The Treasure Within

Born to be wild-evolution's fascinating legacy to our childrenChildren amaze us every day. Yet they also leave us with countless questions: Why won't my baby fall asleep? Why doesn't she sleep through the night? Why is my child so picky about vegetables? Why does my toddler have such explosive tantrums? And the questions keep coming ...This book offers a surprising answer: children have good reasons for behaving the way they do. Many of the traits we find challenging today helped them survive and thrive throughout human evolution. Drawing on the latest findings from evolutionary biology, anthropology, and developmental science, Herbert Renz-Polster reveals the hidden logic behind children's behavior. The result is a fascinating new perspective on childhood-one that helps parents understand their children with greater confidence, patience, and trust.The German original of this book-"Kinder verstehen"-is one of Europe's bestselling parenting books. It has been translated into several languages, including Chinese and Russian, and has helped hundreds of thousands of parents better understand their children.

Hersteller:	Sefa Verlag
Anschrift:	Fahlenkampsweg 22 DE-23562 Lübeck
Kontakt:	info@sefa-verlag.de

HERBERT RENZ-POLSTER, MD, is a pediatrician and researcher specializing in infant development. His bestselling books have inspired countless families in Germany and established him as a leading voice in the parenting debate. He also contributes to the discussion through social media (@kinderverstehen.de) and his website, kinder-verstehen.de. He is the father of four children and grandfather of five grandchildren. He lives with his wife near Lake Constance.