Human Body Detectives Review and Giveaway!
10:50 PM Posted by Deanna
Did you know that children who understand their bodies and how they work are more apt to making healthier food and lifestyle choices? Well, according to Dr. Manley, a naturopathic doctor, this philosophy is one that she stands by and has done something to help us teach our kids about their bodies.Human Body Detectives is a series of educational adventure stories where two young “Human Body Detectives,” Merrin and Pearl, magically enter different systems in the body to solve a health mystery. Through action-packed fiction stories, listeners learn how the various systems work and what foods best fuel each system.
The audio book series is authored by Dr. Heather Manley, a naturopathic doctor based in Hawaii who noticed a void of children’s books that focused on the different systems of the body in a fun, interactive and engaging way. Her first book in the series titled The Lucky Escape came about when she realized kids would be more inclined to make healthier food choices if they understood how the food they ate affects their body. The main characters of the book are based on author her daughters of the same name, Merrin and Pearl. Her second book Battle with the Bugs will release October 26th and is a great way to discuss influenza and its impact with your children in a non-threatening format.
I received a copy of "The Lucky Escape", where Merrin and Pearl are on an amazing adventure through the digestive system of their little brother Robbie on a search for a swallowed penny. Their task was to find the penny, save Robbie and make an escape from his poopy diaper!
I received a copy of "The Lucky Escape", where Merrin and Pearl are on an amazing adventure through the digestive system of their little brother Robbie on a search for a swallowed penny. Their task was to find the penny, save Robbie and make an escape from his poopy diaper!
I am so amazed with the quality of this story. It is amazing fun and MJ absolutely loved hearing about a little boy who swallowed a penny! He is almost 3, so it surprised me just how much he understood. He has heard about germs, bacteria, and the process of food from the mouth on down to the bowels, so it is great that he is able to see and further understand just what all of that talk means. This is definitely a fun and innovative way for kids to learn about the functions of the body.
I actually learned a few things myself... I didn't know that there is a name for the valve, the epiglottis, that makes sure that the food goes down the espohagus rather than the windpipe [my epiglittis has failed me a time or two this month]. Also, once food is chewed up and broken down, it is then called bolus. Cool.
BUY IT: The Human Body Detectives series can be purchased directly through their website for only $19.95. Each set comes with the CD Rom, a 24 page workbook, an audio cd, and 2 full color pages of stickers. Choose from The Lucky Escape, The Battle with the Bugs, and in early 2010, The Heart Pumping Adventure. You children can become one of Dr. Heather's healthy kids!
WIN IT: Dr. Heather Manley has generously offered one family the chance to teach their children about their bodies for free! She is giving away a copy of the Human Body Detectives: The Lucky Escape, to one of Mommygaga's lucky readers.
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November 15, 2009 4:27 PM
Dr Manley is also a mother.
paryjeja at sbcglobal dot net
November 15, 2009 4:30 PM
11/15 tweet - http://twitter.com/paryjeja/status/5750809103
paryjeja at sbcglobal dot net
November 15, 2009 4:32 PM
I follow via blogger.
paryjeja at sbcglobal dot net
November 16, 2009 1:50 PM
The "Immunity Soup" sound good to eat and fun to make with the kids!
greenlancer at comcast dot net
November 21, 2009 1:19 PM
Following :)
ktgonyea at gmail.com
November 22, 2009 5:32 AM
Love the "magic Socks" treatment idea! Unique!
November 22, 2009 5:33 AM
I am a Follower!
November 22, 2009 8:31 AM
There are very few books out there promoting kids’ health in a fun way, and none designed to teach kids about health by focusing on the specific body systems.
iluvmy2boys09@gmail.com
November 22, 2009 1:18 PM
I learned about the GOOD cookies. Love the site & recipes, etc!
November 22, 2009 1:19 PM
I'm following!
November 22, 2009 7:23 PM
Dr. Manley is a natuopathic/homeopathic doctor and mother.
November 23, 2009 8:31 AM
That warmed olive oil with a little garlic on a cotton ball can help an earache! What a helpful site!
Myspiral@aol.com
November 25, 2009 7:38 AM
These books will teach my kids about good fuel for their bodies. Kbroderi@msn.com
November 26, 2009 10:42 AM
i learned the magic sock treatment acts to reflexively increase the circulation and decrease the congestion in the upper respiratory passages, head, and throat
November 29, 2009 7:26 AM
I learned that these are the suggested treatments for Cold/Flu:
1. bedrest
2. dose of 30c aconite
3. sip vitamin c drink, herbal tincture or capsules/tablets ( take as directed )
ag1414@hotmail.com
November 29, 2009 7:27 AM
I follow you on twitter (ag1414) and tweeted: http://twitter.com/ag1414/status/6171905196
November 29, 2009 7:29 AM
I follow your blog. angelag
November 29, 2009 7:29 AM
I'm an e-mail subscriber.
November 29, 2009 12:32 PM
I had learned that Dr Manley is also a mother.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
November 30, 2009 12:28 AM
Dr. Manley is a natuopathic/homeopathic doctor and mother.
November 30, 2009 8:11 AM
that dr manley is also a mom thanks minsthins at optonline dot net
November 30, 2009 9:54 AM
castor oil....interesting, I've only heard of it being taken by mouth. jill.marquette@gmail.com
November 30, 2009 9:55 AM
Following ;)
November 30, 2009 4:03 PM
There is such a thing as a good cookie!
theyyyguy@yahoo.com
November 30, 2009 4:28 PM
I'd never heard of the magic sock treatment! cln1812@gmail.com
November 30, 2009 4:29 PM
subscriber :)
cln1812@gmail.com
November 30, 2009 7:54 PM
I am so happy to see inofrmation like this for kids. We strive to help our children understand the inportance of being healthy. She is so right when she said prevention is in education and information. Great giveaway I would love to see more like this..
tatum810@yahoo.com
November 30, 2009 9:46 PM
Dr. Manley is a natuopathic/homeopathic doctor and mother :)