The Parent's Guide to Food Allergies

The Parent's Guide to Food Allergies
Author: Marianne S. Barber
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2001-04-10
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780805066005

Whether you are the parent, relative, caregiver, or teacher of a food-allergic child, you know how challenging it is to keep that child safe, healthy, happy, and well fed. But now, help is at hand. The team of authors behind this invaluable book -- the mother of a food-allergic child, a board-certified allergist, and a psychologist -- will take you through every step of life with a food-allergic child.

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Anxiety

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Anxiety
Author: Ilyne Sandas
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2008-08-17
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1605507962

Racing heart. Nausea. Trembling. These are just the physical symptoms of anxiety. Add to that panic, paralyzing fear, and self-doubt and a child is consumed with worry. With the proper care and treatment, a child with anxiety disorders can thrive. This book presents a balanced approach to treatment—from traditional to non-traditional drug and behavioral therapies to relaxation tricks and meditation. Additionally, this helpful guide helps parents determine the causes of their child’s anxiety, decide whether medical treatment is necessary, talk with their children about anxiety, find the right counselor, and consult with teachers and school officials. With this guide, parents will have all the resources, tools, and information they need to help their child enjoy a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted childhood!

The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education

The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education
Author: Amanda Morin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2014-05-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1440569673

Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in commonNtheir parents are passionate and effective advocates. This valuable handbook explains how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what a child's disability. Includes worksheets, forms, and sample documents and letters.

The Everything Parent's Guide to Overcoming Childhood Anxiety

The Everything Parent's Guide to Overcoming Childhood Anxiety
Author: Sherianna Boyle
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2014-05-09
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1440577072

Practical advice to help parents and kids cope with anxiety! All kids worry. But chronic worry can turn into frustration when it becomes the focus of your child's life. For some children, anxiety and fear are overwhelming and all-consuming. But with proper care and treatment, these kids can overcome paralyzing anxiety, learn long-term coping skills, and build resiliency. The Everything Parent's Guide to Overcoming Childhood Anxiety can help, with a hopeful outlook and expert advice on: Determining the causes and triggers of your child's anxiety. Understanding the difference between self-control and self-regulation. Finding the right treatments, including complementary approaches like nutrition, integrated therapy, and self-care. Educating and working with teachers and school officials. Assisting your child to create a confident, promising future. Best of all, implementing the practices found in this book can help you alter the course of your child's brain activity, changing beta high-frequency (hyperalert, fearful) brain waves to alpha (calming) waves. With this reassuring guide, you can rest easy knowing you have the information and resources you need to help your child feel competent, capable, and healthy.

The A to Z of Children's Health

The A to Z of Children's Health
Author: Jeremy Friedman
Publisher: Robert Rose
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Children
ISBN: 9780778804604

An indispensable reference which is sure to become the go-to health and wellness guide for parents.

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with OCD

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with OCD
Author: Stephen Martin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2008-08-17
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1605507954

OCD can make a child’s life difficult, turning simple tasks like homework and chores into almost impossible challenges. A child with OCD may feel stressed, worried, and even inadequate. Parents who suspect their child is suffering from OCD—or parents of a child with an OCD diagnosis—can now rest. This helpful guide helps parents with many issues: recognize symptoms; get an accurate diagnosis; find the right doctor and therapist; develop strategies for tackling schoolwork; and decide on the right treatment. Parents will learn how to talk to a child about OCD and devise coping strategies for school, sports, friendships, and other everyday situations. Children with OCD can learn how to enjoy life—without all the worry!

Dr. Tom Plaut's Asthma Guide for People of All Ages

Dr. Tom Plaut's Asthma Guide for People of All Ages
Author: Thomas F. Plaut
Publisher: Pedipress, Inc.
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1999
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780914625223

Pediatrician Plaut, a specialist in asthma treatment (Children with Asthma: A Guide for Parents, not reviewed, etc.), makes no bones about it: A well-informed patient, working with a knowledgeable health-care practitioner, can control his or her disease so completely that 'you will have symptoms no more than two days per week, will rarely miss school or work because of asthma, will rarely require an urgent visit to the doctor or emergency room, and will be able to exercise as long and as hard as anyone else.' Plaut goes on to provide readers-even those suffering frequent severe attacks of the disease-with the tools and an action plan for reaching these goals. He explains the anatomy and physiology of the disease; what asthma medications are available and how to use them (the proper technique when inhaling a medication is vital); and how to monitor and interpret peak flow (a measure of lung function and the most important early indicator of trouble). Plaut then discusses treatment plans in depth and includes clear, well-designed forms for tracking the disease and its treatment, plus a short 'asthma diary' for patients and their physicians. First-rate help, indispensable for those with asthma. ($30,000 ad/promo) ; 336 pg.-

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome
Author: William Stillman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2010-10-18
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1440503958

The clinical diagnosis of Asperger's can be intimidating for parents. Often the focus is on their child's "disabilities" rather than his "abilities," and parents may be left wondering what they should expect as their child journeys through life. This guide helps you take the first steps toward understanding how this developmental disorder may impact your child. This uncomplicated handbook introduces you to Asperger's and helps you to: Get a diagnosis and understand the results Identify triggers that can lead to sensory overload Recognize symptoms of meltdowns and work to prevent them Educate family and friends about Asperger's Discover support groups for themselves and their child Now revised and updated, this new edition includes information on educational concerns and social interactions. This is the only resource you need to help your child overcome the obstacles of Asperger's and find success--and happiness.