A really neat book that helped me better define the changes that come with parenthood was The Mommy Brain- How Motherhood Makes Us Smarter. Talks all about the changes in the brain that come with parenting (and this goes for dads too, as well as adoptive parents). Improvements in multi-tasking, empathy, boldness, creativity, leadership.... there's some neat research coming out on these topics. Includes references to the original studies.
You'll finish it feeling that the time you invest with young children is not just beneficial for them but for you too.
|