The brain drives both body and mind, and 80% of its development is completed by the age of three. The first years after birth are when the foundation of a child’s personality is established, making them a vital period for childcare. However, many parents find themselves so busy with the daily requirements of parenting that they are unable to offer the early care they wished to, a situation they later regret.

What children in the first years of life need is not education but rich hands-on experiences using all five senses. These experiences help children acquire a sense of caring for others, a willingness to do their best, a cooperative spirit, and social skills that can be nurtured in relationships with others and group activities. These characteristics add up to what might be called a “zest for life.”

Author Mayumi Murata, has cared for some 2,000 children over the past 25 years. In this book, she introduces 30 ways to help children under the age of three develop this “zest for life,” with exercises that can be fit into even the busiest schedules.

Contents
Chapter 1: Learning to Be Moms and Dads
Chapter 2: All You Need to Know! Basics of the Child Lifestyle
Chapter 3: Useful in Emergencies! Improve Your Parent-Child Skills
Chapter 4: Nurturing Your Child’s Individuality
Chapter 5: What Should I Do When . . . ? Q&A