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A quick and easy guide to sex and disability

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124125
Andrews, A. Portland, OR: Limerence Press , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GA 110 AND 2021
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
This easy-to-read comic book guide covers the basics of disability sexuality, common myths about disabled bodies, communication tips, and practical suggestions for having the best sexual experience possible.
Author
Andrews, A.
Place of Publication
Portland, OR
Publisher
Limerence Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Paperback; 70p.; Graphic novel
Subject
Disabilities
Sex Education
Sexual Health
LGBTQ
Abstract
This easy-to-read comic book guide covers the basics of disability sexuality, common myths about disabled bodies, communication tips, and practical suggestions for having the best sexual experience possible.
ISBN
9781620106945
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GA 110 AND 2021

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Developing differently: A guide for parents of young children with global developmental delay, intellectual disability, or autism

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Muggleton, Joshua, Attwood, Tony (contributor). London, UK and Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2022.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 270 MUG 2022
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Parenting isn't easy, and parenting a child with a Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, or Autism can be challenging. However, a lot of parenting strategies are straightforward once you get your head around them. With the right knowledge, environment, interactions, responses and und…
Author
Muggleton, Joshua
Attwood, Tony (contributor)
Place of Publication
London, UK and Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Softcover; 288 pages
Subject
Developmental Disability
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Abstract
Parenting isn't easy, and parenting a child with a Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, or Autism can be challenging. However, a lot of parenting strategies are straightforward once you get your head around them. With the right knowledge, environment, interactions, responses and understanding, you can help reduce your child's anxiety, build their confidence, and help them develop learning and communication skills.
Dr Joshua Muggleton provides a comprehensive, step-by-step parenting plan that will support you to embed good practice at home from day one. These strategies are designed to work across all neurodevelopmental conditions, and take into account co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, meaning none of the advice in the book requires your child to have a specific diagnosis. Also included are downloadable examples of charts, how-to guides for creating visual resources tailored to your child's individual needs, and bonus downloadable chapters on sleep and siblings.[See introduction for link.]
ISBN
9781787759978
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 270 MUG 2022

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Start here: A parent's guide to helping children and teens through mental health challenges

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122764
Bryden, Pier, Szatmari, Peter. Toronto, ON: Simon & Schuster , 2020.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6002581
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
CD 100 BRY 2020b
"As parents, we worry about our children - about their physical health, performance at school, the types of friends they have, and, of course, their mental health. Every day seems to bring new and expanding issues and disorders and troubling statistics about the rise of mental illness in children a…
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URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6002581
Author
Bryden, Pier
Szatmari, Peter
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2020
Subject
Mental Health
Mental Health/Illness
Parenting
Young Adults-Mental Health. Psychology
Children Mental Health
Abstract
"As parents, we worry about our children - about their physical health, performance at school, the types of friends they have, and, of course, their mental health. Every day seems to bring new and expanding issues and disorders and troubling statistics about the rise of mental illness in children and teens. It's usually obvious what to do for physical injuries like broken bones, but when it comes to our children's mental health, the answers are much less clear, and sometimes even contradictory.
"Pier Bryden and Peter Szatmari, top child and adolescent psychiatrists, are here to help. Using their combined six decades working with families and kids - and their own experiences as parents - they break down the stigma of mental health illness and walk parents through the warning signs, risk factors, prevention strategies, and the process of diagnosis and treatment for mental health challenges arising from: anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, psychosis, ADHD, and autism.
"The most important thing to remember as a parent is that you and your child are not alone and there is a lot you can do to improve your child's mental health. The road ahead isn't always easy or straightforward, but start here to learn how to advocate for your child's well-being"--from the inside front cover.
ISBN
9781508257936
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
CD 100 BRY 2020b
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Start here: A parent's guide to helping children and teens through mental health challenges

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122356
Bryden, Pier, Szatmari, Peter. Toronto, ON: Simon & Schuster , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 100 BRY 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"As parents, we worry about our children - about their physical health, performance at school, the types of friends they have, and, of course, their mental health. Every day seems to bring new and expanding issues and disorders and troubling statistics about the rise of mental illness in children a…
Author
Bryden, Pier
Szatmari, Peter
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Softcover ; ix, 271 p.
Subject
Mental Health
Mental Health/Illness
Parenting
Young Adults-Mental Health. Psychology
Children Mental Health
Abstract
"As parents, we worry about our children - about their physical health, performance at school, the types of friends they have, and, of course, their mental health. Every day seems to bring new and expanding issues and disorders and troubling statistics about the rise of mental illness in children and teens. It's usually obvious what to do for physical injuries like broken bones, but when it comes to our children's mental health, the answers are much less clear, and sometimes even contradictory.
"Pier Bryden and Peter Szatmari, top child and adolescent psychiatrists, are here to help. Using their combined six decades working with families and kids - and their own experiences as parents - they break down the stigma of mental health illness and walk parents through the warning signs, risk factors, prevention strategies, and the process of diagnosis and treatment for mental health challenges arising from: anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, psychosis, ADHD, and autism.
"The most important thing to remember as a parent is that you and your child are not alone and there is a lot you can do to improve your child's mental health. The road ahead isn't always easy or straightforward, but start here to learn how to advocate for your child's well-being"--from the inside front cover.
ISBN
9781508257929
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 100 BRY 2020

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Children's Health and Illness Recovery Program (CHIRP): Teen and family workbook

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Carter, Bryan D., Kronenberger, William G., Scott, Eric L. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.6 CAR 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Children and adolescents with chronic illnesses, particularly those accompanied by debilitating, painful, and/or fatiguing symptoms, face challenges that may prove disruptive to physical, psychological, and social development. Based on extensive research and clinical expertise, Children's Health an…
Author
Carter, Bryan D.
Kronenberger, William G.
Scott, Eric L.
Place of Publication
Oxford, UK
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Softcover; 113 pages
Series
Programs that work
Subject
Coping with Chronic Illness Young Adult
Coping with Chronic Illness
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Abstract
Children and adolescents with chronic illnesses, particularly those accompanied by debilitating, painful, and/or fatiguing symptoms, face challenges that may prove disruptive to physical, psychological, and social development. Based on extensive research and clinical expertise, Children's Health and Illness Recovery Program (CHIRP) is an effective treatment program designed to build and maintain independence in young people with chronic illness.
This Teen and Family Workbook provides proven treatment activities designed to combat the additional stress faced by youth coping with long-term health problems. These tasks target key areas for improvement in physical functioning, school functioning, and personal functioning and support the creation of new tools for managing the impact of illness, such as stress management, coping and relaxation techniques, and communication skills. In-session and take-home activities outlined in this workbook are meant to accompany the companion CHIRP Clinician Guide. With the use of this workbook and supported by a network of clinicians, healthcare specialists, and school professionals, adolescents and their families can return to a better quality of life.
ISBN
9780190070472
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.6 CAR 2020

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Children's Health and Illness Recovery Program (CHIRP): Clinician guide

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124615
Carter, Bryan D., Kronenberger, William G., Scott, Eric L., Brady, Christine E. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.6 CAR 2020b
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Youth with chronic illnesses face challenges that may prove disruptive to physical, psychological, and social development. Based on extensive research and clinical expertise, Children's Health and Illness Recovery Program (CHIRP) is an interdisciplinary cognitive behavioral and family systems-based…
Author
Carter, Bryan D.
Kronenberger, William G.
Scott, Eric L.
Brady, Christine E.
Place of Publication
Oxford, UK
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Softcover; 173 pages
Series
Programs that work
Subject
Coping with Chronic Illness Young Adult
Coping with Chronic Illness
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Abstract
Youth with chronic illnesses face challenges that may prove disruptive to physical, psychological, and social development. Based on extensive research and clinical expertise, Children's Health and Illness Recovery Program (CHIRP) is an interdisciplinary cognitive behavioral and family systems-based treatment program designed to maximize the independent functioning of teens with chronic illness.
This Clinician Guide offers a detailed outline for implementing this manualized intervention and provides clear guidance as to the philosophy, pragmatics, and art of working with challenging pediatric conditions. Designed to accompany the CHIRP Teen and Family Workbook, this book addresses specific assessment measures and tools needed to establish a collaborative treatment team approach that incorporates the skills of the CHIRP clinician, primary and specialty care providers, and roles of other healthcare (physical therapists, occupational therapists, etc.) and educational professionals critical to the successful management and treatment of these youth.
ISBN
9780190070267
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.6 CAR 2020b

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When your child has a chronic medical illness: A guide for the parenting journey

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123817
Sileo, Frank J., Potter, Carol S. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.5 SIL 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Written by leading mental health professionals, this warm and accessible parenting book for children with chronic illnesses offers clear, practical guidance for all aspects of the journey. It is recommended by professionals at the American Diabetes Association, Invisible Disabilities Association, t…
Author
Sileo, Frank J.
Potter, Carol S.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Softcover; 419 pages
Subject
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Coping with Chronic Illness in the Family
Coping with Chronic Illness-Young Adult
Abstract
Written by leading mental health professionals, this warm and accessible parenting book for children with chronic illnesses offers clear, practical guidance for all aspects of the journey. It is recommended by professionals at the American Diabetes Association, Invisible Disabilities Association, the Crohn's Colitis Foundation, and other expert national and regional sources.
For all its joys, parenting is a complex job, and when your child has a chronic illness, the stress can feel overwhelming. When your child is diagnosed, you begin a parenting journey filled with strong emotions, difficult choices, confusing words, and interactions with numerous professionals and specialists.
You're focused on ensuring your child gets the best possible treatments for their symptoms, so it's easy to overlook or dismiss the impact the illness can have on your relationships and emotions. This book places your psychological well-being front and center, so you can be the best caregiver possible for your child.
Along with suggestions for making laughter and mindfulness part of your daily self-care routine, it offers guidance for choosing the right therapist for your family, should extra support be needed. Every family's journey with chronic illness is unique, but you don't have to go it alone.
ISBN
9781433833816
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.5 SIL 2021

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Shared Struggles: Stories from parents and pediatricians caring for children with serious illnesses

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124220
Schrooten, A.F., Markovitz, B.P. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2021.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6578034
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
EF 850.5 SCH 2021e
This book tells true and poignant stories from both sides of the physician-patient/parent relationship and provides a unique glimpse into how parents and physicians think, feel, and interact. The stories are grouped under four sections: Hope, Compassion, Communication, and Trust.; Each section incl…
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URL
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Author
Schrooten, A.F.
Markovitz, B.P.
Place of Publication
Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2021
Subject
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Abstract
This book tells true and poignant stories from both sides of the physician-patient/parent relationship and provides a unique glimpse into how parents and physicians think, feel, and interact. The stories are grouped under four sections: Hope, Compassion, Communication, and Trust.
Each section includes stories contributed by parents from all across the United States and by pediatricians practicing at many of the best children's hospitals throughout the country. The parents tell of interactions with physicians that had a significant impact on them and their child and offer context and insight that promote empathy and reflection. The physicians tell of interactions with patients and families that served as learning moments in their career and promote the humanization of medicine and show there is more to a physician beyond their scientific knowledge and white coat.
The stories are edited by Barry P. Markovitz - a pediatrician specializing in critical care medicine who has been in practice for more than 20 years and by Ann F. Schrooten - the parent of a child born with a chronic complex condition who has more than 15 years of experience interacting with pediatric subspecialists and other healthcare professionals who cared for her son. The editors have written commentaries to the stories to provide an independent perspective on the events and messages conveyed and to encourage reflection, inquiry, and discussion.
In addition to being a valuable resource for pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, nurses and other healthcare professionals, the book will also appeal to families of children living with complex medical conditions because it shares physician encounters and behaviors many have experienced in the care of their own children. By giving a voice to both parents and physicians, the goal is to create a bridge to better understanding that can improve communication, minimize conflicts, and foster trust and compassion among physicians, patients, and families.
ISBN
9783030680206
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
EF 850.5 SCH 2021e
URLs
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Shared Struggles: Stories from parents and pediatricians caring for children with serious illnesses

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123758
Schrooten, A.F., Markovitz, B.P. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.5 SCH 2021b
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book tells true and poignant stories from both sides of the physician-patient/parent relationship and provides a unique glimpse into how parents and physicians think, feel, and interact. The stories are grouped under four sections: Hope, Compassion, Communication, and Trust.; Each section incl…
Author
Schrooten, A.F.
Markovitz, B.P.
Place of Publication
Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
251 pages
Subject
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Abstract
This book tells true and poignant stories from both sides of the physician-patient/parent relationship and provides a unique glimpse into how parents and physicians think, feel, and interact. The stories are grouped under four sections: Hope, Compassion, Communication, and Trust.
Each section includes stories contributed by parents from all across the United States and by pediatricians practicing at many of the best children's hospitals throughout the country. The parents tell of interactions with physicians that had a significant impact on them and their child and offer context and insight that promote empathy and reflection. The physicians tell of interactions with patients and families that served as learning moments in their career and promote the humanization of medicine and show there is more to a physician beyond their scientific knowledge and white coat.
The stories are edited by Barry P. Markovitz - a pediatrician specializing in critical care medicine who has been in practice for more than 20 years and by Ann F. Schrooten - the parent of a child born with a chronic complex condition who has more than 15 years of experience interacting with pediatric subspecialists and other healthcare professionals who cared for her son. The editors have written commentaries to the stories to provide an independent perspective on the events and messages conveyed and to encourage reflection, inquiry, and discussion.
In addition to being a valuable resource for pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, nurses and other healthcare professionals, the book will also appeal to families of children living with complex medical conditions because it shares physician encounters and behaviors many have experienced in the care of their own children. By giving a voice to both parents and physicians, the goal is to create a bridge to better understanding that can improve communication, minimize conflicts, and foster trust and compassion among physicians, patients, and families.
ISBN
9783030680206
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.5 SCH 2021b

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What happens when someone I love doesn't feel good: A book about illness that won't go away

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Olsher, Sara, Rogers, Jenni. Happy Valley, OR: Mighty and Bright , 2023.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 860 OLS 2023
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Join Mia and Stewart as they learn how bodies work, why some bodies don't always feel good, and what to do when someone they love has an illness that won't go away.
Author
Olsher, Sara
Rogers, Jenni
Place of Publication
Happy Valley, OR
Publisher
Mighty and Bright
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Softcover; 39 pages
Subject
Coping with Chronic Illness in the Family
Abstract
Join Mia and Stewart as they learn how bodies work, why some bodies don't always feel good, and what to do when someone they love has an illness that won't go away.
ISBN
9798986776538
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 860 OLS 2023

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Me and my feelings: A kids' guide to understanding and expressing themselves

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123818
Allen, Vanessa Green, Rebar, Sarah [ill.]. Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2022.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 720 ALL 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Sometimes, emotions like anger or jealousy or excitement can seem too big to keep inside. Me and My Feelings is here to teach kids that it?s okay to have big feelings! They will learn how to calm down those strong emotions so they don?t feel overwhelmed and can continue to take on the world.; This …
Author
Allen, Vanessa Green
Rebar, Sarah [ill.]
Place of Publication
Emeryville, CA
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Softcover : 108 pages
Subject
Mental Health
Emotional Health
Abstract
Sometimes, emotions like anger or jealousy or excitement can seem too big to keep inside. Me and My Feelings is here to teach kids that it?s okay to have big feelings! They will learn how to calm down those strong emotions so they don?t feel overwhelmed and can continue to take on the world.
This book gives kids the skills to stay in control - by breathing deeply, saying positive things to themselves, talking about their feelings instead of keeping them inside, and more. Help young girls and boys learn to deal with all kinds of feelings, including the hard ones like sadness, anxiety, or even fear.
Inside Me and My Feelings, you?ll find:
- TANGIBLE IDEAS THAT HELP: This book is packed with informative ways to help kids handle their feelings. They can use the exercises to see which tips, tricks, and habits work best for them.
- QUIZZES & ACTIVITIES: Kids can get to know themselves with quizzes like 'Do My Emotions Rule Me?,' along with other fun exercises and activities created especially for kids ages 7-10.
- EMPATHY FOR THE EMOTIONS OF OTHERS: When kids understand their own emotions and feelings, they can also empathize with other people?s feelings - like their family and friends.
With Me and My Feelings, the next time big feelings get too big - kids will know just what to do!
Notes
For ages 7 to 10
ISBN
9781641524964
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 720 ALL 2019

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Building resilience in children and teens : Giving kids roots and wings

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122738
Ginsburg, Kenneth, Jablow, Martha. American Academy of Pediatrics , 2020. 4th ed.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6178168
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
GK 600 GIN 2020
This book offers coping strategies for facing the combined elements of academic performance, high achievement standards, media messages, peer pressure, and family tension.
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URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6178168
Author
Ginsburg, Kenneth
Jablow, Martha
Edition
4th ed.
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Publication Date
2020
Subject
Parenting
Children Mental Health
Abstract
This book offers coping strategies for facing the combined elements of academic performance, high achievement standards, media messages, peer pressure, and family tension.
ISBN
9781610023870
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
GK 600 GIN 2020
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6 Super Skills for Executive Functioning: Tools to Help Teens Improve Focus, Stay Organized, and Reach Their Goals

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124296
Honos-Webb, Lara. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH FM 270 HON 2020
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
6 SUPER SKILLS to help teens stay focused and reach their goals!; Do you sometimes have trouble paying attention in school? Do you lose track of time and deadlines? Do you often feel ?scattered? or unorganized? You?re not alone. All teens need a little extra help staying focused?in school and in li…
Author
Honos-Webb, Lara
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Softcover; 159 pages
Subject
Developmental Disability
Attention Deficit Disorder. Hyperactivity
Head Injury. Traumatic Brain Injury
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Affective Disorders
Sensory Processing Challenges
Abstract
6 SUPER SKILLS to help teens stay focused and reach their goals!
Do you sometimes have trouble paying attention in school? Do you lose track of time and deadlines? Do you often feel ?scattered? or unorganized? You?re not alone. All teens need a little extra help staying focused?in school and in life. This is especially true if you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, a mood disorder, or have experienced traumatic brain injury. The good news is that there are skills you can learn to help you stay on track.
In this friendly guide, psychologist and ADHD expert Lara Honos-Webb offers six powerful ?super skills? to help you pay attention, increase productivity, and get organized so you can achieve your goals and live your best life. These skills include:
Focusing on the positive
Goal setting
Chunking: breaking big goals down into small manageable chunks
Motivational enhancement
Emotional regulation: dealing with ?big? feelings
Managing attention
Once you learn and practice these skills, you?ll feel empowered to conquer any task?no matter how big. So, why not start learning them today?
ISBN
9781684035335
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH FM 270 HON 2020

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The little frog awakes: Mindfulness exercises for toddlers (and their parents)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123573
Snel, Eline, Hills, Christiana, Boutavant, Marc. Boulder, CO: Shambhala , 2022. First U.S. edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 SNE 2022
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
In The Little Frog Awakes, Eline Snel offers parents of young children advice and tools for responding mindfully and effectively in the moment. These skills help us regain trust in ourselves and in the integral wholeness of our kids. And when we make mindfulness practice a part of daily life, it gi…
Author
Snel, Eline
Hills, Christiana
Boutavant, Marc
Edition
First U.S. edition
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Paperback: 137 pages
Subject
Meditation
Children-Mental Health
Mind/Body
Abstract
In The Little Frog Awakes, Eline Snel offers parents of young children advice and tools for responding mindfully and effectively in the moment. These skills help us regain trust in ourselves and in the integral wholeness of our kids. And when we make mindfulness practice a part of daily life, it gives our children a powerful message on how to recognize, name, and deal with emotions and situations.
This practical guide will help you to:
*connect with and respond mindfully to your own feelings as they arise
*cultivate compassion for yourself as a parent or caregiver through meditations and breathing practices
*encourage serenity, self-confidence, and emotional regulation in your children, through stories and activities
*strengthen your bond with your kids and help all of you manage stress
*be more fully present with your children, and more able to give them your undivided attention
*embrace imperfection and focus on the things that really matter
*and more
The book and the accompanying audio include activities, practices, and stories for both you and for your toddler that cultivate mindful moments and action, and self-compassion.
ISBN
9781611809459
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 SNE 2022

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Anything for my child: Making impossible decisions for medically complex children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124865
Nimmo, Stephanie. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2024.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.5 NIM 2024
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Every parent wants the same thing: for their child to enjoy a long and fulfilling life. But what happens when things don't go according to plan? What happens when parents have to become advocates for their child's healthcare needs? Who decides what is in a child's 'best interests'?; Stephanie Nimmo…
Author
Nimmo, Stephanie
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2024
Physical Description
Softcover; 272 pages
Subject
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Caregivers-Coping
Caregivers for a Dying Loved One
Abstract
Every parent wants the same thing: for their child to enjoy a long and fulfilling life. But what happens when things don't go according to plan? What happens when parents have to become advocates for their child's healthcare needs? Who decides what is in a child's 'best interests'?
Stephanie Nimmo faced these questions first-hand when her daughter, Daisy, was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition as a baby. Seen through the lens of Stephanie's own experiences, this sensitive book delves into the complex world of medical ethics and pediatric palliative care. From recognizing tipping points to the importance of building relationships with palliative care teams well before crisis, this book explores how medical professionals can better support families throughout their child's care.
Interviews with clinicians and snapshots from the lives of patients' families provide insight into the realities of life on both sides of the hospital bed. Compassionate explanations of the conflicting pressures in the hospital system foster understanding and help medical professionals and families work together.
ISBN
5727227010272
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.5 NIM 2024

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If your adolescent has an eating disorder: An essential resource for parents

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122734
Walsh, B. Timothy., Glasofer, Deborah R. Oxford University Press, Inc. , 2020. 2nd.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6207056
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
BB 500 WAL 2020
This book is an authoritative guide to understanding and helping a teenager with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or other eating disorders. It combines the latest science--including the newest treatments and most up-to-date resear…
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URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6207056
Author
Walsh, B. Timothy.
Glasofer, Deborah R.
Edition
2nd
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2020
Subject
Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia
Parenting
Young Adults-Mental Health. Psychology
Abstract
This book is an authoritative guide to understanding and helping a teenager with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or other eating disorders. It combines the latest science--including the newest treatments and most up-to-date research findings on eating disorders--with the practical wisdom of parents who have been in the trenches raising teens with eating disorders.
ISBN
9780190076832
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
BB 500 WAL 2020
URLs
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The out-of-sync child: Recognizing and coping with sensory processing differences

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Kranowitz, Carol Stock. [Place of publication not identified]: Penguin Random house , 2022. 3rd edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 100.6 KRA 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Does your child exhibit...; Over-responsivity - or under-responsivity - to touch or movement? A child with SPD may be a "sensory avoider," withdrawing from touch, refusing to wear certain clothing, avoiding active games - or he may be a "sensory disregarder,' needing a jump start to get moving.; Ov…
Author
Kranowitz, Carol Stock
Edition
3rd edition
Place of Publication
[Place of publication not identified]
Publisher
Penguin Random house
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Softcover; 383 pages
Subject
Sensory Processing Challenges
Abstract
Does your child exhibit...
Over-responsivity - or under-responsivity - to touch or movement? A child with SPD may be a "sensory avoider," withdrawing from touch, refusing to wear certain clothing, avoiding active games - or he may be a "sensory disregarder,' needing a jump start to get moving.
Over-responsivity - or under-responsivity - to sounds, sights taste, or smell? She may cover her ears or eyes, be a picky eater, or seem oblivious to sensory cues.
Cravings for sensation? The "sensory craver" never gets enough of certain sensations, e.g., messy play, spicy food, noisy action, and perpetual movement.
Poor sensory discrimination? She may not sense the difference between objects or experiences - unaware of what she's holding unless she looks, and unable to sense when she's falling or how to catch herself.
Unusually high or low activity level? The child may be constantly on the go - wearing out everyone around him - or move slowly and tire easily, showing little interest in the world.
Problems with posture or motor coordination? He may slouch, move awkwardly, seem careless or accident-prone.
These are often the first clues to Sensory Processing Difference - a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. The Out-of-Sync Child offers comprehensive, clear information for parents and professionals - and a drug-free treatment approach for children.
This revised edition includes expanded information about SPD "look-alikes," including Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and autism; about diagnosis and treatments; and about other topics.
ISBN
9780593419410
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 100.6 KRA 2022

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Relationships decoded: The curriculum

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124167
Relationships Decoded , 2020.
Material Type
Website
This webpage provides lesson plans and visual supports for teachers, counselors, parents, or advocates who are interested in teaching social-sexual education to adults with developmental disabilities.
Publisher
Relationships Decoded
Publication Date
2020
Subject
Developmental Disabilities
Sex Education
Sexual Health
Social Behaviour
Abstract
This webpage provides lesson plans and visual supports for teachers, counselors, parents, or advocates who are interested in teaching social-sexual education to adults with developmental disabilities.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
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Helping your child with sensory regulation: Skills to manage the emotional and behavioural components of your child's sensory processing challenges

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124219
Mouton-Odum, Suzanne, Goldfinger Golomb, Ruth. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2021.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6468335
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
FM 100.6 MOU 2021e
Imagine having the flu, while lying in a bed of ants, listening to heavy metal at high volume, and trying to do calculus. Now consider living in that body all the time. It becomes easy to understand how kids with difficulties processing and controlling sensory information can become avoidant, anxio…
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URL
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Author
Mouton-Odum, Suzanne
Goldfinger Golomb, Ruth
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2021
Subject
Sensory Processing Challenges
Sensory Processing Disorder
Abstract
Imagine having the flu, while lying in a bed of ants, listening to heavy metal at high volume, and trying to do calculus. Now consider living in that body all the time. It becomes easy to understand how kids with difficulties processing and controlling sensory information can become avoidant, anxious, impatient, irritable, or oppositional.
If you have a child who has a sensory regulation issue, you may find yourself confused or frustrated by their behavior. This book will help you understand your child's behavior, as well as the root cause of their emotional outbursts, and provides an arsenal of tools to help your child self-regulate.
This book addresses the often-overlooked connection between sensory sensitivity and emotional and behavioral issues, which can often lead to a diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), an anxiety disorder, or a host of other disorders of childhood. You'll gain a better understanding of how your child's sensory sensitivity affects how they feel and act, and also learn powerful sensory regulation skills to help your child manage their emotions and improve relationships with family and friends.
Whether your child has been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder (SPD), ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you'll find proven-effective tips and strategies for dealing with the sensory sensitivity that drives your child's emotions and behavior, and discover ways to ease tension in your home caused by your child's disorganization, oppositional behavior, refusal to eat, disruptive behavior, and anxiety.
Parenting can be challenging even when behavior is predictable and age-appropriate, and when a child has a nervous system that is dysregulated, it is even more so. With this book, you will not only learn to understand your child's behaviors, but will also learn sensory regulation skills to help your child - and your family as a whole - find some much-needed balance.
ISBN
9781684036288
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
FM 100.6 MOU 2021e
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Helping your child with sensory regulation: Skills to manage the emotional and behavioural components of your child's sensory processing challenges

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123757
Mouton-Odum, Suzanne, Goldfinger Golomb, Ruth. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 100.6 MOU 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Imagine having the flu, while lying in a bed of ants, listening to heavy metal at high volume, and trying to do calculus. Now consider living in that body all the time. It becomes easy to understand how kids with difficulties processing and controlling sensory information can become avoidant, anxio…
Author
Mouton-Odum, Suzanne
Goldfinger Golomb, Ruth
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Soft cover; 202 pages
Subject
Sensory Processing Challenges
Sensory Processing Disorder
Abstract
Imagine having the flu, while lying in a bed of ants, listening to heavy metal at high volume, and trying to do calculus. Now consider living in that body all the time. It becomes easy to understand how kids with difficulties processing and controlling sensory information can become avoidant, anxious, impatient, irritable, or oppositional.
If you have a child who has a sensory regulation issue, you may find yourself confused or frustrated by their behavior. This book will help you understand your child's behavior, as well as the root cause of their emotional outbursts, and provides an arsenal of tools to help your child self-regulate.
This book addresses the often-overlooked connection between sensory sensitivity and emotional and behavioral issues, which can often lead to a diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), an anxiety disorder, or a host of other disorders of childhood. You'll gain a better understanding of how your child's sensory sensitivity affects how they feel and act, and also learn powerful sensory regulation skills to help your child manage their emotions and improve relationships with family and friends.
Whether your child has been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder (SPD), ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you'll find proven-effective tips and strategies for dealing with the sensory sensitivity that drives your child's emotions and behavior, and discover ways to ease tension in your home caused by your child's disorganization, oppositional behavior, refusal to eat, disruptive behavior, and anxiety.
Parenting can be challenging even when behavior is predictable and age-appropriate, and when a child has a nervous system that is dysregulated, it is even more so. With this book, you will not only learn to understand your child's behaviors, but will also learn sensory regulation skills to help your child - and your family as a whole - find some much-needed balance.
ISBN
9781684036264
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 100.6 MOU 2021

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Hope by CAMH: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124785
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Canada: , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/hope-by-camh/id1527950198
Material Type
Online
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with …
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/hope-by-camh/id1527950198
Corporate Author
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Place of Publication
Canada
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mental Disorders-Coping
Suicide Prevention
Abstract
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with the help of someone else you trust. This app also contains information on suicide prevention and crisis and support resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Hope by CAMH: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124786
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Canada: , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camh.Hope&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with …
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camh.Hope&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Place of Publication
Canada
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mental Disorders-Coping
Suicide Prevention
Abstract
This app will guide you through creating a personalized suicide safety plan that will help support you when you are feeling sad or hopeless, or experiencing thoughts of suicide. The plan is intended to be developed together with a healthcare professional, but can also be built on your own, or with the help of someone else you trust. This app also contains information on suicide prevention and crisis and support resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Zero to 60: A teen's guide to manage frustration, anger, and everyday irritations

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123305
Tompkins, Michael A., Douglass, Chloe (ill.). Magination Press , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GL 320 TOM 2020
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
High performance cars can go from zero to sixty in just a few seconds. Anger can feel a lot like that for teens. One minute they are calm, but the next, something sets them on a course to speed out of control. Getting to anger's edge too fast can get teens in trouble. Expert author Michael Tompkins…
Alternate Title
Zero to sixty
Author
Tompkins, Michael A.
Douglass, Chloe (ill.)
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
288 p.
Subject
Emotions
Young Adults-Mental Health.Psychology
Anger
Abstract
High performance cars can go from zero to sixty in just a few seconds. Anger can feel a lot like that for teens. One minute they are calm, but the next, something sets them on a course to speed out of control. Getting to anger's edge too fast can get teens in trouble. Expert author Michael Tompkins offers tips and tricks to help stall anger and leave it by the side of the road. Teens will learn how to calm their body, derail thoughts that fuel anger and learn how to communicate and de-escalate situations.
ISBN
9781433832475
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GL 320 TOM 2020

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What is sex?: A guide for people with autism, special educational needs and disabilities

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123625
Reynolds, Kate E., Powell, Jonathan (Ill.). Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 110 REY 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This carefully written and illustrated book provides an explanation of sex for people with autism and special education needs and disabilities (SEND). It helps readers to understand the physical processes as well as important issues such as consent and sexual safety, helping them to develop positiv…
Author
Reynolds, Kate E.
Powell, Jonathan (Ill.)
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Hardcover : 40 pages
Subject
Sex Education
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Abstract
This carefully written and illustrated book provides an explanation of sex for people with autism and special education needs and disabilities (SEND). It helps readers to understand the physical processes as well as important issues such as consent and sexual safety, helping them to develop positive relationships.
Many people with autism and SEND have or will have intimate relationships. Often sex is alluded to, rather than being carefully explored. This can create confusion around consent, sexual health, and pregnancy, and cause people to turn to dubious online information. This book frankly explains sex so that the reader has a clear understanding of what constitutes sex, knowledge of the proper names for sexual organs and sexual activities, and is aware of the potential physical consequences of having sex.
ISBN
9781787759374
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 110 REY 2021

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You Know, Sex: Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123977
Silverberg, Cory, Smyth, Fiona [ill.]. Seven Stories Press , 2022.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GA 100 SIL 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
You Know, Sex is the first thoroughly modern sex education book for every body, covering not only the big three of puberty?hormones, reproduction, and development?but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being.; Centering young people?s experiences of pressures and joy, risk and rewar…
Author
Silverberg, Cory
Smyth, Fiona [ill.]
Publisher
Seven Stories Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Softcover; 432 pages
Subject
Sexuality
Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)
Friendship
Dating
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Issues
Pregnancy/Childbirth (general works). Obstetrics
Young Adults-Hygiene
Young Adults-Physical Development
Young Adults-Social Behaviour
Young Adults-Emotions
Abstract
You Know, Sex is the first thoroughly modern sex education book for every body, covering not only the big three of puberty?hormones, reproduction, and development?but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being.
Centering young people?s experiences of pressures and joy, risk and reward, and confusion and discovery, there are chapters on body autonomy, gender, consent, pornography, masturbation, stigma, boundaries, harassment,
trauma, and a lot more.
The puberty, anatomy, and reproduction chapters include trans, nonbinary, and intersex bodies and experience, and all of it takes place in our contemporary, media-saturated world (aka, there?s lots of smart phones and social media).
Racially and ethnically diverse, inclusive of cross-disability experience, You Know, Sex is a book for every kind of young person and every kind of family?essential for kids, everyone who knows a kid, and anyone who has ever been a kid.
ISBN
9781644210802
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GA 100 SIL 2022

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Babies with CVI: Nurturing visual abilities and development in early childhood

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124221
McComiskey, Anne. Louisville, KY: American Printing House for the Blind , 2021.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6707763
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
FH 300 MCC 2021
This is a guide through the history and best practices related to the treatment of CVI in children from birth to 36 months. This book is based on the author's nearly five-decade career working with families in homes and classrooms. Understanding and knowledge about effective interventions to addres…
  1 url  
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6707763
Author
McComiskey, Anne
Place of Publication
Louisville, KY
Publisher
American Printing House for the Blind
Publication Date
2021
Subject
Visual Impairment
Children with Disabilities
Abstract
This is a guide through the history and best practices related to the treatment of CVI in children from birth to 36 months. This book is based on the author's nearly five-decade career working with families in homes and classrooms. Understanding and knowledge about effective interventions to address the visual skills of children with CVI evolved enormously over that period. Babies with CVI reflects that evolution. The book presents specific approaches and strategies that families and visual impairment professionals can use to meet the unique learning needs of a child with CVI. It stresses the importance of early intervention, proper evaluation, and integrating teaching opportunities into the child's daily routine.
ISBN
9781950723010
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
FH 300 MCC 2021
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Evely's sister

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124664
Diaz, Luna, Sfar, Wiem [illustrator]. The Center for Siblings of People with Disabilities , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 665 DIA 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Do you ever feel scared when your sibling has to stay overnight at the hospital? Or feel icky when people stare at your family in public? You're not alone. Read along with 7-year-old Luna as she shares some of the challenges - and the unique joys and triumphs - of having a sibling with physical and…
Author
Diaz, Luna
Sfar, Wiem [illustrator]
Publisher
The Center for Siblings of People with Disabilities
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Softcover; illustrated; 39 pages
Series
A Project of the Center for Siblings of People with Disabilities
Subject
Sibling Relationships
Siblings of Children with Disabilities
Abstract
Do you ever feel scared when your sibling has to stay overnight at the hospital? Or feel icky when people stare at your family in public? You're not alone. Read along with 7-year-old Luna as she shares some of the challenges - and the unique joys and triumphs - of having a sibling with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Created with the support of licensed clinical social workers with the aim of helping siblings of kids with disabilities identify, express and process their feelings. This book is intended to be read with a parent or trusted adult and spark family discussions you'll keep coming back to.
Recommended for chidlren ages 3-8.
ISBN
9798796987667
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 665 DIA 2021

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The ultimate kids' guide to being super healthy: What you need to know about nutrition, exercise, sleep, hygiene, stress, screen time, and more

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124922
Shapiro, Nina, Grimes, Nicole [ill.]. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 190 SHA 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Kids of all ages have some important questions about how their bodies work - and why their parents and other adults have some strong ideas on what needs to get done every day in order to stay healthy. Children often hear:; "No more screen time!"; "Eat your vegetables!"; "You can't have cookies for …
Alternate Title
The ultimate kids guide to being super healthy
Author
Shapiro, Nina
Grimes, Nicole [ill.]
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Paperback; 144 pages
Subject
Children's Health Promotion
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Children's Health-Hygiene
Children's Health-Pediatrics
Children's Health. Pediatrics
Abstract
Kids of all ages have some important questions about how their bodies work - and why their parents and other adults have some strong ideas on what needs to get done every day in order to stay healthy. Children often hear:
"No more screen time!"
"Eat your vegetables!"
"You can't have cookies for dinner!"
"You need to take your medicine!"
"Wash your hands! With soap!"
"It's getting late! Get ready for bed!!"
In this book, Dr. Nina L. Shapiro embarks on an amazing journey through the body as it gets fed, protected, exercised, cleaned, energized, and rested. Each chapter provides kids with age-appropriate explanations and illustrations that address their very good questions about their bodies and health with solid (and fun!) science-based answers. By receiving an in-depth understanding of what it means to be healthy, strong, clean, rested, and energized, kids will soon be able to make smart decisions on their own.
The human body is incredible, and the science behind how our bodies work, how the world affects our bodies, and how our bodies affect the world around us is pretty cool, too.
Recommended for children ages 6-10
Part of the Live-5-2-1-0 collection.
ISBN
9781510764934
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 190 SHA 2021

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Ups and downs: A book for kids about big feelings

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124950
Young, Karen, Dovidonyte, Norvile (ill.). Brisbane, AU: Hey Sigmund Publishing , 2023.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 YOU 2023
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
All feelings are important - the magical, the messy, and the in-between. Sometimes though, big feelings can have us behaving in ways that aren't so, let's say... shiny. This happens to all of us. The more young people understand how and why, the more they can build the capacity to feel their feelin…
Author
Young, Karen
Dovidonyte, Norvile (ill.)
Place of Publication
Brisbane, AU
Publisher
Hey Sigmund Publishing
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Softcover; unnumbered pages
Subject
Emotional Health
Abstract
All feelings are important - the magical, the messy, and the in-between. Sometimes though, big feelings can have us behaving in ways that aren't so, let's say... shiny. This happens to all of us. The more young people understand how and why, the more they can build the capacity to feel their feelings and manage them in positive ways.
ISBN
9780994590602
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 YOU 2023

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Drum from the heart

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125248
Louie, Ren, Harvey, Karlene (ill.). Canada: Medicine Wheel Education , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
When he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that she also passes down to him. Ren discovers that through this special drum, he is able to connect to his culture and find a confidence in his voice to joyfully share in singing the traditional songs of his Nuu…
Author
Louie, Ren
Harvey, Karlene (ill.)
Place of Publication
Canada
Publisher
Medicine Wheel Education
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Softcover; 34 pages
Subject
Indigenous Health
Abstract
When he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that she also passes down to him. Ren discovers that through this special drum, he is able to connect to his culture and find a confidence in his voice to joyfully share in singing the traditional songs of his Nuu-chah-nulth Nation.
ISBN
9781989122884
Language
English
Material Type
Book

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Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124787
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/live-5-2-1-0/id1463825801
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Live 5-2-1-0: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124788
Shazhan Amed. , 2021.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every …
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shazhanamed.live5210&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Author
Shazhan Amed
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Children's Health-Fitness
Parenting
Abstract
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits by following the simple, yet effective, Live 5-2-1-0 message: FIVE or more vegetables and fruits, no more than TWO hours of recreational screen time, at least ONE hour of active play, and ZERO sugary drinks every day. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Something bad happened: A kid's guide to coping with events in the news

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122262
Huebner, Dawn, McHale, Kara (illustrator). London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 HUE 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
When we learn about something bad - even when we hear only bits and pieces of it - our brains get busy trying to make sense of what we've heard. Seeing distressing events on the news, or hearing about them later, can feel scary and overwhelming. Talking about what happened, and how we feel about it…
Author
Huebner, Dawn
McHale, Kara (illustrator)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Softcover ; 78 p., illustrations
Subject
Anxiety
Emotional Health
Abstract
When we learn about something bad - even when we hear only bits and pieces of it - our brains get busy trying to make sense of what we've heard. Seeing distressing events on the news, or hearing about them later, can feel scary and overwhelming. Talking about what happened, and how we feel about it, is hugely important.
Something Bad Happened guides children aged 6 to 12 and the adults who care about them through tough conversations about news of large-scale events, addressing questions such as: "Where did it happen?" "Why did it happen?" And, "Will it happen again?" Feelings like sadness, fear and confusion are normalized, and coping tools provided.
For children and parents to read together, or by a child with a parent nearby, this helpful resource by a child psychologist best-selling author provides comfort, support and action plans for children learning about the big bad things happening in our world.
ISBN
9781787750746
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 HUE 2020

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Should I Worry: Pediatric Tips for Parents

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Weisbrot, Jeff. Canada: Jeff Weisbrot , 2021. 2nd edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 100 WEI 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book is a tell-all compilation of pediatric knowledge on wellness, illness and parenting advice, told with humour and based on scientific evidence.
Author
Weisbrot, Jeff
Edition
2nd edition
Place of Publication
Canada
Publisher
Jeff Weisbrot
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Softcover; 173 pages
Subject
Children's Health. Pediatrics
Abstract
This book is a tell-all compilation of pediatric knowledge on wellness, illness and parenting advice, told with humour and based on scientific evidence.
ISBN
9780986656002
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 100 WEI 2021

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Maxine's Critters Get the Vaccine Jitters

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124028
Zauzmer, Jan, Douglas, Corlette [ill.]. New York, NY: The Experiment , 2022.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 225 ZAU 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A shot can be a little frightening-but it's quick, as quick as lightning!; When Maxine tells her pets, "Let's get to the vet!"; Scott does not want a shot.; Jervis is nervous, Franky is cranky, Biffy is iffy, and Cary is wary.; Can Maxine help her critters get over their jitters . . . ?; Perfect fo…
Author
Zauzmer, Jan
Douglas, Corlette [ill.]
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
The Experiment
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Hardcover
Subject
Children's Health - Injections
Abstract
A shot can be a little frightening-but it's quick, as quick as lightning!
When Maxine tells her pets, "Let's get to the vet!"
Scott does not want a shot.
Jervis is nervous, Franky is cranky, Biffy is iffy, and Cary is wary.
Can Maxine help her critters get over their jitters . . . ?
Perfect for any child afraid of shots or needles, this rhyming book in free meter is a "must-read-aloud"! Spunky Maxine takes charge of her vaccine fears with a playful game of pretend: Her adorable stuffed animals are the patients, and Dad steps in as the "vet."
Just in time for the kids' covid vaccine-and relevant to any pediatric shot-Maxine's Critters Get the Vaccine Jitters will delight children ages 5 and under who face this understandable fear. No need to be grouchy about this little ouchy!
ISBN
9781615198382
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 225 ZAU 2022

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Nowmaps Jr: Adventure stories to help young kids navigate everyday challenges and grow in caring and kind ways

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124887
Siegel, Daniel J. Eau Claire, WI: PESI Publishing , 2022.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 SIE 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Written by world-renowned neuropsychiatrist and co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, Dr. Dan Siegel, NowMaps Jr. is a delightful rhyming story that introduces kids to the neuroscience of early childhood social-emotional learning in a captivating, interactive way! Kids ages 3-6 will love this beautif…
Alternate Title
NowMaps Jr.
Author
Siegel, Daniel J.
Place of Publication
Eau Claire, WI
Publisher
PESI Publishing
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Hardcover; 55 pages
Subject
Emotional Health
Mindfulness
Abstract
Written by world-renowned neuropsychiatrist and co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, Dr. Dan Siegel, NowMaps Jr. is a delightful rhyming story that introduces kids to the neuroscience of early childhood social-emotional learning in a captivating, interactive way! Kids ages 3-6 will love this beautifully illustrated choose-your-own adventure book that whisks them off to distant lands - including a jungle, a desert, and a pirate ship - as they learn about their thoughts, feelings, and sensory experiences.
ISBN
9781683735328
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 200 SIE 2022

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The couch potato

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124899
John, Jory, Oswald, Pete (illustrator). New York, NY: Harper , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 270 JOH 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on scr…
Author
John, Jory
Oswald, Pete (illustrator)
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Hardcover; 40 pages
Subject
Children's Health-Fitness
Abstract
The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen?
Part of the Live-5-2-1-0 collection.
ISBN
9780062954534
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 270 JOH 2020

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What's wild outside your door?: Discovering nature in the city

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124923
Wohlleben, Peter, Wuthrich, Belle [ill.], Billinghurst, Jane [trans.]. Vancouver, BC: Greystone Books , 2023.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 190 WOH 2023
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door - you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals.; In this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn abou…
Author
Wohlleben, Peter
Wuthrich, Belle [ill.]
Billinghurst, Jane [trans.]
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Greystone Books
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Hardcover; 84 pages
Subject
Children's Health Promotion
Abstract
You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door - you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals.
In this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn about how birds build their nests on bridges, where salamanders and toads hide, and how plants push through sidewalk cracks. Alongside these awe-inspiring facts, Peter shares engaging, science-based activities, including how to:
- Identify animal sounds
- Raise a slime mold
- Make your own compass
- Collect plants to start your own herbarium
- See shooting stars
- And more
Peter also provides information on what animals thrive in cities and which could use our help, as well as tips for staying safe and having fun while embarking on a nature adventure. Perfect for outdoor education, What?s Wild Outside Your Door? equips kids in urban and suburban environments with the knowledge to engage with the natural world around them, and the confidence to go explore.
Recommended for children ages 8-12
Part of the Live-5-2-1-0 collection.
ISBN
9781510764934
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 190 WOH 2023

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Let's play outdoors: Exploring nature for children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124925
Ard, Catherine, McRae, Carla [ill.]. Berlin, Germany: Little Gestalten , 2023.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 190 ARD 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A book that encourages children to go and play outside and discover what nature has to offer. Leave the house and roam into the nature: It is a fascinating place, waiting to be conquered by little ones with curious minds. Whether in the garden, park, or a nearby forest, a closer look at nature will…
Author
Ard, Catherine
McRae, Carla [ill.]
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
Publisher
Little Gestalten
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Hardcover; 56 pages
Subject
Children's Health Promotion
Abstract
A book that encourages children to go and play outside and discover what nature has to offer. Leave the house and roam into the nature: It is a fascinating place, waiting to be conquered by little ones with curious minds. Whether in the garden, park, or a nearby forest, a closer look at nature will draw out budding architects, their first constructions built from stones, branches, and leaves; a thorough investigation of trees will reveal all kinds of insects; and listening to the animals around will teach their sounds. Let?s Play Outdoors is for a new generation of environmentally conscious children, showing them how to interact with their surroundings in a meaningful way. The activities suggested inspire independent learning about animals, plants, and the weather, as well as how to look after the world.
Recommended for children ages 5-9
Part of the Live-5-2-1-0 collection.
ISBN
9783899558432
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 190 ARD 2020

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Wonder walkers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124973
Archer, Micha. New York, NY: Nancy Paulsen Books , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 190 ARC 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
When two curious kids embark on a "wonder walk," they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light. They have thought-provoking questions for everything they see: Is the sun the world's light bulb? Is dirt the world's skin? Are rivers the earth's veins? Is the wind the…
Author
Archer, Micha
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Hardcover; 32 pages
Subject
Children's Health Promotion
Abstract
When two curious kids embark on a "wonder walk," they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light. They have thought-provoking questions for everything they see: Is the sun the world's light bulb? Is dirt the world's skin? Are rivers the earth's veins? Is the wind the world breathing? I wonder . . . Young readers will wonder too, as they ponder these gorgeous pages and make all kinds of new connections. What a wonderful world indeed!
Part of the Live-5-2-1-0 collection.
ISBN
9780593109649
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 190 ARC 2021

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The ugly place

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125312
Deal, Laura, Pedersen, Emma (ill.). Iqaluit, NU: Inhabit Media Inc. , 2022.
Material Type
Book
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A child makes their way along the Arctic shoreline on a dark day. Everything around them seems as ugly as their mood, from the weather to the fish and mud. This is the place they come to whenever they feel ugly.; But as the child closes their eyes and listens, the sound of the waves reminds them to…
Author
Deal, Laura
Pedersen, Emma (ill.)
Place of Publication
Iqaluit, NU
Publisher
Inhabit Media Inc.
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Hardcover; 28 pages
Subject
Emotional Health
Mindfulness
Abstract
A child makes their way along the Arctic shoreline on a dark day. Everything around them seems as ugly as their mood, from the weather to the fish and mud. This is the place they come to whenever they feel ugly.
But as the child closes their eyes and listens, the sound of the waves reminds them to breathe. The tiny krill flick their tails, and the brightly coloured sea stars seem to glow. What they once saw as an ugly landscape is now wonderful and vibrant, and alive with music and beauty.
Building on concepts of social-emotional awareness, this book helps young readers see that they have the ability to control their own emotions.
ISBN
9781772274325
Language
English
Material Type
Book

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Family fit plan : A 30-day wellness transformation

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122771
Muth, Natalie Digate. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) , 2020.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5967687
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
BA 100 MUT 2020
This dynamic plan will help the whole family kick-start their health and wellness and set the stage for long-term, lasting improvements in nutrition, fitness, sleep, stress, and screen use habits. Establish a baseline and goals, create routines and healthy habits, and learn strategies for overcomin…
  1 url  
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5967687
Author
Muth, Natalie Digate
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Publication Date
2020
Subject
Promoting Health/Preventing Disease
Abstract
This dynamic plan will help the whole family kick-start their health and wellness and set the stage for long-term, lasting improvements in nutrition, fitness, sleep, stress, and screen use habits. Establish a baseline and goals, create routines and healthy habits, and learn strategies for overcoming frustration and recognizing obstacles. At the end of thirty days, parents and children will have laid the ground work to continue a lifetime of healthy habits.
ISBN
9781610023405
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
BA 100 MUT 2020
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Looking after your health

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123765
Young, Catherine, Harrison, Freya (ill.), Leschnikoff, Nancy (ill.), Fox, Christyan (ill.), Jeffries, Stephanie (designer). London, UK: Usborne Publishing , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR BA 100 YOU 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Written in an approachable, engaging style, this book takes a detailed and sometimes humorous look at how to have a healthy, happy lifestyle. Readers are given advice about healthy eating and exercise; managing the pressures of the teenage years; how to get enough sleep, navigate friendships and re…
Author
Young, Catherine
Harrison, Freya (ill.)
Leschnikoff, Nancy (ill.)
Fox, Christyan (ill.)
Jeffries, Stephanie (designer)
Editor
Brooks, Felicity
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Usborne Publishing
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Softcover; 223 pages
Subject
Promoting Health/Preventing Disease
Abstract
Written in an approachable, engaging style, this book takes a detailed and sometimes humorous look at how to have a healthy, happy lifestyle. Readers are given advice about healthy eating and exercise; managing the pressures of the teenage years; how to get enough sleep, navigate friendships and relationships, and look after their mental health. The overall aim of the book is to encourage achievable, positive lifestyle changes. All information is based on current thinking, recommendations and guidelines. Quick links take readers to further sources of information and advice if needed.
Part of the Live-5-2-1-0 collection.
ISBN
9781474982757
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR BA 100 YOU 2020

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Honouring our babies toolkit: Safe sleep

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120630
First Nations Health Authority. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/indigenous-resources/safe-sleep-toolkit
Material Type
Online
This resource provides an overview of how to protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
  1 url  
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/indigenous-resources/safe-sleep-toolkit
Website Notes
Click on above link to view/print.
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
Editor
3rd Ed.
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Subject
Aboriginal Health
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Abstract
This resource provides an overview of how to protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Using pre-operative cleaning wipes

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122277
BCCH Skin Prep Working Group. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Preop_Cleaning_Wipes.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Learn how to clean your child's skin with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Preop_Cleaning_Wipes.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BCCH Skin Prep Working Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF, 1 page
Subject
Promoting Health/Preventing Disease-Infection Control
Abstract
Learn how to clean your child's skin with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Collective care: Indigenous motherhood, family, and HIV/AIDS

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124212
Downe, Pamela. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press , 2021.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6475884
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
GN 400 DOW 2021
Collective Care provides an ethnographic account of urban Indigenous life and caregiving practices in the face of Saskatchewan's HIV epidemic. Based on a five-year study conducted in partnership with AIDS Saskatoon, the book focuses on the contrast between Indigenous values of collective kin-care a…
  1 url  
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6475884
Author
Downe, Pamela
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
171p.
Subject
Indigenous
Aboriginal Health
Motherhood
HIV/AIDS
Abstract
Collective Care provides an ethnographic account of urban Indigenous life and caregiving practices in the face of Saskatchewan's HIV epidemic. Based on a five-year study conducted in partnership with AIDS Saskatoon, the book focuses on the contrast between Indigenous values of collective kin-care and non-Indigenous models of intensive maternal care. It explores how women and men negotiate the forces of HIV to render motherhood a site of cultural meaning, personal and collective well-being, and, sometimes, individual and community despair. It also introduces readers to how HIV is Indigenized in western Canada and how all HIV-affected and -infected mothers must negotiate this cultural and racialized terrain. Featuring in-depth narrative interviews, notes from participant observation in AIDS Saskatoon's drop-in centre, and a photovoice component, this book offers an accessible account of an engaged anthropologist's work with a community that is both vulnerable and resilient. Each chapter begins with an ethnographic vignette that introduces central concepts, including medical anthropology, syndemics, kinship, and Indigeneity, with the overall aim of humanizing those affected by HIV in western Canada and beyond.
ISBN
9781487587666
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
GN 400 DOW 2021
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The care we dream of

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123517
Arsenal Pulp Press , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GL 716 SHA 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
What if you could trust in getting the health care you need in ways that felt good and helped you thrive? What if the health system honoured and valued queer and trans people''s lives, bodies, and expertise? What if LGBTQ+ communities led and organized our own health care as a form of mutual aid? W…
Editor
Sharman, Zena
Publisher
Arsenal Pulp Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
351 p.
Subject
Transgender
Homosexuality(Gay, Lesbian Health Issues)
Abstract
What if you could trust in getting the health care you need in ways that felt good and helped you thrive? What if the health system honoured and valued queer and trans people''s lives, bodies, and expertise? What if LGBTQ+ communities led and organized our own health care as a form of mutual aid? What if every aspect of our health care was rooted in a commitment to our healing, pleasure, and liberation?
LGBTQ+ health care doesn't look like this today, but it could. This is the care we dream of.
The Care We Dream Of is not quite an essay collection, and not quite an anthology. Instead, it's a hybrid kind of book that weaves together the author's [sic] essays on topics like queering health and healing, transforming the health system, kinship, aging, and death, alongside stories, poetry and non-fiction pieces by Alexander McClelland and Zoe Dodd, Blyth Barnow, Carly Boyce, jaye simpson, Jillian Christmas, Joshua Wales, Kai Cheng Thom, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, and Sand C. Chang. The book also includes interviews with activists, health care workers and researchers whose work offers insights into what liberatory and transformative approaches to LGBTQ+ health can look like in practice. Interviewees include Anita "Durt" O'Shea (of St. James Infirmary), Dawn Serra, Hannah Kia, Ronica Mukerjee, and Sean Saifa Wall.
ISBN
9781551528601
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GL 716 SHA 2021

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See inside germs

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123764
Hull, Sarah, Allen, Peter (ill.). London, UK: Usborne Publishing , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR BA 300 HUL 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Lift the flaps to discover the microscopic world of germs - bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. Find out what these tiny living things are, how they can make you ill, how your body fights them and what vaccines and antibiotics do to help, as well as some of the useful things they do for us, such…
Author
Hull, Sarah
Allen, Peter (ill.)
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Usborne Publishing
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Board book; [no page numbers]
Series
An Usborne flap book
Usborne STEM
Subject
Promoting Health/Preventing Disease-Infection Control
Abstract
Lift the flaps to discover the microscopic world of germs - bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. Find out what these tiny living things are, how they can make you ill, how your body fights them and what vaccines and antibiotics do to help, as well as some of the useful things they do for us, such as making food and keeping your body working. With more than 100 flaps to lift, children can find out all about microbes and the role they play in our lives. Part of Usborne's bestselling "See Inside" lift-the-flap non-fiction series, which includes over 40 titles. Fun, energetic illustrations make the topic accessible and entertaining.
ISBN
9781474943680
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR BA 300 HUL 2020

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I sang you down from the stars

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125252
Spillett-Sumner, Tasha, Goade, Michaela (ill.). Toronto, ON: Owl Kids Books , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Drawing from Indigenous creation stories and traditional teachings and illustrated in dazzling watercolors, I Sang You Down from the Stars is a tribute to the bond between mother and child.; The narrator gathers gifts for a medicine bundle in anticipation of her baby's birth; a fluffy white eagle p…
Author
Spillett-Sumner, Tasha
Goade, Michaela (ill.)
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Owl Kids Books
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Hardcover; 32 pages
Subject
Pregnancy
Indigenous Health
Prenatal Care
Family
Abstract
Drawing from Indigenous creation stories and traditional teachings and illustrated in dazzling watercolors, I Sang You Down from the Stars is a tribute to the bond between mother and child.
The narrator gathers gifts for a medicine bundle in anticipation of her baby's birth; a fluffy white eagle plume, bunches of cedar and sage, a quilted star blanket, and a small stone from the river. When the baby arrives, the mother shares the bundle with her child and reveals the importance of each item inside. But when her family comes to meet the new arrival, she realizes the baby arrived with gifts of its own and that the baby is also a sacred bundle: a baby bundle.
ISBN
9781771474085
Language
English
Material Type
Book

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Killing the Wittigo: Indigenous culture-based approaches to waking up, taking action, and doing the work of healing

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125253
Methot, Suzanne. Toronto, ON: ECW Press , 2023.
Material Type
Book
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Written specifically for young adults, reluctant readers, and literacy learners, Killing the Wittigo explains the traumatic effects of colonization on Indigenous people and communities and how trauma alters an individual's brain, body, and behavior. It explores how learned patterns of behavior - th…
Author
Methot, Suzanne
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
ECW Press
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Paperback; 255 pages
Subject
Trauma
Trauma Survivors
Indigenous Health
Family
Abstract
Written specifically for young adults, reluctant readers, and literacy learners, Killing the Wittigo explains the traumatic effects of colonization on Indigenous people and communities and how trauma alters an individual's brain, body, and behavior. It explores how learned patterns of behavior - the ways people adapt to trauma to survive - are passed down within family systems, thereby affecting the functioning of entire communities. The book foregrounds Indigenous resilience through song lyrics and as-told-to stories by young people who have started their own journeys of decolonization, healing, and change. It also details the transformative work being done in urban and on-reserve communities through community-led projects and Indigenous-run institutions and community agencies. These stories offer concrete examples of the ways in which Indigenous peoples and communities are capable of healing in small and big ways - and they challenge readers to consider what the dominant society must do to create systemic change.
ISBN
9781770417243
Language
English
Material Type
Book

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