Download or read book The Parents Answer Book written by Editors of Parents Magazine and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-01-20 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about your child's development, health, and safety-in one book! Why isn't my baby rolling over yet? Will my child start talking soon? How can I get my toddler to eat her vegetables? When will my child be ready to use the potty? What type of preschool is best? Parenthood is a time of overwhelming emotions-and questions. At last, many of the questions you have about your child are answered in this indispensable reference brought to you by the trusted editors of Parents, America's #1 family magazine since 1926. Like a wise, trusted friend, this comprehensive resource offers authoritative, time-tested advice on how to raise a happy, healthy, safe, and secure child, from birth through age three. This must-have guide features: * Q & A sidebars that address parents' pressing concerns * All the basics you need to know for infant care from day one through the first year * "It Worked for Me" parent-tested solutions * An A-Z guide to symptoms and treatments, covering everything from the flu to meningitis * First aid basics for handling medical emergencies * Special sidebars on "When to Call the Doctor" and "Pediatricks," original tips from pediatricians * Childproofing every room in the home * "Parents Alert" boxes that highlight everyday dangers

Download or read book Parents Answer Book written by James C. Dobson and published by Living Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Parents' Answer Book, Dr. James Dobson addresses hundreds of issues that are commonly faced by moms and dads. Dr. Dobson, today's most respected expert on parenting and family issues, offers sensible solutions to the challenges parents face every day. Designed for parents with kids of all ages, this easy-to-access guide offers reliable information that will help you build a healthy, God-honoring family. Book jacket.

Download or read book The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book written by Tara Delaney and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book helps parents understand their child's diagnosis and develop a plan for success. Is there medication for sensory processing disorder? How can occupational therapy help? What advice can I give my child's teacher? Can you "outgrow" sensory processing disorder? How can we make social situations less of an ordeal? What are some therapeutic activities I can do with my child? It is estimated that more than 10 percent of children deal with some form of sensory processing disorder (SPD), a neurological disorder characterized by the misinterpretation of everyday sensory information, such as touch, sound, and movement. For many children, SPD can lead to academic struggles, behavioral problems, difficulties with coordination, and other issues. The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference, providing sound advice and immediate answers to your most pressing questions about SPD, such as: What is sensory processing? Does SPD affect social skills? Can you see sensory processing difficulties in an infant? What is Sensory Integration Therapy? Is SPD a sign of autism? Are there tests for SPD? How do I get a prescription for occupational therapy? How do I teach my child to understand his sensory needs? Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book helps you fully understand SPD, conquer your fears, and seek help for your child when necessary.

Download or read book The Handy Answer Book for Kids and Parents written by Gina Misiroglu and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids ask the darndest things . . . and here are the answers—all in one helpful book! Anyone who has ever been a kid, raised a kid, or spent any time with kids knows that asking questions is a critical part of being a kid. Kids have curious minds, and they come up with some very interesting questions. Why do dogs bark? Why is the sky blue? Why do people have to grow old? Questions like these are how kids find out about the world, and these questions deserve answers. But the truth is, adults don’t always know the answers. The Handy Answer Book for Kids (and Parents) comes to the rescue! Written with a child's imagination in mind, this easy-to-understand book is a launching pad for curious young minds and a life raft for parents at wits end. It addresses nearly 800 queries with enough depth and detail to both satisfy the curiosity of persistent young inquisitors and provide parents with a secure sense of a job well done. It'll equip every parent for those difficult, absurd, or sometimes funny questions from their kids, such as … Why do people speak different languages? Why do I cry? How can fish breathe underwater? Can people who die see and talk with living people after they are gone? Why do women in some countries wear veils? How did my life begin? How does a vacuum cleaner pick up dirt? How does my body know to wake up when morning comes? With numerous photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. A launching pad for inquisitive young minds and a life raft for parents who are at their wits’ end, The Handy Answer Book for Kids (and Parents) is a book that every parent needs, and every kid will covet!

Download or read book This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids written by Dannielle Owens-Reid and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in an accessible Q&A format, here, finally, is the go-to resource for parents hoping to understand and communicate with their gay child. Through their LGBTQ-oriented site, the authors are uniquely experienced to answer parents' many questions and share insight and guidance on both emotional and practical topics. Filled with real-life experiences from gay kids and parents, this is the book gay kids want their parents to read.

Download or read book The Sex Education Answer Book written by Cath Hakanson and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the age responses to tough questions kids ask parents about sex (for parents of kids aged 3 -14)

Download or read book 300 Questions to Ask Your Parents Before it s Too Late written by Shannon L. Alder and published by Cedar Fort Publishing & Media. This book was released on 2023-02-14 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ask the perfect questions and receive answers full of wisdom with this easy-to-use guide. Learn from your parents the time honored traditions and habits that have made them who they are today, including their views on spirituality, what they learned in their youth, how they feel about parenting, and much more! With over 300 questions, this guide is a sure way to help you know your parents better.

Download or read book Not Your Parents Money Book written by Jean Chatzky and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-08-10 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, financial guru and TODAY Show regular Jean Chatzky brings her expertise to a young audience. Chatzky provides her unique, savvy perspective on money with advice and insight on managing finances, even on a small scale. This book will reach kids before bad spending habits can get out of control. With answers and ideas from real kids, this grounded approach to spending and saving will be a welcome change for kids who are inundated by a consumer driven culture. This book talks about money through the ages, how money is actually made and spent, and the best ways for tweens to earn and save money.

Download or read book The Parent s Answer Book written by Gerald Deskin and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many times do parents have questions about their child's emotional or behavioral health that need explanation? Here is a comprehensive resource for child and adolescent development questions. Answers are descriptive, presented in a user-friendly style, and include information based on more than 50 years of combined child and family counseling experience. Includes index.

Download or read book The Potty Training Answer Book written by Karen Deerwester and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Potty Training Answer Book breaks down the top 200 questions parents ask when faced with the potty-training challenge. Compiled through both her own experiences and Q&A sessions with parents, parenting expert Karen Deerwester covers the difficult—and funny—questions you'll encounter with detailed advice and information. Real-world answers to all your potty-training questions: What is the average age for girls to be potty trained? What is the average age for boys to be potty trained? Does a child's temperament affect the chances of potty training accidents? What words should I use for body parts and bodily functions? Is nighttime potty training different than daytime potty training? Can rewards be a positive potty strategy? Written in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format, The Potty Training Answer Book gives you indispensable tips and techniques to help you keep the potty-training process as easy and painless as possible for both you and your child.

Download or read book 100 Questions You d Never Ask Your Parents written by Elisabeth Henderson and published by . This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing the most sensitive of subjects in a real voice and a nonjudgmentalmanner, this volume imparts factually sound answers, intending to remove boththe mystery and the stigma from unmentionable topics. (Youth Issues)

Download or read book What Are Parents written by Kyme Fox-Lee and published by Storytyme Publishing. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A little baby takes a journey through the hospital on her birthday wondering what parents are, and, as she passes each room, she sees different answers.

Download or read book The ADD ADHD Answer Book written by Susan Ashley and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ADD & ADHD Answer Book helps you understand your child's illness and develop a plan to help them succeed. What can I do to help my child now? What are the symptoms of ADD? What questions will the doctor ask me about my child? Do children with AD/HD qualify for special education? Should I medicate my child? ADD and ADHD are estimated to affect at least 3 to 7 percent of school-age children and the amount of information available on the subject can be overwhelming, confusing and oftentimes, conflicting. The ADD & ADHD Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for you and your family, providing sound advice and immediate answers to your most pressing questions. The book also includes questionnaires and checklists to help you get the most out of your child's evaluation. Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, The ADD & ADHD Answer Book helps you understand your child's illness and develop a plan to help them succeed.

Download or read book The OCD Answer Book written by Patrick McGrath and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At any one time at least five million people in the United States are experiencing the symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a mental disorder defined by recurrent, unwelcome thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that OCD sufferers feel driven to perform. The OCD Answer Book is an authoritative reference for these adults and their loved ones, providing sound advice and immediate answers to their most pressing questions. -What is an obsession? -What is a compulsion? -Is it possible to "grow out" of OCD? -Does OCD run in families? -What increases my risk for OCD? -If I check something several times does that mean that I suffer from OCD? -I heard that OCD and strep throat might be related to each other. Is that true? Written by an experienced psychologist in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The OCD Answer Book helps readers and their loved ones cope with OCD, conquer their fears, and seek therapy when necessary.

Download or read book The New Baby Answer Book written by Robin Goldstein Ph.D. and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When will my baby sleep through the night? * How much childproofing do I need? * How do I prevent temper tantrums? * When is my child ready to potty train? Is my baby "good"? Should I pick my baby up when he cries? What's the best way to introduce a new baby to an older sibling? Is co-sleeping with my child okay? Am I spoiling my child? How can I convince my child to try new foods? What should I do when my child argues with her friends? How do I encourage learning at home? The New Baby Answer Book is the easy way to find reassuring and authoritative answers to the most common (and often unexpected) questions about raising a young child. Covering all the key topics that come up during the first five years, this guide gives sound advice, immediate answers, and essential information on sleeping, eating, tantrums, day care, safety, discipline, fears, independence, and more. Written by a child development specialist and parenting coach, The New Baby Answer Book answers your most important questions, including: Is my child too dependent on me? Is sibling rivalry normal? How do I find a good babysitter? How can I teach my child to share? Does spanking really help? Am I over-scheduling my kindergartner? When should my child learn ABCs and numbers? What toys are best for my 4 to 5 year old? Written in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format, The New Baby Answer Book helps you make confident and informed decisions in the early years of your child's life.

Download or read book The Eldercare 911 Question and Answer Book written by Susan Beerman and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-06-28 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eldercare caregivers and professionals who enjoyed the clear, concise, practical information found in Eldercare 911: The Caregiver's Complete Handbook for Making Decisions-which Publishers Weekly called an excellent comprehensive guidebook-will welcome the authors' follow-up book: The Eldercare 911 Question and Answer Book.Both the content and format of this new essential book show the authors' unique understanding of what caregivers need most and have the hardest time finding: direct, practical, problem-solving answers that teach them to cope and help them regain control. The easy-to-read, relaxing informality of questions and answers-a one-of-a-kind format in eldercare books-simultaneously solves readers' problems and provides them with an often gently humorous, occasionally provocative, and frequently poignant look into the emotions and lives of their fellow caregivers. The authors continuously deliver the message: You are not alone.The Eldercare 911 Question and Answer Book offers caregivers new skills, outlined step by step, to help them manage the most important issues they face. Caregivers may smile, even laugh outright, as they recognize their family members among the Know It Alls, Guilt Trippers, Time Abusers, Demanders, Work Disrupters, and five more realistic categories. The authors show you how to say no to all of them!The authors dedicate full chapters to the singular needs of working caregivers, living with dementia, how to avoid burnout, and making the difficult transition to life after caregiving. Moreover, For Men Only and For Women Only discuss new issues originating from the different perceptions men and women bring to their caregiving jobs. The final chapter, Words of Hope and Encouragement, is, as one caregiver says, filled with words of comfort about this maelstrom which has no road maps, no absolutes ... to help me feel less alone and lost.Complete with helpful interactive worksheets and resource lists, this book's helpful mixture of humor, comforting support, and concrete advice offers invaluable support and practical advice.Susan Beerman, M.S., M.S.W. (Fresh Meadows, NY), is the coauthor of the highly acclaimed Eldercare 911. She is president of Barrister Advisory Services, which specializes in geriatrics. She lectures on eldercare and trains clients nationwide.Judith B. Rappaport-Musson, CSA (Jupiter, FL), is the coauthor of Eldercare 911. She is a Certified Senior Advisor and the cofounder and partner in Preferred Client Services, Inc., which specializes in eldercare management. She lectures on eldercare and trains clients nationwide.

Download or read book The Asperger s Answer Book written by Susan Ashley and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answering all the questions you may have! The Asperger's Answer Book helps parents easily understand their child's diagnosis and develop a plan for success! It is currently estimated that over 500,000 families struggle with Asperger's Syndrome, a highly prevalent yet difficult to diagnose disorder that affects hundreds of thousands of children and adults. In a time when parents are overwhelmed with confusing—and often conflicting—information, The Asperger's Answer Book provides them with clear and confident counsel. Written by an experienced child psychologist, The Asperger's Answer Book covers such topics as: Is it autism or is it Asperger's? Getting your child evaluated Emotional intelligence Routines and rituals Motor skills Sensory sensitivity Growing up with Asperger's Syndrome Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Asperger's Answer Book helps parents understand and accept their child's illness and develop a plan for success.