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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Chantal Sicile-Kira · Perigee
Pages: 371
Format: Paperback

Newly revised and updated, this award-winning guide covers every aspect of understanding and living with autism today Comprehensive and authoritative, Autism Spectrum Disorders explains all aspects of the condition, and is written for parents, educators, caregivers, and others looking for accurate...
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Your Left-Handed Child: Making things easy for left-handers in a right-handed world

Lauren Milsom · Hamlyn; Reprint edition

Around one in ten people are left-handed, but being a left-handed child in a right-handed world isn't easy. Nothing seems to fit and parents don't always know how to give guidance on even everyday activities when they're approached from the "wrong" position. Leading...
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All In: How Our Work-First Culture Fails Dads, Families, and Businesses--And How We Can Fix It Together

Josh Levs · HarperOne
Format: Hardcover

The author shows how fatherhood today is far different than for previous generations and what that means for our individual lives, families, workplaces, and society.
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Long-Term Care: How to Plan & Pay for It

Joseph Matthews Attorney · NOLO; Tenth edition

Finding the right long-term care often means making difficult decisions during difficult times. Whether you're planning for the future or need to make a quick decision, Long-Term Care helps you understand the alternatives to nursing facilities and shows you how to find the best care...
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Have a Nice Guilt Trip

Lisa Scottoline , · St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover

Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella are back with another collection of warm and witty stories that will strike a chord with every woman. This four book series is among the best reviewed humor books published today and has been compared to the late greats, Erma Bombeck and Nora Ephron....
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Teenagers 101: What a Top Teacher Wishes You Knew About Helping Your Kid Succeed

Rebecca Deurlein Ed.D. · AMACOM

As a parent, you want to see your teen succeed in school and in life - and you do your best to help. But how do you know what will make a difference? Maybe it's time to listen to a teacher. Day in and day out, teachers watch kids interact with peers, make decisions, deal with difficulty,...
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It's Not Your Fault!: Strategies for Solving Toilet Training and Bedwetting Problems

Dr. Joseph Barone M.D. · Rutgers University Press

Millions of children over the age of five wet their beds every night. Many parents think they must be doing something wrong when their five-year-old is still in diapers while their friends' children are perfectly trained by eighteen months of age. This undoubtedly is a very embarrassing...
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iRules: What Every Tech-Healthy Family Needs to Know about Selfies, Sexting, Gaming, and Growing up

Janell Burley Hofmann · Rodale
Pages: 261
Format: Paperback

As Janell Burley Hofmann, mother of five, wrapped her 13-year-old's iPhone on Christmas Eve, she was overwhelmed by questions: "Will my children learn to sit and wonder without Googling? Should I know their passwords for online accounts? Will they experience the value of personal...
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Secrets of the Nanny Whisperer: A Practical Guide for Finding and Achieving the Gold Standard of Care for Your Child

Tammy Gold · Perigee Books

The New Childcare Bible-- A Must-Have Whether You Have Occasional Sitters or a Full-Time NannyFinding the right caregiver can be one of the most life-changing decisions a parent makes. Whether its a kindly neighbor for the weekday latchkey hours, a teenage babysitter one night a week, or a full-time...
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What to Expect When You're Expecting

Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff · Workman Publishing
Pages: 672
Format: Print book

A completely revised and updated edition of America's pregnancy bible, the longest-running New York Times bestseller ever. With 18.5 million copies in print, What to Expect When You're Expecting is read by 93% of women who read a pregnancy book and was named one of the "Most...
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