Praise For: It’s All in The Head

“Parents, doctors, educators…an amazing must read, ‘It’s All in the Head’, is a parent’s and practitioner’s ‘go to’ reference guide to often overlooked aspects of the growth and development of babies and children. It discusses tools to help children meet all their milestones and alert parents and practitioners to potential neurological and developmental problems and how to resolve these issues. It is written by Dr. Marty Rosen and Dr. Nancy Watson, who are leaders, practitioners and educators in the field of spinal, cranial and neurological development. This is a book for every parent to read before the birth of their newborn and every practitioner to use as a reference guide for their pediatric population.”

“This book is easy to read, filled with appropriate facts. It is filled with easy to read vocabulary professional insights. It is a great resource for parents or early childhood libraries. I have been an EEC professional for 15 years and am so encouraged by Marty and Nancy’s information. I highly recommend reading and sharing this book for all who are involved with children 0 to 5 years of age.”

“I love the chart with how it is worded to show that Untied States is as low as 26th on the list for infant mortality. People need to recognize this and become more educated about the process of birth. Natural Birth in this country has taken a back seat to the C-sections and medicalization of birth. A woman’s birth story is her personal story for life. I loved the chapter on the “Wonder of Human Development”, it would be great to teach that in a high school health class.”

“This book is a fantastic tool for any pediatric chiropractor. I love that this book can explain in easy terms a very complex issue. Having this is the office has helped increase retention and decrease parental questions.”

“Such an easy book to read and understand as a provider or patient! Provides parents the ability to understand how ‘common’ is not ‘normal’ and how those common changes can affect the body globally.”

What inspired me to read this book was my desire to gain a deeper understanding of how a baby’s nervous system grows, develops, and thrives, particularly through the lens of Drs. Rosen and Watson’s clinical experience with chiropractic care. I wanted to further explore how best to assess and support the developing nervous system, as well as understand how chiropractic care may actively (and proactively!) contribute to a child’s overall development and well-being.

The book is written in an objective and accessible way, making it valuable for different audiences, including parents, chiropractors, and other healthcare practitioners. It provides clear guidance on what to look for and highlights how chiropractic care may play a role in supporting a healthy developing nervous system, promoting early awareness, and contributing to a preventive approach to child development. The checklists at the end of each chapter are extremely helpful and I go back to them very, very often.

This book serves as an excellent companion, both inside and outside the office, helping me to navigate the different windows of neurological development, recognize expected milestones, and identify potential developmental delays. Rather than providing protocols, the book encourages the development of a trained clinical eye and critical clinical thinking. It helped me observe more carefully, ask better questions, and engage in meaningful conversations with parents about their child’s behavior and development. Ultimately, it supports a more informed and thoughtful approach to chiropractic care.

Absolutely I recommend this book to anyone – especially Chiropractors and Chiropractic students – seeking a broader understanding of the foundations of the nervous system and the distinctions between common, normal, and potentially abnormal neurological development. This knowledge is essential for recognizing when further assessment or intervention may be needed to support a child’s optimal health, and well-being. It also provides valuable insight into the importance of neurological development and integration, empowering parents and practitioners to make more informed decisions and better support a child’s developmental journey.

“This is a book that in very simple and easy to understand terms, explains the importance of proper brain development for a newborn and all during their growing years. Chiropractors can use the same terminology to explain it to their patients. This book helps explain why a parent would want their baby under chiropractic care.
There are so many key phrases and sentences in this book that chiropractors could use to explain this work to their parents. Chiropractors should read this book to be in able to share the information with their parents.”

“It’s All in the Head covers many important checkpoints for a child’s development in the early critical years of life. Anyone seeking help for a non-invasive treatment for their child or grandchild has a clear leg up with this book. Many questions or concerns one might have about a child’s potential can be addressed (for the lay person and professional alike) in It’s All in the Head.”

“Drs. Rosen & Watson bring insight and education that expands awareness and shifts perspectives. I’m grateful for their brilliant work!”

As a pediatric chiropractor and a mom, this is the book I wish every parent had on their shelf. Marty Rosen and Nancy Watson take something that sounds complicated, cranial development, and explain it in plain language that actually makes sense.

This book walks parents through how the cranium develops and what healthy development looks like in a clear and simple manner. The checklists at the end of the chapters are the part I love most, because they give parents something concrete to look for instead of leaving them to guess. It gives parents peace of mind with what to look for and action steps to take before worry kicks in.

I recommend this to parents in my practice, and to any practitioner who works with babies and children. Whether you are brand new to cranial work or have been doing it for years, it will sharpen how you look at the kids in front of you.