Boosting Your Baby's Brain Power
by Susan M. Heim, Holly Engel-smothers
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Author: Holly Engel-smothers, Susan M. HeimEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-12-01
ISBN: 0910707901
Number of pages: 150
Publisher: Great Potential Pr., Inc.
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Book Review: A development book recommended for new parents and grandparents
Summary: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Sandie Kirkland for RebeccasReads (11/08)
Boosting Your Baby's Brainpower by Holly Engel-Smothers and Susan M. Heim is written for new parents. It outlines the connection between the stimulation a newborn baby receives and how its brain develops. Written from a scientific standpoint, it provides specific exercises for parents of babies to do with their child so that brainpower is maximized. The concept of windows of opportunities is explored. Physical development is explained along with the timeline most children follow.
The book is divided into eight chapters. The first chapter talks about brain development and what a healthy brain needs to develop after birth. Attachment to the parents and its' importance is covered in chapter two. Chapter three talks about language development, while chapter four covers vision development and chapter five covers audio development. Motor skills are covered in chapter six and temperament in chapter seven. The final chapter talks about how to prepare for a doctor's appointment and what the appointment should cover.
Each chapter has a glossary of terms. I found this book extremely interesting. Feelings about development I had with my children were scientifically proven or disproven. I especially liked the specific exercises that a parent could do to stimulate and develop each area of the brain and the baby's development. My main feeling after reading the book was regret I hadn't had this book when my own children were babies. I would definitely recommend this book to new parents and grandparents.
Summary of Boosting Your Baby's Brain Power
With more than 100 billion neurons that would stretch more than 60,000 miles, a newborn baby s brain is quite phenomenal! These neurons must generally form connections within the first eight months of a baby s life to foster optimal brain growth and lifelong learning. Mommies, daddies, and caregivers are extremely vital to ensuring babies reach their full potential, and this parent guidebook offers descriptive explanations for developing and nurturing maximum brain power during the essential early years. Topics include:Factors that influence brain growth in the womb;
Fattening up the brain;
Windows of opportunity;
Development of language, vision, hearing, & motor skills
Red flags in your baby s development;
Uncovering your baby s temperament
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