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Parenting the Whole Child: A Holistic Child Psychiatrist Offers Practical Wisdom on Behavior, Brain Health, Nutrition, Exercise, Family Life, Peer Relationships, ... Life, Trauma, Medication, and More . . .
Understanding child health and wellness through a holistic lens.
Complementing his book for professionals, here Scott Shannon equips parents and caregivers with a better way to understand the mental health challenges their children face, including how cutting-edge scientific concepts like epigenetics and neuroplasticity mean new hope for overcoming them. Readers learn how the most common stressors in kids—inadequate nutrition, unaddressed trauma, learning problems, family relationships, and more—are often at the root of behavioral and emotional issues, and what steps can be taken to restore health and wholeness, without immediately turning to medication.- GenresParenting
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2013
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January 26, 2021
Good solid practical holistic advice for raising children.
November 25, 2013
This book is a definitive guide for parents who want to help their children grow to be resilient, optimistic and adaptive. For children whose parents are struggling, the book can be beacon of hope, a road map to helping their children become adaptive and reach their full potential.
Dr. Shannon is a voice of hope who acknowledges that while mental health problems exist the labels given no longer have to be thought of as static, restrictive or permanent constructs. Shannon integrates knowledge of how the brain can change with recommendations for nurturing strengths to promote health and wholeness.
Dr. Shannon applies scientific research from Neurodevelopment, Developmental Psychology and Nutritional Science with an understanding of Positive Psychology, research in learning, family dynamics, and social development to provide parents with a clear, integrated, and holistic understanding of how to promote a child's healthy mental, social and emotional well-being. While Shannon's book emphasizes a holistic approach, it remains practical and real-life; it does not suggest that one must live their lives in a biome to provide a nurturing, positive, healthy environment for a child to thrive. Every one of us can parent for Wholeness.
Dr. Shannon is a voice of hope who acknowledges that while mental health problems exist the labels given no longer have to be thought of as static, restrictive or permanent constructs. Shannon integrates knowledge of how the brain can change with recommendations for nurturing strengths to promote health and wholeness.
Dr. Shannon applies scientific research from Neurodevelopment, Developmental Psychology and Nutritional Science with an understanding of Positive Psychology, research in learning, family dynamics, and social development to provide parents with a clear, integrated, and holistic understanding of how to promote a child's healthy mental, social and emotional well-being. While Shannon's book emphasizes a holistic approach, it remains practical and real-life; it does not suggest that one must live their lives in a biome to provide a nurturing, positive, healthy environment for a child to thrive. Every one of us can parent for Wholeness.
October 2, 2014
in 1970sADHD quite rare. only 150,000 american children thought to have it. today over 5 million kids are labeled ADHD.
Provides a ton of information on brain development. The brain is incredibly adaptable and behaviors can change with modifications and
"brain exercise"
Nutritrion is incredibly important. Brains need protein, fat, complex carbs.fruits, veggies...etc
recommends limited dairy only 3-5 servings per week because dairy based foods are the #1 food allergies among kids and kids with food allergies often exhibit behavior problems.
Dr. Shannons basic supplement plan
ages 2-6: high quality chewable multivitamin, 100 milligrams of vitamin C, 100 IU of vitamin E (be sure to buya brand that has contains several types of E) 250- 500 milligrams of EFA's.
ages 6-12: an adult multivitamin, 100-250 milligrams of vitamin c, 200 IU of vitamin E, 50 milligrams of B-complex vitamins, 250 mililgrams of calcium/magnesium in chewable tablet, and 1000 milligrams of EFA's.
Sleep needed:
2-6 yrs: 10-12 hours
Grade school (7-13 yrs): 9-11 hours
Provides a ton of information on brain development. The brain is incredibly adaptable and behaviors can change with modifications and
"brain exercise"
Nutritrion is incredibly important. Brains need protein, fat, complex carbs.fruits, veggies...etc
recommends limited dairy only 3-5 servings per week because dairy based foods are the #1 food allergies among kids and kids with food allergies often exhibit behavior problems.
Dr. Shannons basic supplement plan
ages 2-6: high quality chewable multivitamin, 100 milligrams of vitamin C, 100 IU of vitamin E (be sure to buya brand that has contains several types of E) 250- 500 milligrams of EFA's.
ages 6-12: an adult multivitamin, 100-250 milligrams of vitamin c, 200 IU of vitamin E, 50 milligrams of B-complex vitamins, 250 mililgrams of calcium/magnesium in chewable tablet, and 1000 milligrams of EFA's.
Sleep needed:
2-6 yrs: 10-12 hours
Grade school (7-13 yrs): 9-11 hours
April 8, 2016
ALL parents should have to read this book!!! ESPECIALLY those with kids from hard places, who had a rough start at life, or are going through a tough time.
June 1, 2014
If you only read one parenting book, read this one.
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