Testimonials
About Brain Insights and Deborah McNelis:
These packets are a great idea for a baby shower or as a gift to anyone who is "expecting". They are high quality, easy to use, and really have great ideas!!!
“Yes, Deborah….Let's make educating about baby brain development as important and accessible as the many other topics parents hear about. This is vital and quality of life improves for us all when we understand what enriches development. So much of what is out in the mainstream is not based on what's best for baby, but on misunderstanding, and profit driven motivation.”
“Deborah is
one of the most innovative educators in the early learning space I know. She
works passionately to achieve the best possible outcome for all children
because she believes that EVERY child has potential!! As the founder of
Braininsights she is the resident guru on how a child’s brain develops. She has
devoted her life to providing programs and materials to help spread awareness
among parents and educators! I am honored to call her my friend!”
“Deborah
brings significant expertise to her work. Just as important, in my opinion, is
the fact that she then combines that knowledge and insight with an infectious
enthusiasm for teaching about and training others on the development and needs
of children.”
“Prior to
creating Brain Insights, Deborah initiated a community collaboration to spread
the word about brain development. We called ourselves the Brain Team! Deborah
has tremendous passion (and knowledge) about this subject and is our
community's most exuberant ambassador. I have attended four of her training sessions
during the past five years, and she has presented to our entire staff. On every
occasion the audience learns valuable information that enhances our work with
families.”
“Deborah is one of those people who can make you
excited to learn and get involved. Her passion for educating people on the
importance of early brain development is contagious! Her creation of the
phenomenal brain development activity packets (ages zero-five) is exactly what
parents, teachers, day care providers, students and anybody who cares about
children need. Do yourself a favor, attend one of her seminars to learn how
brain development can change the way you think.”
“Deborah
has always had a drive for making a positive difference in the lives of
children. Throughout her career she has dedicated herself to creating ways to
provide easy and practical information for anyone that interacts and supports
child development. Her birth to five
brain development series is only the beginning of the materials she is going to
create to make a real impact in creating new insights for all of us! No one can
come more highly recommended.”
This is
small brain packet comes with a BIG PUNCH! McNelis has created a fantastic,
useable guide for parents, teachers and child care providers that will give
them the activities they are looking for in a quick-reference guide that not
only shares fun, creative, activities, but explains the research behind them.
This activity guide will inspire children and adults alike!
These pre-eminent packets are a must read for all parents and professionals. The language is accessible and the pictures are delightful. My favorite consistent theme is hearing the voice of `our' children throughout. The child voice can be `heard' on the back of each page and it reminds you of what your children need to promote positive brain development. "
Braininsights is a FABULOUS way to support a child’s brain development. Deborah McNelis founder of Brain Insights, has created age appropriate cards for children between 0-5. Each set of cards has practical activities you can complete with your child to help them learn. They are compact, fun, educational and most importantly are a loving way to learn and bond with your child. Not only are there fabulous practical and easy to complete activities – any time of the day – there are explanations of how these activities help your child’s brain develop – so adults are learning about brain development too! These beautiful cards are a valuable resource for parents, grandparents, early childhood educators or anyone who cares for children between 0-5. I highly recommend Brain Insights to anyone who wants to give children a great in life!
-Dr Rosina McAlpine, Author of, Inspired Children: Inspired Children: How the leading minds of today raise their kids
Here is what participants across the country are saying about Brain Insights workshops and trainings:
"The staff in our program were really impressed with this training. We are going to be telling everyone about you!"
"You not only provide very valuable information, you are also a great presenter!!"
"The presenter was very knowledgeable and upbeat and obviously loves what she teaches. I learned a lot. Thanks."
"This was the second time I saw this presenter. It was good info even the 2nd time!"
"You made a 3 hour training on a sunny Friday afternoon entertaining and worthwhile."
"VERY interesting and thought provoking."
"Deborah kept it simple and understandable for us non-science people."
"I wish there were more time. I wanted to learn more!"
"I could have listened to Deborah all day!"
Among
others, Deborah McNelis is endorsed by:
~ Michele Borba,
Ed.D., author The Big Book of
Parenting Solutions and parenting expert on
The Today Show
~ Raffie Cavoukian, Singer, Author and Founder Center For Child
Honouring
~ Dr. Lynne Kenney, Pediatric Psychologist and author of, The Family Coach Method
~Wendy Young, Child and Family Therapist and Founder of
Kidlutions(tm) Preferred Product Awards.
~ Sue Atkins, International parenting expert, speaker, broadcaster & bestselling author of Raising Happy Children for Dummies & The Parenting Made Easy App
~ Vivien Sabel, author of The Blossom Method.