Understanding Child Brain Development DVD Review

I reviewed the DVD Understanding Child Brain Development produced by The Family Hope Center and introduced by Andrew Pudewa of Institute for Excellence in Writing. WHERE HOPE COMES FROM.

My kids don’t have any known special needs but I thought this DVD might help me understand families who struggle with differences. I want to walk alongside them in prayer and learn and help any way I can. I thought it might help me in my ministry of being a natural health advocate. I want to learn about all the research available so I can pass on information to those who need it. God has given us amazing knowledge and resources to heal the human body!

What I learned. And some affirmations.

With the DVD comes a link to download a companion 52-page eBook with copies of the presentation slides. Super helpful!

Mr. Newell stresses the positive. They focus on abilities rather than disabilities. YES!

Their team views a child as a “whole person, not a collection of parts and specialties.” I love that.

I love this quote. Mr. Newell says to replace “society” with “parents.”

I love that they desire to treat the source of interference, not the symptoms! “The problem is the problem. The parent is not the problem.” So many parents of kids with special needs experience guilt that they did something wrong! We don’t understand God’s will. He is in control. He is driving the car.

It seems the team doesn’t want to rely on allopathic medicine to solve problems but believes that the body can heal itself with proper therapies. A company after my own heart.

Their first level of therapy is nutrition/detox. I think this could solve many health and brain disorders right there. Mr. Newell says about 85% of kids from 17 different countries who come to his center have evidence of heavy metals in their system {which causes an explosion with the CNS}.

Did you know the brain expands and contracts? Most of the kids who come to the center have no brain movement. I don’t know much about cranial-sacral therapy, but I plan to research this now! Don’t wear tight hats. Search for a cranial-sacral therapist near you! The compression of the birth canal and the expansion of birth helps the brain function normally.

He mentions the sensitivity of our olfactory system. I so agree that it’s important! Did I mention we do essential oils?

I agree that understanding and working with the child and proper nutrition and fitness are keys to brain health! He stresses the importance of a regular schedule. Structure and organization! Be consistent.

What you can expect.

The DVD progresses through the stages of brain development from

• birth-2 weeks
• 2 weeks-2 months
• 2 months-8 months
• 8 months-12 months
• 12 months – 18 months
• 18 months – 36 months

The DVD explains the development of critical life skills:

• seeing and reading
• hearing and understanding
• sensation and tactility
• locomotion and mobility
• communication and speech
• manual dexterity and writing
• emotional and social maturity

Fascinating review of how water reacts to environment. Showed water crystals from pristine locations and how it’s “happy.” Compared water crystals from home cooked food with convenience food. oh my! This affirms our lifestyles choices. I am so happy to see this.

The the slides show water next to a mobile phone. oh dear. Should there be legislation that kids shouldn’t have cell phones due to radiation exposure?

Then we see water near TVs, microwaves, computers. We rarely use our microwave and Mr. Newell recommends not using them because it changes the molecules of food and it is therefore of no value to the human system.

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I cannot recommend this DVD enough – to ALL parents and care givers. It will help you understand child development.

To order the DVD for $19+shipping, please call 610-397-1737 or you can order Understanding Child Brain Development from IEW.

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