How to Multiply Your Baby's Intelligence (More Gentle Revolution) (Paperback)

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Product Description

A guide to child development introduces parents to a series of teaching methods designed to increase the learning skills and potential of children from the ages of one to six.

Product Details

• Paperback: 388 pages
• Publisher: Avery; Rev Upd edition (December 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895296004
• ISBN-13: 978-0895296009
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #498,980 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Imporve your childs life, September 21, 1999

By A Customer

When it comes to improving our children's life there are not enough stars in heaven to rate this book and the contribution Glenn Doman has made to mankind. On the surface the whole program looks like nothing but memorization. However if you understand the philosophy you understand that it is all about Quality repetitive stimulation, not memorization. The philosophy is simple and we have heard it a million times, The brain is like a muscle the more you exercise (stimulate) it the more it develops. There is one important difference however, the development of the brain is some what inversely proportional to ones age. The youngest mind (Infant mind) responds (develops) the best to stimulation. There is one other major point we need to understand. There is a difference between learning and developing the brain. Developing the brain is the establishment of the neuron connection in the brain in to the different areas of the brain, this is how your increase your IQ. Learning is the activity of studying a subject, and internalizing it, this is how you increase your wisdom/knowledge.

We all understand to become a professional athlete, we need to develop the capability of the muscles to perform the work and we need to learn the skill to perform the work. We also understand there is no way to separate the two different development areas. That is as a beginner to any sport you have to and do develop both the skill and the ability at the same time as you participate. The whole point Glenn and Janet Doman are making is one that any good coach understands, the most effective way to increase the rate of development and potential of ability is to engage in quality repetitive stimulation.

My degree is in Education, and I am a student of life and how we, and why we learn, Glenn and Janet have written several books that clearly explain why and how to increase your child's potential. The philosophy is sound and the methods are well proven. There is but one thing to consider, are you willing to develop children that are smarter then your self and give them a real chance to excel. If so read the books, understand the philosophy and consistently employee the methods. Your children will be greatly rewarded!!

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful!, May 14, 1999

By A Customer

I discovered this book eleven years ago as a new mother. I was amazed and delighted to find out the wonderous ways that my baby's brain worked. I followed the 'essence' of the book - tempering it so that it was always low-stress and joyful and following the suggestions according to our daily mood (not the rigid schedule suggested). We modififed the suggestions so that everything was fun - she always begged for more. Fast forward to today...I have three children, ages 7,9 and 11. They are all happy, confident, independent and secure. They are all outstanding athletes. They all attend school in a gifted program and excel as students. But even more - they love school, they love to read, they love learning. Do yourself and your child the favor of a lifetime - read this book!

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Only Teaches Reading, Provides a Gentle Philosophy, August 23, 1998

By A Customer

I used this method 17 years ago on my 17 month old son. He was reading by the time he was two--Hardy Boys before five--with excellent comprehension. He's now a sophomore at MIT on full scholarship, played Varsity lacrosse, etc. He's a great kid and was a great student. Doman's book was wonderful. Doman's philosophy is wonderful--teach as a reward, never a punishment--always stop before the child wants to--avoid testing--avoid pressure--deveop the physical, artisitic, and cultural elements of the person as well. Buy it! Read it! Follow it!