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Meet Rhidi. Rhidi has friends, but would worry about friendships and being good at making friends. Sometimes he would get so worried that he couldn't sleep or want to leave his house!; Rhidi asks his classmates what they think friendship means and discovers so many different ideas! What does friend…
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Meet Debbie - a young girl with diabetes type 1. Debbie invites readers to learn about this type of diabetes from her perspective, describing how it feels to have high and low blood sugar levels. She explains how she can monitor her blood sugar and controls it with medication. Debbie also talks abo…
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Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You is an all-inclusive, uncensored guide for teens who are transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, or gender-fluid.; TRANS+ answers all your questions, easy and hard, about gender and covers mental health, physical health and reproduction, transitioning,…
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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 …
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If kids with anxiety could see themselves the way we see them, they would feel so much bigger than their anxiety. They would feel so much bigger than everything.; This book explains how the same brain that can make them feel anxious sometimes, also comes with amazing strengths. It also includes pow…
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volution des pratiques médicales inclut dorénavant le développement des soins palliatifs pédiatriques. En effet, la spécificité de la prise en charge des enfants et des adolescents vivant avec une pathologie pouvant menacer leur vie a été démontrée grâce à l'expertise et au travail de réflexion en…
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Jon loves his life in the North. But when he feels a pain that won't go away, he must go to a children's hospital in the south to find out what is wrong. A doctor there tells Jon he has cancer and will have to stay at the hospital for a while. Suddenly Jon's life is upside down! But with a handful …
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Written by world-renowned neuropsychiatrist Dr. Dan Siegel, and Deena Margolin, LMFT, co-founder of the popular online community Big Little Feelings, NowMaps is a one-of-a-kind adventure that introduces the neuroscience of social-emotional learning in a fun, interactive way!; Using four easy-to-rem…
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Encourages young readers to explore the "long, winding tunnel" of the grieving process and to keep going in the face of terrible loss and sadness.
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Patiently forthcoming with lessons your parents redacted, this necessary conversation stresses consent, sex positivity, and the right to be curious about your body. The dialogue focuses on the dynamics of sex, rather than the mechanics, as Grandma reminds readers that sex is not marriage or reprodu…
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It?s hard for teens to be happy when they?ve created a very narrow window of what defines success. The goal of this helpful book is to encourage teens to maintain their desire to achieve without striving to always be perfect and to appreciate and love who they are just as they are, not for what the…
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Does your child feel able to do things? Hopefully the answer is yes, but even the most independent children need reminders sometimes. Kids are quite capable when given the chance to do things for themselves, but at the same time, it?s normal to doubt themselves and to wonder if they will be able to…
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Can Sebastien handle his problems? Of course he can, with the help of a mindful mantra. He could try something silly, or he could try something funny. Chances are whatever his problem may be, he can handle it. Help your child learn to deal with difficult emotions along with Sebastien, and provide a…
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Two friends are building a train track! But one of the boys has a vision of exactly how the train should look, and isn't flexible when his friend joins in. It seems like a disaster for both the train and the friendship, until a kind teacher steps in and explains how to read his friend's social cues…
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Directed toward children who have met a child with autism, the author explains how the person with autism is looking for the same understanding and acceptance as others. The book encourages interactive awareness to help increase understanding and awareness.
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Rumple Buttercup has five crooked teeth, three strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is slightly bigger than his right.; He is weird.; Join him and Candy Corn Carl (his imaginary friend made of trash) as they learn the joy of individuality as well as the magic of belonging.
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Frances is a fussy eater. In fact, the only thing she likes is bread and jam. She won't touch her squishy soft-boiled egg. She trades away her chicken-salad sandwich at lunch. She turns up her nose at boring veal cutlets. Unless Mother can come up with a plan, Frances just might go on eating bread …
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Carolyn is in a wheelchair, but she doesn't let that stop her! She can do almost everything the other kids can, even if sometimes she has to do it a little differently.; Includes a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers with more information on discussing disabilities with children and helping t…
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What kids tell themselves matters! It becomes their inner voice. It can help them connect with their power within.; Help your child tap into their inner strength and resilience when challenges arise.; I Can Do Hard Things introduces children to the practice of using mindful affirmations for support…
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This book is written by Liz Kulp, age 13, who was born with Fetal Alcohol Effects, and her mother. Describing her personal journey, this book provides insight about what it is like to live with FAE. A useful book for families and professionals who want to learn how to help and understand children…
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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…
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Some books are about a single wish. Some books are about three wishes. This book is about endless good wishes. In simple text and pictures, the author and illustrator create a compendium of small daily moments.
When the author learns of the death of her brother overseas, she embarks on a journey to bring him home. Through memories and dreams of all they shared together, she follows Dene teachings to find comfort and strength. The lyrical art and story leave readers with a universal message of hope and lov…
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For individuals with Asperger syndrome, high-functioning autism, pervasive developmental disorder, nonverbal learning disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other social cognitive learning challenges.
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"'Let your illness be your spiritual teacher!' Make a statement like that to someone who's struggled for years with, say, rheumatoid arthritis, and be prepared for an eye roll (at best). To Peter Fernando's credit, he makes that statement, and no such impulse arises. We believe him because he's bee…
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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.
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This anime-illustrated guidebook is written for teens and young adults to learn how the social mind is expected to work in order to effectively relate to others at school, at work, in the community and even at home.
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Presenting everyday situations, from schools and exams through to driving and dates, this guide provides simple solutions to common problems and concerns. Dr Tara gives her top tips for managing tics, alongside behavioural therapy techniques for stress management and strategies for coping with comm…
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This book is for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults with social challenges (including Autism Spectrum, ADHD, bipolar, and other conditions). It is a is a step-by-step guide to making and keeping friends. With concrete rules and steps of social etiquette, parents will be able to assist…
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A picture book which explores the difficult issue of death for young children. Children's feelings and questions about this sensitive subject are looked at in a simple but realistic way. This book helps them understand their loss and to come to terms with their feelings. It promotes interaction be…
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What You See is Not How I Feel is a visually simple overview of how living with Chronic Fatigue feels. It opens conversation, clears misperceptions, and encourages understanding rather than judgement. Appropriate for children, adults, and professionals, and those with similar chronic illnesses; Fib…
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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…
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Ellie notices that her body is changing. Hair is growing in new places and there are other changes happening too. Ellie's mum helps her understand that she has started growing into a woman.; Following Ellie as she begins to notice changes to her body, this simple resource helps parents and carers t…
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Tom notices that his body is changing. Tom's voice is different and hair is growing in new places. There are other changes happening too. Tom learns that he has started growing into a man.; Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach…
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Written for teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), this instructional book is also for parents, instructors, and therapists to help teens on the autism spectrum.; The information is written in an easy-to-understand manner with simple how-to lists. This book is geared for u…
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This easy-to-follow and engaging workbook is designed to help young adults ages fourteen and up develop invaluable communication skills and practice with interactions they would encounter in everyday life. Teens will also find information on topics that are imperative for a successful transition in…
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Tom likes lots of different things. He likes singing and watching TV in the family room. There are also things that Tom enjoys doing in private, like touching his penis.; This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about masturbation.…
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Ellie likes lots of different things. She likes listening to music and making pizza. There are also things that Ellie enjoys doing in private, like touching her vagina.; This accessible and positive resource helps parents and carers teach girls and young women with autism or related conditions abou…
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Covering all stages in a child's life, from toddlers to teenagers and their postsecondary years, this book offers practical advice to parents that will help their children develop into capable, independent adults. This resource examines a parent's influence over a child's playtime, temperament, fr…
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A comprehensive workbook to navigate gender identity and expression at home, in school, and with peers.
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A small book packed with realistic ideas for first things to do when a baby dies and simple funeral planning.
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A little girl works through strong feelings and learns how to calm down. "Sometimes things seem hard, and my feelings are really big."; Strong emotions can be overwhelming for young children, and at times they need help identifying and coping with what they're feeling. "I want to feel peaceful. I w…
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First-person accounts of teenagers who overcame major life obstacles with insight, independence, relationships, initiative, creativity, humor, and morality. This inspiring book uses teens' stories to discuss "asking tough questions", "being your own person", connecting with people and "doing the r…
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A comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identities, Sex Is a Funny Word is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers.; Much more than the "facts of life" or ?…
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Written in ?lay language?, the handbook contains the most up-to-date information about diagnosing and treating VHL. It is an essential guidebook for living and thriving with VHL.
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Why is healthy skin important? -- Why should I care for my hair? -- Why should I take a shower or bath? -- Why should I wash my hair? -- Why does my head itch? -- Why should I brush my hair? -- Why should I wear sunscreen? -- Why do I get pimples? -- Why do I get a skin rash? -- How can I soothe so…
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Why should I wash my body? -- How are germs bad for me? -- How often should I wash my body? -- Why should I wear clean clothes? -- Why should I change my socks? -- Why shouldn't I bite my nails? -- Why should I blow my nose? -- Why should I wash my hands after going to the bathroom? -- Why should I…
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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…
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I Have a Question about Death uses straightforward text and images to walk children through what it means when someone dies, as well as ways they might want to react or to think about the person. Using clear illustrations throughout and with information for parents and guardians, this book is essen…
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In The Anxiety and Depression Workbook for Teens, you'll find straightforward and easy-to-implement cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help you stay one step ahead of your symptoms, connect with friends, try new things, bounce back from setbacks, and start feeling better right away. You'l…
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