Figure out what your baby is thinking from the moment they are born.

Your baby has a strong desire to communicate, but it isn’t always easy to work out just what they are trying to tell you. In this fascinating, research-led book, parenting author Tanith Carey and Clinical Psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin explain just what your new baby might be thinking, in 75 typical scenarios, from newborn to two years old.

What’s My Baby Thinking? looks in depth at your baby’s brain development, the neuroscience of behaviour, how babies learn, attachment, and communication. From ‘Does My Baby Recognise Me?’ and ‘When will my baby stop crying?’ to ‘Why won’t my toddler share?’ and ‘Is my toddler old enough to have a friend?’, this book explores everyday parenting experiences to help you see the world from your baby’s point of view.

Fully illustrated, and packed with practical advice on topics such as sleep development and separation anxiety, this fascinating book is a must-have resource for every new parent.

Tanith Carey is an award-winning writer, counsellor, and author of 12 books on parenting and psychology. Her books are published in over 40 countries, including the US, Canada, France, Germany, and China. As a veteran journalist and former US correspondent, Tanith also writes for a wide range of global publications, including The Guardian, The Times, and The Spectator. Her books include the four titles in the What’s My Child Thinking? series (DK), The Friendship Maze, Taming the Tiger Parent, and Girls Uninterrupted: Steps for building stronger girls in a challenging world. Tanith’s speaking engagements have included the Child Mind Institute in Palo Alto, California, and The Cheltenham Science Festival, UK. She holds a Certificate in Therapeutic Skills and Studies from London’s Metanoia Institute, where she is training for her Gestalt psychotherapy Masters. Tanith has two children. For a full biography, see www.tanithcarey.com.

Dr Angharad Rudkin is a clinical psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and has worked with families for more than 25 years. She has a therapy practice and consults as well as teaches clinical child psychology. She regularly contributes to the national press and appears on TV and radio. She has three children.