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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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Raising Jess is the powerful story of one family's survival when faced with adversity. Written with compassion, honesty, and humor, it tells of a family changed forever by the birth of a child with special needs, and their courageous decision to choose hope.
"I was twenty-four years old and about to deliver my first child. Oh, and I also had the chickenpox." So begins the story of a first-time mom who learns her infant daughter has severe, multiple...
3) 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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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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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...
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Do you want to help your child with a disability live a more happy and fulfilling life?
Raising kids with disabilities is hard…
...but this book makes it a lot easier.
There are many different kinds of disabilities. There are physical and mental disabilities...
Some disabilities are more visible and disabling than others but all require an extra amount of attention and action, which can be very overwhelming for parents of a kid with a disability…
This...
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Besides the usual parenting challenges, parents of disabled children face added obstacles that can tax the resolve and resources of even the strongest families. Peggy Lou Morgan has developed a powerful system for obtaining dramatically better care for children with one or more serious disabilities. Parenting Your Complex Child reflects the experience and knowledge she has gained through decades of navigating a sea of complex medical, educational,...
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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...
10) 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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"This is an invaluable, nuanced, and deeply needed guide to parenting diverse children as we move, together, toward a future in which all brains and bodies are supported-and belong." -Jessica McCabe, How to ADHD
What if parenting were an act of social justice?
In this part story-telling, part self-inquiry book, authors and therapists Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral situate parenting children of color with neurodivergence within the context of various...
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Does your child get angry easily, throw tantrums or resist every rule?
Do you feel you are losing control over your child and parenting?
Do you want to understand your child's behavior better and help him or her regain serenity?
If you have already tried everything and you still do not know what to do, and your child with ODD is constantly fighting, it is time you get to know my Oppositional Defiant Disorder guide, where I'll tell you about the nature...
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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...
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A Good Day at School presents life-changing tools to show parents how to help their children have a peaceful day and enjoy the subjects and activities they love.
Family coach, mother and metaphysician, Kat Mulvaney, is no stranger to the emotions children face. She works with families who are seeking more ease and flow in their family dynamic after trying many conventional solutions. Many of her clients' children do not conform well to traditional...
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Second Time Foster Child links parents locked into a custody relinquishment nightmare with other historically oppressed peoples. Child welfare attorneys, judges, and child welfare professionals will gain understanding of the parents' perspective of a no-fault dependency case.
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The day I found Ben swinging from the chandelier, I knew two things - being his mom was going to be a wild ride, and if I ever decided to write a book about it, I had my title. This book started as a way to cope, a reminder to breathe as I raised three boys, including Ben, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2. It tells our story - from experiencing the complex emotions of fear and guilt at hearing the diagnosis, to fighting tooth-and-nail with the...
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This book is a highly informative, easy-to-read, clear and simple summary of what parents need to know about Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, and the behavioral and emotional challenges that come along with them
Autism awareness is at an all-time high, and the concepts presented in major works are summarized and discussed here. There are many challenges involved in raising a child with autism, including obsessive behaviors, lack of social...
18) The Other Side of Special: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom
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As a special needs mom, you do not have to go through it alone. The Other Side of Special offers hope, joy, and community to help you navigate the emotional reality of raising a special child. Join three mothers who have experienced it all and get the encouragement and practical help you need.
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Here is a practical, compassionate book parents can turn to when they first recognize that their child has a "problem" - but aren't sure what it is or where to seek help. At this very moment, millions of children across the U.S. are falling behind in school, acting out impulsively at home, having problems making friends, suffering dramatic mood swings, and more. Their parents are frustrated and afraid, aware that something's wrong, but not sure where...
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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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