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Me!: My IUGR story

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124623
Lui, Michelle, Thamarashee, Umani [illustrator]. Acheson, AB: Independently published , 2023.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 500 LUI 2023
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
The beauty of life! Babies grow and thrive in their own ways. Told from the perspective of a resilient baby who fought to be in this world, share this story with your family and friends to spread hope and love.; Inspired by the birth of our daughter who was growth restricted in the womb, born prema…
Alternate Title
Me: My IUGR story
Author
Lui, Michelle
Thamarashee, Umani [illustrator]
Place of Publication
Acheson, AB
Publisher
Independently published
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Softcover; illustrated; 29 pages
Subject
Infants
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
The beauty of life! Babies grow and thrive in their own ways. Told from the perspective of a resilient baby who fought to be in this world, share this story with your family and friends to spread hope and love.
Inspired by the birth of our daughter who was growth restricted in the womb, born prematurely, and spent her first two weeks of life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), we want to raise awareness about intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
ISBN
9798393382711
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 500 LUI 2023

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It's totally normal: An LGBTQIA+ guide to puberty, sex, and gender

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Mehta, Monica Gupta, Mehta, Asha Lily, Fisher, Fox (illustrator). London, UK and Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2023.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GA 110 MEH 2023
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Mother and teen duo Monica and Asha Mehta work together to answer your most pressing questions. Forget the penis-in-vagina basics - this is a queer friendly guide that'll have you rethinking the very definition of sex. Combining expert advice with the personal experiences of teens all over the worl…
Alternate Title
It's totally normal!
Author
Mehta, Monica Gupta
Mehta, Asha Lily
Fisher, Fox (illustrator)
Place of Publication
London, UK and Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Softcover; 206 pages
Subject
Sex Education
Young Adults-Gender Identity & Expression
Sexual Abuse-Prevention
Abstract
Mother and teen duo Monica and Asha Mehta work together to answer your most pressing questions. Forget the penis-in-vagina basics - this is a queer friendly guide that'll have you rethinking the very definition of sex. Combining expert advice with the personal experiences of teens all over the world, prepare to plunge into the topics they don't cover in sex ed. Masturbation, pornography, fetishes - if you're not afraid to ask, they're not afraid to answer.
Contents:
- "I love puberty!" (said no one, ever)
- Sex (only your teachers call it "intercourse")
- Yes, yes, yes (understanding consent)
- Safer sex (it doesn't kill the mood)
- Gender (hint: there are more than two)
- Sexuality (born this way)
- LGBTQIA+ and allies (it's not just a phase)
- Relationships (they don't exist in a bubble)
ISBN
9781839973550
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GA 110 MEH 2023

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The dream machine

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Amarante, Candace, Reed, Dave (Illust.), Tsimicalis, Argerie (Ed.). Canada: Tellwell Talent , 2022.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GI 365 AMA 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Ashling has broken her bones one hundred times. She was born with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a rare bone disorder, which makes her bones very fragile and brittle. Because of her condition, Ashling is in chronic pain and is often hospitalized.; Sixteen-year-old Ashling witnesses her eight-year-ol…
Author
Amarante, Candace
Reed, Dave (Illust.)
Tsimicalis, Argerie (Ed.)
Place of Publication
Canada
Publisher
Tellwell Talent
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Softcover, 126 pages
Subject
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Abstract
Ashling has broken her bones one hundred times. She was born with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a rare bone disorder, which makes her bones very fragile and brittle. Because of her condition, Ashling is in chronic pain and is often hospitalized.
Sixteen-year-old Ashling witnesses her eight-year-old sister, Skylar, fall and break her leg during ski practice. For the first time, Skylar experiences what Ashling goes through on a regular basis. Ashling helps Skylar deal with her pain the same way she usually does: by using her dream machine, a machine that conjures up stories of imaginary worlds to distract her from pain.
"Skylar: the rainbow seeker" is a riveting tale of rainbows, a talking mole, a wily fox and a sport-shoe crazed leprechaun, through which Ashling not only distracts her sister but also cleverly reveals a sad truth: because of her injury, Skylar will be unable to ski for the rest of the season nor accept a sponsorship from one of the biggest alpine ski companies to participate in an exclusive summer ski camp.
ISBN
9780228846529
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GI 365 AMA 2022

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Shared Struggles: Stories from parents and pediatricians caring for children with serious illnesses

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Schrooten, A.F., Markovitz, B.P. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2021.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6578034
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
EF 850.5 SCH 2021e
This book tells true and poignant stories from both sides of the physician-patient/parent relationship and provides a unique glimpse into how parents and physicians think, feel, and interact. The stories are grouped under four sections: Hope, Compassion, Communication, and Trust.; Each section incl…
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URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6578034
Author
Schrooten, A.F.
Markovitz, B.P.
Place of Publication
Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2021
Subject
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Abstract
This book tells true and poignant stories from both sides of the physician-patient/parent relationship and provides a unique glimpse into how parents and physicians think, feel, and interact. The stories are grouped under four sections: Hope, Compassion, Communication, and Trust.
Each section includes stories contributed by parents from all across the United States and by pediatricians practicing at many of the best children's hospitals throughout the country. The parents tell of interactions with physicians that had a significant impact on them and their child and offer context and insight that promote empathy and reflection. The physicians tell of interactions with patients and families that served as learning moments in their career and promote the humanization of medicine and show there is more to a physician beyond their scientific knowledge and white coat.
The stories are edited by Barry P. Markovitz - a pediatrician specializing in critical care medicine who has been in practice for more than 20 years and by Ann F. Schrooten - the parent of a child born with a chronic complex condition who has more than 15 years of experience interacting with pediatric subspecialists and other healthcare professionals who cared for her son. The editors have written commentaries to the stories to provide an independent perspective on the events and messages conveyed and to encourage reflection, inquiry, and discussion.
In addition to being a valuable resource for pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, nurses and other healthcare professionals, the book will also appeal to families of children living with complex medical conditions because it shares physician encounters and behaviors many have experienced in the care of their own children. By giving a voice to both parents and physicians, the goal is to create a bridge to better understanding that can improve communication, minimize conflicts, and foster trust and compassion among physicians, patients, and families.
ISBN
9783030680206
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
EF 850.5 SCH 2021e
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Big sis visits the NICU

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124855
Major-Kincade, Terri, Motz, Mike (illustrator). Independently published , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 520 MAJ 2021
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
In this delightful book the reader follows six-year-old Nicole, an excited brand-new big sis whose brother has been born six weeks early and is now a new patient in the neonatal intensive care unit or NICU. Nicole goes on a tour of NICU with Dr. Terri, the neonatologist, and learns all about the wo…
Author
Major-Kincade, Terri
Motz, Mike (illustrator)
Publisher
Independently published
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Hardcover; 32 pages
Subject
Premature Infants
Abstract
In this delightful book the reader follows six-year-old Nicole, an excited brand-new big sis whose brother has been born six weeks early and is now a new patient in the neonatal intensive care unit or NICU. Nicole goes on a tour of NICU with Dr. Terri, the neonatologist, and learns all about the world of preemies, which is now the new world of her little brother, Charlie. This book will delight anyone who has had a premature baby, any sibling who has a brother or sister in the NICU, any former preemie wanting to know more about their first few days, and anyone who works in the unique world of the NICU.
ISBN
9781088014974
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 520 MAJ 2021

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Shared Struggles: Stories from parents and pediatricians caring for children with serious illnesses

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123758
Schrooten, A.F., Markovitz, B.P. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.5 SCH 2021b
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book tells true and poignant stories from both sides of the physician-patient/parent relationship and provides a unique glimpse into how parents and physicians think, feel, and interact. The stories are grouped under four sections: Hope, Compassion, Communication, and Trust.; Each section incl…
Author
Schrooten, A.F.
Markovitz, B.P.
Place of Publication
Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
251 pages
Subject
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Abstract
This book tells true and poignant stories from both sides of the physician-patient/parent relationship and provides a unique glimpse into how parents and physicians think, feel, and interact. The stories are grouped under four sections: Hope, Compassion, Communication, and Trust.
Each section includes stories contributed by parents from all across the United States and by pediatricians practicing at many of the best children's hospitals throughout the country. The parents tell of interactions with physicians that had a significant impact on them and their child and offer context and insight that promote empathy and reflection. The physicians tell of interactions with patients and families that served as learning moments in their career and promote the humanization of medicine and show there is more to a physician beyond their scientific knowledge and white coat.
The stories are edited by Barry P. Markovitz - a pediatrician specializing in critical care medicine who has been in practice for more than 20 years and by Ann F. Schrooten - the parent of a child born with a chronic complex condition who has more than 15 years of experience interacting with pediatric subspecialists and other healthcare professionals who cared for her son. The editors have written commentaries to the stories to provide an independent perspective on the events and messages conveyed and to encourage reflection, inquiry, and discussion.
In addition to being a valuable resource for pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, nurses and other healthcare professionals, the book will also appeal to families of children living with complex medical conditions because it shares physician encounters and behaviors many have experienced in the care of their own children. By giving a voice to both parents and physicians, the goal is to create a bridge to better understanding that can improve communication, minimize conflicts, and foster trust and compassion among physicians, patients, and families.
ISBN
9783030680206
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.5 SCH 2021b

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Nanuq's baby brother [Inuktut]

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124145
Sammurtok, Nadia, Rupke, Rachel, Hinch, Ali [ill.]. Arvaaq Books , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CF 150 SAM 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Nanuq is so excited when she finds out she is going to be a big sister! She thinks about all the fun things she will do with her new sibling. But when her baby brother is born, he cries all the time. Her parents are so busy with the baby, they don?t have time for her anymore. Nanuq feels lonely. Is…
Author
Sammurtok, Nadia
Rupke, Rachel
Hinch, Ali [ill.]
Publisher
Arvaaq Books
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Paperback; [np]
Subject
Sibling Relationships
Abstract
Nanuq is so excited when she finds out she is going to be a big sister! She thinks about all the fun things she will do with her new sibling. But when her baby brother is born, he cries all the time. Her parents are so busy with the baby, they don?t have time for her anymore. Nanuq feels lonely. Is this really what being a big sister is like? See how Nanuq?s friends help her understand that there are good things about being a big sister, too.
Includes English translation, Roman orthography, and syllabics.
ISBN
9781774502679
Language
English
Inuktut
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CF 150 SAM 2021

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Birthing balls: Using exercise balls for labour and after your baby is born

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Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Postnatal Care
Abstract
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
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URLs
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Raising an organized child: 5 steps to boost independence, ease frustration, and promote confidence

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Korb, Damon. Itasca, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics , 2019.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 600 KOR 2019
Organized children are raised, not born. That?s the philosophy behind this confidence-building, sanity-saving book. Fostering organized thinking in your child will help with concrete concerns (think a tidier bedroom!) and build critical life skills like learning to plan and grasping the big picture…
Author
Korb, Damon
Place of Publication
Itasca, IL
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Softcover; 236 pages
Subject
Parenting
Parenting Children with Developmental Disabilities
Learning Differences. Learning Disabilities
Abstract
Organized children are raised, not born. That?s the philosophy behind this confidence-building, sanity-saving book. Fostering organized thinking in your child will help with concrete concerns (think a tidier bedroom!) and build critical life skills like learning to plan and grasping the big picture.
Dr. Korb?s 5 Steps to Raising an Organized Child apply to all ages. So, whether you have an infant or a teenager, it?s never too late (or too early!) to foster organization in him or her and harmony in your whole family. Raising an Organized Child presents specific activities for your child?s age and developmental level to improve executive function. *
No matter if your child is just your average chaotic kid or struggling with additional challenges like ADHD, you can boost your child?s organization and lower your frustration with Dr. Korb?s guidance.
ISBN
9781610022828
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 600 KOR 2019
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When Aiden Became a Brother

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Lukoff, Kyle, Juanita, Kaylani [ill.]. New York, NY: Lee & Low Books , 2019.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 716 LUK 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room looked like a girl's room, and he wore clothes that other girls liked wearing. After he realized he was a trans boy, Aidan and his parents fixed the parts of life that didn't fit anymore, and he settle…
Author
Lukoff, Kyle
Juanita, Kaylani [ill.]
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Hardcover
Subject
Children's Gender Identity and Expression
Sibling Relationships
Family
Abstract
When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room looked like a girl's room, and he wore clothes that other girls liked wearing. After he realized he was a trans boy, Aidan and his parents fixed the parts of life that didn't fit anymore, and he settled happily into his new life. Then Mom and Dad announce that they're going to have another baby, and Aidan wants to do everything he can to make things right for his new sibling from the beginning?from choosing the perfect name to creating a beautiful room to picking out the cutest onesie. But what does "making things right" actually mean? And what happens if he messes up? With a little help, Aidan comes to understand that mistakes can be fixed with honesty and communication, and that he already knows the most important thing about being a big brother: how to love with his whole self. When Aidan Became a Brother is a heartwarming book that will resonate with transgender children, reassure any child concerned about becoming an older sibling, and celebrate the many transitions a family can experience.
ISBN
9781620148372
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 716 LUK 2019

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No days off: My life with type 1 diabetes and journey to the NHL

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Domi, Max. Toronto: Simon & Schuster Canada , 2019.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH FL 800.6 DOM 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Growing up the son of a professional hockey player - Tie Domi - Max saw from an early age what it took to make the NHL: grit, talent, and the support of a team. Over countless hours in the garage, at the rink, and in the gym, Max chased his dream. It seemed that Max was born to be on the ice.; But …
Author
Domi, Max
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Canada
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Paperback; 209p.
Subject
Diabetes Mellitus - Young Adults
Abstract
Growing up the son of a professional hockey player - Tie Domi - Max saw from an early age what it took to make the NHL: grit, talent, and the support of a team. Over countless hours in the garage, at the rink, and in the gym, Max chased his dream. It seemed that Max was born to be on the ice.
But then, when he was twelve years old, Max started getting sick. And sicker. Eventually, he and his family learned the truth: Max had type 1 diabetes.
Overnight, Max and his family found their lives upended. All Max wanted was to be a normal kid, but suddenly, the simplest things - a game of basketball with friends, a family meal, a school field trip - were complicated with a thousand different considerations.
As he struggled to find his new normal, Max slowly began to realize that overcoming his disease demanded the same qualities that it took to be a hockey player - mental and physical toughness, maturity, and the love and care of family and friends. Bit by bit, he learned - sometimes the hard way - not just to control his diabetes, but to turn it into an advantage. If managing his disease was going to demand that Max be stronger, more prepared, and more disciplined than anyone else, then he wouldn't just be good at those things: he'd be the best. He'd do whatever it took to move him closer to his dream of playing in the NHL.
ISBN
9781982155896
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH FL 800.6 DOM 2019

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Fiona the hippo

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Cowdrey, Richard. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 520 COW 2018
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Fiona, the famous hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, was not expected to live, born prematurely at only 29 pounds. But her inspiring story of spunk and determination captured hearts around the world. Cheer on smart, sassy, and fearless Fiona as she defeats the odds and becomes a h…
Author
Cowdrey, Richard
Place of Publication
Grand Rapids, MI
Publisher
Zondervan
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Board book : 30 pages
Subject
Premature Infants
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
Fiona, the famous hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, was not expected to live, born prematurely at only 29 pounds. But her inspiring story of spunk and determination captured hearts around the world. Cheer on smart, sassy, and fearless Fiona as she defeats the odds and becomes a happy, healthy hippopotamus.
Notes
Published in partnership with Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
ISBN
9780310766360
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 520 COW 2018

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Knowing but not knowing: Finding out about your baby's heart problem before your baby is born

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog104328
Rempel, Gwen, Cender, Laurie. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/KBNK.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A practical and informative guide for parents who discover their unborn child has a heart problem. Sections include: answers to commonly asked questions; choices and decisions; talking about feelings; building your support team; pregnancy-related questions.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/KBNK.pdf
Author
Rempel, Gwen
Cender, Laurie
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF, 32 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Pregnancy
Abstract
A practical and informative guide for parents who discover their unborn child has a heart problem. Sections include: answers to commonly asked questions; choices and decisions; talking about feelings; building your support team; pregnancy-related questions.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout

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Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath's Guide to Evading Relationships that Drain You and Restoring Your Health and Power

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Northrup, Christiane. New York, NY: Hay House , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CA 200 NOR 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Highly sensitive people?or empaths?see life through the eyes of compassion and caring. They were born that way. As a result, they carry a tremendous amount of inner light. But they?re also the favored prey of "vampires" who feed off empaths? energy and disrupt their lives on every level?physical, e…
Author
Northrup, Christiane
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hay House
Publication Date
2018
Subject
Emotional Health
Abstract
Highly sensitive people?or empaths?see life through the eyes of compassion and caring. They were born that way. As a result, they carry a tremendous amount of inner light. But they?re also the favored prey of "vampires" who feed off empaths? energy and disrupt their lives on every level?physical, emotional, and financial.
In Dodging Energy Vampires, Christiane Northrup, M.D., draws on the latest research in this exciting new field, along with stories from her global community and her own life, to explore the phenomenon of energy vampires and show us how we can spot them, dodge their tactics, and take back our own energy. You?ll delve into the dynamics of vampire-empath relationships and discover how vampires use others? energy to fuel their own dysfunctional lives. Once you recognize the patterns of behavior that mark these relationships, you?ll be empowered to identify the vampires in your life too.
In these pages, Dr. Northrup opens up a toolbox full of techniques you can use to leave these harmful relationships behind; heal from the darkness they?ve cast over your mind, body, and spirit; and let your own light shine. In the end, you may find yourself healthier, happier, wealthier, and more vibrant than you ever believed possible.
ISBN
9781401954772
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CA 200 NOR 2018

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Small but mighty

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125102
Veech, Alyssa, Weber, Penny [illus.]. Acheson, AB: , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 505 VEE 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Small But Mighty is a beautifully illustrated children's book written specifically for a mother to read to her premature baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Follow her journey as she cares for her baby in the NICU, experiencing the joy, grief and unconditional love that comes with the birth o…
Author
Veech, Alyssa
Weber, Penny [illus.]
Place of Publication
Acheson, AB
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover, 24 pages.
Subject
Maternal-Infant Bonding
Premature Infants
Intenstive care units - Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
Small But Mighty is a beautifully illustrated children's book written specifically for a mother to read to her premature baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Follow her journey as she cares for her baby in the NICU, experiencing the joy, grief and unconditional love that comes with the birth of a preemie.Every year, an estimated 15 million babies are born prematurely. They often require lengthy hospitalization that may result in speech and language delays later in life. Reading to preemies not only improves brain development, but may improve their vocabulary and reading proficiency as children and teens.Many NICU moms report feeling helpless. It can be weeks, or even months, before they?re able to participate in their baby's care. Reading "Small But Mighty" to their preemie in the NICU allows them to play an important role in their baby's long-term growth and development. And, as their preemie grows, this book serves as a reminder of the triumphant milestones accomplished in the NICU.
ISBN
9781791393519
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Family Support & Resource Centre
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 505 VEE 2018

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Not so different : What you really want to know about having a disability

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121622
Burcaw, Shane, Carr, Matt. New York, NY: Roaring Brook Press , 2017.
Call Number
JUNIOR GN 800 BUR 2017
Shane Burcaw was born with a rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy, which hinders his muscles? growth. As a result, his body hasn?t grown bigger and stronger as he?s gotten older―it?s gotten smaller and weaker instead. This hasn?t stopped him from doing the things he enjoys (like eating…
Author
Burcaw, Shane
Carr, Matt
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
40 pages
Subject
Physical Disabilty. Physically Challenged
Abstract
Shane Burcaw was born with a rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy, which hinders his muscles? growth. As a result, his body hasn?t grown bigger and stronger as he?s gotten older―it?s gotten smaller and weaker instead. This hasn?t stopped him from doing the things he enjoys (like eating pizza and playing sports and video games) with the people he loves, but it does mean that he routinely relies on his friends and family for help with everything from brushing his teeth to rolling over in bed.
ISBN
978-1626727717
Language
English
Call Number
JUNIOR GN 800 BUR 2017
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The moment you were born: A story for you and your premature baby

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122257
Lane, Sandra M, Miles, Brenda S, Hehenberger, Shelly (illustrator). Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2016.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 525 LAN 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Parents find ways to bond with their premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Author
Lane, Sandra M
Miles, Brenda S
Hehenberger, Shelly (illustrator)
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
Hardcover ; [31 p.], illustrations
Subject
Childbirth
Childbirth Complications
Premature Infants
NICU
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
Parents find ways to bond with their premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
ISBN
9781433819643
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 525 LAN 2016

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Pregnancy and Spinal Cord Injury : An information booklet for women with SCI

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Vancouver Coastal Health Sexual Rehabilitation Service, BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre Maternal Fetal Medicine Service, Rick Hansen Institute, Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: Spinal Cord Injury Organization of BC , 2015.
URL
https://scisexualhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pregnancy-and-SCI-booklet-V7.pdf
Material Type
Booklet
Online
We have created this booklet to highlight a number of key topics for women with SCI (spinal cord injury) and their families to consider during the perinatal period, defined as the time before conceiving (pre-conception), pregnancy, labour, delivery and postpartum (the first few days and weeks after…
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URL
https://scisexualhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pregnancy-and-SCI-booklet-V7.pdf
Corporate Author
Vancouver Coastal Health Sexual Rehabilitation Service
BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre Maternal Fetal Medicine Service
Rick Hansen Institute
Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Spinal Cord Injury Organization of BC
Publication Date
2015
Subject
Spinal Cord Injuries
Pregnancy/Childbirth
Prenatal Care
Postnatal Care
Abstract
We have created this booklet to highlight a number of key topics for women with SCI (spinal cord injury) and their families to consider during the perinatal period, defined as the time before conceiving (pre-conception), pregnancy, labour, delivery and postpartum (the first few days and weeks after a baby is born).
The topics covered in this guide are designed as a place to start the conversation with your health care providers as part of planning for your care.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
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It's so amazing: A book about eggs, sperm, birth, babies, and families

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Harris, Robie H., Emberley, Michael. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press , 2014. 15 anniversary edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GA 110 HAR 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
How does a baby begin? What makes a baby male or female? How is a baby born? Children have plenty of questions about reproduction and babies - and about sex and sexuality, too. It's So Amazing! provides the answers - with fun, accurate, comic-book-style artwork and a clear, lively text that reflect…
Alternate Title
It is so amazing
Author
Harris, Robie H.
Emberley, Michael
Edition
15 anniversary edition
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
Softcover; 82 pages
Subject
Sex Education
Abstract
How does a baby begin? What makes a baby male or female? How is a baby born? Children have plenty of questions about reproduction and babies - and about sex and sexuality, too. It's So Amazing! provides the answers - with fun, accurate, comic-book-style artwork and a clear, lively text that reflects the interests of children age seven and up in how things work, while giving them a healthy understanding of their bodies. Created by the author and illustrator of It's Perfectly Normal, this forthright and funny book has been newly updated for its fifteenth anniversary.
ISBN
9780763668747
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GA 110 HAR 2014

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Palacio, R.J. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 717 PAL 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid?but his new classmates can?t get past Auggie?s extraordinary face. WONDER begins …
Author
Palacio, R.J.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Hardcover: 316 p.
Subject
Children with Facial Difference
Abstract
August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid?but his new classmates can?t get past Auggie?s extraordinary face. WONDER begins from Auggie?s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community?s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance.
ISBN
978-0-375-86902-0
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 717 PAL 2012

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