Children’s health Books
John Blake Publishing Ltd The Healthy Child Through Homeopathy
Book SynopsisTricia Allen, a qualified homeopath, offers a host of practical advice on how to treat illness using natural, homeopathic remedies. Homeopathy differs from conventional medicine in that it does not only alleviate the individual symptoms of an illness, but treats the underlying state to ensure that the disease does not return, something which rarely occurs when using traditional remedies. This guide gives you advice on; what homeopathy is and how to use it; each stage of childhood and how to deal with the complaints that occur at that time of a child's development; the most common childhood illnesses, how to take your own steps to treating them, which homeopathic remedies to use and when to seek medical help and first aid.Table of ContentsAre you a parent who is worried about your child's health and baffled by the array of medicines and medical advice available? Then look no further than this no-nonsense guide. Safeguarding your child's health is vital but it can be hard to know which course of action to take to ensure that your child stays healthy. This essential guide gives you advice on: What homeopathy is and how to use it; Each stage of childhood and how to deal with the complaints that occur at that time of a child's development; The most common childhood illnesses, how to take your own steps to treating them, which homeopathic remedies to use and when to seek medical help; and First Aid. This book is a must-have for any parent's reference shelf and forms an essential, easy-to-read guide to help you help your child.
£9.89
Pan Macmillan Toxic Childhood Stress: The Legacy of Early
Book Synopsis*Previously published as The Deepest Well*‘Finally after thirty years, I finally understood . . . this book holds the answers you’ve been searching for.’ Kerry HudsonThe Surgeon General of California reveals pioneering research on how childhood stress leads to lifelong health problems and what we can do to break the cycle.Perfect for fans of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, this eye-opening book includes a free Adverse Childhood Experience test and looks at the widespread crisis of trauma and childhood adversity through the objective lens of science and medicine, providing a roadmap for deeper understanding and change. It is vital now more than ever, as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, that we find a way to address, understand and heal trauma.Two thirds of us have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience, from the likes of bereavement and divorce to abuse and neglect. In Toxic Childhood Stress Dr Burke Harris reveals the science behind childhood adversity and offers a new way of understanding the adverse events that affect us throughout our lifetime. Based on her own groundbreaking clinical work and public leadership, Dr Burke Harris shows us how we can disrupt this cycle through interventions that help retrain the brain and body, foster resilience, and help children, families, and adults live healthier, happier lives.When a young boy walked into Dr Nadine Burke Harris's clinic he looked healthy for a preschooler. But he was seven, and hadn't grown a centimetre since a traumatic event when he was four. At that moment Dr Burke Harris knew that her gut feeling about a connection between childhood stress and future ill health was more than just a hunch – and she began her journey into groundbreaking research with stunning results.Trade ReviewOffers a powerful - even indispensable - frame to both understand and respond more effectively to our most serious social ills. -- New York Times A heart-breaking, world-shaking, revolutionary book. The Deepest Well uncovers offers a new set of tools, based in science, that can help each of us heal ourselves, our children, and our world. -- Paul Tough, author of New York Times Best Seller How Children SucceedNadine Burke-Harris is one of the most important thinkers in the world. If you have ever experienced psychological pain, you should read this profound and prophetic book. -- Johann HariAdverse childhood experiences are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat facing our nation today. -- Dr Robert Block, former President of the American Academy of PediatricsThe Deepest Well is a heartbreaking, beautiful book about what might be the most important single issue facing disadvantaged populations: the prevalence of childhood trauma. -- JD Vance, author of Hillbilly ElegyThis ultra-smart and compassionate book delivers revelations about what is really going on—in our bodies, in our families, in our communities—as a result of childhood toxic stress, as well as targeted solutions for individual healing...When I needed it, one person extended the hand of hope and help to me. It saved me. This book has the power to extend that hand to countless others. -- Ashley Judd, actress, political activist and author of All That is Bitter and Sweet This powerful work book brilliantly exposes and explores one of the most critical health issues we face today. Dr Burke-Harris combines a scientist's rigor with a compassionate doctor's heart to paint an unforgettable picture of what is at the center of what ails so many of our communities. -- Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy An extraordinary, eye-opening book. -- People, Book of the WeekThe Deepest Well is a rousing wake-up call, challenging us to re-imagine pressing questions of racial and social justice as matters of public health. The research and stories shared in this highly engaging, provocative book prove beyond a reasonable doubt that millions of lives depend on us finally coming to terms with the long-term consequences of childhood adversity and toxic stress. -- Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow The Deepest Well is more than a riveting medical story - it’s a must-read guide for recognizing, understanding and treating a condition that many will find in our own homes. -- BookPage This important and compassionate book further sounds the alarm over childhood trauma - and what can be done to remedy its effects. -- Kirkus, starred review
£10.44
Skyhorse Publishing The Smart Parent's Guide to Raising Vegan Kids:
Book SynopsisThe definitive handbook to raising vegan children you’ve always wished you had.Is bringing up a vegan baby unhealthy? The Smart Parent's Guide to Raising Vegan Kids is the ultimate vegan parenting manifesto that takes on this myth and answers all the other questions you’ve always wondered about—the vegan way. Raising ethically vegan children, in fact, lays the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent health for your child, the animals, and the planet.Eric C. Lindstrom is in the position to know. Having raised one child on the Standard American Diet (SAD) and four other children on a vegan lifestyle, and being a mid-life vegan convert himself, Lindstrom learned through experience. In this practical and tongue-in-cheek guide, Lindstrom dishes the real talk and shares the unique challenges vegans face when starting their children from scratch, providing advice, tips, and tricks on how to raise compassionate, vegan children in all areas of life. Get your kids to eat vegetables (when it’s all they eat anyway) Teach your children compassion with visits to sanctuaries instead of zoos Get advice for dealing with nonvegan social situations Plan for birthday parties and holiday events Find tips for travel and road trips with the family Get access to resources, such as an A to Z of vegan recipes, movies, books, and websites And more! Both informative and hilarious, including expert advice from the world’s leading plant-based physicians and fun recipes for your little vegans, The Smart Parent's Guide to Raising Vegan Kids is the guide every vegan parent who chooses to bring their kids up in a compassionate, sustainable world.Trade Review"A guide to the gift that keeps on giving: veganism, the best survival tool for whatever comes next."—James Cromwell, actor and activist"This book addresses nearly every freaky food incident, potentially traumatizing comment, and angst-provoking possibility that could arise in raising vegan kids. Its insights guide parents in the challenging job of nurturing the moral leaders of the next generation, who for now just need to be kids."—Victoria Moran, author, Main Street Vegan, director, Main Street Vegan Academy"The challenge of raising plant-based adults in a society asking 'where do you get your protein' is compounded in the raising of plant-based children. The Smart Parent's Guide to Raising Vegan Kids is rich in experience and tips to navigate the waters of parties, schools, holidays, and other potential potholes. I am adding this book to my patient library to help smooth out a bold and healthy family decision."—Joel Kahn, MD, FACC, author of The Plant-Based Solution"If you are a vegan parent, then you will love this book! It educates, empowers, and amuses you with funny stories and wise advice. Grab a cup of vegan hot chocolate, sit back, get comfy, and lose yourself in this fun and clever volume."—Sherry F. Colb, author, Mind If I Order the Cheeseburger"I highly recommend this book to parents (or those who plan to be parents) at any stage in their plant-based journey. Whether you’ve raised vegan children since conception or are trying to transition your ten-year-old, there is something in this book for you."—Raise Vegan Magazine"Come for advice on where to take your kids instead of SeaWorld and how to select the plant-based milk that's right for them. Stay for the wisecracks!"—Michael Dorf, Cornell law professor, vegan author, and father of two vegan teenagers“ A guide to the gift that keeps on giving: veganism, the best survival tool for whatever comes next." —James Cromwell, actor and activist "This book addresses nearly every freaky food incident, potentially traumatizing comment, and angst-provoking possibility that could arise in raising vegan kids. Its insights guide parents in the challenging job of nurturing the moral leaders of the next generation, who for now just need to be kids." —Victoria Moran, author, Main Street Vegan, director, Main Street Vegan Academy "The challenge of raising plant-based adults in a society asking 'where do you get your protein' is compounded in the raising of plant-based children. The Smart Parent's Guide to Raising Vegan Kids is rich in experience and tips to navigate the waters of parties, schools, holidays, and other potential potholes. I am adding this book to my patient library to help smooth out a bold and healthy family decision." —Joel Kahn, MD, FACC, author of The Plant-Based Solution "If you are a vegan parent, then you will love this book! It educates, empowers, and amuses you with funny stories and wise advice. Grab a cup of vegan hot chocolate, sit back, get comfy, and lose yourself in this fun and clever volume." —Sherry F. Colb, author, Mind If I Order the Cheeseburger "“I highly recommend this book to parents (or those who plan to be parents) at any stage in their plant-based journey. Whether you’ve raised vegan children since conception or are trying to transition your ten-year-old, there is something in this book for you.” —Raise Vegan Magazine "Come for advice on where to take your kids instead of SeaWorld and how to select the plant-based milk that's right for them. Stay for the wisecracks!" —Michael Dorf, Cornell law professor, vegan author, and father of two vegan teenagers
£14.24
Linden Publishing Co Inc Could It Be B12? Pediatric Edition: What Every
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£16.19
Little, Brown Book Group Nurturing Young Minds
Book SynopsisBeing a teenager has never been easy, but the digital age has brought with it unique challenges for young people and the adults in their lives. Nurturing Young Minds: Mental Wellbeing in the Digital Age collects expert advice on how to tackle the terrors of the twenty-first century and is a companion to Growing Happy, Healthy Young Minds. A comprehensive and easily accessible guide for parents, teachers, counsellors and health care professionals, this book contains important advice about managing online behaviour, computer game addiction and cyberbullying, as well as essential information on learning disorders, social skills and emotional health. This volume includes up-to-date information on:Understanding Teen Sleep and Drowsy Kids Emotions and Relationships Shape the Brain of Children Understanding the Teenage Brain Healthy Habits for a Digital Life Online Time Management Problematic Internet Use and How to Manage It Comput
£11.24
Rowman & Littlefield Changing Children's Lives with Hypnosis: A
Book SynopsisOffers examples of using hypnosis with children to address physical and mental challenges. Changing Children’s Lives with Hypnosis is a timely collection of patients’ healing experiences, the story of how these events changed one physician’s approach to medicine, and the takeaway information parents and practitioners should consider as they deal with medical and psychological challenges in their children’s and patients’ lives. Every year millions of pediatric patients could benefit from hypnosis therapy to deal with and alleviate physical and psychological symptoms big and small. The benefits of hypnosis-facilitated therapy range from complete cures to small improvements. They extend beyond the physical and into the psychological and spiritual, building confidence, positivity and resilience. They include the empowerment of children with chronic health issues to feel more in control of their own minds, bodies and circumstances. They sometimes lead to the reduction or even elimination of medications. Hypnosis is painless, non-invasive, and cost-effective. It doesn’t preclude any other treatment, and drawbacks are virtually nonexistent. In a world where the doctor’s primary role has become more and more one of a technician—pinpoint a problem, prescribe a solution, and move to the next patient—hypnosis brings connection and art back into the process. It relies on a relationship between practitioner and patient, encourages creativity and expression, and allows patients to take ownership of their experience with the support and encouragement of their doctors. Children deserve the opportunity to receive gentle, thoughtful, empowering, and effective treatment in whatever form it’s available. Hypnosis therapy offers all of those things, and it’s time for patients, parents, and medical practitioners to embrace it—even to demand it. Through meaningful stories and expert explanation, this book takes readers through the process of hypnosis for children and its myriad benefits for overall wellness.
£17.09
University of Minnesota Press Worlds of Autism
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction. Critical Autism Studies: Notes on an Emerging FieldMichael Orsini and Joyce DavidsonPart I. Approaching Autism1. Autism in an Age of Empathy: A Cautionary CritiquePatrick McDonagh2. Autism and the PosthumanStuart Murray3. Cerebralizing Autism within the Neurodiversity MovementFrancisco Ortega4. Autism as a Form of Biological CitizenshipCharlotte Brownlow and Lindsay O’DellPart II. Researching the Politics and Practice of Care5. Autism and Genetics: Profit, Risk, and Bare LifeMajia Holmer Nadesan6. Caring for Autism: Toward a More Responsive StateKristin Bumiller7. Participatory Research with Autistic Communities: Shifting the SystemDora Raymaker and Christina NicolaidisPart III. Diagnosis and Difference in Autism8. Capturing Diagnostic Journeys of Life on the Autism SpectrumSara Ryan9. Divided or Opposed?: The Level of Functioning Arguments in Autism Related Political Discourse in CanadaDana Lee Baker and Lila Walsh 10. Autism and Social Movements in France: A Comparative PerspectiveBrigitte Chamak and Beatrice Bonniau Part IV. Cultural Productions and Representations of Autism11. Narrating AutismMark Osteen12. The Shifting Horizons of Autism OnlineJoyce Davidson and Michael Orsini 13. Autism and the Task of the TranslatorKristina Chew 14. “All the Things I Have Ever Been”: Autoethnographic Reflections on Academic Writing and AutismDawn Eddings Prince ContributorsIndex
£17.99
HarperCollins Publishers Normal Schmormal
Book Synopsis The heartwarming and hilarious part-memoir, part-guide from comedian and father-of-six Ashley Blaker, on parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs. Trade Review ADVANCE PRAISE ‘A very funny and honest account of Ashley’s extraordinary ordinary life. There is treasure here for all parents, non-parents and children of parents, and that is surely most people.’Alex Horne ‘Great insights and advice for any parent, from a unique and fascinating family and their brilliantly funny dad.’Katy Brand ‘Absolutely hilarious and yet so poignant. This book is going to both entertain and bring comfort to so many people, giving them hope for the future.’Matt Lucas ‘There’s so much love and good energy in this book. It had me smiling from the very first words.’Adam Hills ‘Normal Schmormal is a laugh-out-loud, touching memoir of advice, where embracing the weird becomes something wonderful. Every parent should have a copy.’Emma Kennedy ‘Hilarious, fascinating, and moving. A very special book about a very special family. I laughed and learned so much.’Elis James ‘This is a must read. Ashley Blaker has a special brand of comic magic. His gift is in making the toughest life challenges seem relatable and even joyous.’Rob Rinder ‘Funny and warm hearted, this book is a godsend for neurodivergent parents like me.’Josie Long ‘Inspirational, moving and massively funny. A beautiful schmeautiful book.’David Schneider ‘Ashley is a superb comic writer and this is a brilliantly funny and often incredibly emotional memoir.’David Walliams ‘Full of love, this book is a unique and uplifting document of a remarkable everyday life. God knows how Ashley found time to write it.’Mark Watson ‘Funny, moving and incredibly useful. This book can teach us all something about parenting.’Lucy Porter ‘A vivid record of a father’s love for his children and a plea for others to follow suit, whatever their kids may be like. A gorgeous book.’Jeremy Dyson ‘Chipped away at my ignorance and made me laugh at the same time. A neat trick.’Mike Wozniak
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Get Ready to Get Pregnant
Book SynopsisSuitable for women, this book presents a step-by-step plan that lays the groundwork not just for an easy pregnancy and a healthy baby, but for the child's health throughout his/her entire life. It shows us how we can help prevent life-threatening conditions like pregnancy-related high blood pressure (preeclampsia) and gestational diabetes.Trade Review"This is the book that patients and doctors have been waiting for. Dr. Lu has pulled together a huge amount of critical information to help families prepare for pregnancy." -- Laura E. Riley, MD, Medical Director of Labor and Delivery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Author of You and Your Baby: Pregnancy "Dr. Lu's pregnancy preparedness program is essential for every couple thinking about getting pregnant." -- Alan Fleischman, MD, Senior Vice President and Medical Director of the March of Dimes Foundation "This information is invaluable and a 'must read' for anyone planning to get pregnant in the 21st century." -- Alan H. DeCherney MD, Editor-in-Chief, Fertility and Sterility "Dr. Lu provides a smart, evidence-based approach to help would-be parents understand how the decisions they make before getting pregnant can have a lasting impact on their children's lives." -- Linda Rosenstock, MD, MPH, Dean, UCLA School of Public Health
£13.10
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Will on the Inside
Book SynopsisAn honest, sophisticated look at the myriad emotions surrounding chronic illness and growing up ''not straight'' in a religious Georgia town. —Publishers Weekly (starred review)Relatable, real, and utterly engrossing. —School Library Journal (starred review)***After dedicated soccer player Will is sidelined from the season—and his friend group—due to complications from his newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease, he finds himself figuring out who he really is on the inside in this heartfelt and thoughtful middle grade novel that''s perfect for readers who love books by Maulik Pancholy and Christine Day. Will loves playing center midfield on his middle school soccer team. This year, though, Will hasn''t felt like himself; his stomach has been bothering him, and he has no energy at all. When his new doctor diagnoses him with Crohn''s disease, Wil
£15.99
Tellwell Talent Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for Pediatricians
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£14.99
Little, Brown Spark The Sears Baby Book Everything You Need to Know
Book SynopsisRevised and expanded: America's bestselling 'baby bible' –– an encyclopedic guide to the first two years of your baby's life. The million-copy bestseller by “the man who remade motherhood” (TIME) has now been revised, expanded, and bought thoroughly up-to-date — with the latest information on prenatal vitamins, breastfeeding practices, daycare, midwifery, hospital births, preventing and overcoming postpartum depression, and infant development. The Searses draw from their vast experience both as medical professionals and parents to provide comprehensive information on virtually every aspect of infant care. The Sears Baby Book focuses on the essential needs of babies — eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort — as it addresses the questions of greatest concern to today's parents. The topics covered include: Preparing for a safe and healthy birth Bonding wi
£22.49
Little, Brown & Company Michelles Garden
Book SynopsisFormer First Lady Michelle Obama had an idea. A big, inspiring, and exciting idea! She would grow the largest kitchen garden ever at the White House. This wouldn''t be easy, since she''d never gardened before. But where should she start? What tools did she need? What would she plant?Everyone needs help when they''re learning something for the first time, even the First Lady of the United States. So she gathered the help of local students, the White House staff, and even President Barack Obama. Together, they wouldn''t just grow a garden--they would inspire a nation!
£13.29
Random House USA Inc The Heavy
Book SynopsisFor readers of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother and Bringing Up Bebe, a mother’s unflinching memoir about helping her seven year-old daughter lose weight, and the challenges of modern parenting. When a doctor pronounced Dara-Lynn Weiss’s daughter Bea obese at age seven, the mother of two knew she had to take action. But how could a woman with her own food and body issues—not to mention spotty eating habits—successfully parent a little girl around the issue of obesity? In this much-anticipated, controversial memoir, Dara-Lynn Weiss chronicles the struggle and journey to get Bea healthy. In describing their process—complete with frustrations, self-recriminations, dark humor, and some surprising strategies—Weiss reveals the hypocrisy inherent in the debates over many cultural hot-button issues: from processed snacks, organic foods, and school lunches to dieting, eating disorders, parenting methods, disci
£19.50
Little, Brown Book Group Brain Inflamed Uncovering the hidden causes of
Book SynopsisFrom renowned integrative family physician Dr Kenneth Bock, a groundbreaking approach to understanding and treating mental health among adolescents and teens.Over the past decade, the number of 12- to 17-year-olds suffering from mental health disorders has more than doubled. While adolescents and teens are notorious for mood swings and rebellion, parents today are navigating new terrain as their children are increasingly at risk of struggling with a mental health issue. But the question remains: What is causing this epidemic of illness?In Brain Inflamed, acclaimed integrative doctor Dr Kenneth Bock shares a revolutionary new view of adolescent and teen mental health - one that suggests many of the mental disorders most common among this population (including depression, anxiety, and OCD) may share the same underlying mechanism: systemic inflammation. In this groundbreaking work, Dr Bock explains the essential role of the immune system and the microbiomeTrade ReviewDr. Bock is a leader in integrative medicine, and his latest book, Brain Inflamed, will be a game-changer for parents desperately looking for answers to their children's unexplained mental health struggles. In this revolutionary book, Dr. Bock illuminates the biological underpinnings of psychological disorders in kids and offers both reassurance and practical solutions. The body is miraculous and you have more power over your health than you think; let Dr. Bock show you the way -- Kris Carr, New York Times Bestselling Author and Wellness ActivistThere's no question that gut-based inflammation has widespread, systemic effects throughout the body-and can even affect the brain. In this rigorous and helpful book, Dr. Kenneth Bock explains how and why young people may be especially vulnerable to neuroinflammation as a result of both common viruses and bacteria, as well as lifestyle choices, and provides an integrative approach to healing -- Steven Gundry, MD, New York Times bestselling author of THE PLANT PARADOX and THE LONGEVITY PARADOXIn Brain Inflamed, Dr. Kenneth Bock identifies the insidious, hidden cause of so many mental health disorders in adolescents and teens: neuroinflammation. This accessible, comforting, and illuminating book will offer a lifeline to kids who are struggling as well as much-needed resources and support for their families -- Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author of FOOD: WHAT THE HECK SHOULD I EAT?
£14.24
Little, Brown Book Group How Vaccines Work
Book SynopsisVaccines are a debate, whether we want them to be or not. Now more than ever, it''s easy to feel overwhelmed by the accusations and arguments that bloom across the news and internet.With a blend of science and history, HOW VACCINES WORK demystifies the strange and intricate world of vaccines: it explains what a vaccine is, how they are discovered and developed, and what happens when they meet our bodies.With over two decades of experience as an immunologist, David Miles gives expert insight into each vaccine routinely used in Britain, how they have kept us healthy, and why many people have come to worry about possible side effects. Through thrilling storytelling and in-depth exploration of the most common vaccination myths, HOW VACCINES WORK is the perfect guide to understanding all the vaccines we currently receive.Trade ReviewA very good combination of the history of current vaccines and an explanation of what they do and how they do it. As a book for the lay public it is exceptional and I would recommend it to any prospective vaccine recipient or parent -- Stanley A Plotkin, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Your Babys First Year
Book SynopsisThe guide to every aspect of infant care that’s most recommended by pediatricians and trusted by parents, with over four million copies sold—now in a completely revised and updated fifth edition!From the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s most authoritative name in childcare, comes the definitive all-in-one resource Your Baby’s First Year. Featuring new and expanded content, including the latest reports on cutting-edge research into early brain development, the fully illustrated fifth edition of Your Baby’s First Year includes • Guidelines for prenatal and newborn care, with spotlights on maternal nutrition, exercise, and screening tests during pregnancy• Milestones for physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth, as well as visual, hearing, language, and movement milestones • Cutting-edge research on early brain development and how babies and young children think.• A complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, and congenital diseases• An in-depth discussion on breastfeeding, including its benefits, techniques, and challenges • Revised nutrition recommendations, including the importance of early introduction of allergenic foods and obesity prevention tips • Tips for choosing childcare programs• Updated safety standards: the very latest AAP recommendations, from CPR instruction, safe sleep, and immunizations, to childproofing tips, car safety seats, and toy safety• Safety checks for home, including bathing, preventing drowning, poisoning, choking, burns, and falls• And much moreComprehensive, reassuring, and up-to-date, Your Baby’s First Year is an indispensable guide for parents everywhere.
£9.99
Penguin Young Readers The End of Food Allergy
Book SynopsisA life-changing, research-based program that will end food allergies in children and adults forever.The problem of food allergy is exploding around us. But this book offers the first glimpse of hope with a powerful message: You can work with your family and your doctor to eliminate your food allergy forever.The trailblazing research of Dr. Kari Nadeau at Stanford University reveals that food allergy is not a life sentence, because the immune system can be retrained. Food allergies--from mild hives to life-threatening airway constriction--can be disrupted, slowed, and stopped. The key is a strategy called immunotherapy (IT)--the controlled, gradual reintroduction of an allergen into the body. With innovations that include state-of-the-art therapies targeting specific components of the immune system, Dr. Nadeau and her team have increased the speed and effectiveness of this treatment to a matter of months.New York Times bestselling author Sloan Barnett, the mother of two children with food allergies, provides a lay perspective that helps make Dr. Nadeau's research accessible for everyone. Together, they walk readers through every aspect of food allergy, including how to find the right treatment and how to manage the ongoing fear of allergens that haunts so many sufferers, to give us a clear, supportive plan to combat a major national and global health issue.
£15.30
Harvard University Press When Children Feel Pain
Book SynopsisChildhood pain is a widespread problem, yet it often goes untreated. Drawing on the latest research, two leading voices on pediatric pain show parents and medical practitioners how to handle children's pain, from bumps and bruises to chronic illnesses, providing strategies that make a real difference in kids' lives.Trade ReviewVital, eye-opening, and wildly helpful. It punctures both ignorance (babies don’t feel pain, have no memory of pain, and we can’t help them anyway) and denial (‘My baby? In pain?’). Every parent will come away from its pages enlightened. -- Wendy Mogel, author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and Voice Lessons for ParentsAn absolute gem! This book weaves together cutting-edge scientific evidence, patient perspectives, and practical guidance on how to alleviate pain and suffering in children. With contributions from dozens of pediatric pain experts, the authors beautifully distill decades of data into easy-to-understand, actionable, and transformative tips. A must-read for pediatric providers and parents alike! -- Rachael Coakley, author of When Your Child HurtsFrom babies getting their first shots, to chronic pain and the stigma so often associated with it, Peachman and Wilson draw on their personal and professional insights to offer a new-and-improved understanding of pain and how to more effectively manage it. Well-researched, compelling, and empowering, this book will help anyone who has, cares for, or cares about children. Should be required reading for all medical students and children’s health professionals. -- Laura A. Jana, author of Heading Home with Your Newborn and The Toddler BrainA road map to relief! A must-read that distills the science of pain and provides readers with a practical plan to relieve the suffering of children. Learn how to restore children to healthy living and their best possible adulthood. -- Beth Darnall, author of Less Pain, Fewer Pills and The Opioid-Free Pain Relief Kit[An] alarming and accessible look at pediatric pain management…Their message that addressing pain beginning in childhood is not only an obligate kindness but essential for managing long-term health is a powerful one. This is worth a look for medical professionals and parents alike. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *By providing targeted, practical recommendations backed by relevant scientific evidence and evidence-based practice and framed with recognizable, validating examples, When Children Feel Pain can help parents, as well as the myriad professionals who work with children, feel better prepared to support children when they experience pain and pain-associated medical, functional, and psychological challenges. -- Mimi Stotsky * Pediatric Pain Letter *
£21.56
Human Kinetics Publishers Youth Strength Training
Book SynopsisOne out of three children are challenged by excessive body fat and these boys and girls are poorly suited for endurance-type exercise which they are typically asked to perform and which they are typically avoid at all costs. This book presents a myriad of resistance exercises which they tend to enjoy more.Table of ContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I Fitness FundamentalsChapter 1. Ready to TrainStrength Training Versus Weightlifting, Powerlifting, and BodybuildingFUNdamental FitnessMuscles, Bones, and Connective TissueProgram AssessmentGetting ReadySummaryChapter 2. Program PrescriptionsTraining GuidelinesProgram ConsiderationsPlay EducationSummaryChapter 3. Exercise Technique and Training ProceduresUnderstanding ChildrenBeing a TeacherDeveloping the Fitness WorkoutUsing Equipment SafelyKeeping It ProgressiveSummaryPart II Exercises Chapter 4. Free WeightsTraining With Free WeightsFree-Weight ExercisesSummaryChapter 5. Weight MachinesTraining on Weight MachinesWeight Machine ExercisesSummaryChapter 6. Elastic Bands and Medicine BallsTraining With Elastic Bands and Medicine BallsElastic Band ExercisesMedicine Ball ExercisesSummaryChapter 7. Body-Weight TrainingUsing Body Weight as ResistanceBody-Weight ExercisesSummaryPart III Program DesignChapter 8. General PreparationPreparatory ConditioningTraining YouthDynamic MotivationSummaryChapter 9. Basic Strength and Power for Ages 7 to 10Components of the Warm-Up and Cool-DownStrength-Training ProgramStrength-Training ExercisesTraining ConsiderationsSummaryChapter 10. Intermediate Strength and Power for Ages 11 to 14Components of the Warm-Up and Cool-DownStrength-Training ProgramMachine Strength-Training ExercisesMedicine Ball Strength-Training ExercisesTraining ConsiderationsSummaryChapter 11. Advanced Strength and Power for Ages 15 to 18Components of the Warm-Up and Cool-DownStrength-Training ProgramMachine and Free-Weight Strength-Training ExercisesMedicine Ball and Elastic Band Strength-Training ExercisesTraining ConsiderationsSummaryChapter 12. Sport-Specific Power and Strength for Young AthletesTraining for Sport ConditioningBaseball and SoftballBasketball and VolleyballDancing and Figure SkatingFootball and RugbyIce Hockey and Field HockeySoccerSwimmingTennisTrack: Sprints and JumpsTrack: Distance RunningSummaryPart IV Long-Term Planning and Nutritional SupportChapter 13. Periodization and RecoveryOverreaching and OvertrainingModels of PeriodizationRest and RecoveryLong-Term DevelopmentSummaryChapter 14. Eating for Strength and PerformanceBasics of Healthy EatingChildren's Nutritional NeedsHydrationSnack FoodsSummaryAppendix A: Sample Workout Log Appendix B: Suggested Readings IndexAbout the Authors
£23.39
Hachette Books Minimize Injury Maximize Performance
Book SynopsisDr. Tommy John's invaluable guide to prevent and heal youth sports injuries
£14.39
DK The MonthbyMonth Baby Book
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£34.00
Workman Publishing Cure Your Child with Food
Book SynopsisGrounded in cutting-edge science, Cure Your Child with Food reveals the hidden connections between nutrition and chronic childhood ailments, and gives parents the simple, straightforward solutions they need to help their children thrive. Discover how zinc deficiency can cause picky eating and affect growth. The panoply of problems caused by dairy and gluten. How to cure sleep disorders with melatonin, hyperactivity with magnesium, anxiety with fish oil. Kelly Dorfman, a nutritionist whose typical patient arrives at her practice after seeing three or more specialists, gives parents the tools to become nutrition detectives themselves. She shows how to recalibrate children''s diets through the easy E.A.T. program, and how to get kids off drugsantibiotics, laxatives, Prozac, Ritalinand back to a state of natural well-being. In her terrific book, Kelly Dorfman clearly explains how to decipher the clues to nutritional disorders that affect the body and brain. Parents will find it packed withTrade Review"Dorfman does an excellent job of outlining how nutrition can affect a child's development and when to turn to other medical approaches; she persuasively argues for greater knowledge from pediatricians and specialists. Recommended." --Library Journal "Her research is solid, her insights are excellent and her advice is just what you need." --Washington Post "Informative and inspiring. . . . Offers solutions that can change the lives of children and their families." --Kirkus Reviews "This fascinating and potentially life-changing advice reveals that nutrition isn't a simple matter of finishing one's broccoli. Food has a significant impact on a child's health and well-being, and Dorfman helps parents ensure that the impact is positive." --Publishers Weekly "Important advice for parents . . ." --CNN "Nutritionist Kelly Dorfman's book gives parents the tools they need to be nutritional detectives and help their children thrive." --USA Weekend "This book is a wealth of easy-to-read information for parents--or anyone wondering whether food could be causing their health problems." --Gluten Intolerance Group Magazine "In her terrific book, Kelly Dorfman clearly explains how to decipher the clues to nutritional disorders that affect the body and brain. Parents will find it packed with sound advice and useful information." --Maurine Packard, MD, Pediatric Neurologist, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center "Nutrition is the key to so many underlying issues in child development and behavior. This book is a great resource for any parent." --Natalie Geary, MD, Pediatrician and co-author of The Food Cure for Kids "Dorfman does an excellent job of outlining how nutrition can affect a child's development and when to turn to other medical approaches; she persuasively argues for greater knowledge from pediatricians and specialists. Recommended." --Library Journal "Her research is solid, her insights are excellent and her advice is just what you need." --Washington Post "Informative and inspiring. . . . Offers solutions that can change the lives of children and their families." --Kirkus Reviews "This fascinating and potentially life-changing advice reveals that nutrition isn't a simple matter of finishing one's broccoli. Food has a significant impact on a child's health and well-being, and Dorfman helps parents ensure that the impact is positive." --Publishers Weekly "Important advice for parents . . ." --CNN "Nutritionist Kelly Dorfman's book gives parents the tools they need to be nutritional detectives and help their children thrive." --USA Weekend "This book is a wealth of easy-to-read information for parents--or anyone wondering whether food could be causing their health problems." --Gluten Intolerance Group Magazine
£13.29
Rowman & Littlefield What Chefs Feed Their Kids Recipes and Techniques
Book SynopsisHow chefs make food an adventure for their kids and get them to eat healthyâand how you can, too! Recipes and techniques for cultivating a love of good food.Trade Review"I wish I'd had a copy of What Chefs Feed Their Kids four years ago—back when I was beginning to realize that feeding a child is an ever-evolving art form. Fortunately for new parents, Fanae Aaron's book presents an astonishingly comprehensive set of solutions—from newborns to adolescents, from purees to table manners, everything you need is inside. The best news of all: The book is loaded with whip-smart, chef-sourced recipes parents will love, too. I might just make that curried chickpea salad for my daughter tonight. And if I do, you can bet I'll be making a little extra, so I can have some for lunch tomorrow."—Keith Dixon, author of Cooking for Gracie and The Art of Losing "What Chefs Feed Their Kids: Recipes and Techniques for Cultivating a Love of Good Food pairs fine food photography by Viktor Budnik with a solid discussion of chef meals for kids, offering a professional's insights on how to get kids to appreciate food. It comes from a first-time mother and lifelong foodie who sought advice from some twenty award-winning chefs on how they handled their own kids' palates. Chapters provide concrete keys to engaging kids and offer stories about chef family lives and kid-oriented choices. Recipes included make this a powerful survey recommended for culinary and parenting collections alike." - Midwest Book Review
£13.56
University of British Columbia Press Small Bites Biocultural Dimensions of Childrens
Book SynopsisSmall Bites travels the globe to show how biology and culture influence how children eat, and how child nutrition can be made more equitable and sustainable.Table of ContentsList of Figures and TablesIntroduction1 Baby Steps: Prenatal, Infant, and Young Child Feeding2 Biocultural Variation in Child Feeding and Eating3 Children’s Food in the Age of the Industrial Diet4 It Takes a Village: School Feeding Programs5 Global Malnutrition and Children’s Food (In)Security6 Childhood Obesity: A Twenty-First Century Nutritional Dilemma7 New Directions in Children’s Food and NutritionReferences; Notes; Index
£62.90
University of British Columbia Press Small Bites
Book SynopsisSmall Bites travels the globe to show how biology and culture influence how children eat, and how child nutrition can be made more equitable and sustainable.Table of ContentsList of Figures and TablesIntroduction1 Baby Steps: Prenatal, Infant, and Young Child Feeding2 Biocultural Variation in Child Feeding and Eating3 Children’s Food in the Age of the Industrial Diet4 It Takes a Village: School Feeding Programs5 Global Malnutrition and Children’s Food (In)Security6 Childhood Obesity: A Twenty-First Century Nutritional Dilemma7 New Directions in Children’s Food and NutritionReferences; Notes; Index
£25.19
Johns Hopkins University Press The Heart of a Child What Families Need to Know
Book SynopsisThe Heart of a Child helps parents understand the challenges, the options, the decisions-and the many reasons for hope.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction: The Heart of Child PART I- Identifying a Child's Heart Problem and Its Causes 1 Recognizing a Heart Problem 2 The Developing Heart 3 The Risk Factors for Heart Defects PART II- Heart Problems in Children 4 Defects in the Developing Heart 5 Conotruncal Defects 6 Endocardial Cushion Defects 7 Other Congenital Heart Defects 8 Acquired Heart Problems PART III- The Treatment of Heart Defects 9 Problems That Require No Treatment 10 Problems That Require Emergency Treatment After Birth 11 Problems That May Be Treated without Surgery 12 Problems That May Be Treated Surgically in Infancy or Childhood 13 Problems That Require Complex Treatment 14 Complications of Childhhod Heart Problems 15 Children with Multiple Handicaps 16 When Treatment Fails
£56.50
Johns Hopkins University Press The Heart of a Child What Families Need to Know
Book SynopsisThe Heart of a Child helps parents understand the challenges, the options, the decisions-and the many reasons for hope.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction: The Heart of Child PART I- Identifying a Child's Heart Problem and Its Causes 1 Recognizing a Heart Problem 2 The Developing Heart 3 The Risk Factors for Heart Defects PART II- Heart Problems in Children 4 Defects in the Developing Heart 5 Conotruncal Defects 6 Endocardial Cushion Defects 7 Other Congenital Heart Defects 8 Acquired Heart Problems PART III- The Treatment of Heart Defects 9 Problems That Require No Treatment 10 Problems That Require Emergency Treatment After Birth 11 Problems That May Be Treated without Surgery 12 Problems That May Be Treated Surgically in Infancy or Childhood 13 Problems That Require Complex Treatment 14 Complications of Childhhod Heart Problems 15 Children with Multiple Handicaps 16 When Treatment Fails
£26.57
Johns Hopkins University Press WilliamsBeuren Syndrome
Book SynopsisResearchers and clinicians in genetics, pediatrics, and psychiatry/psychology will find in this volume a wealth of current information on WBS, as well as valuable insights into future research possibilities.Table of ContentsForeword by John C. CareyPrefaceContributorsI. Biomedical and Genetic Research1. The Dysmorphology, Genetics, and Natural History of Williams-Beuren Syndrome2. The Molecular Basis of a Multisystem Disorder3. Genotype-Phenotype Correlations in Williams-Beuren Syndrome4. The Medical Management of Children with Williams-Beuren Syndrome5. Cardiovascular Disease in Williams-Beuren Syndrome6. Evidence-Based Medical Management of Adults with Williams-Beuren SyndromeII. Behavioral Neuroscience Research7. The Behavioral Neuroscience of Williams-Beuren Syndrome: An overview8. Language Abilities in Williams-Beuren Syndrome9. Specialization, Breakdown, and Sparing in Spatial Cognition: Lessons from Williams-Beuren Syndrome10. Social Cognition in Williams-Beuren Syndrome11. Theoretical Implications of Studying Cognitive Development in Genetic Disorders: The Case of Williams-Beuren Syndrome12. Psychopathology in Persons with Williams-Beuren Syndrome13. Sleep Pattens in Williams-Beuren Syndrome14. The Neurobiology of Williams-Beuren Syndrome15. Absolute Pitch and Neuroplasticity in Williams-Beuren Syndrome16. Rhythm, Timbre, and Hyperacusis in Williams-Beuren SyndromeIndex
£66.97
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Eating Disorders The Ultimate Teen Guide It
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThere are many texts that deal with eating disorders, but this is one of the more comprehensive ones. The author not only covers the basics (symptoms, consequences, treatment) of anorexia and bulimia; she also addresses lesser-known types of disordered eating, such as binge eating disorder and unclassified eating disorders. There are chapters that thoroughly discuss the possible causes of eating disorders and relate them to addiction. Most interesting are the sections that focus on the history of starving and on those who knowingly have starved themselves, be it for piety, politics, or entertainment, and the parts that highlight society’s ever-changing ideals of beauty, femininity, and thinness. The book notes some correlation between eating disorders and society’s near-impossible body image ideals. Each chapter begins with thought-provoking questions to be addressed in the text and ends with a copious section of multimedia resources that can be used for further exploration. Readers will appreciate the many personal accounts from those who have dealt with eating disorders, as well as opinions from experts in the field. Contact information for these individuals is included, too, such as Twitter handles, email addresses, and websites, further enhancing students’ ability to delve deeper in the subject. There are a few photos throughout, along with some satisfactory text boxes. The text can be somewhat dry at times and some of the statistics complicated, but overall this is a strong resource for teens doing research that goes beyond basic report writing. * Library Journal *Eating Disorders: The Ultimate Teen Guide is designed with the high school age student in mind who wants a broad overview of the physical and emotional issues associated with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and other eating disorders. While the teenage years are a time of great emotional and psychological change, there are many issues that may arise for the teen dealing with eating disorders. The work focuses on the psychological issues of young adults with eating disorders, the anxieties they have around food, the origins of extreme eating, the physical effects of eating disorders, and interventions and treatments. Information in this work is presented through the personal stories of teens and young adults who have lived through the experience of eating disorders; most of the stories focus on teenagers who have experienced eating disorders first-hand. The volume includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter to help teens verbalize their questions, up-to-date statistics, and first-hand advice from professionals. Teens who are experiencing issues with eating disorders first-hand, either themselves or with a parent or friend, will find this guide useful. The personal experiences shared in this book will appeal to this target audience and could be useful for students this age researching this topic. * American Reference Books Annual *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Before We Begin Chapter 1: Eating To Extremes: Mental Disorder Or Lifestyle Choice? Chapter 2: It Starts In Your Head: The Science Of Mood, Compulsion & Addiction Chapter 3: Keys That Turn The Lock: Complex And Combined Forces At Work Chapter 4: Let's Dish On The Past: The Origins Of Extreme Eating Chapter 5: Boys Get Hungry, Too: Culture Wars on Perfect Bodies Chapter 6: Appetite For Destruction: From Habit To Compulsion Chapter 7:Truth And Consequences: The Ultimate Cost Of Food Obsession Chapter 8: Who Can You Call: Practical Advice That May Help Chapter 9: It Gets Better From Here: Intervention & Treatment Chapter 10:Finding Balance: The Healthy Weigh to Recovery Epilogue: What Does Recovery Look Like? Glossary Chapter Notes Credit Lines About the Author
£43.20
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Eating Disorders
Book SynopsisIt has been estimated that as many as 15 million people suffer or will suffer from anorexia and bulimia at some point in their lives. Additional statistics suggest that 25 million more suffer from binge eating and other related behaviors. The overwhelming majority of individuals who suffer from eating disorders are girls and young women between the ages of 12 and 25, but young males are not immune to these addictionsand the statistics grow more alarming every year. Eating disorders affect not only those who suffer from them, but family members and friends who feel powerless to help.In Eating Disorders: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Jessica R. Greene offers hope for the young women and men who have engaged in these self-destructive urges. In this book, Greene examines the causes and varieties of teen eating disorders and offers advice on how to overcome them. The author looks at how eating disorders are defined, how common they are, and how they are tied into behavioral addictions. In addition to explaining how and why certain people suffer from these compulsions, this book looks at: Social and Cultural Pressures High Risk GroupsMyths and Stereotypes Health RepercussionsMethods of PreventionIntervention StrategiesTreatment OptionsRecovery Intended to serve as a comprehensive guide, this book also includes a list of resources for teens and their parents. Drawing on input from experts in the field, as well as real-life stories, Eating Disorders: The Ultimate Teen Guide will help young adults who are struggling with this devastating affliction.Trade ReviewThere are many texts that deal with eating disorders, but this is one of the more comprehensive ones. The author not only covers the basics (symptoms, consequences, treatment) of anorexia and bulimia; she also addresses lesser-known types of disordered eating, such as binge eating disorder and unclassified eating disorders. There are chapters that thoroughly discuss the possible causes of eating disorders and relate them to addiction. Most interesting are the sections that focus on the history of starving and on those who knowingly have starved themselves, be it for piety, politics, or entertainment, and the parts that highlight society’s ever-changing ideals of beauty, femininity, and thinness. The book notes some correlation between eating disorders and society’s near-impossible body image ideals. Each chapter begins with thought-provoking questions to be addressed in the text and ends with a copious section of multimedia resources that can be used for further exploration. Readers will appreciate the many personal accounts from those who have dealt with eating disorders, as well as opinions from experts in the field. Contact information for these individuals is included, too, such as Twitter handles, email addresses, and websites, further enhancing students’ ability to delve deeper in the subject. There are a few photos throughout, along with some satisfactory text boxes. The text can be somewhat dry at times and some of the statistics complicated, but overall this is a strong resource for teens doing research that goes beyond basic report writing. * Library Journal *Eating Disorders: The Ultimate Teen Guide is designed with the high school age student in mind who wants a broad overview of the physical and emotional issues associated with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and other eating disorders. While the teenage years are a time of great emotional and psychological change, there are many issues that may arise for the teen dealing with eating disorders. The work focuses on the psychological issues of young adults with eating disorders, the anxieties they have around food, the origins of extreme eating, the physical effects of eating disorders, and interventions and treatments. Information in this work is presented through the personal stories of teens and young adults who have lived through the experience of eating disorders; most of the stories focus on teenagers who have experienced eating disorders first-hand. The volume includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter to help teens verbalize their questions, up-to-date statistics, and first-hand advice from professionals. Teens who are experiencing issues with eating disorders first-hand, either themselves or with a parent or friend, will find this guide useful. The personal experiences shared in this book will appeal to this target audience and could be useful for students this age researching this topic. * American Reference Books Annual *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: Before We Begin Chapter 1: Eating To Extremes: Mental Disorder Or Lifestyle Choice? Chapter 2: It Starts In Your Head: The Science Of Mood, Compulsion & Addiction Chapter 3: Keys That Turn The Lock: Complex And Combined Forces At Work Chapter 4: Let's Dish On The Past: The Origins Of Extreme Eating Chapter 5: Boys Get Hungry, Too: Culture Wars on Perfect Bodies Chapter 6: Appetite For Destruction: From Habit To Compulsion Chapter 7:Truth And Consequences: The Ultimate Cost Of Food Obsession Chapter 8: Who Can You Call: Practical Advice That May Help Chapter 9: It Gets Better From Here: Intervention & Treatment Chapter 10:Finding Balance: The Healthy Weigh to Recovery Epilogue: What Does Recovery Look Like? Glossary Chapter Notes Credit Lines About the Author
£23.75
Rutgers University Press Its Not Your Fault Strategies for Solving Toilet
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Dr. Barone takes on a subject that has befuddled pediatricians and parents for years. He does this in a straight forward fashion that parents can understand and easily apply to their children’s problems.” -- John P. Gearhart, MD, FAAP, FACS * Robert D. Jeffs Professor of Pediatric Urology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital *"A practical, informative and easy-to-read guide which demystifies bedwetting and offers tools to help both parents and children overcome this stressful and embarrassing condition." -- Murali K. Ankem, MD, FACS * ULP Urology, Chairman of Urology, Louisville School of Medicine *Table of ContentsIntroductionAbout MeAbout This Book1. Toilet Training IngredientsUnderstanding your child’s urinary systemThe journey of a drop of waterThe kidneysHow much water should my child drink?The uretersThe bladderHow to determine your child’s proper bladder sizeThe urinary stopper muscleReview of the basics2. Toilet TrainingWhat You Need to Know to Successfully Toilet Train Your ChildWhy is development important for toilet training?The evidence behind breastfeeding and developmentEvidence-based potty training informationThe history of potty trainingWhy are children potty training so late?Parent- versus child-directed method of toilet trainingWhat is the ideal time to toilet train your child?How to spot signs of toilet training readinessThe most important thing to know about toilet trainingHow to Toilet Train Your ChildThe basic equipment of toilet trainingDaytime potty trainingNighttime potty trainingWhat to do when things go wrong3. BedwettingHow to stop bedwetting and become a bedwetting slayerHow common is bedwetting?Can bedwetting be treated?Why do some parents wait so long to treat bedwetting?How long does it take to outgrow bedwetting?Bedwetting fact and fictionBedwetting alarmsHow does the alarm work?Types of alarmsBedwetting companiesBefore you begin to use the alarmMy secret method for stopping bedwettingIs your child a zombie?Wake up your zombieGive your zombie a code word4. Daytime Wetting ProblemsBasics of day wettingHow common are daytime potty training problems?Urinary frequency and urgencyLazy bladder in childrenGiggle incontinenceDaytime potty problems could mean toilet training is incompleteHow to stop daytime potty problems in your childA timed voiding strategy that works5. MedicationsIntroduction to medications for potty training problemsNighttime control medicationsDDAVP®ImipramineMedications for daytime potty problemsAnti-cholinergicDitropan®Detrol and Vesicare®Oxytrol®Alpha-blockersFlomax®AntibioticsRitalin®Anti-inflammatories6. Tests and X-RaysUrine analysisUrine cultureUltrasoundBiofeedbackUroflowVCUGUrodynamics7. Bonus Expert InterviewsDona Schneider, PhDEileen Creenan, RNPatricia Whitley-Williams, MD8. Alternative TreatmentsAre there good alternatives?AcupunctureEnemasHypnosisChiropractic9. Common Questions from ParentsToilet trainingDaytime wettingBedwettingConclusions
£18.89
Rutgers University Press Dads Kids and Fitness A Fathers Guide to Family
Book SynopsisWilliam Marsiglio challenges dads to become more health-conscious in how they live and raise their children. His conclusions are drawn not only from his revealing interviews with a diverse sample of dads and paediatric healthcare professionals, but also from his own unique personal experiences - as a teenage father who, thirty-one years later, became a later-life dad to a second son.Trade Review"In this practical, hands-on book, William Marsiglio not only tells dads why they need to improve their children's (and their own) fitness and health, but also shows them exactly how to do it." -- Armin Brott * Mr.Dad.com and author of The Expectant Father, The New Father, and Fathering Your Toddler *"This engaging book is the first to focus specifically on the role that fathers can play promoting the health, fitness, and well-being of their children. Going beyond generalities, it offers inspiring and time-tested suggestions about the ways in which 'new fathers' can actively parent in every way." -- Michael E. Lamb * author of The Role of the Father in Child Development *"Marsiglio observes how becoming a father affects not only the man’s health, but the health of his children. Marsiglio provides a mix of personal anecdote, objective data, and the latest research to link what fathers do with their child’s health." -- Dr. Craig Garfield * fathering researcher and pediatrician *"Powerful and informative, Dads, Kids, and Fitness is a wellspring of insights into fathering, family dynamics, and health and fitness concerns. Readers will walk away finding slices of relevance to their own lives and relationships with their kids." -- Don Sabo * co-editor of Sport, Men, and the Gender Order *"Marsiglio provides great perspectives and experiences to be imparted to fathers. This book opens the conversation for a broadly positive impact that fathers can have when they take their health seriously as an influential member of the family unit." -- David Bell * Columbia University Medical Center *Table of ContentsPreface 1 Mapping Dads’ Place in the Health Matrix 2 From Being a Boy to Becoming a Daddy 3 Routines, Rituals, and Care 4 Taking Stock and Personal Growth 5 Chronic Challenges 6 Coparenting 7 Making Proactive Dads NotesBibliographyIndex
£35.10
University of Minnesota Press Worlds of Autism Across the Spectrum of
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction. Critical Autism Studies: Notes on an Emerging FieldMichael Orsini and Joyce DavidsonPart I. Approaching Autism1. Autism in an Age of Empathy: A Cautionary CritiquePatrick McDonagh2. Autism and the PosthumanStuart Murray3. Cerebralizing Autism within the Neurodiversity MovementFrancisco Ortega4. Autism as a Form of Biological CitizenshipCharlotte Brownlow and Lindsay O’DellPart II. Researching the Politics and Practice of Care5. Autism and Genetics: Profit, Risk, and Bare LifeMajia Holmer Nadesan6. Caring for Autism: Toward a More Responsive StateKristin Bumiller7. Participatory Research with Autistic Communities: Shifting the SystemDora Raymaker and Christina NicolaidisPart III. Diagnosis and Difference in Autism8. Capturing Diagnostic Journeys of Life on the Autism SpectrumSara Ryan9. Divided or Opposed?: The Level of Functioning Arguments in Autism Related Political Discourse in CanadaDana Lee Baker and Lila Walsh 10. Autism and Social Movements in France: A Comparative PerspectiveBrigitte Chamak and Beatrice Bonniau Part IV. Cultural Productions and Representations of Autism11. Narrating AutismMark Osteen12. The Shifting Horizons of Autism OnlineJoyce Davidson and Michael Orsini 13. Autism and the Task of the TranslatorKristina Chew 14. “All the Things I Have Ever Been”: Autoethnographic Reflections on Academic Writing and AutismDawn Eddings Prince ContributorsIndex
£55.80
Penguin Putnam Inc Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants
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£14.40
Swordpen Publishers When You Gotta Go
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£9.89
Cherie Bacon The Reflux Bible Second Edition
£15.74
Simon & Schuster Cooking for Baby
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£20.89
Johns Hopkins University Press The Science of Mom
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Show Me the Science: A Crash Course in Evidence-Based Parenting2. Birth Day, First Day: Easing Your Newborn's Transition into the World3. Of Injections and Eye Goop: Newborn Medical Procedures4. Getting to Know You: How Newbos Explore, Communicate, and Connect5. Vaccines and Your Child: Making Science-Based Decisions6. Sleep Safely, Sleep Sweetly: Safety at Night and the Bed Sharing Debate7. In Search of a Good Night's Sleep (Or Something Like It)8. Milk and Motherhood: Breast Milk, Formula, and Feeding in the Real World9. Getting Started with Solid Foods: When and How to Begin10. Eat, Grow, and Learn: The Best Foods for BabiesEpilogueAppendixesNotesIndex
£14.85
American Psychological Association Raising a Resilient Child in a World of Adversity
Book SynopsisParenting doesn’t always come naturally. This book offers expert guidance for caregivers who struggle withparenting because of adversity in their own lives, or simply because they are raising kids in an increasingly stressfulworld. As parents and caregivers we want to help our kids through everything, including difficult or disturbing experiences. But if we or our child have experienced adversity or trauma, this can be especially challenging. How do we know whether we are providing our child or teen with too much structure or not enough? How do we provide discipline that is effective but not overly harsh? How do we teach our kids to be resilient and manage their feelings when we have trouble managing our own? Drawing on their extensive knowledge of ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) and PACEs (protective childhood experiences), psychologists Morris and Hays-Grudo describe a balanced parenting approach to help parents manage these Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. Balanced Parenting: The Secret to Raising Resilient Children Chapter 2. ACEs and PACEs: How Adverse and Protective Experiences Affect You and Your Child Chapter 3. Babies and Toddlers: Balancing Safety and Exploration Chapter 4. Early Childhood: Balancing Control and Choice Chapter 5. Middle Childhood: Balancing Limits and Independence Chapter 6. Tweens and Young Teens: Balancing Boundaries and Autonomy Chapter 7: Older Teens and Young Adults: Balancing Letting Go and Staying Involved Chapter 8. Becoming a Resilient Parent: It’s All About Balance! References Index About the Authors
£16.19
American Psychological Association Sex Ed for the Stroller Set
Book SynopsisNational Parenting Product Award Winner, 2023Sex Ed for the Stroller Setgives parents practical tools to proactively teach young children about sexuality and the confidence to use these tools. When adults bring intention and thoughtfulness to providing sexual health education to their young children, they can establish healthy attitudes toward sexuality and prepare their children and themselves for sexual topics that will arise in later years. While there are many books on sexual health written for parents of teens and young adults, there are very few written for parents of young children. But the early years are crucial to sexual health, and what parents do and say is of the utmost importance. This book, written forparents or other primary caregivers who are raising a child under the age of six, shows how to provide essential information about sexuality, bodies, and behavior in age-appropriate but thorough and accurate language. It heTrade ReviewNational Parenting Product Award Winner, 2023A comprehensive guide to answering young children’s questions about sexuality. Perfect for parents who want to tackle sexual health topics during their child’s early years. * Library Journal *Table of Contents Introduction: Sex Ed Begins at BirthPart I: What You Need to Know First Chapter 1: What Is Sexuality? Chapter 2: Parental Self-Awareness: History, Feelings, and Values Chapter 3: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 4: Gender and Sexual Orientation Chapter 5: Child Sexual Abuse: Prevention and responsePart II: The Ages and Stages of Teaching Sexual Health During Early Childhood Chapter 6: Infants (Birth Through 12 Months Old) Chapter 7: Toddlers (1 Through 3 Years Old) Chapter 8: Kindergarteners (4 Through 6 Years Old) Chapter 9: In the Moment: Responding to Surprising Questions and Situations Chapter 10: What Comes Next Resources Index About the Authors
£16.19
Temple University Press,U.S. Letting Play Bloom
Book SynopsisChildren love to play in riskyoften misunderstood to mean unsafeways. It is often how they learn. Research shows that activities like climbing on trees and boulders, hiking in nature, and playing in a creek are excellent ways for kids to develop their creativity and their senses, because playing outdoors evokes different sights, sounds, smells, and textures.Letting Play Bloom analyzes five outstanding case studies of children's nature-based risky play spacesthe Slide Hill at Governors Island in New York, the Berkeley (CA) Adventure Playground, and Wildwoods at Fernbank Museum in Atlanta, as well as sites in the Netherlands and Australia. Author Lolly Tai provides detailed explanations of their background and design, and what visitors can experience at each site.She also outlines the six categories of riskynot hazardousplay, which involve great heights, rapid speeds, dangerous tools, dangerous elements, rough-and-tumble play, and wandering or getting lost. These activities allow childreTrade Review“Lolly Tai’s beautiful book reminds me how fortunate I was growing up building forts and tree houses in the nearby woods, engaging in ‘risky play.’ In this increasingly urbanized world, more and more children have limited opportunities to play in the wild. Letting Play Bloom inspires us by thoroughly documenting the creation of five exemplary playgrounds. These play spaces provide examples of how we can create challenging environments that will foster children’s development through the transformative aspects of nature.”—Andrea Cochran, Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects“For far too long we have been constrained by regulations that inhibit creative design, resulting in too many places that inhibit creative play. Letting Play Bloom is beautiful, thoughtful, and delightful to read—and combined with all the recent technical and cultural advances in the practice of landscape architecture, it should lead us into a new era where we are designing places for children that exceed our wildest dreams. Letting Play Bloom is the book I’ve long been waiting for.”—W. Gary Smith, Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and author of From Art to Landscape: Unleashing Creativity in Garden Design"Letting Play Bloom artfully presents issues in balancing creative—some say risky—free play with imagination and safety. It importantly differentiates risky from unsafe play and offers examples from around the world. Five extensive case studies, illustrated with analysis, plans, and beautiful images, explore the process of designing successful nature-based risky play areas. From the creative materials of Adventure Playground to the nature-based de Speeldernis and designed landscape of Slide Hill, readers will learn from exemplary (and fun!) projects."—Mark A. Focht, Past-President of the American Society of Landscape Architects“Lolly Tai’s Letting Play Bloom pulls back the curtain on designing for risky play—and moves the conversation from why to how. The five unique case studies provide a sampling of blueprints that will empower anyone who designs public spaces to enhance the relevance of their work for children and families. I highly recommend this book.”—Erin Marteal, Executive Director of the Ithaca Children’s Garden"In this colorful book, Tai details two important themes in scholarship on child's play: nature-based play and risky play. She examines five world-famous public playgrounds in depth.... With more than 200 color photographs this scholarly but accessible text will be a welcome resource for a range of readers, including but not limited to landscape artists, those involved with regulatory apparatuses, and advocates of free play and imaginative play.... [T]his is a solid addition to the literature on playgrounds, a growing genre, and for anyone interested in public playgrounds worldwide.... Summing Up: Recommended."—Choice"Letting Play Bloom offers [Tai's] most important observations yet around the particularly necessary and increasingly rare type known as risky play.... [T]he book is a solid resource for any landscape architect practicing in this area."—Landscape Architecture Magazine
£35.10
Rowman & Littlefield Your Babys Best Shot
Book SynopsisParents can easily be bombarded by conflicting messages about vaccines a dozen times each week. One side argues that vaccines are a necessary public health measure that protects children against dangerous and potentially deadly diseases. The other side vociferously maintains that vaccines are nothing more than a sop to pharmaceutical companies, and that the diseases they allegedly help prevent are nothing more than minor annoyances. An ordinary parent may have no idea where to turn to find accurate information. Your Baby's Best Shot is written for the parent who does not have a background in science, research, or medicine, and who is confused and overwhelmed by the massive amount of information regarding the issue of child vaccines. New parents are worried about the decisions that they are making regarding their children's health, and this work helps them wade through the information they receive in order to help them understand that vaccinating their child is actually one of the simplTrade ReviewJournalist Herlihy and psychologist Hagood dispute the many myths surrounding vaccines in this extensively researched and forceful pro-vaccine text. The book covers a range of topics, including the history of vaccines and their ingredients, as well as detailed descriptions of vaccine-preventable diseases (chicken pox, diphtheria, Hib, mumps, whooping cough). The authors also defend against anti-vaccine arguments, devoting several chapters to the 'myth' surrounding a link between vaccinations and autism, and exploring the cognitive biases that have fueled the vaccine backlash. . . . Indisputably pro-vaccine, this resource will aid parents as they make decisions about vaccinating their children. * Publishers Weekly *This thoroughly researched book should convince even ardent vaccine skeptics that the benefits of giving kids shots to prevent illnesses far outweigh any negatives. . . . [T]his book, with its extensive notes and bibliography, should go a long way toward convincing even the most leery that vaccines save lives. * Booklist *Written for parents who are pro-vaccine or who just want information about what’s in all of those kids’ shots, this book is a great resource. The authors break down everything from ingredients to adverse reactions to the autism myth. This book is not for parents who agree with Jenny McCarthy. She still claims that there is a link between vaccinations and autism. This book whole-heartedly disagrees, and breaks down the medical research to back up their points. * Parents Magazine *Whichever side you fall on in the great vaccine debate, it’s always in your best interest to arm yourself with accurate information. This book discusses the real science behind vaccinations. * Foreword Reviews *Herlihy and Hagood came to this book with many doubts and questions and a determination to provide something useful to parents who for one reason or another are worried about vaccinating their children. Anxious parents should take their honest, thorough examination of the subject as helpful advice from two good surrogates for a trusted neighbor or friend. -- Arthur Allen, author, Vaccine: the Controversial Story of Medicine's Greatest Lifesaver and Ripe: The Search for the Perfect TomatoStacy Mintzer Herlihy and E. Allison Hagood have provided an exceptional and thorough explanation of vaccines, including what they are, their history, and how they have single-handedly changed the landscape for raising healthy children. This book is a must read for any new or expecting parent as it is a wonderful resource, giving parents and caregivers the opportunity to truly understand the real science behind vaccinations, as well as the positive impact they have had (and continue to have) on society. Thanks to these authors, I now have a new standard gift that I will be giving to all of my expecting friends, because the first step to making an informed parenting decision, especially when it comes to vaccination, is educating yourself. -- Jeanne Garbarino, PhD, Biology Editor, Double X ScienceWritten in a clear, concise, no-nonsense fashion, Stacy Mintzer Herlihy and E. Allison Hagood discuss how vaccines work, why they are safe, and why the misinformation spread by the antivaccine movement and alternative medical practitioners is without a basis in science, while describing some of the dangerous quackery that is being promoted to treat "vaccine injury" that is not really vaccine injury. It is essential reading for all new parents with any doubts at all about vaccines. -- David Gorski, MD, PhD, associate professor of surgery at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and medical director of the Alexander J. Walt Comprehensive Breast Center at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer InstituteTable of ContentsForeword 1: Who we are and why we wrote this book 2: The Edward Jenner Story: A brief history of the first vaccine. 3: How Vaccines Work 4: Of Bananas and Formaldehyde or What the Heck IS in Them? 5: A Real Mother: The World Before Vaccines 6: The Worst Case Scenario: True Adverse Reactions 7: Vaccines And Autism: The Creation Of A Modern Myth 8: Autism: A Brief Discussion Of The Facts 9: The Geiers and Other Autism Myth-Makers 10: Asthma, ADHD, and Allergies: More Medical Myths 11: The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly: The Online World 12: Other Vaccine Myths and Facts 13: Modern Developments in Vaccine Technology: The Story of the HPV Vaccine 14: Parenting’s Easiest Decision Notes Bibliography
£23.75
Rowman & Littlefield Childhood Speech and Language Disorders
Book SynopsisCommunication is one of life's most fundamental joys, yet one often taken for granted until it is lost or fails to develop. Yet for millions of children each year, the skills that encompass communication stall or do not emerge at all. Even a mild disorder or temporary interruption in development can have long-term effects and results in serious and far-reaching deficits that touch every aspect of a child's life. Each year, millions of children and their families join the ranks of those who are navigating a life they never expected, and frequently feel they are unable to take on. While it is critical to address the child's deficits with supports and specific interventions, it is equally important to directly address the impact on the family, from the marital relationship to the well-being of siblings. With a warm and compassionate approach, Suzanne Ducharme provides parents with comprehensive information about speech and language development and the intervention process, but also delvTrade ReviewDucharme’s guidebook delivers on the promise of its parent series, Whole Family Approaches to Childhood Illnesses and Disorders. The compassionate, knowledgeable author, who has spent more than two decades as a pediatric speech and language pathologist, reassuringly spells out the issues for parents whose kids will experience lifelong challenges related to a communications disorder, Ducharme’s own child among them. Some advice may seem obvious, if important, such as 'sleep, water and good nutrition are critical to the health and success of both you and your child.' But overall, Ducharme provides specific, high-quality tips. For example, she includes a table that shows the sounds most kids learn at different ages. Mastery of r can take up to eight years, and children with a strong Boston accent may never get it right at the end of words. She ends with an excellent list of resources, including the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. This empowering, can-do look at a category of disorders that can affect as many as 1 in 10 children is an excellent addition to practical health collections. * Booklist *Childhood Speech and Language Disorders provides families with information and resources, but also support and perspective. Using real stories throughout, Ducharme is able to illustrate the range of difficulties, challenges, and triumphs of families who love and support children with speech and language issues. Enhanced with the inclusion of two appendices (Speech Sound Development; Channeling Your Emotions), a four page list of Resources, four pages of Notes, a four page Bibliography, and a four page Index, Childhood Speech and Language Disorders: Supporting Children and Families on the Path to Communication is the latest addition to the outstanding Whole Family Approaches to Childhood Illnesses and Disorders series from Rowman & Littlefield. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, Childhood Speech and Language Disorders is especially appropriate for non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject, as well as very highly recommended for both community and academic library Family & Relationship collections in general, and Childhood Learning Disorders supplemental studies reading lists in particular. * Midwest Book Review *This emotionally compelling book illustrates the value of a speech-language pathologist’s role in facilitating effective communication but also demonstrates the caring and compassionate side of such a helping profession as described by Ducharme. Parents (and others interested in speech-language pathology) will benefit highly from this informative book. -- Brian B. Shulman, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, BCS-CL, FASAHP, Professor of Speech-Language Pathology, School of Health and Medical Sciences; Professor of Pediatrics, Seton Hall-Hackensack School of MedicineSuzanne Ducharme’s book is a “must have” for families and professionals. The book provides talking points that are current, purposeful, and easy to follow. The family oriented approach is both smart and sustainable. Ducharme’s valuable experience is captured on every page providing the reader with generous insight from her outstanding clinical career with children and parents. -- Charlena Seymour, Phd, Former President American Speech Language Hearing AssociationSuzanne’s fine-tuned clinical skills in conjunction with her deep love of her patients and their families are evident in this book. While thorough and informative this book reads as a candid dialogue between a compassionate practitioner and parents seeking guidance in navigating the world of speech and language acquisition. Her extensive knowledge and experience in the area of child language development and disorders helped to shape a book that is an all-encompassing reference guide for parents. -- Sharla Marcotte, MS, CCC-SLP, Beth-Israel Deaconess Hospital at PlymouthDucharme's book has a conversational style that guides and informs parents. She frames the therapeutic relationship as one in which professionals serve as guides for families. Our role as pediatric speech-language pathologists/ audiologists is to empower parents so that intervention is family centered and happens continuously. This book is invaluable for families and providers. -- Mary Ellen Curran, AuD, CCC-A, Audiologist and Trainer, RextonTable of ContentsPART ONE Welcome to the Journey Alphabet Soup and Seeing Your Child in Context Communication Development Assessment of Speech and Language Disorders An Overview of Speech Sound Disorders An Overview of Language Disorders PART TWO The Parent Experience Finding the New Normal Bringing it All Together Lessons I Have Learned Appendices Resources
£34.20
Simon & Schuster Any Given Monday
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£15.30
DK First Aid Fast for Babies and Children Emergency
Book SynopsisDo you know what to do if your baby or child falls and cuts their arm? Are you confident to identify when an illness is serious?First Aid Fast for Babies and Children is a step-by-step guide that helps you treat babies and children for more than 100 conditions and injuries. This book guides you through essential initial care that can prove tremendously important to preserve life and improve the recovery process. The detailed guidelines are accompanied by step-by-step images for clear, easy-to-follow instructions. From first aid for cuts and bruises to treating a child who is unresponsive, this book covers all emergency situations that you may face. Clear symbols highlight key areas and draw your attention to areas of concern. The cross-reference boxes on a page take you to associated information regarding the injuries.This clear and informative guide is ideal for parents, teachers, and primary caregivers to help deal with emergencies. Loo
£13.46
Little, Brown Book Group Growing Happy Healthy Young Minds
Book SynopsisThe world is getting harder for young people, and for the people who care about them: parents, teachers, school counsellors and concerned relatives. Generation Next is an organisation that gathers experts in several fields to provide information for professionals - now that expertise is gathered in this volume for everyone else. Each chapter contains easily accessible information, along with more detail and resources for those who wish to find out more. In this comprehensive volume there will be the latest information on many topics, including: Helping young people get help for mental health problems Bullying Anxiety Depression Understanding self-harm Child sexual abuse Alcohol and Drugs and how to communicate with young people about them Teens, Parties and Alcohol: A practical guide to keeping them safe Eating Disorders Body Image Resilience and Positive Psychology Understanding the Teenage Brain Online Time Management
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Yoga with Your Child
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA magical little book sure to capture the minds of children and provide golden parent/child time through yoga -- Lexie Williamson * author of The Stretching Bible and Move *The perfect way to introduce the power of yoga to children at a young age -- Nicola Jane Hobbs, yoga teacher and authorBeautifully illustrated... everything you need to introduce your children to yoga * OM Magazine *This beautifully illustrated book includes poses and sequences such as the flamingo's day, a walk by the pond, the fairy and the elephant, for waking up, focusing or going to sleep. * Yoga Doctor *Table of ContentsForeword by Sophie d'Olce Introduction Ten good reasons to practise yoga with your child Why yoga and how to practise Sequences An introduction to the joints of your body Sun salutation The cat The koala The strange magic machine The butterfly A walk by the pond The fairy The elephant The duck The grasshopper The camel The flamingo’s day Warrior training The monkey Index
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