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 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 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.

Allergies and Asthma

Allergies and Asthma
Author: Michael J. Welch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781581104455

Allergies and Asthma: What Every Parent Needs to Know is an invaluable resource for parents and caregivers trying to cope with the challenges of childhood asthma and allergies. This well-organized guide covers such topics as - Identifying allergies and asthma - Preventing attacks - Minimizing triggers and avoiding allergens - Choosing medications wisely - Explaining allergies to young children - Helping children of all ages manage symptoms - What to do if a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction or asthma attack occursAllergies and Asthma now provides updated information on allergies-including the latest findings on food allergies and treatments-along with new approaches for monitoring asthma control, with expanded recommendations for children. The second edition provides new guidance on medications, new recommendations on patient education in settings beyond the physician's office, and new advice for controlling environmental factors that can cause asthma symptoms.

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!

The Complete Kid's Allergy and Asthma Guide

The Complete Kid's Allergy and Asthma Guide
Author: Milton Gold
Publisher: Robert Rose
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2003
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780778800781

A parent's guide to allergies and asthma developed by a major children's hospital. The book combines comprehensive, authoritative information with common sense guidelines, recommendations and coping strategies.