| I recommend 'Be Prepared'. It's a funny book with great illustrations. It is also a very useful book with great advice. I know you want scientific books, but I can't think of any. There are experts on childhood learning, like Piaget, you can use Google and Stack Exchange to find almost anything, and you also do have access to scientific, peer-reviewed articles (use Google, once again, or go to a university library) if you have the inclination and skill to get what you need from them. That said...Do you need to do this? I say you probably don't when it comes to parenting. Knowledge and wisdom are two different things. You'll get farthest by being a good partner to your wife and by taking some time every day to reflect on where you're going and let what you've learned from experience sink in. Parenting is more like something you practice and live. It's hard to capture it's essence in book form. Also, people are a tremendous resource. People you know personally and can speak to personally might be able to provide something books don't have. Think about the people you know and most respect. If any of them are experienced parents then go to them. That set of people hopefully includes your mom. And your dad. Happy father's day and congratulations! |