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Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together

Deborah Shouse · Central Recovery Press
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

"Innovative ideas designed so care partners can engage and connect with people living with dementia. " On the dementia journey, each quality moment of connection is priceless. Deborah Shouse and dozens of experts in the field of dementia share ideas that engage the creative spirit...
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The Myth of the Spoiled Child: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom about Children and Parenting

Alfie Kohn · Da Capo Press
Pages: 268
Format: Hardcover

Somehow, a set of deeply conservative assumptions about children--what they're like and how they should be raised--have congealed into the conventional wisdom in our society. Parents are accused of being both permissive and overprotective, unwilling to set limits and afraid to let their...
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Dementia in the Family: Practical Advice From a Caregiver

LEE CARDWELL · Self-Counsel Press
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Approximately six million people have some form of dementia in North America, and they each have an average of five care partners. This number is growing each year and will continue to grow until a cure is found. There are books that are very clinical and books that are fictional, but Dementia...
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What to Expect Before You're Expecting: The Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant

HEIDI MURKOFF · Workman Publishing Company
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

A cover-to-cover revision of the bestselling pre-pregnancy book (284,000 copies in print) , with updated information about genetic screening, ovulation tracking, fertility treatments--from surrogacy to artificial insemination--and risks like Zika.
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The Many Faces of Home Birth: 30 Honest, Firsthand Accounts from Parents around the World

Shantel Silbernagel · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

Features positive and uplifting home birth stories told by thirty diverse women, illustrating that home birth is an achievable alternative for any modern woman, regardless of age, race, location, or economic status.Stories span a wide range of relevant and relatable topics of today: home...
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Everyday Games for Sensory Processing Disorder: 100 Playful Activities to Empower Children with Sensory Differences

Barbara Sher · Althea Press
Pages: 268
Format: Print book

Award-winning author and occupational therapist Barbara Sher has over 45 years experience helping children with sensory processing disorder, autism and Asperger's learn and thrive. In this new solutions-based guide, she's collected 100 sensory-rich games that make working with your...
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Baby Names: Baby Names for Boys and Girls, Baby Name Meanings, and Name Origins!

Isabelle Cohen · Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 212
Format: Print book

Baby Names - 2nd Edition Grab this GREAT physical book now at a limited time discounted price! BRAND NEW & IMPROVED 2nd EDITION Choosing the perfect name for your new son or daughter can be an extremely excited time, but also a stressful one for many new parents. Luckily, with...
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The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed

Temple Grandin · Mariner books
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

"The right brain has created the right book for right now." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Temple Grandin may be the most famous person with autism, a condition that affects 1 in 88 children. Since her birth in 1947, our understanding of it has undergone a great transformation,...
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Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men

Margaret J Meeker · Ballantine Books
Pages: 341
Format: Hardcover

Meg Meeker, M.D., acclaimed author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, now turns to an equally powerful relationship in the family: the one between mother and son. From the moment a mother holds her newborn son, his eyes tell her that she is his world. But often, as he grows up, the boy who needs...
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Baby Names 2017: This Year's Best Baby Names: State to State

Eleanor Turner · Crimson Publishing
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

Choosing a name for your baby has never been easier or more enjoyable than with Baby Names 2017. Whether you are looking for a traditional name or something more adventurous, Baby Names 2017 will help solve your baby-naming dilemmas.Did you know that the name Elizabeth is the most popular...
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Good job! : the 15 things a parent should never say and what to say instead

Jennifer Lehr · Workman
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

A provocative guide to the hidden dangers of "parentspeak" - those seemingly innocent phrases parents use when speaking to their young children. Imagine if every time you praise your child with "Good job!" you're actually doing harm? Or that urging a child to say "Can...
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The Autism Parents' Guide To Reclaiming Your Life: How To Build The Best Life While Successfully Raising A Child With Autism

Deanna Picon · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 88
Format: Paperback

FINALLY - A BOOK THAT IS ALL ABOUT YOU For the first time, an autism expert offers information and support designed specifically for the PARENTS of children with autism. The mother of a non-verbal, autistic son, autism coach Deanna Picon has created this unique book to help you: * Reclaim...
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New Old-Fashioned Parenting: A Guide to Help You Find the Balance Between Traditional and Modern Parenting

Liat Hughes Joshi · Summersdale
Pages: 255
Format: Print book

There's been a revolution in the family; it's now all about the kids. We've moved on from children being "seen and not heard," but we're now plagued with the worry of ending up with "that child" - the one who's running amok and is ill-prepared for life....
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Uncommon Voyage: Parenting Children With Special Needs - A Guidebook

Laura Shapiro Kramer · BookBaby
Pages: 204
Format: Paperback

Laura Shapiro Kramer has turned her experience raising a special-needs child (already detailed in her successful memoir) into a guidebook for other parents.The e-book and web site contain multiple resources and she is building a community of support through Facebook, Twitter, and at uncommonvoyage.com.
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