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1-2-3 Magic allows you to get back in charge of your home and enjoy your kids again by helping you set limits for your children, and by breaking down the complex task of parenting into three straightforward steps:; 1. Controlling obnoxious behavior: Learn an amazingly simple technique to get the ki…
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"If you're an emotional overeater, you may turn to food to cope with stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring a sense of comfort. But, over time, overeating can cause weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health problems. In 50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, you?ll find…
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The first book for teens that explains the causes and impact of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The book is interspersed with accounts and artwork from young people with BDD, along with perspectives of their families. BDD is a debilitating mental health disorder, and this book gives advice on treat…
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The Asperkid's Game Plan provides over 100 original games and activities that engage children with Asperger syndrome. Demonstrating how just about anything can be turned into an opportunity for learning and growth, this book is bursting with go-to ideas for making simple play equipment at home and …
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This accessible and authoritative guide helps parents understand how autism spectrum disorder is defined and diagnosed and offers an overview of the most current behavioral and developmental therapies for children with ASD. Topics include: symptoms, accessing care, services in the community, and th…
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A guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth, from the last few weeks of pregnancy to the early postpartum period. Includes: techniques for easing labor pain; tests and treatments of the fetus and newborn; vaginal birth after cesarean, and more.
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For a time after your child has has a BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant), his immune system will be weak. Until it gets stronger, it will be important to stay away from foods that could cause an infection. These guidelines will help you reduce the risk of your child getting a food-related infection.
Describes the reasons for giving botox injections, also describes how it works, the benefits, and what to do after the injections.
Provides techniques and tips while offering strategies and practical advice for dealing with everyday challenges with autistic children, including managing behaviors, improving muscle tone, developing social skills, and selecting diets. Part one includes the theory of sensory integration, occupatio…
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Traditional and classic recipes that will be enjoyed by anyone who is affected by or is managing diabetes.; These recipes are not only delicious and suitable for individuals managing diabetes, they can also be enjoyed by the whole family. Home cooks often feel they must prepare separate meals for i…
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Psychotherapist Christopher Willard provides an overview of mindfulness and meditation techniques for adults and children looking to find more peace and quiet in their daily lives. Includes clear and detailed exercises designed for individuals and groups, and personal stories that demonstrate the a…
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"When anxious feelings spiral out of control, they can drain your energy and prevent you from living the life you want. If you're ready to stop letting your anxiety have the upper hand, this evidence-based workbook can help you recognize your anxiety triggers, develop skills to stop anxious thought…
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According to the 2010 Canadian Community Health Survey there are 450,000 people in Canada who have fibromyalgia. In the United States, there are an estimated 5 million adults.; This book, written by leading experts in fibromyalgia, gives common sense tools that will help fibromyalgia patients help …
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These immediate, user-friendly, and effective strategies are designed to help you overcome anxiety. They include step-by-step exercises that you can do in the moment without having to understand the subtleties of the most often used therapies for treating anxiety.
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What to eat and avoid when breastfeeding your baby with a cow's milk protein allergy, or CMPA.
Developmental coordination disorder and its consequences: an introduction to the problem / John Cairney --; Developmental coordination disorder and participation / Batya Engel-Yeger --; Developmental coordination disorder, physical activity, and physical health: results from the PHAST project / Joh…
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Based in dialectical behavior therapy, this workbook helps teens learn the skills they need to ride the ups and downs of life with grace and confidence. This book offers techniques to help teenagers: 1) stay calm and mindful in difficult situations, 2) effectively manage out-of-control emotions, 3)…
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Written for early hearing professionals, this book will give readers a solid foundation of knowledge that will help:; Remove barriers to language development; Give children continuous, consistent, and rich exposure to both languages; Recognize the stages of second language learnin; Determine when a…
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Eating disorders in the family can make meal times extremely difficult for youth, parents, and siblings. This video demonstrates strategies that can be used before, during, and after meals to provide structure and support for youth with eating disorders. The strategies presented in this video are s…
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