TOS Review- Understanding Child Brain Development

Today I am reviewing the Understanding Child Brain Development DVD from the Family Hope Center.

The DVD is hosted by Andrew Pudewa of IEW and Matthew and Carol Newell.  From their website:

"The Newells, internationally renowned speakers and child brin developmentalists, will help parents of children diagnosed with developmental delays and special needs.  Consider the who, what, when, why  and how of your child's total development, the critical role you play in it, and what you can do to help your children be the best they can be."

The DVD is not flashy or filled with special graphics.  It is a powerful lecture given in a classroom setting that provides parents with important information.  Parents are told that they are not the "problem," but could truly work toward a solution in helping their child.  This includes nutrition, water consumption and the neurological benefits of infants sleeping on their bellies.(I was so glad to hear this as I always had my children sleep on their bellies because I trusted the advice of my mother and grandmother rather than a new, unproven idea pushed down new mom's throats that is now being reevaluated because of these critical neurological benefits that children have not been getting.)

The video also addresses the controversial subject of vaccinations and how some of them can indeed interfere with the development of a child's brain.  It explains how the incorrect development of the brain can cause special needs in children.

The DVD covers these topics:

• Child Brain Development
• Why do brain dysfunctions still exist
• The Family Hope Center
• The Magnificent Brain
• The Sense of Smell
• The Sense of Smell in newborns
• The Pons
• The Mid-Brain
• The Cortex
• Diagnosis/Treatment at the Family Hope Center
• Physiology vs. Pathology
• Integrated Therapy
• Water and its Effect on the Human Body

I learned quite a lot from this video.  Did you know that a mild brain injury is as impacting as a major one?  I already knew how important it was for a newborn to smell mommy and daddy within the first few days of birth and that time on their tummy is so very critical.  Our modern society has made carriers and other appraratus that keep babies primarily on their backs!

Here is a brief introduction to the program

Many suggestions are given for parents as to what they can do right away to aid their child's developing brain.  These include:

• good, purified water
• food that is wholesome and home-cooked rather that convenience foods with dangerous additives
• eliminating EMFs(electro-magnetic fields): microwaves, TVs, video games, cell phones, etc.  Go outside and play frequently.  Sunshine and movement are so very important.
• having a regular schedule with consistent waking and bed times.

Boy, I think we all can do improving in these areas!  :-)

To order the DVD ($19), you can call 610-397-1737 or you can order Understanding Child Brain Development from IEW.

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