Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide To Children With Bipolar Disorder written by William Stillman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it mean for your child to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Where can you go to understand mood disorders, depression, and the highs and lows associated with this condition? The Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with Bipolar Disorder is an authoritative handbook designed specifically for parents with questions about their child’s emotional well-being, options for medication and therapy, and educational considerations. Author William Stillman helps you: Define bipolar disorder Recognize symptoms of mental health issues Find a doctor and get a diagnosis Heighten awareness of depression, mania, and mood swings Maintain healthy family relationships Navigate the teen years Complete with professional advice to help you cope with daily life, this all-inclusive resource provides reassuring answers for you and your child.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide To Children With Depression written by Rebecca Rutledge and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-06-04 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does your child seem sad, withdrawn, or lethargic? You know something’s wrong, but you’re not sure what to do about it. You’re not alone—around six million children suffer from depression. Your child needs help—your help. With The Everything Parent’s Guide to Children with Depression, you can ensure that your child receives the right support and treatment. In this reassuring, practical handbook, Drs. Rebecca Rutledge and Thomas Bannister offer the professional advice you need to determine: -If your child is at risk -How and when to get professional help -The best treatment options -Benefits and side effects of medication -What you and your family can do to help Rutledge, an expert psychologist, and Bannister, a clinical psychiatrist, are both known for their work with depressed children and adolescents. With their help, you’ll understand why your child is unhappy—and what you can do about it.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide To Children With Asperger s Syndrome written by William Stillman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-12-06 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome at your side, you'll take the first steps toward understanding this pervasive development disorder and how it may impact your child. This complete handbook for coping with daily life helps you: Get a diagnosis and understand the results Discover the best options for education and learning Work to improve your child's social skills Identify triggers that lead to sensory overload, such as sounds, bright lights, or certain textures and fabrics Recognize symptoms of meltdowns and work with your child to prevent them Educate family and friends about Asperger's to provide a supportive and loving environment Explore other resources, including reading lists, Web sites, and support groups The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome shows you how you can maintain a positive attitude, honor your child's unique experience, and strengthen the bond between you and your child.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide To Childhood Illnesses written by Leslie Young and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-03-13 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a recognized M.D. with his own pediatric office, The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses debunks the myths and offers you a trusted reference for recognizing and troubleshooting common childhood illnesses. With this book, you will feel confident that you can handle common ailments and gauge the seriousness of your child's condition. This helpful guide covers newborns to adolescents, offering detailed information and helpful tips on: *Diaper rashes and skin problems *Antibiotics and vaccines *When to worry about a fever *Cold remedies for infants *Bedwetting Dr. Young gives you the straight facts, helping you avoid costly doctor visits and worrisome, sleepless nights. The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses will help you sleep better at night, knowing you have the tools and know—how to raise a happy, healthy child.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide To Raising Siblings written by Linda Sonna and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-02-24 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide To Children With Dyslexia written by Jody Swarbrick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-09-10 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although dyslexia affects 10 to 15 percent of the U.S. population, only 5 out of every 100 dyslexics are recognized and receive assistance. If you're the parent of a child with dyslexia, this statistic can be disconcerting, especially when it comes to your child's academic performance and developing social skills. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia gives you a complete understanding of what dyslexia is, how to identify the signs, and what you can do to help your child. This authoritative book seeks to alert parents to the special needs associated with this learning disability and offers practical suggestions for getting involved in the classroom. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia shows you how to: Select the right treatment programs for your child Secure an IEP Choose a school and reduce homework struggles Develop your child's skills with the use of assistive technology Maintain open communication and offer support The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia is your first step in facing the challenges of dyslexia with a positive attitude.
Download or read book Bipolar Kids written by Rosalie Greenberg and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2008-08-15 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once considered an adult illness, bipolar disorder is one of the fastest growing categories in child psychiatry, touching the lives of an estimated one million children. But often it goes misdiagnosed, and kids can be prescribed medication that only worsens the condition. With her twenty-five years' experience, child psychiatrist Rosalie Greenberg offers parents and professionals alike an innovative approach to help bipolar youngsters locate that elusive inner calm. Gathering stories from families on the front lines, she shows parents how best to navigate the peaks and valleys of the disorder, addresses family relationships, and guides parents in making meaningful choices about their child's education and treatment options. A masterful book that recognizes the brilliance and creativity in bipolar kids, it will give hope that every child can, with the proper interventions, lead a full, productive life.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide to Children with Autism written by Adelle Jameson Tilton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-10-18 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life with a child with autism can be challenging, exhausting, and - ultimately - very rewarding. For parents, even daily activities like getting dressed or grocery shopping can become daunting exercises. Children with autism require special strategies, and parents must learn how to think with their child instead of against him. This comprehensive guide offers practical advice, reassurances, and real-life scenarios to help families get through each day. You'll discover how to: Communicate effectively with their child Find a school that meets their child's needs Handle meltdowns in public or private Learn about assistive devices Find intervention and support groups Full of useful information, expert advice, and positive techniques, this guide is the valuable tool you and your family need to make the most of every day - one interaction at a time!
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide to Children with Dyslexia written by Abigail Marshall and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help your child succeed in the classroom--and in life! As a parent of a child with dyslexia you may wonder what you should expect as your child goes through life. How can you help your child deal with school and succeed? It's true, there are challenges for children with dyslexia, but when identified early, they can be overcome successfully. Abigail Marshall, manager of dyslexia.com, shows you how to: Identify the early symptoms of dyslexia. Work with teachers to create an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Reduce homework struggles. Find the best treatment program. Help your child develop skills with the use of assistive technology. Plan for college and career. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia, 2nd Edition is your first step in facing the challenges of dyslexia with a positive attitude.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide To Children And Divorce written by Carl E Pickhardt and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-12-12 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For parents, the hardest part of divorce is how it affects the kids. How do you explain to your child the reasons for choosing to divorce your spouse? How do you avoid creating feelings of guilt or blame, and let them know they are not responsible for the decision? The Everything Parent's Guide to Children and Divorce, written by expert author, psychologist, and child of divorce Carl E. Pickhardt, Ph.D., provides you with the support you need to prepare your children for this adjustment. This insightful handbook advises you on: Communicating openly about divorce Supporting your child emotionally Running a single-parent family Anticipating problem behaviors Helping your child feel comfortable at school and with friends Preventing your child from "acting out" A comprehensive guide to help you make informed, confident decisions, The Everything Parent's Guide to Children and Divorce is the one resource you need to help your child make it through this difficult time with ease.
Download or read book The Everything Enneagram Book written by Susan Reynolds and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-07-17 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide to the Defiant Child written by Jesse Jayne Rutherford and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-03-18 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dealing with defiant children can be frustrating, time-consuming, and emotionally exhausting for parents and kids alike. But with this practical, reassuring handbook, you no longer have to feel helpless. You'll learn how to defuse the negativity, hostility, antagonism, and explosive anger that can ruin your child's relationships with family, friends, teachers, and other authority figures. This book helps you to: Choose which battles to fight Follow thorough Be consistent Communicate clear expectations and consequences (without yelling) Give your child some power over his life Reinforce positive changes Most important, you'll learn why defiance happens and how to react when it does. You will adopt the parenting and anger-management skills you need to make a real difference in your child's life. You'll help your child control his emotions--and grow up to be healthy, well-rounded adult.
Download or read book If Your Child is Bipolar written by Cindy Singer and published by Perspective Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extremely practical and supportive guide empowers parents as they sturggles with a child who may be bipolar. The authors' own family experiences, stories from hundreds of other parents of bipolar children, and input from a wide range of mental health professionals provide parents with specific information to deal with the everyday but incredibly challenging issues confronting the entire family. Among the helpful topics included are how to explore the possibility that a child's problem behaviors are a sign of mental illness; finding a mental healthcare professional who can make a diagnosis; understanding what a diagnosis is and isn't; learning parenting strategies to control a child's behavior at home, at school, and in social situations; and balancing the needs of a bipolar child with the needs of everyone else in the family.
Download or read book The Everything Tarot Book written by Skye Alexander and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-08-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Realize your psychic potential with the Tarot! Everyone is psychic to one degree or another. And with The Everything Tarot Book, 2nd Edition, you’ll unlock the mysteries of the cards and thus boost your innate psychic abilities. Completely revised, this easy-to-use guide has everything you need to conduct complete Tarot readings for yourself and others. The Tarot deck has been used for centuries to divine the future and as a guide to spiritual development. Now you can learn how to interpret the images on the cards, arrange them into meaningful spreads, and unleash your hidden psychic powers. Each individual card in the Major and Minor Arcana is described in detail, along with the history of the Tarot from ancient times to the present. The Everything Tarot Book, 2nd Edition helps you: -Gain insight into yourself and other people -See into the future and the present more clearly -Understand the effects of the past -Work through personal problems and challenges -Develop your intuition -Enhance your connection with your Higher Self Explore. Engage your curiosity. Use your imagination. Keep an open mind and an open heart. Your future really is in the cards!
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Download or read book The Everything Bible Study Book written by James Stuart Bell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete package for individual or group bible study! Studying the Bible can be a daunting prospect—but with The Everything Bible Study Book, reading and understanding this great work has never been easier. This unique, nonsectarian guide has everything you need to study the Bible, either on your own or in the company of your peers. Beginning with an overview of the various methods of Bible study, this fascinating and informative book takes you step by step through the important sections of Scripture, beginning with Genesis and ending with Revelations. Every Scripture reference includes: -Brief summaries of each biblical book -Critical historical and background information -Interpretations relevant to today -Ways to apply Bible teachings to daily life The Everything Bible Study Book provides fifty lessons and discussion topics designed for a full year of Bible study. The accompanying CD includes lesson plans, study guides, readings, and other ready-to-print handouts. Whether you’re studying solo or starting your own Bible study group to accompany you, you’ll be ready for the spiritual journey of a lifetime with The Everything Bible Study Book.
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