Nature didn't finish your child's brain at birth. It's up to you to
maximize your child's mental skills without causing additional
stress. Acclaimed neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, offers these
valuable tools:
Simple games to reinforce memory pathways in the brain
Information on common household products and children's toys that
contain brain-damaging neurotoxins
The right foods and supplements to boost intelligence and turn on
your child's "smart genes"
How to turn the television, the computer, and video games into
educational tools
Proven ways to reduce the risk of your child developing ADD and
ADHD
Between birth and age five, your child has up to thirty IQ points
at stake. Scientists now know that the human brain is undergoing a
constant and dramatic transformation in the first years of life.
During this peak time of development, "every" activity and
experience leaves an indelible mark on your baby's brain, for
better or worse. The right kind of stimulation and nutrition will
create connections in the brain that promote intelligence and raise
IQ. The wrong kinds of activities and foods can stifle intellectual
development, destroy brain cells, and leave your child more
vulnerable to learning or behavior problems down the road. So, what
can you do during the first five years to ensure that your child is
primed to excel?
The good news is that raising a smarter child is easier than you
think. It doesn't require making an investment in expensive
equipment or high priced tutors. It's as simple as playing the
right games, serving the right foods, and maintaining a
brain-enhancing environment in your home by eliminating common
household toxins. In "Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten "by Dr.
David Perlmutter, you'll learn easy and highly effective strategies
that can vastly improve your child's brain power and reduce his or
her chances of developing ADD and ADHD. For example, you can:
Stimulate Memory: Changing a component on the over-the-crib
mobile every week makes the baby compare what was there before to
what's there now, reinforcing memory pathways in the brain that are
critical for learning.
Spread out those shots: Schedule more frequent trips to the
pediatrician for vaccinations, so that fewer shots are administered
at once. Flooding the immune system with a cocktail of different
vaccines can damage the nervous system.
Get rid of toxins: Protecting a child from neurotoxins found in
foods, toys and even baby bottles can help preserve precious IQ
points.
Inside, Dr. Perlmutter provides a scientifically backed food and
supplement plan for children and nursing mothers and details the
many brain-building activities that you can do with your child. In
addition, he reveals the numerous toys and household products that
contain harmful, brain-damaging toxins and shows how to identify
and combat common childhood problems like ADD and food allergies
that may affect your child's development.
Your job over the first five years is to help your child build the
best brain possible. With Dr. Perlmutter's help, you can mine the
countless opportunities you have each day to make your child
smarter, happier and better prepared to excel.
General
Imprint: |
Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc)
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2008 |
First published: |
March 2008 |
Authors: |
David Perlmutter
• Carol Colman
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Dimensions: |
203 x 132 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
289 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7679-2302-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Health, Home & Family >
Family & health >
General
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LSN: |
0-7679-2302-2 |
Barcode: |
9780767923026 |
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