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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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Where's Becky? chronicles the family odyssey of raising a special needs child. It is a memoir that describes the development of a family over thirty years, written in four voices: mom, dad, older sister and, intermittently, the star of the show, Becky. Where's Becky? is written with the insight of psychoanalysis, the style of dedicated writers, and the authority of a family determined to not only survive but to flourish.
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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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The manuscript of God's "Good Morning" is just what the subtitle claims. It is a retelling of my spiritual journey raising an autistic son who is now fifty-four years old. Our son lives at home with his parents and will do so until my husband Greg and I become incapable of parenting him due to old age or our passing at which time, our son will live with his sister. Thus, this relationship is a lifelong commitment. This manuscript is a story of the...
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Harry Bynum es un padre cariñoso con más de 20 años de experiencia personal en el cuidado de una hija con necesidades especiales. Tanto él como su esposa Debra han estado totalmente implicados en todos los aspectos de la vida de Callie desde el día en que nació, y continúan haciéndolo.
La perspectiva única de Harry sobre la "agenda completa" de la vida y los requisitos de cuidar a alguien que necesita atención y supervisión totales las...
6) Frieder
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Die Prognose der Ärzte sieht düster aus für den kleinen Frieder. Er wird Zeit seines Lebens auf Hilfe anderer angewiesen sein trotzdem strahlt der Bub nur Zufriedenheit aus. Mit seiner kindlichen Liebe übermittelt es seiner Mutter unendliche Kraft und Zuversicht, mehr noch: Durch ihn findet sie Vertrauen in sich selbst für ein bewundernswertes Füreinander. Frieder ist für sie ein Geschenk. Beeindruckend ist jeder erlebnisreiche Tag, jedes Wagnis,...
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An "excellent true-crime study" of a female serial killer given the death penalty for poisoning at least three men between 1973 and 1989 (Publishers Weekly).
Widowed Blanche Taylor Moore was about to lose her second spouse to symptoms that mysteriously mirrored those that killed her first husband-as well as her previous boyfriend. When an investigation reveals arsenic poisoning, the hideous truth about the wife and mother comes to light. Did the abuse...
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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...
9) 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...
11) 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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For girls, puberty is one stage in life when girls want to look their best. And, if they have been naughty or nice during childhood, then this can be a particularly difficult period. While it is natural to feel excited about starting a new phase of your life, being a teenager is not all fun and games.
Puberty is one of the most exciting events that happen to teenagers. They experience the changes happening to their body, minds, and emotions. During...
14) Created to Shine
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Next door, down the street, or somewhere nearby, an entire world of crises and human suffering exists unbeknownst to you. The victims are everywhere around us but concealed for years, even from their own spouses and adult children, clergy, physicians, and colleagues. These are the voiceless hidden victims of violent, abusive professional guardianships, in which successful lives are buried suddenly and covertly in piles of court documents prepared...
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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.
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18) "The Joy of Spending Time With an Autistic Child" a Parent's Guide to Understanding Autism, Build
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Raising a child with autism can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Understanding the needs and abilities of an autistic child is crucial in providing them with the support and guidance they need to thrive. From providing structure and routine to building a relationship through play and shared interests, there are many ways to support an autistic child. In this guide, we will explore methods for raising an autistic child, and provide tips and...
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A bitchin' love letter to sand and sea, and a spirited inside account of life with the "first family" of American surfing
In 1956, Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz stepped away from a successful medical practice and began a lifelong surfing odyssey that grew to include his wife Juliette, and their nine children. Together, the Paskowitz clan lived a vagabonding bohemian existence, eschewing material possessions in favor of intangible riches like health and...
20) 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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