Parenting has never been more connected — or more confusing. Between Instagram experts, playground opinions, and a tidal wave of neuro-jargon disguised as science, it’s never been harder to know what actually matters for your child’s brain and wellbeing.
Head Start cuts through the noise. Grounded in real neuroscience and developmental psychology — not trends, myths or “neurobollocks” — this is the essential guide for raising children aged 3–10 with confidence, clarity and calm.
Drawing on the latest research, relatable real-life stories and candid conversations with leading experts, Head Start gives parents the tools to understand what’s happening inside their child’s developing brain — and what truly supports healthy emotional, social and cognitive growth.
You’ll learn:
what the science really says about behaviour, resilience, screen time, friendships and meltdowns
how to make brain-smart decisions without guilt, overwhelm or information overload
simple, practical strategies that actually work in busy family life
the difference between evidence-based guidance… and everything else
Clear, compassionate and empowering, Head Start helps you raise confident, resilient, thriving kids in the digital age — without losing your mind along the way.
Head Start
By Michele Veldsman
A Neuroscientist’s Roadmap to Understanding Your Child - and Helping Them to Be Confident, Resilient and Happy - from Preschool to Tweens
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Imprint: Tonic | Pub date: Febuary 2027 | Format: 234 x 153mm | Extent: 288
About the Author
Dr Michele Veldsman holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge and has spent two decades studying the human brain at some of the world’s leading universities. She has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers in top medical and neuroscience journals and is an experienced science communicator, known for translating complex brain research into accessible, practical advice. Her work has been featured in major outlets including The Guardian, Daily Mail and Newsweek, and she reaches an audience of more than 25,000 across TikTok and LinkedIn.























