As a psychologist, how did you approach observing and studying your own child's early development?
I approached it as three different people: as an academic psychologist, steeped in the theories and research; as a father, overawed by this amazing emotional experience; and as a writer, looking for the revealing details. Bringing these perspectives together was what made it such an interesting book to write.
What can we gain from looking at things from a child's perspective?
As parents, we arguably gain a richer experience of parenthood by asking how our children see the world, and they stand to gain more from us if we do so. As teachers, we're taking a course that will potentially lead to better developmental outcomes. As human beings, we can only benefit from a richer understanding of who we used to be.
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