Family Library
Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
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…
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Bereavement is undeniably one of the most challenging experiences a child can face. It is crucial for individuals caring for such children to be well-informed about how to provide the best support. This comprehensive guide on children's grief is designed for teachers, educators, psychologists, and …
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This resource provides an overview of how to protect your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Young children learn that everybody cries, how crying can help them, and ways they can cope with challenging feelings.; "You cry when you're sad or mad. Crying gets the hurt out." Tears Are Not Forever reassures children that everybody cries and gives them space to cry and experience their "down" f…
Calm Harm provides some immediate techniques to help break the cycle of self-harm behaviours and explore underlying trigger factors; build a safety net of helpful thoughts, behaviours and access to supportive people; and provides the opportunity to journal and self-reflect. It also provides signpos…
Calm Harm provides some immediate techniques to help break the cycle of self-harm behaviours and explore underlying trigger factors; build a safety net of helpful thoughts, behaviours and access to supportive people; and provides the opportunity to journal and self-reflect. It also provides signpos…
How to care for your child at home, after your child gets an intrauterine device (IUD). Includes when to get help.
What does it mean to be nourished?; Nothing could be more basic than food. However, food is only one part of the concept of nourishment, but it has consumed our focus and eclipsed something far more critical for thriving - connection. We have lost sight of the fact that feeding our families is abou…
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Describes the many emotions involved in dealing with the death of a loved one and discusses how to work through such a situation.
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Congrats - you' re having a teen! No, really - congratulations! You're entering one of the most exciting, important phases of parenting. These years are your best opportunity to guide your child toward a thriving adulthood and strengthen your relationship with them for life. This guide will help yo…
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A dusky rural landscape and comforting bedtime routine draw a child closer to sleep in this illustrated lullaby board book.
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What's happening around us influences our thoughts, feelings, and responses. Social Situation Mapping (formerly Social Behavior Mapping), a core teaching framework within the Social Thinking Methodology, uses visual templates to encourage learners to engage social observation for figuring out what …
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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.
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When a boy is swept up in a wave of sadness, he finds himself tumbling. But when he remembers that this sadness won't last forever, and that the wave will eventually carry him back to shore, he discovers his friends and family waiting to gently pull him out of the water and back home.
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For more than 30 years, parents, caregivers, and health care providers have trusted Seizures and Epilepsy in Children to provide comprehensive, science-based information and practical answers to the most common questions about these conditions. In this new edition, completely revised and updated, a…
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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…
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Voici la nouvelle édition revue et mise à jour de ce bestseller de Benoit Hammarrenger pour mieux comprendre l?opposition et les comportements difficiles des enfants de 4 à 12 ans. Le neuropsychologue y communique son expertise de manière simple et accessible, car selon lui : « les parents et les i…
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In this inspiring story, a child tells us how they feel after losing their baby brother. Their grief journey is brought to life through illustrations, giving us a glimpse into their inner world. Helpful strategies and tips are also included.
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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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This handout provides helpful tips for parents or caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain. Also includes a recommended resource list.