - the best themselves they can be. Despite the fairly weighty subject matter, the style of the book is breezy and chatty. I found it extremely enlightening and enjoyed Lynn Jenkins honesty. Best Start does exactly what it says on the label. It shows you how you can give your child the best start in life.' Nappy Bag magazine