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Living with Self Harm Behaviors is part of a series of handbooks on mental health in children written by mental health professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic.

Living With Intelligence is part of a series of handbooks on mental health in children written by mental health professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic. This book explains what IQ tests mean and the relationship between intelligence and success.

Living with Autism is part of a series of handbooks on mental health in children written by mental health professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic. Essential for caregivers, teachers and parents, this book --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Living with ADHD is part of a series of handbooks on mental health in children written by mental health professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic. This book defines Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and offers suggestions to parents about how they can help their children cope with this condition. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .

Dieting is bad for you. Weight-loss diets cause many people to become fatter and sicker - and yet the parents of larger children still find themselves under enormous pressure to make their children diet to lose weight. Author Lynda Finn promotes a holistic approach to nutrition, exercise and self-esteem so that children can be healthier and feel good about themselves, whatever their size. This book is aimed at the concerned parents of larger children, who may be worried about any aspect of their child's shape, weight, health, behav... read more

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At last someone has written one volume that Kiwi parents need. Healthy Start is the healthy start you need to give your children. It is conveniently organised into five main sections: a quick guide to the common things that ail a child's body and mind; a section on keeping your child well; a more detailed section on managing common illnesses; a guide to common medicines used to treat children's ailments; and a resource section, including a guide to health services and assistance with the costs of illness.

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How many times have you heard a teacher say that your child has tremendous potential "if only he'd just apply himself" or "if only she'd work just a little harder"? How often have you said the same thing to your son or daughter? Or perhaps you have a coworker who can't seem to finish anything; his reports are never in on time, or her projects are always behind schedule. No matter what excuses you hear, you suspect that laziness is the real reason for your colleague's low productivity. Almost no one is actually lazy, says Dr. Me... read more

Statistics show that up to 40 percent of children in the United States suffer from allergies and at least 10 percent suffer from asthma. That translates into almost five million American children affected by both allergies and asthma. And as Dr. Allen J. Dozor, head of one of the largest pediatric pulmonary practices in the United States, has seen among his patients, some of the most upsetting effects of allergies and asthma are the psychological wounds inflicted on a child's self-image. There is the constant protectiveness from ca... read more

Neuroscientist Lise Eliot's comprehensive and fascinating exploration of the brain's development from conception through the first five years is enriched by personal accounts of actual children. In these pages parents will learn what they themselves can do to help their children grow better brains. Jacket Description/Flap: As a research neuroscientist, Lise Eliot has made the study of the human brain her life's work. But it wasn't until she was pregnant with her first child that she became intrigued with the study of brain dev... read more

Qualified nurse, personal trainer, fitness instructor, massage therapist and mother of two, Rachel Tomkinson, has spent the past four years researching ways to prevent her youngest daughter from suffering the severe eczema and 24 food allergies she was diagnosed with. Her investigation has brought to the fore that real food provided by mother nature is the answer, without the chemicals, additives and industrial food processing, which are responsible for triggering our "modern" diseases. Learn from the steps Rachel took to heal her... read more

Dr Harvey Karp reveals an extraordinary treasure sought by all parents ? how to calm a crying baby in a matter of seconds, relax and sleep through the night? A gentle antidote to rigid routines, Baby Bliss is a wonderful blend of ancient and modern wisdom. Bringing your baby home for the first time is often a worrying time and so give yourself a little support and feel happy in the knowledge that your baby will feel calm and content if you follow Dr Karp?s simple advice. Discover? ? The Calming Reflex: the automatic rest swi... read more

Adolescence can be a difficult time for everyone, but for parents of teens on the autism spectrum it's particularly nerve-wracking. Parents must learn to protect their children from the dangers of an environment that is not always understanding of their disease while also providing them with the skills and support they need to live as independent a life as possible. "Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum" offers strategies for helping children, whatever their ability level, through the changes of the teenage years, and prepare them fo... read more

Living With Grief is part of a series of handbooks on mental health in children written by mental health professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic. This book is essential for caregivers, teachers and anyone dealing with children. It explains how adults can help children heal from a loss

Everything you need to know about teenagers and drugs - completely updated. What everyone should know about teenagers and drugs ...People, particularly the young, take drugs because they enjoy the effects they have on their moods. But for every high there is a low. For every trip, a return journey.All children entering adolescence need to know that there is no short cut to happiness through chemistry. There is only a short circuiting of the brain wiring that makes them, them.Today we know so much more about how the brain works and,... read more

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Based on academic research, this book tells the stories of eight New Zealand women who gave birth to children suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome - or fetal alcohol effects, as it is also known. The struggles of these women to raise their disabled children, in a society where everything from the legal system to education can be unsympathetic to their needs, makes absorbingreading. Even a medical diagnosis of fetal alcohol syndrome is difficult to obtain, a diagnosis that ideally should be made before the child reaches six so the ... read more

Already established as the standard work for parents of Down Syndrome children, this edition is fully revised for the third time. Its sympathetic and understanding approach covers all the questions parents ask about the causes, characteristics and diagnosis of Down Syndrome, and includes the difficult issues around prenatal tests. Cliff Cunningham deals with the early reactions and feelings that parents may have and how the family adapt and cope when a child is diagnosed with Down Syndrome. He explores the mental, motor and social ... read more

Living with Stress is part of a series of handbooks on mental health in children written by mental health professionals from the Children's Guidance Clinic. This book is a valuable resource for helping parents recognise the symptoms of stress in their children. Parents will be introduced to a range of resources and techniques they can employ in safeguarding their children's physical and mental well-being.