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Will the Courageous: A Story About Sexual Abuse by Amy Barth: Book Report
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- Published 01/17/2012
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What is wrong with Will? Will is a typical six-year-old boy: he loves to tell "knock-knock jokes", collect bugs, and play with other kids. On most school days, Will goes to Nana Winnie's until his mom returns from work. Will enjoys having his Nana as a babysitter. Recently, Nana's cousin Perry has come to visit and suddenly Will no longer wants to go there. He starts having nightmares, acting out in school and wetting his bed. Will's parents are worried. What is wrong with Will? "Will the Courageous," by author Amy Barth, deals with important issues regarding sexual abuse that may arise in a young person's life.
Fighting CPS: Guilty Until Proven Innocent of Child Protective Services Charges by Deborah K. Frontiera: Book Review
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- Published 09/22/2011
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"Fighting CPS" chronicles thirteen months of agony and frustration suffered by the innocent Bonilla and Frontiera families as a result of Children's Protective Services removal of young James Bonilla from his parents. Most people are not prepared to navigate the maze of sometimes senseless procedures of a government agency that has too much power. The Frontiera and Bonilla story, and reports of several other cases across the country should be a wake-up call to a public unaware of how the state agencies charged with protecting the nation's children are failing. Author Deborah K. Frontiera issues a call to action to the pulic to change all levels of government to make necessary changes in these agencies.
REPAIR for Toddlers: A Children’s Program for Recovery from Incest and Childhood Sexual Abuse by Marjorie McKinnon: Book Review
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- Published 02/15/2011
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REPAIR for Toddlers by author Marjorie McKinnon utilizes the acroynm R.E.P.A.I.R. R.E.P.A.I.R is Recognition, Entry, Process, Awareness, Insight, and Rhythm. Enter a six-Stage program with your 2- to 6-year-old child to cross the "Bridge of Recovery" and make available a whole new world of hope:
* Uncover and acknowledge feelings by discovering emotion.
* Build self-esteem and optimism with the "Magic Mirror."
* Discern healthy and unhealthy messages.
* Learn special games to rebuild courage and optimism.
* Reveal inner states with picture drawing.
Multiply and Divide with Sticks and Steps®: Teach this Easy Method in Just 5 Minutes by Maureen Stearns: Book Review
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- Published 02/9/2011
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Here is a concrete, sequential method for teaching students of all ages how to multiply and divide in just 5 minutes. Math concepts can seem very abstract, but in just a short time, not only will this hands-on, multisensory method help students achieve a better understanding of mathematics, it will boost confidence and self esteem as well. "Multiply and Divide with Sticks and Steps®" by author Maureen Stearns is easy to learn, easy to teach, and so logical, it’s easy to remember. A valuable resource for all parents and educators to carry with them in their bag of tricks.
Love More, Feed Less: A Tasty Path Toward Avoiding Childhood Obesity by Randi Lee Levin: Book Review
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- Published 01/26/2011
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"Love More, Feed Less" is a supportive guide to raising healthier kids. Beyond being just a cookbook or diet book, Randi Levin provides various tips to inspire kids to be more physically active and aware of what foods they put into their bodies. Experienced as a teacher and children’s counselor, Levin teaches parents how to motivate their children, how to overcome whining when children claim they are starving because they aren’t being fed junk food, and how to provide healthy recipes and appropriate serving sizes for the family. Parents will learn how to help their children avoid the stigma of obesity and the risk of developing diseases from being overweight. Alternative solutions are offered for children who cope emotionally by eating junk food, and guidelines are given to establish healthy eating habits.
Two Sisters’ Journey: From Darkness into the Light by Christi Rohan and Juli Rohan: Book Review
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- Published 12/16/2010
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Life was great for Juli and Christi. Each sister was living their lives to the fullest; however, all that changed the split second their father collapsed, and died in Christi's arms. Both girls lives spiraled into darkness trying to cope with the loss of their father, yet, each sister managed to pull her life back together with the help of God and family. Juli and Christi tell their own story of dealing with their father's death from turning to medication to cope with the pain to immersing their lives in helping others cope. "Two Sisters' Journey," by authors Christi and Juli Rohan, is a unique look into the different stages of grief through acceptance.
Please Explain “Anxiety” to Me! Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents by Laurie Zelinger, PhD, and Jordan Zelinger: Book Review2
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- Published 10/7/2010
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This book translates anxiety from the jargon of psychology into concrete experiences that children can relate to. Children and their parents will understand the biological and emotional components of anxiety responsible for the upsetting symptoms they experience. "Please Explain ''Anxiety' to Me!", by authors Laurie and Jordan Zelinger, gives accurate physiological information in child friendly language. A colorful dinosaur story explains the link between brain and body functioning, followed by practical therapeutic techniques that children can use to help themselves.
Children will learn that they can handle most issues if they are explained at their developmental level, understand the brain/body connection underlying anxiety, identify with the examples given, find comfort and reassurance in knowing that others have the same experience, be provided with strategies and ideas to help them change their anxiety responses, be able to enjoy childhood, and to give up unnecessary worrying.
The “O, MY” in TonsillectOMY and AdenoidectOMY: How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery, Second Edition by Laurie Zelinger: Book Review
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- Published 09/21/2010
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The new 2nd Edition of "The 'O, MY' in TonsillectOMY and AdenoidectOMY" by author Laurie Zelinger helps parents understand and organize the necessary medical and emotional components that accompany their child’s surgery. In an easy to follow timeline for events prior to and following a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy, the author provides reassuring and accurate guidance that eases the process for the patient and family.
Choking on the Silver Spoon: Keeping Your Kids Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise in a Land of Plenty by Gary W. Buffone, PhD: Book Review
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- Published 04/11/2010
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Psychologist Gary Buffone shares his understanding of how parents can help children of all ages maintain healthy lives in a land of abundance. Living in a country filled with economic and material abundance, how have so many advantaged children’s lives become a slippery downhill slope to boredom, financial irresponsibility, dependency, narcissistic entitlement, depression, and abject failure? And more importantly, how can parents deal with the very real and complex issues surrounding their money and kids.
"Choking on the Silver Spoon" provides sound, practical advice to help parents apply the Five immutable Laws of Financial Laws of Financial Parenting throughout the family life cycle. From teaching youngsters about money, to dealing with the entitled teen, to fostering healthy ambition and a strong work ethic, to tips on when and how to best transfer assets to adult children.
Moving Your Aging Parents: Fulfilling Their Needs and Yours Before, During, and After the Move by Nancy Daniel Wesson: Book Review
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- Published 12/11/2009
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In "Moving Your Aging Parents" by author Nancy Daniel Wesson readers will learn how to: Identify needs and desires to create a quality new life; Cope with the Depression Era mind-set; Create emotionally sustaining environments to nurture the soul; Ready and sell the family home; Ask the RIGHT questions to help divest of treasures; Manage your energy and spirit throughout the process; Determine when it's time to consider alternative placement
Perform the ordinary in a non-ordinary way -- allowing you to preserve and heal family relationships.

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