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Motivational rhymes are a source of inspiration and encouragement, cleverly crafted in poetic form to uplift spirits and foster positive attitudes. These rhymes often convey empowering messages, emphasizing virtues like perseverance, courage, and resilience. They serve as a beacon of motivation, nudging individuals to overcome challenges, pursue goals, and embrace a positive mindset.Infused with optimism, these rhymes are designed to spark a sense...
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Jamaca also discusses the role of holistic approaches in managing her sons' health, providing alternatives to traditional medicine that have been effective for her family. The Book on Disabilities in Twins chronicles Jamaca's journey, letting you know that you are not alone in navigating this time in your child's life, whether they are just starting school or moving into adulthood.
Jamaca also shares how she focused on advocating for her sons on...
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What would you do if your child suffered with something so severe it affected every aspect of her life? And what if your cries for help fell on deaf ears at every turn? You'd follow your gut and fight until someone listened. And that's what Chynna Laird did. When she was just three months old, Jaimie's reactions to people and situations seemed odd. She refused any form of touch, she gagged at smells, she was clutzy and threw herself around and spent...
4) Damn Lucky
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Being adopted can be unsettling or awkward. It can be a mystery that you want to unravel. Or it can just be part of your DNA.
Having a handicapped child can be terrifying, especially during a time when there wasn't a lot of information to search for. For me, it was a matter of gut-inspired decisions that happened to turn out right.
When you combine those two elements, you come up with some thought-provoking and sometimes funny life situations....
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Parenting can be worrisome and challenging. If your child struggles with ADD it can be incredibly frustrating and absolutely bewildering. Understanding what is going on inside your child's head is the first step. Helping them understand themselves starts their momentum. You and your child working together in a positive relationship will carry them through to a positive outcome, whatever that is meant to be. Pudd'nhead Parenting addresses the much...
6) The Childhood Bipolar Disorder Answer Book: Practical Answers to the Top 300 Questions Parents Ask
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How does bipolar disorder affect learning? Is there a cure? Is this a fad diagnosis? How do I handle manipulation? How can I prevent relapses? Should I use alternative treatments? How can I parent effectively? 'We are certain that all parents whose children struggle with bipolar disorder will find this book indispensable.' - Demitri F. Papolos, MD, and Janice Papolos, authors of The Bipolar Child Co-written by a doctor and a mother whose children...
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"The Tiny Tornadoes: Mastering the Art of Parenting" is an insightful and comprehensive guidebook for parents navigating the complexities of raising children in today's fast-paced world. This book provides a blend of practical advice, psychological insights, and real-life examples to help parents understand and manage different types of children, from the quiet and introspective to the wildly energetic and spirited.
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This children's picture book follows a sibling of a child with a disability as they go through their day. A simple story with an important message, Like Me helps kids recognize the many similarities they share with disabled kids and model a loving and understanding approach to the differences. "God made you, God loves you, God is kind to you." It can be hard for children to take those three life-changing truths into their hearts and treat others...
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This book contributes to our understanding of how older learners negotiate family internal and family external socialisation processes and thereby how parents' ideologies and practices, peer socialisation, and language status or societal demands come together in adolescents' lives. It integrates the sociohistorical context and adolescents' attitudes with the parents' role. Through the use of 'small stories' and ethnographic observation this book explores...
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There are a lot of books out there for parents of disabled, medically complex, and/or neurodivergent children. What isn't out there, however, is a book about how to support those caregivers … UNTIL NOW!
In Show Up and Bring Coffee, author Megan Amrich shares nine ways people can best step in and help when a friend's life is altered by a child's diagnosis. She illustrates these concepts with a mix of personal anecdotes, sitcom references, and more.
"My...
11) Método Montessori. Un enfoque moderno para estimular el desarrollo de niños de 6 años en adelante
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Aunque el nombre de Montessori es casi universalmente conocido en los círculos educativos de hoy, y hay innumerables escuelas en todo el mundo que utilizan el "Método Montessori", el verdadero núcleo de su pensamiento ha permanecido en gran medida mal entendido. La mayoría de la gente considera el método como un sistema para la educación de niños muy pequeños. Y la mayoría de los que tienen alguna experiencia directa con él, ya sea como...
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Roxi is a beautiful Irish setter, who was raised by a loving family. However, her family has to move away to a new location that doesn't allow pets. Roxi had to be placed in a pound because there was no one else to care for her. She was now in need of another family. Tommy wanted a pet, so his Mom took him to the pound to pick one because pound puppies need a forever home too.
13) Other Child
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In The Other Child, Linda Scotson looks at the impact on a child at the arrival of a handicapped sibling. Lili, Linda Scotson's daughter, was only two when Doran was born, and she has been Doran's companion, motivator, carer-in fact, sister extraordinaire. In helping Doran, she has had to cope with other problems-with the loss of her father, ill health, and her own minor neurological difficulties. But she has done so with courage and determination.
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"Ah Jeeeze, not another book about Autism." But this one is different! It's not all rainbows, unicorns and blessings. The Dark Side of Autism puts raising a child with special needs into perspective with no sugar coating of the reality.
With firsthand experience raising a nonverbal child with autism and epilepsy, Angela talks openly and honestly about the true challenges parents face raising a child on the spectrum. With contentious opinions and...
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The ABCs of Parenting - A Complete Guide to Integrating Mind, Body, and Soul in Child Training and Development ProcessesEmbark on a transformative journey into the heart of holistic parenting-a journey where each letter of the alphabet unfolds a lesson, a principle, or an insight that contributes to the profound and interconnected dimensions of raising mindful, compassionate, and resilient individuals.In this Guide, you will discover:-Holistic Foundations:...
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"Dental Care for Kids: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents" is an essential resource for parents seeking comprehensive guidance on maintaining their child's oral health from infancy to adolescence. Written by an experienced dental professional, this informative and engaging book covers everything you need to know about nurturing healthy dental habits in your child. Inside "Dental Care for Kids," you'll find expert advice on a range of topics, including...
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In her quest to be normal, Josie discovers something much better: how to be exceptional Josie Goodman just wants to be normal-but how can she be when her family is comprised of a Hare Krishna, an antitobacco crusader, and a famous pop psychologist/syndicated columnist? Determined to be different from her outlandish relatives, Josie dedicates her life to fitting in with the mainstream. But her fatuous marriage to a misguided student radical quickly...
18) While I Breathe
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There are some circumstances that no baby manual or parenting guide could ever prepare you for. WHILE I BREATHE is the gripping true story of how a first-time mother and her baby fought together for survival.
When Susan became pregnant in the winter of 1994, she had a loving husband, a stable home, a life of faith, and soon, a baby to complete the picture of a perfect life. But everything changed the day she was rushed to the hospital for an...
19) Tales Of Wisdom
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Tales of WisdomIn this enchanting collection of short stories, young readers embark on a literary adventure that will captivate their hearts and nourish their minds. Get ready to discover a treasure trove of tales that will leave you spellbound from the very first word.From the mystical land of talking animals to brave children who conquer their fears, each narrative holds valuable life lessons that will guide and inspire young readers. With fifteen...
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Aunque el nombre de Montessori es casi universalmente conocido en los círculos educativos de hoy, y hay innumerables escuelas en todo el mundo que utilizan el "Método Montessori", el verdadero núcleo de su pensamiento ha permanecido en gran medida mal entendido. La mayoría de la gente considera el método como un sistema para la educación de niños muy pequeños. Y la mayoría de los que tienen alguna experiencia directa con él, ya sea como...
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