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How to get your kid to eat...but not too much: From birth to adolescence

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Satter, Ellyn. Palo Alto, Ca.: Bull Publishing Co. , 1987.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
BB 200 SAT 1987
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Offers help for parents dealing with children who: won't eat, overeat, eat only peanut butter, or who are always hungry after dinner.
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Author
Satter, Ellyn
Place of Publication
Palo Alto, Ca.
Publisher
Bull Publishing Co.
Publication Date
1987
Physical Description
396 p.
Subject
Feeding and Nutrition
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Abstract
Offers help for parents dealing with children who: won't eat, overeat, eat only peanut butter, or who are always hungry after dinner.
ISBN
0915950839
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
BB 200 SAT 1987

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Gyn exam handbook: An illustrated guide to the gynecologic examination for women with special needs

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Taylor, Maria Oliva. Santa Barbara, CA: James Stanfield Company, Inc. , 1991.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
STACKS GG 100 TAY 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This handbook is designed to introduce women with special needs (for example, women with a developmental disability or learning disbility) to a variety of procedures which are collectively referred to as the GYN (or Pelvic) exam.
Author
Taylor, Maria Oliva
Place of Publication
Santa Barbara, CA
Publisher
James Stanfield Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
3 ring binder: includes 1 pamphlet and 104 teaching cards
Subject
Women's Health.Gynecology
Developmental Disability
Abstract
This handbook is designed to introduce women with special needs (for example, women with a developmental disability or learning disbility) to a variety of procedures which are collectively referred to as the GYN (or Pelvic) exam.
Notes
Training Material: Yes
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
STACKS GG 100 TAY 1991

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Show me what my friends can see: A developmental guide for parents of babies with severely impaired sight and their professional advisors

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Sonksen, Patricia, Stiff, Blanche. London, UK: Institute of Child Health , 1991.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FH 300 SON 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A book aimed at helping parents of visually impaired babies by providing activities and play ideas.
Author
Sonksen, Patricia
Stiff, Blanche
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Institute of Child Health
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
Paperback, 64 p.
Subject
Vision/Vision Disorders. Visual Impairments
Child Development
Blindness
Blindness-Coping
Parenting Children with Disabilities
Parenting Children with Physical Disabilities
Abstract
A book aimed at helping parents of visually impaired babies by providing activities and play ideas.
ISBN
095175260
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FH 300 SON 1991

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What about me?: When brothers and sisters get sick

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Peterkin, Allan, Middendorf, Frances (Illustrator). New York, NY: Magination Press , 1992.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 860.5 PET 1992
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Illustrated book dealing with the many complicated feelings the well child experiences in a situation where a sibling is ill: guilt about having caused the illness, fear that the sibling will die, anger over being left out, anxiety about catching the sickness, and longing for life to return to the …
Author
Peterkin, Allan
Middendorf, Frances (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
Softcover: 30 p.
Subject
Children Coping with Family Illness
Sibling Relationships
Picture Books
Abstract
Illustrated book dealing with the many complicated feelings the well child experiences in a situation where a sibling is ill: guilt about having caused the illness, fear that the sibling will die, anger over being left out, anxiety about catching the sickness, and longing for life to return to the way it was.
ISBN
0945354487
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 860.5 PET 1992

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Stop! just for kids: For kids with sexual touching problems by kids with sexual touching problems

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Allred, Terri, Burns, Gary. Brandon, VT: Safer Society Press , 1997.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 880 ALL 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book was written by 10 to 13-year-old boys for 10 to 13-year-old kids. This book deals with: illegality of sexual abuse, consequences, personal responsibility, empathy, denial, and normal sexuality.
Author
Allred, Terri
Burns, Gary
Place of Publication
Brandon, VT
Publisher
Safer Society Press
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
166 p.
Subject
Child Sexual Behaviour
Child Sexual Abuse-Prevention
Sexual Abuse-Prevention
Abstract
This book was written by 10 to 13-year-old boys for 10 to 13-year-old kids. This book deals with: illegality of sexual abuse, consequences, personal responsibility, empathy, denial, and normal sexuality.
ISBN
1884444377
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 880 ALL 1997

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What happens to your food?

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Smith, Alastair, Wheatley, Maria (ill.). London: Usborne , 1997.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 260 SMI 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book introduces the digestive system and shows how food slips and slides through the body.
Author
Smith, Alastair
Wheatley, Maria (ill.)
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Usborne
Publication Date
1997
Series
Usborne Flip Flaps
Abstract
This book introduces the digestive system and shows how food slips and slides through the body.
ISBN
0746025041
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 260 SMI 1997

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Sad isn't bad: A good-grief guidebook for kids dealing with loss

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Mundy, Michaelene, Alley, R.W. (Illustrator). St. Meinrad, Indiana: Abbey Press , 1998.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
ELEM GV 200 MUN 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
It offers children of all ages a comforting, realistic look at loss-loaded with positive, life-affirming helps for coping with loss as a child. It's a book that promotes honest and healthy grief-and growth. This book is illustrated in the "Elf-help" style of artist R.W. Alley
Author
Mundy, Michaelene
Alley, R.W. (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
St. Meinrad, Indiana
Publisher
Abbey Press
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
Softcover: [28 p.]
Subject
Grief. Bereavement
Abstract
It offers children of all ages a comforting, realistic look at loss-loaded with positive, life-affirming helps for coping with loss as a child. It's a book that promotes honest and healthy grief-and growth. This book is illustrated in the "Elf-help" style of artist R.W. Alley
ISBN
9780870293214
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
ELEM GV 200 MUN 1998

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I don't know why...I guess I'm shy

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Cain, Barbara, Smith-Moore, J.J. (Illustrator). Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2000.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CF 300 CAI 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A story that features a chlid who is able to overcome his shyness to help out a friend. Includes a special section that explains the forms of shyness and offers parents an extensive list of specific and practical tips to help their child become more self-confident.
Author
Cain, Barbara
Smith-Moore, J.J. (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
2000
Subject
Friendship
Children's Emotions
Relationships
Picture Books
Abstract
A story that features a chlid who is able to overcome his shyness to help out a friend. Includes a special section that explains the forms of shyness and offers parents an extensive list of specific and practical tips to help their child become more self-confident.
Notes
Ages 4-8 years
ISBN
1-55798-596-0
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CF 300 CAI 2000

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Healing your grieving heart for kids: 100 practical ideas: Simple advice and activities for children after a death

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Wolfelt, Alan D. Companion Press , 2001.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=516907
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
JUNIOR GV 250 WOL 2001b
With sensitivity and insight, this series offers suggestions for healing activities that can help survivors learn to express their grief and mourn naturally. Acknowledging that death is a painful, ongoing part of life, they explain how people need to slow down, turn inward, embrace their feelings o…
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URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=516907
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
eBook, 130 pages
Subject
Coping with Death
Grief. Bereavement
Children-Coping with Death and Dying
Abstract
With sensitivity and insight, this series offers suggestions for healing activities that can help survivors learn to express their grief and mourn naturally. Acknowledging that death is a painful, ongoing part of life, they explain how people need to slow down, turn inward, embrace their feelings of loss, and seek and accept support when a loved one dies. Each book, geared for mourning adults, teens, or children, provides ideas and action-oriented tips that teach the basic principles of grief and healing. These ideas and activities are aimed at reducing the confusion, anxiety, and huge personal void so that the living can begin their lives again. Included in the books for teens and kids are age-appropriate activities that teach younger people that their thoughts are not only normal but necessary.
ISBN
9781617220784
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
JUNIOR GV 250 WOL 2001b
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I know I made it happen: A gentle book about feelings

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Blackburn, Lynn Bennett., Dietrich, Glenda. (ill). Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation , 2001. 2nd ed.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 260 BLA 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book deals with childhood guilt in a positive way. It looks at feelings when there is a family fight, a divorce, illness, injury or death. The book gives kids support and understanding during a crisis and helps them understand that thoughts do not make bad things happen.
Author
Blackburn, Lynn Bennett.
Dietrich, Glenda. (ill).
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Omaha, NE
Publisher
Centering Corporation
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
Softcover: 23 pages
Subject
Guilt
Children-Coping with Death and Dying
Children and Divorce
Divorce
Children's Emotions
Coping with Death
Picture Books
Abstract
This book deals with childhood guilt in a positive way. It looks at feelings when there is a family fight, a divorce, illness, injury or death. The book gives kids support and understanding during a crisis and helps them understand that thoughts do not make bad things happen.
ISBN
1561230162
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CA 260 BLA 2001

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Healing your grieving heart for kids: 100 practical ideas: Simple advice and activities for children after a death

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Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2001.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GV 250 WOL 2001
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
With sensitivity and insight, this series offers suggestions for healing activities that can help survivors learn to express their grief and mourn naturally. Acknowledging that death is a painful, ongoing part of life, they explain how people need to slow down, turn inward, embrace their feelings o…
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
Paperback: [101 p.].
Subject
Coping with Death
Grief. Bereavement
Children-Coping with Death and Dying
Abstract
With sensitivity and insight, this series offers suggestions for healing activities that can help survivors learn to express their grief and mourn naturally. Acknowledging that death is a painful, ongoing part of life, they explain how people need to slow down, turn inward, embrace their feelings of loss, and seek and accept support when a loved one dies. Each book, geared for mourning adults, teens, or children, provides ideas and action-oriented tips that teach the basic principles of grief and healing. These ideas and activities are aimed at reducing the confusion, anxiety, and huge personal void so that the living can begin their lives again. Included in the books for teens and kids are age-appropriate activities that teach younger people that their thoughts are not only normal but necessary.
ISBN
9781879651272
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GV 250 WOL 2001

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Incredible edible gluten-free food for kids: 150 family tested recipes

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Sanderson, Sheri L. [Bethesda, MD]: Woodbine House , 2002.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FK 656 SAN 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In addition to food recipes, this book has tips for cooking substitution, entertaining, a list of resources, as well as a detailed trouble-shooting chart for the gluten-free baker. The author also offers advice on how to deal with situations outside the home that may compromise a child’s diet, such…
Author
Sanderson, Sheri L.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
Woodbine House
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
Paperback: 333 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.73 x 10.00 x 7.02
Subject
Gluten-Free Diet
Celiac Sprue
Abstract
In addition to food recipes, this book has tips for cooking substitution, entertaining, a list of resources, as well as a detailed trouble-shooting chart for the gluten-free baker. The author also offers advice on how to deal with situations outside the home that may compromise a child’s diet, such as peer-pressure and day care.
ISBN
1890627283
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FK 656 SAN 2002

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Manifest your magnificence: for kids

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Howson, Susan, Polito, Mike (illustrator). Toronto, ON: Magnificent Creations , 2002.
Material Type
Other
Call Number
JUNIOR EG 225 HOW 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A set of affirmation cards designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Each affirmation card carries a powerful message that when repeated, helps children think positively.
Author
Howson, Susan, Polito, Mike (illustrator)
Responsibility
written by Susan Howson ; illustrations by Mike Polito.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Magnificent Creations
Publication Date
2002.
Physical Description
64 affirmation cards
Subject
Mind/Body
Mindfulness
Anxiety
Abstract
A set of affirmation cards designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Each affirmation card carries a powerful message that when repeated, helps children think positively.
ISBN
9780973038002
Language
English
Material Type
Other
Call Number
JUNIOR EG 225 HOW 2002

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Making loving memories: A gentle guide to what you can do when your baby dies

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Eddy, Mary Lou, Raydo, Linda. Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation , 2003. Revised.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 330 EDD 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A small book packed with realistic ideas for first things to do when a baby dies and simple funeral planning.
Author
Eddy, Mary Lou
Raydo, Linda
Edition
Revised
Place of Publication
Omaha, NE
Publisher
Centering Corporation
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
Paperback, 9 p.
Subject
Planning for Death. Funeral Arrangements
Abstract
A small book packed with realistic ideas for first things to do when a baby dies and simple funeral planning.
ISBN
1-56123-003-0
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 330 EDD 2003

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Complex pain: What to do when pain won't go away (DVD)

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Complex Pain Team, BC Children’s Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: Children's and Women's Health Centre of BC , 2003.
Material Type
Video
Call Number
FM 800 COM 2003b
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In this program three youths tell their stories about mastering complex pain and returning to wellness. Whether or not their pain is visible, or is associated with a known medical condition, they provide unique perspectives on minimizing the impact of pain on daily living. All have worked with a mu…
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Author
Complex Pain Team, BC Children’s Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Children's and Women's Health Centre of BC
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
1 DVD : 17:30 min.
Subject
Pain
Abstract
In this program three youths tell their stories about mastering complex pain and returning to wellness. Whether or not their pain is visible, or is associated with a known medical condition, they provide unique perspectives on minimizing the impact of pain on daily living. All have worked with a multidisciplinary health care team, using pharmaceutical, physiotherapy and psychological strategies, yet they differ on the aspects they found most helpful. These stories are validating and inspirational for youth with complex pain, their families, teachers and care providers.
This is an award winning DVD at the 2006 7th International Symposium on Pediatric Pain Mediafestival.
Notes
On Sale! Original price = $25.00
ISBN
0000000000005
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Call Number
FM 800 COM 2003b

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Time for me: An activity book for kids when someone in the family has cancer

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Slakov, June, Janes, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2003. Revised.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/TimeForMe.pdf
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FE 550 SLA 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This activity book was written by a former Art Therapist with the Patient and Family Counselling Program and an Oncology Nursing Practice Leader with the BC Cancer Agency. It is designed for children, ages 6 to 12, to help them learn, creative ways of coping when a family member is living with can…
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/TimeForMe.pdf
Website Notes
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Author
Slakov, June
Janes, Karen
Edition
Revised
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
Softcover (spiralbound): 50 p.
Subject
Children with Cancer
Children with Cancer-Coping
Children with Cancer-Coping for the Family
Children with Cancer-Coping for the Parents
Children with Cancer-Coping for the Siblings
Children Coping with Family Illness
Cancer
Abstract
This activity book was written by a former Art Therapist with the Patient and Family Counselling Program and an Oncology Nursing Practice Leader with the BC Cancer Agency. It is designed for children, ages 6 to 12, to help them learn, creative ways of coping when a family member is living with cancer. This activity book can provide a starting point for children and families to talk about cancer. The activities in the book can provide a child with choices in creative tools to learn and grow through the family’s experience with cancer.
ISBN
1896624103
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FE 550 SLA 2004

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Einstein never used flash cards: How our children really learn--and why they need to play more and memorize less

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Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy, Golinkoff, Roberta Michnick, Eyer, Diane E. [Emmaus, PA]: Rodale , 2004. Pbk. ed.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 300 HIR 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A book that aims at proving that training preschoolers with flash cards and attempting to hurry intellectual development doesn't pay off. In fact, the authors claim, kids who are pressured early on to join the academic rat race don't fair any better than children who are allowed to take their time.…
Author
Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy
Golinkoff, Roberta Michnick
Eyer, Diane E.
Edition
Pbk. ed.
Place of Publication
[Emmaus, PA]
Publisher
Rodale
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
Paperback; xvii, 302 p.
Subject
Child Development
Play/Activities
Education. Schools
Abstract
A book that aims at proving that training preschoolers with flash cards and attempting to hurry intellectual development doesn't pay off. In fact, the authors claim, kids who are pressured early on to join the academic rat race don't fair any better than children who are allowed to take their time. Alarmed by the current trend toward creating baby Einsteins, the book urges parents to step back and practice the "Three R's: Reflect, Resist, and Recenter." Instead of pushing preschoolers into academically oriented programs that focus on early achievement, the authors suggest that children learn best through simple playtime, which enhances problem solving skills, attention span, social development and creativity. The authors walk parents through much of the recent research on the way children learn, debunking such myths as the Mozart effect, and pointing out that much learning unravels naturally, programmed through centuries of evolution.
ISBN
1594860688
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 300 HIR 2004

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Raising kids who can protect themselves

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Gardner, Debbie, Gardner, Mike. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2004.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 600 GAR 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Shows how to teach kids to protect themselves when parents aren't there to take care of them. Includes age-appropriate methods for overcoming fear, reducing vulnerability, and building self-protection instincts; courage coaching as a way to create a "family" defense system; life-saving skills, such…
Author
Gardner, Debbie
Gardner, Mike
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
Paperback; viii, 183 p.
Subject
Parenting
Child Development
Self Defense Training
Abstract
Shows how to teach kids to protect themselves when parents aren't there to take care of them. Includes age-appropriate methods for overcoming fear, reducing vulnerability, and building self-protection instincts; courage coaching as a way to create a "family" defense system; life-saving skills, such as quality eye contact, voice control, breathing, control of inappropriate crying, development of positive self-talk, and space awareness.
Notes
Reviewed by BCCH/BCW Health Professional on 2013.
ISBN
0071437983
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 600 GAR 2004

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A child with special needs

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Reiner, Rob. Culver City, CA: Parent's Action for Children , 2005.
URL
http://www.parentsaction.org/
Material Type
Video
Call Number
GK 670 REI 2005
A DVD which focuses on the parents of children with special needs. Parents share their stories, including finding out where to go, once there is a special needs designation.
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URL
http://www.parentsaction.org/
Author
Reiner, Rob
Place of Publication
Culver City, CA
Publisher
Parent's Action for Children
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
1 DVD: 27 min.
Series
I Am Your Child (Practical advice for parents)
Subject
Parenting Children with Disabilities
Abstract
A DVD which focuses on the parents of children with special needs. Parents share their stories, including finding out where to go, once there is a special needs designation.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Call Number
GK 670 REI 2005
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Being the other one: Growing up with a brother or sister who has special needs

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Strohm, Kate. Boston, MA: Shambhala , 2005.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 665 STR 2005
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
When there's a child with a disability in the family, how are normally developing siblings affected? According to Kate Strohm, a counselor and health educator, siblings of people with disabilities face particular emotional challenges that are often overlooked. Able siblings commonly struggle with f…
Author
Strohm, Kate
Place of Publication
Boston, MA
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
Paperback; 249 pages
Subject
Siblings of Children with Disabilities
Abstract
When there's a child with a disability in the family, how are normally developing siblings affected? According to Kate Strohm, a counselor and health educator, siblings of people with disabilities face particular emotional challenges that are often overlooked. Able siblings commonly struggle with feelings of isolation, grief, anger, and anxiety?and these and other emotional issues can have lifelong effects. [paragraph rephrased from publisher's version]
Being the Other One is based on the author's own experience (as a sibling of a sister with cerebral palsy) and on extensive interviews she conducted with siblings of all ages. In clear and compassionate terms, Strohm explores the often secret feelings of siblings and offers valuable strategies for coping with the challenges they face.
Being the Other One reveals the difficulties faced by siblings at all stages of life, from early childhood through adulthood, when siblings must often assume responsibility for the care of their disabled brothers and sisters. Though the book looks honestly at the many challenges that siblings face, it is full of encouragement and practical strategies. Strohm emphasizes that when siblings are able to clearly identify and openly express their feelings and concerns - and when parents and health professionals offer the needed support - siblings can thrive. This book includes writing exercises for personal exploration and a substantial resources section listing helpful books, organizations, and websites.
ISBN
978-1590301501
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 665 STR 2005

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