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<b>A truly inspiring book for parents and caregivers, and for the kid inside us all.</b><p>What if helping boost kids' mental and emotional well-being, strengthen their social ties, and support their curiosity and internal motivation...

Ever since they were young, Peggy Cryden noticed her children's gender expression did not correspond with society's expectations of their biological gender. In this moving and honest memoir, Peggy details the experiences and challenges of raising both a...

When Anna Bianchis grandchild asked, "Nanny, you do know Im a girl dont you?", Anna recognised this as a pivotal moment in their relationship. She also understood that to fully support her grandchild, who had been declared a boy at birth, she needed to...

You matter. Your body matters. Pregnancy and birth may be everyday occurrences, but they are not easy, and the after-affects can be wide-ranging and sometimes difficult to live with. Taking care of your physical and mental health is paramount, not only...

In this 'antenatal course in a book', experienced hypnobirthing and antenatal practitioner Jackie Kietz discusses all the topics that would be covered at face-to-face birth preparation classes. From how to tell whether you're really in labour, to...

Grandmothers are coming into their own. There have never been so many of them. As Naomi Stadlen explains, they have always mattered, especially in helping their families to survive. Drawing on grandmothers' own words, Why Grandmothers Matter describes...

The first three months of your baby's life, sometimes called the 'fourth trimester', is a transitional phase, in which each of you is processing the birth experience you shared and acclimatising to a new way of being. It can be hard to interpret your new...

The loss of a baby, however it occurs, can be heartbreaking and painful and leave parents in need of support as they grieve. While awareness about baby loss is increasing, the suffering and sadness, isolation and loneliness parents feel is often...

When we think about trauma and PTSD we tend to think about war and conflict. But around a third of women feel some part of their birth was traumatic. This experience can impact on their mental and physical health, their relationships and future plans. In...

Meet Chloe: passionate about midwifery and on the cusp of adulthood. As a student midwife in inner-city Leicester, Chloe finds fulfilment caring for women and families from wide-ranging backgrounds - but will her own personal challenges derail her...

The Peaceful Pregnancy Colouring Book is packed full of beautiful, calming illustrations for creative mothers-to-be to colour and complete. Featuring more than 100 gorgeous, detailed images, of the natural world, mothers and babies, and abstract and...

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What is the future of the human capacity to give birth? What is the future of underused physiological functions? Should we expect an evolution of Homo sapiens in relation to the way babies are born? Can fast-developing scientific disciplines induce a new...

Sweet Sleep is the first and most complete book on nights and naps for breastfeeding families. It is a how-to guide for making sane and safe decisions on how and where your family sleeps, including words of wisdom and reassurance from mothers, all backed...

To make sure all toddlers in your early childhood program are participating, learning, and thriving, you need to master the art of choosing and using effective adaptations. Practical solutions are in CARA's Kit: a guidebook and CD-ROM brimming with...

"This book is about the various places and ways that uncertainty shows up for parents who, having left or altered the faith they once knew, now must decide what to give their kids. It's about church attendance, Bible memorization, school choices, and sex...

Kenneth H. Talan, M.D., is board-certified in adult and child psychiatry; he completed his psychiatric training at Yale University. Dr. Talan has had long-term associations with child and adolescent clinics, a residential program, and public school...

This set of six books follows the everyday adventures of Liam as he tries to make sense of the world around him. Covering topics such as how to greet friends appropriately, how to apologise and how to lose with grace, children can learn with Liam about...

When a new baby is born into a family, grandparents are excited about having a baby to enjoy and love. If the child is born with a disability, it can be difficult to know how to react and how best to help the child and the family as a whole. This book...

Liam has a wonderful big brother called Jamie. Liam and Jamie play lots of fun things together, like computer battle games, sword fighting and pillow boffing. Liam's favourite game though is wrestling. One day when they were wrestling, Jamie had Liam...

Liam is a very talented boy. He can do lots of neat things, like tricks, tumbles and freaky faces. One day, Liam decided to impress his friend Sarah with a super-duper somersault on the couch. Sara said: 'So?'In Liam Knows What to do When Kids Act...

This is Liam. Liam has lots of friends who love him and want to play with him. Sometimes Liam goes to his friends' houses to play. Sometimes Liam's friends come to his house to play. When we get together with friends, we greet them by looking at their...

Liam is loveable even when he whines and won't eat his dinner. When people are cross with Liam, they still love him. Being cross will only last a minute. Love will last forever!All children require discipline and boundaries. They need to be taught...

Liam loves playing games. His favourite game is 'Woof Woof' which he loves to play with Daddy. When Liam collects all the bones and Daddy loses, he says 'Good game Liam'. When Daddy wins, he gets to shout 'Woof Woof - I win!'. Liam does not like it when...

Mary Korpi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Syosset, New York. Throughout her career she has engaged in hands-on support and education of people with special needs and their families. She currently...

Kenneth H. Talan, M.D., is board-certified in adult and child psychiatry; he completed his psychiatric training at Yale University. Dr. Talan has had long-term associations with child and adolescent clinics, a residential program, and public school...

When Jan Campito first entered the world of special needs, she trusted the experts to tell her what was wrong, and how to proceed to help her children. Here she was, an articulate, well-educated person, usually confident in navigating whatever situations...

Laura Seftel ATR-BC is Founding Director of the Secret Club Project, a grant-winning project portraying artists' experiences of pregnancy loss. She is a speaker for the American Art Therapy Association and Co-Director of The Art Therapy Studio in...

"Drawing pictures all day. Nice work if you can get it, eh? I suppose you haven't had so much time to focus on a proper career..." This witty, insightful graphic novel explores the challenges faced by artists in today's society, through...

Is it my fault that my parents are getting divorced?Do I have to choose between my mum and my dad?Is it normal to feel angry with my parents?When faced with their parents' divorce, children have many concerns and questions that are difficult for a parent...

Adoption is a big step which can change the whole dynamics of the family. It is crucial that parents understand the impact it has when new sibling relationships are forged and an adoptee becomes a part of the family.Welcoming a New Brother or Sister...

Margaret ""Pegi"" Price is a family lawyer who specializes in divorces involving special needs children. She is a past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and a member of AFCC (Association of Family and...

Conflicting information about the H1N1 flu pandemic has left many parents anxious and confused. In this clear and concise book, leading pediatrician Terence Stephenson DM, FRCP, FRCPCH presents all of the key facts about H1N1 flu, and explains in plain...

Conflicting information about the H1N1 flu pandemic has left many parents anxious and confused. In this clear and concise book, leading pediatrician Terence Stephenson DM, FRCP, FRCPCH presents all of the key facts about H1N1 flu, and explains in plain...

What does sex mean?Where do babies come from?Why is my body changing?Sex is never an easy subject for discussion and adults often struggle to find the right words when talking about it with children. This book explores children's thoughts and feelings on...

The first text to look in detail at the delivery and management of therapeutic work in family centres, this much-needed book gives practical guidance for professionals working with children and families. The contributors show how family centres form a...

This volume focuses on first-hand accounts from children and young people regarding their experiences of both domestic violence and the support services. It examines the user's experience of service provision for the victims of domestic violence and it...

What happens to the survivors of child sexual abuse in its aftermath? how do parents and teachers cope with children who have suffered abuse? these are the questions Julie Skinner investigates in her detailed examination of the subject, which is...

Moira Borland, Ann Laybourn, Malcolm Hill and Jane Brown work at the Centre for Child and Society, University of Glasgow.

Fathers are often marginalised or ignored in child protection practice. This reflects an uncertainty within society as a whole about the role of fathers in their children's lives. Engaging with Fathers is a guide for social workers and health visitors on...

A collection of real-life stories of adopters which takes the reader through every stage of the adoption process starting with the moment when they decide that adoption is the right option for them to the stories of adoptees brought up by adoptive...

Examining the assessment of need in children's services this book addresses the full spectrum of practice, policy and research developments in the field. The contributors include leading academics, policy makers and senior practitioners who generate a...

Children have a much higher chance of permanently leaving care if they have strong family and peer group links outside their care home. Reflecting current political and policy priorities, this work focuses on new developments designed to promote these...

Over the last twenty-five years there has been an unprecedented expansion of opportunity for Traveller and Gypsy children to attend school. Educational outreach services have developed in parallel with an increased willingness on the part of parents to...

Deborah M. Plummer has over 20 years+ó?? experience of facilitating groups and working individually with both children and adults. Formerly a clinical lead therapist working within the NHS, she also has extensive experience as a senior lecturer in...

Why have children been excluded from discussions of the changing nature of power, and why are they invisible in national and international statistics? Taking a global perspective, Mary John considers how children learn about power, being powerful and the...

Why have children been excluded from discussions of the changing nature of power, and why are they invisible in national and international statistics? Taking a global perspective, Mary John considers how children learn about power, being powerful and the...

This text examines late-1990s evidence of which methods are the most successful forms of intervention when working with children and their families. It covers a wide range of approaches and services, with particular emphasis on methods designed to help...