Praise For: It’s All in The Head

“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.”

“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.”

“It’s All in the Head is a must-have book for not only chiropractors, but also for parents and anyone working with children. It is exciting to know that now there is a course for everyone to engage with two of the leading pediatric chiropractors who wrote the book. This class offers an opportunity to delve into the world of human potential from a salutogenic viewpoint. The information is insightful and gives clear meaning to what is common versus what is normal in your child’s development. You will gain a better understanding of your child’s developmental processes. It answers many questions including why and how cranial distortions affect not only structure but neurological function as well.”

“Thank you Dr. Rosen and Dr. Watson for a wonderful, well written book! This book needs to be in the hands of every parent to help understand common vs normal and the importance of the nervous system when it comes to their child. If you are a parent who wants to ‘help them do what every parent wants to do with their children, give them the greatest opportunity to express their full potential,’ buy this book today!”

“It’s All in the Head is an incredible, eye opening look at the development of babies and children. Encourage parents as well as practitioners who deal in pediatrics to get this book.”

“As more and more infants are encountering stress on their nervous system from birth trauma , environmental toxins, and poor diet, to name a few, it is imperative that parents are educated on what normal alignment and function look like. When infant symptoms and health challenges are common and become confused for normal, parents are not alerted to how inaction can create chronic issues that can be easily resolved with early treatment from a pediatric chiropractor/craniopath. It’s All in the Head by Drs. Rosen and Watson presents an easy-to-understand analysis of common infant distortions that may be overlooked by the medical community but are extremely important for parents to feel empowered to get help for their little ones. A must-read for any parent wanting to create the best start for their baby with an optimized nervous system, normal physiological function and milestone development.”

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

I picked up this book while I was struggling to breastfeed my daughter. She was born at home at 9 lbs. 2 oz, and her latch was excruciating from the start. Oral ties were part of the picture, but I knew they weren’t the whole story. I believed cranial work would help her head recover from the birth process, ease the restriction in her sutures, and improve her latch.

It taught me how to look past the symptom and find the root cause of what was keeping my baby from latching and reaching her first milestone: breastfeeding.

My daughter had a growth spurt every other week for her first six weeks. The book helped me see how much the natural decompression of her head after birth was shaping her ability to latch.

Today, breastfeeding and lactogenesis are the lens I use to guide my patients. Breastfeeding is a baby’s first milestone, and it is constantly changing. It is their activity of daily living and a vital sign. Feeding milestones are a window into brain development. They showed me where to begin my exam and how to assess the neurological and functional aspects of the head, so the baby can place the right demand on mom’s milk supply.

I believe every parent should own this book, ideally reading it while still pregnant. It helps parents embrace their baby’s unique physiology and understand why their baby may struggle after birth. It also shows them how to help, and how to find the practitioner their baby needs to reach every milestone.

“Breastfeeding is a baby’s first milestone, their first activity of daily living and a vital sign. It’s All in the Head taught me to look for the root cause when my own daughter couldn’t latch, and it shapes how I assess every baby I see. Every parent should read it before their baby arrives.”

“This book is an invaluable resource for caregivers of babies and children. Drs. Nancy and Marty are so skilled at simplifying the underlying physiology behind the detailed cranial imbalances described. Also, there are many inspiring case studies thoughtfully interwoven throughout the book which provides meaning and adds depth to concepts relayed. This is also a perfect resource for healthcare providers who are new to assessing cranial distortion patterns and are interested in furthering their knowledge of the resulting ramifications. Highly recommend this read! I will be singing its praises to everyone.”

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.