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"Your home probably has some sort of pain relief medication, something to combat bouts of allergies, and maybe a few vitamins or supplements from the local health store. And then there are the prescribed medications, the ones you're taking daily and those that you take 'as needed'. But do you ever …
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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…
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Harness the power of play--101 creative ways for you and your child to bond, have fun, and so much more!; What's the best way for children to relate to the world around them? Play! In this book, you'll find a collection of joyful activities that allow parents of children ages 3 to 9 to unlock the t…
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Providing advice on how professionals working with autistic trans youth and adults can tailor their practice to best serve their clients and how parents can support their trans autistic children, this book increases awareness of the large overlap between trans identities and autism.; By including c…
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The most effective treatment for eating disorders is family-based, and parents play an essential role. Yet most struggle to know what to do and how to do it.; With a wealth of practical examples and tips that have helped many tens of thousands of relieved parents, Eva Musby guides you through each …
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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…
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Guidelines for parents of children ages 3 to 10 years old, on using child-directed play principles to connect with their children through play.
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Guidelines for parents of children ages 3 to 10 years old, on using parent-directed play principles to connect with their children and to support their children's development and learning through play.
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Help kids grow their executive functioning skills with activities for ages 6 to 9.; Executive functioning is the name for the skills we use to pay attention, complete tasks, and remember important things. But that's a lot for a brain to do every day - especially for kids. The Executive Functioning …
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In this book we meet a child who has cancer named Jane. Jane explains what cancer is and some of the therapies used to combat cancer while her own body exhibits some of the symptoms of cancer therapy. My Cancer was created to help young children entering cancer therapy understand and explain what i…
My Central Line is a book for infants who have received a Hickman Central Line for cancer therapy and other diseases. My Central Line introduces the Hickman line in a quick, simple way with beautiful, colourful easy to understand illustrations and easy read text.
Tells the story, from the perspective of an eleven-year-old boy, Alex, and his family, as they are rocked by suicide and reeling from the aftermath. Through Alex?s eyes, the reader will see the transformation of feelings after going through a suicide.; New to the third edition, each chapter ends wi…
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The Award-Winning Building Social Relationships (BSR) Book is Back and Better than Ever!; BSR-3 is a treasure trove of information and resources. The book contains over 40 instructional strategies, and the appendices alone contain over 50 pages of practical materials, including session plans and as…
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Olivia is back home after her hospital stay. She returns to school and soon settles in. Sometimes Olivia can have play dates with friends but when she begins to feel poorly, Olivia has to go back to the hospital. Before long, Olivia is happy to be home again and feeling better.
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My Scans is a simple book for children designed in collaboration with parents of oncology children to help with anxiety associated with scans. This book includes short descriptions of experiences associated with Ultrasounds, PET scans, CT scans and MRI scans.
Children learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off. As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This reassuring picture book offers children and families a starting point for limiting screen time and making th…
As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This active, encouraging board book offers young children and families an easy way to set boundaries and limits for screen time, and to find enjoyable ways to spend time without screens. "Together, we say, 'All do…
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, May 14, 2024 |
This vibrant and beautifully illustrated book educates children about sex, gender, and relationships in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Covering puberty, hormones, pregnancy, consent, sex, babies, relationships, and families, it uses gender-neutral language…
BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
In The OCD Workbook for Teens, therapist and OCD expert Jon Hershfield offers proven-effective mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help you deal with your worst OCD symptoms. You'll learn how to stay present in the moment, manage obsessive thoughts, make peace with uncertai…
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Dr. Delahooke offers a radical new approach to parenting based on her clinical experience as well as the most recent research in neuroscience and child psychology. Instead of a top-down approach to behavior that focuses on the thinking brain, she calls for a bottom-up approach that considers the es…
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