The first book to combine genetics and child psychology with practical parenting by a professor of psychology and human and molecular genetics. For the first time, The Child Code brings genetics out of the lab and onto the parent´s lap, offering a smarter and much more effective way of parenting. Danielle Dick - a chaired professor of psychology and human and molecular genetics - makes the case with evidence that´s clear and compelling: under normal conditions, the biggest factor influencing your child´s outcome is, quite simply, the child - his or her unique genetic signature present at birth. Genetic predispositions shape temperament, the propensity toward impulsivity, self-regulation, sociability, fear, anxiety, addiction, and happiness. This book will give you the tools to understand your child from day 1- to crack the ´code´ on what makes your child tick-and to tailor your parenting approach accordingly. By understanding the degree to which your child´s behaviour is written into their genetic code, and the environment in which it´s expressed, you will learn what will and what won´t work in helping your child become their best selves, with a lot less stress all around: you can´t change your child but you can be a better parent.