Nurture your baby’s emotional development by tuning in to what they’re really telling you.
Early parenthood can be difficult to navigate, especially when you’re struggling to work out what your baby needs – What’s My Baby Thinking? is here to help.
In this research-led book, parenting author Tanith Carey and Clinical Psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin explain what your baby might be thinking across 75 everyday scenarios, conveniently organised by age from newborn to two years old. From ‘When will my baby stop crying?’ to ‘Why won’t my toddler share?’, this book addresses common parenting concerns, revealing what your baby really needs.
What’s My Baby Thinking? looks in depth at your baby’s brain development, the neuroscience of behaviour, how babies learn, attachment, and communication. Fully illustrated and packed with practical survival guides on tantrums, feeding, sleep development, separation anxiety, and more, this easy-to-use guide is an essential first step to supporting your child’s development and building a loving emotional foundation your baby will carry for life.
About the authors
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.
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.
What’s My Baby Thinking?
by Tanith Carey and Dr Angharad Rudkin
6 November 2025 | £18.99 | Flexibound
Ebook and audio editions also available
