More Than a Mom: Living a Full and Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs

By: Amy Baskin and Heather Fawcett

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Synopsis: Solid, practical advice on how to cope with the many personal challenges mothers of children with disabilities face at home, at work, and within themselves. A "how to" guide for living a balanced, fulfilling life with advice from moms who have been there -- this includes the authors' experiences and insights, and tips from dozens of other moms of kids with special needs who filled out the authors' questionnaire. Jam-packed with useful steps you can take to make your life more manageable, and ultimately more fulfilling. The book addresses 2 main concerns: Taking Care of Yourself (at home physically, emotionally, practically, spiritually/psychically); Taking Care of Business. Target Audience: Mothers of children with developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, etc.) or chronic health concerns.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 496 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781890627515
Publisher:: Woodbine House
Date of Addition:: 08/20/09
Copyrighted By:: Amy Baskin and Heather Fawcett
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Self-Help, Parenting and Family, Psychology
Submitted By:: 170
Proofread By:: 170
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.