Children’s health Books

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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?

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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

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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.

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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 *

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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

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Book SynopsisDr. Tommy John's invaluable guide to prevent and heal youth sports injuries

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Book Synopsis2018 Morris Rosenberg Award, DC Sociological SocietyIn recent years, questions such as what are kids eating? and who's feeding our kids? have sparked a torrent of public and policy debates as we increasingly focus our attention on the issue of childhood obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that while 1 in 3 American children are either overweight or obese, that number is higher for children living in concentrated poverty. Enduring inequalities in communities, schools, and homes affect young people's access to different types of food, with real consequences in life choices and health outcomes. Fast-Food Kids sheds light on the social contexts in which kids eat, and the broader backdrop of social change in American life, demonstrating why attention to food's social meaning is important to effective public health policy, particularly actions that focus on behavioral change and school food reforms.Through in-depth interviews and observationTrade ReviewIn Fast-Food Kids, Amy Best takes us beyond the hype about obesity epidemics and food deserts, vividly bringing us into the world of young people and their food cultures. From the bustling cafeteria, to the local fast food joint, Best shows us how issues of class, race, health and indeed youth culture itself are shaped and shaped by food choices, eating practices and food availability. An important read for those concerned about young people, health and inequality. -- C. J. Pascoe, author of Dude, You're a FagSeeks to make apparent the moral dimensions and judgments that attach so readily, and strongly, to the choices that are imagined as being open to us all as we feed ourselves and our families. In these ongoing debates Best's book makes a valuable contribution. * American Journal of Sociology *Beautifully written and interwoven with shrewd observations, Fast-Food Kids makes a robust case for qualitative empirical analysis in health policymaking. * Political and Legal Anthropology Review *

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Book Synopsis2018 Morris Rosenberg Award, DC Sociological SocietyIn recent years, questions such as what are kids eating? and who's feeding our kids? have sparked a torrent of public and policy debates as we increasingly focus our attention on the issue of childhood obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that while 1 in 3 American children are either overweight or obese, that number is higher for children living in concentrated poverty. Enduring inequalities in communities, schools, and homes affect young people's access to different types of food, with real consequences in life choices and health outcomes. Fast-Food Kids sheds light on the social contexts in which kids eat, and the broader backdrop of social change in American life, demonstrating why attention to food's social meaning is important to effective public health policy, particularly actions that focus on behavioral change and school food reforms.Through in-depth interviews and observationTrade ReviewIn Fast-Food Kids, Amy Best takes us beyond the hype about obesity epidemics and food deserts, vividly bringing us into the world of young people and their food cultures. From the bustling cafeteria, to the local fast food joint, Best shows us how issues of class, race, health and indeed youth culture itself are shaped and shaped by food choices, eating practices and food availability. An important read for those concerned about young people, health and inequality. -- C. J. Pascoe, author of Dude, You're a FagSeeks to make apparent the moral dimensions and judgments that attach so readily, and strongly, to the choices that are imagined as being open to us all as we feed ourselves and our families. In these ongoing debates Best's book makes a valuable contribution. * American Journal of Sociology *Beautifully written and interwoven with shrewd observations, Fast-Food Kids makes a robust case for qualitative empirical analysis in health policymaking. * Political and Legal Anthropology Review *

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Book SynopsisIn her poignant account, Julie Obradovic discusses her heart-rending struggle with her daughter’s autism and her subsequent quest for answers. She reveals the feelings of depression and helplessness brought on by the diagnosis and her initial inability to find help. Unwilling to give up, however, Obradovic began fighting, finding a treatment for her daughter and going on to campaign on behalf of others. An Unfortunate Coincidence is the result of this fight. The account takes its readers through the political, historical, and scientific developments behind the greatest medical controversy of our time, including: The findings of the vaccine injury compensation program Investigations of CDC fraud and the subsequent congressional hearings and findings The identical symptoms of autism and mercury poisoning Eyewitness reports of families and educators The author’s struggle to present her point of view and the backlash intended to silence itUltimately, An Unfortunate Coincidence will ask the readers to take a closer look at the evidence uncovered by ten years of research and decide just how many coincidence claims they are willing to accept.Trade Review“An Unfortunate Coincidence perfectly illustrates . . . how a generation of our children was lost to toxins. With thought-provoking honesty, Julie’s memoir brings you to the edge of your emotions as you journey to understand how this could happen to a nation of children and what needs to be done now.” —Jenny McCarthy, author, radio host, and philanthropist"A heartbreaking, brave, and inspiring memoir, this book shows how the perfect storm of toxins can take away our children, plunging them into a world we call autism. Julie Obradovic’s An Unfortunate Coincidence exposes how our children with autism and their families have become the casualties in a misguided and overzealous war against infectious disease. In sharing her story, Obradovic has given the world a gift. I cried while reading it, tears of sadness for all who suffer and for the children who will be needlessly damaged in the future, and tears of happiness that this book may be the game changer we so desperately need." —Dr. Paul Thomas, MD, co-author of The Vaccine-Friendly Plan: Dr. Paul's Safe and Effective Approach to Immunity and Health-from Pregnancy Through Your Child's Teen Years“A heart-stopping, exquisitely well-written memoir. An Unfortunate Coincidence should be required reading for every doctor and parent in America. Even if you think you know everything there is to know about autism, this book will teach you something new. I couldn’t put it down.”—Jennifer Margulis, PhD, science journalist and author of Your Baby, Your Way: Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting Decisions for a Happier, Healthier Family“Raises questions about some possible causes of autism. . . [and] calls out some prominent doctors for their ties to pharmaceutical companies.” —Booklist“An Unfortunate Coincidence perfectly illustrates . . . how a generation of our children was lost to toxins. With thought-provoking honesty, Julie’s memoir brings you to the edge of your emotions as you journey to understand how this could happen to a nation of children and what needs to be done now.” —Jenny McCarthy, author, radio host, and philanthropist"A heartbreaking, brave, and inspiring memoir, this book shows how the perfect storm of toxins can take away our children, plunging them into a world we call autism. Julie Obradovic’s An Unfortunate Coincidence exposes how our children with autism and their families have become the casualties in a misguided and overzealous war against infectious disease. In sharing her story, Obradovic has given the world a gift. I cried while reading it, tears of sadness for all who suffer and for the children who will be needlessly damaged in the future, and tears of happiness that this book may be the game changer we so desperately need." —Dr. Paul Thomas, MD, co-author of The Vaccine-Friendly Plan: Dr. Paul's Safe and Effective Approach to Immunity and Health-from Pregnancy Through Your Child's Teen Years“A heart-stopping, exquisitely well-written memoir. An Unfortunate Coincidence should be required reading for every doctor and parent in America. Even if you think you know everything there is to know about autism, this book will teach you something new. I couldn’t put it down.”—Jennifer Margulis, PhD, science journalist and author of Your Baby, Your Way: Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting Decisions for a Happier, Healthier Family“Raises questions about some possible causes of autism. . . [and] calls out some prominent doctors for their ties to pharmaceutical companies.” —Booklist

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Book SynopsisDrawing on fifty years of experience caring for children and adults, Dr. Richard Moskowitz examines the risks of vaccines, the persistent denials by manufacturers and doctors, and our current policy regarding them.Weaving together a tapestry of observed facts, clinical and basic science research, news reports from the media, and actual cases from his own practice, he offers a systematic review of the subject as a whole.He provides scientific evidence for his clinical impression that the vaccination process, by its very nature, imposes substantial risks of disease, injury, and death that have been persistently denied and covered up by manufacturers, the CDC, and the coterie of doctors who speak for it.With the aim of acknowledging these risks, taking them seriously, understanding them more holistically, and ultimately assessing them on a deeper level, he proposes a nationwide debate based on objective scientific research, including what we already know and what still needs to be investigated in the future.He argues that with no serious public health emergency to justify them, requiring vaccines of everyone deprives us all of genuinely informed consent, and prevents parents from making health-care decisions for our children, basic human rights that we still profess to hold dear.For the present, given the legitimate controversy surrounding the mandates, he proposes that most vaccines simply be made optional and that further research into their risks and benefits be conducted by an independent agency in the public interest, untainted by industry funding, CDC sponsorship, and the quasi-religious sanctimony that is widely invoked on their behalf.Trade Review"This book is a masterpiece and a must-read for anyone with concerns about the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Engaging and highly accessible, it weaves together cases from Dr. Moskowitz's own practice with detailed discussion of the scientifically proven links between vaccines and autoimmune disease, SIDS, neurological disorders like autism and ADHD, and the sordid backstory of mandatory vaccination in America." --Stephanie Seneff, PhD, senior research scientist, MIT"Dr. Moskowitz's book provides invaluable help for parents seeking to make up their minds about childhood vaccines. It is well thought out and filled with scientific insight, common sense, and practical wisdom. It synthesizes the scientific, medical, legal, and ethical issues around childhood vaccination like no other book on the market today." --Mary Holland, JD, research scholar, NYU School of Law"Richard Moskowitz is the kind of enlightened, compassionate physician every family wants and deserves. His thoughtful, well-researched perspective on vaccines proposes an ethic of informed consent and individual choice, not authoritarian enforcement of a one-size-fits-all policy. This book not only educates, but empowers and inspires as well." --Barbara Loe Fisher, cofounder and president, National Vaccine Information Center"Vaccines is a thorough exposition of the subject, including case histories from Dr. Moskowitz's long experience, supported by credible scientific research, as well as related issues of law and ethics, historical and political background, and even some original hypotheses of his own regarding so much about vaccines that remains unexplored and unknown. It is eminently worth reading for medical professionals and laypeople alike." --Janet Levatin, MD, board-certified pediatrician"WOW! Dr. Moskowitz has been exposing the truth about vaccines for many years. His new book is stunning. It brings forth vital information ignored in mainstream medical texts. Thorough and authoritative, it is an essential addition to every vaccine investigator's library." --Sherri Tenpenny, DO, AOBNMM, ABIHM, author of Saying No to Vaccines"This book is a masterpiece and a must-read for anyone with concerns about the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Engaging and highly accessible, it weaves together cases from Dr. Moskowitz's own practice with detailed discussion of the scientifically proven links between vaccines and autoimmune disease, SIDS, neurological disorders like autism and ADHD, and the sordid backstory of mandatory vaccination in America." --Stephanie Seneff, PhD, senior research scientist, MIT"Dr. Moskowitz's book provides invaluable help for parents seeking to make up their minds about childhood vaccines. It is well thought out and filled with scientific insight, common sense, and practical wisdom. It synthesizes the scientific, medical, legal, and ethical issues around childhood vaccination like no other book on the market today." --Mary Holland, JD, research scholar, NYU School of Law"Richard Moskowitz is the kind of enlightened, compassionate physician every family wants and deserves. His thoughtful, well-researched perspective on vaccines proposes an ethic of informed consent and individual choice, not authoritarian enforcement of a one-size-fits-all policy. This book not only educates, but empowers and inspires as well." --Barbara Loe Fisher, cofounder and president, National Vaccine Information Center"Vaccines is a thorough exposition of the subject, including case histories from Dr. Moskowitz's long experience, supported by credible scientific research, as well as related issues of law and ethics, historical and political background, and even some original hypotheses of his own regarding so much about vaccines that remains unexplored and unknown. It is eminently worth reading for medical professionals and laypeople alike." --Janet Levatin, MD, board-certified pediatrician"WOW! Dr. Moskowitz has been exposing the truth about vaccines for many years. His new book is stunning. It brings forth vital information ignored in mainstream medical texts. Thorough and authoritative, it is an essential addition to every vaccine investigator's library." --Sherri Tenpenny, DO, AOBNMM, ABIHM, author of Saying No to Vaccines

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Book Synopsis'Warm, wise and practical' Cressida Cowell, MBEAn invaluable reference for parents of sick or hospitalised children by an experienced and eminent psychologist. To many parents, it is hard to imagine a more upsetting reality than one where their child is hospitalised, severely sick, or terminally ill. In When Your Child is Sick, psychologist Joanna Breyer distils decades of experience working with sick children and their families into a comprehensive guide for navigating the uncharted and frightening terrain. She provides expert advice to guide them through the hospital setting, at-home care, and long-term outcomes.Breyer's actionable techniques and direct advice will help parents feel more in-control of a circumstance that has upended their life. She alerts parents to key personnel in the hospital, gives dialogue prompts to help parents ask for the help they need, addresses the needs of their other children at home, offers advice on how to best utilise friends and family who want to help, includes stories from other families who have been there, and teaches coping techniques to help both parents and children weather the stress of prolonged illness and even death.When Your Child is Sick is a valuable guide to managing the myriad practical and emotional complications of an impossible situation.Trade ReviewNFAA Book Award Winner -- Gold AwardJoanna Breyer balances profound compassion with pragmatism to provide an extraordinarily valuable guide to the management and care of sick children... This book should be compulsory reading for anyone facing these terrifying conundrums and life-altering decisions. * Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of 'The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer', winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize in general nonfiction *[This book] is a wonder. I stand in awe at how comprehensive it is in guiding parents through maintaining confidence and alleviating fear during what can be an extremely challenging experience. A great clinician, [Joanna Breyer] is above all an inspired teacher who provides a treasure trove of advice for those facing the greatest fear parents have-that of losing a child. * David G. Nathan, President/Physician-in-Chief Emeritus, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital; Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School *A compassionate, informative, and clear-eyed guide [that] lights the way for parents of children with cancer [and] provides comfort during a confusing, shocking, and despairing time. * Nancy Goodman, Executive Director, Kids v Cancer *This is definitely the book to read if you have a sick child... also an excellent guide for paediatric medical staff, who will learn working tools that improve the quality of their work and the quality of their patients´ lives. I recommend it without hesitation and wish I´d had it earlier in my professional career. * Maria Die Trill, Ph.D., President, International Psycho-Oncology Society *An incredibly important contribution for families with a child who has a serious illness. * Dr. Michael Yogman, Chief, Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics, Mt. Auburn Hospital, Harvard Medical School *[Breyer] proves to be the expert friend and advocate everyone needs: informative, steady, sympathetic, and - if treatment fails - unflinching at the prospect of loss. * Harvard Magazine *[This book lists] every possible resource that might help parents with meticulous care, but its greatest value may lie in its sympathetic understanding of the psychological problems that arise during this stressful time and how to resolve them. * Joanna Lane *A fantastic book that compassionately and sensitively prepares parents for the emotional and practical demands of caring for a child within the hospital system. * Dr Janie Donnan, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Lead for Paediatric Psychology Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow *

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Book SynopsisSleep disorders in children are on the rise. Experts have pronounced sleeplessness a 'hidden health crisis' for young people, with 10 percent of children presenting with diagnosable sleep disorders - but well over half are misdiagnosed. Every year, tens of thousands of children are treated for diseases such as diabetes, learning disorders, or chronic pain, when the real root cause of their ailment may actually be a sleep disorder for which they're not being treated.In this ground-breaking guide, neurologist and sleep expert Dr Chris Winter identifies the signs and symptoms of the most common sleep disorders affecting children today, and he empowers parents and caregivers to understand the steps necessary to address and treat their children's sleep problems. From common issues such as too much screen time and night terrors, to narcolepsy, sleep apnoea, and more, The Rested Child leaves no stone unturned. This book pulls back the curtain on the relationship between poor sleep quality and paediatric epidemics related to psychiatric health, rising obesity, ADD/ADHD, pain disorders, and other undiagnosed disorders of sleepiness and fatigue.Finally parents have a resource to help them uncover the root of their children's problems, and, more important, to provide the answers on how to help.

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Book SynopsisChildhood allergies are booming, but what if there was a way to prevent allergies in the first place? What if simple lifestyle changes in the critical first 1000 days could change your baby's life?For families across the world, eczema, asthma, hay fever and food allergies are constant anxieties, sometimes with devastating consequences. Leading gastroenterologist Dr Vincent Ho has taken a deep dive into the exploding medical field of gut health and explains that from conception to birth, and from breastfeeding to the introduction of solid foods, small steps go a long way in preventing allergies and fortifying your baby's immune system. Dr Ho cuts through the scientific jargon to provide strategies for allergy management and treatment, and shows you how to strengthen your child's gut health for the long term - all before they begin to walk.The Healthy Baby Gut Guide is packed with sensible advice, surprising scientific discoveries and even a nutritionist-approved nine-week infant meal plan to help parents navigate the introduction of common allergenic foods. Practical, easy-to-follow and utterly eye-opening, this book is essential reading for every parent and parent-to-be.'Essential reading for every parent and parent-to-be.' - Dr Rupy Aujla, Author & Founder, The Doctor's Kitchen'This is a really useful guide. Dr Vincent Ho has put together an easy to read and understand book on how to reduce allergies in children. I highly recommend this book in your list of baby books to read.' - Dr Sonny Chong, Consultant Paediatrician and Gastroenterologist, Queen Mary's Hospital for Children'A terrific evidence-based guide to help parents foster the optimum gut health for their babies. As a mother and scientist, I will turn to this book time and time again. Dr Ho is clearly and expert in his field, navigating a tricky subject with admirable ease and dexterity.' - Dr Saliha Mahmood AhmedTrade ReviewThis is a really useful guide. Dr Vincent Ho has put together an easy to read and understand book on how to reduce allergies in children. I highly recommend this book in your list of baby books to read. * Dr Sonny Chong, Consultant Paediatrician and Gastroenterologist, Queen Mary's Hospital for Children *A terrific evidence-based guide to help parents foster the optimum gut health for their babies. As a mother and scientist, I will turn to this book time and time again. Dr Ho is clearly and expert in his field, navigating a tricky subject with admirable ease and dexterity. * Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed *

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Book SynopsisAny parent who has ever walked out of a concerning appointment with their child's doctor or teacher has experienced a heady mix of emotions--fear, love, confusion, concern, sadness, and perhaps even anger. While every parent hopes for a healthy child, the reality is that children face many common challenges, including medical issues like ADHD, asthma, food allergies, feeding issues, learning disabilities, anxiety and depression, and developmental delays, throughout their formative years. As the role of a parent becomes one of a caregiver, it can be overwhelming for parents and children alike, particularly if money, time, access, or any combination of those are in short supply. As a balm, Dr. Kelly Fradin offers Advanced Parenting, based on her experience as a complex-care paediatrician. In this crucial guide, parents will find empathy and support as well as evidence-based practical guidance. Of greatest import is the need for tools with which to manage the emotional stress that comes from having a child who deviates from the norm, as well as coping with uncertainty and navigating the business of care. Readers will discover ways to optimize the outcomes for their family and make their day-to-day life easier.Advanced Parenting will help families from the beginning of their journey, helping parents to decide when a child needs help, accepting the implications of a challenge, obtaining a correct diagnosis, learning about the issue, building a treatment team and coming up with a comprehensive plan. Dr. Fradin explores how a child struggling can affect the entire family dynamic including the parent's relationships and the siblings overall well-being, and with her experience as a complex care paediatrician, she will help parents avoid common mistakes. Parents will feel seen, supported, and better prepared to be both a parent and a caregiver.

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Book SynopsisNow, parents of deaf children have at hand a complete guide to the process of cochlear implantation. Written by two eminent professionals in deaf education, The Parents' Guide to Cochlear Implants explains in a friendly, easy-to-follow style each stage of the process. Parents will discover how to have their child evaluated to determine her or his suitability for an implant. They'll learn about implant device options, how to choose an implant centre, and every detail of the surgical procedure. The initial "switch-on" is described along with counselling about device maintenance. Most importantly, parents will learn their roles in helping their child adjust to and successfully use the cochlear implant. The Parents' Guide to Cochlear Implants emphasizes such critical subjects as learning to listen through home activities, implants as tools for language development, and critical issues regarding school placement. This encouraging book considers the implications for performance in light of the whole child, including issues related to Deaf culture and cochlear implants. The authors also include brief stories by parents whose children have had implants that provide reassuring actual experiences to parents considering the procedure for their own child. With a last word on parenting perspectives and a rich source of resources in the appendices, this one-of-a-kind guide will arm parents of deaf children with complete confidence to make informed decisions about cochlear implantation.

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Book SynopsisChildhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions: More than 18 million American children are considered obese and are at risk for health problems. In fact, today''s generation of kids may be the first to experience shorter life spans than their parents. Leading pediatrician Dr. Joanna Dolgoff''s Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right teaches kids how to make healthy choices based on the principles of the traffic light: green light foods are nutritious, yellow light foods are eaten in moderation, and red light foods are occasional treats. The program, which has a proven 96 percent success rate, can be tailored to suit any child''s age, gender, and weight goals. Snacks and meals are designed to ensure that kids get the nutrients they need to not only lose or maintain weight, but to grow strong, healthy bodies. Complete with sample menus, recipes, and an index of more than 1,000 color-coded foods, Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right provides a practical solution for one of the biggest health crises facing America''s children.

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Book SynopsisParents of babies in the NICU need essential information but also a way to mark their baby’s first days and weeks after birth, even if things aren’t as they envisioned them. This beautiful spiral bound journal provides essential educational content and a keepsake for parents to record their baby's progress. Parents are encouraged to track their baby's condition week-to-week and to commemorate special moments along the way. Journaling prompts remind parents to record their infant's vital statistics and jot down questions to ask the medical team.

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Book SynopsisPediatrician and twin-mom, Dr. Shelly Vaziri Flais, offers expert advice for raising healthy, well-adjusted twins and triplets in this fully revised and updated third edition. Her guidance will help parents of multiples prepare for their babies’ arrival, weather the first few months of infancy, manage toddlerhood, and help establish individual identities through the school-age and teenage years. The combination of sound medical advice and real-world experience will give twin-parents the direction and reassurance that they need. Packed with thoughtful advice, parenting tips, and anecdotes from twin-moms and -dads, this new edition also includes interviews with twins, including astronaut Scott Kelly.

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Book Synopsis "Practical information to help build the best possible future for your child." —from the foreword by Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH, FAAP, author of What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City As a parent, you know your most important job is protecting your child. But, you may not know as much about the numerous environmental hazards your child encounters every day. In a sea of “natural” products and questionable online experts, where can you find information you can trust? Protecting Your Child’s Health offers clear guidance on assessing and preventing the risks where your children live, learn, and play. Written by experts at the American Academy of Pediatrics, this practical Q&A guide offers evidence-based answers to questions about food and water safety, air pollution, radiation, pesticides, and more, helping you keep your children safe from the day-to-day environmental dangers in your home, school, and community.

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Book SynopsisWits Guts Grit is inspired by the many questions acclaimed science writer and mother Jena Pincott explored about the natural forces that shape children’s minds and health. What if we identify the microbes that support stress resilience and find ways to expose our kids to them? What if we reintroduce the mineral magnesium, deficient in almost every child’s diet? Would it reduce anxiety and increase bounce back, as the science now suggests? What if memory and learning could improve measurably after eating certain foods—such as blueberries—high in plant chemicals called flavonols, or after certain forms of exercise? These and many more questions led Pincott to simple, all-natural “biohacks”—experiments inspired by current research and theory—complete with instructions on how to undertake them to help your own children strengthen their wits, guts, and grit. Explaining the science and her own experimentation with her two gung-ho daughters in a lively, accessible way, Pincott shows parents how the underlying ingredients of the traits we all want for our kids—resilience, focus, perseverance, working memory, and more—may be all around us in the natural world, ready to be harnessed.Trade Review"The brilliant Jena Pincott has done it again with Wits Guts Grit . A must read for every parent, teacher, psychologist, social worker, pediatrician and childcare provider. Five Stars." Louann Brizendine MD, neuropsychiatrist and author of the New York Times bestsellers The Female Brain and The Male Brain"If you are the kind of parent who reads the latest studies on resilience and achievement and wonder how they might really apply to your own kids, Jena Pincott's Wits Guts Grit is the book for you. Pincott breaks down the science in an entertaining and accessible wayand then offers a series of remarkable step-by-step "biohacks," or at-home experiments, to show parents how they can use the very world around them to help guide their kids grow into the most resilient, focused, and thoughtful version of themselves." Kayt Sukel, author of The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution & Chance and This is Your Brain on Sex"Jena Pincott is a science writer who doesn't just ask questions and search for answers, she also applies the best of what she learns in her life. This book is the result of an evident passion for sharing her applied knowledge, and it will no doubt influence many lives for the better. It's a fantastic example of what I call 'science-help' in its truest form." David DiSalvo, author of What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite" Wits Guts Grit will be a sought-after addition for any public library parenting collection." Booklist"Accessibly informative, with thoughtful and thought-provoking observational commentary, Wits Guts Grit: All-Natural Biohacks for Raising Smart, Resilient Kids is fully and unreservedly recommended for both community and academic library Parenting instructional reference collections and supplemental studies lists." Midwest Book Review

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