<p>For the first time, <i>The Child Code</i> brings genetics out of the lab and onto the parent''s lap, offering a smarter and much more effective way of parenting.<br><br>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. <br><br>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 <i>your</i> child tick-and to tailor your parenting approach accordingly. <br><br>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