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The Everything® Health Guide To Postpartum Care
by Meagan FrancisFrom getting enough sleep and getting back in shape to answering all of your financial and health-care concerns, The Everything Health Guide to Postpartum Care offers expert, reassuring information.
The Everything® Homeschooling Book
by Sherri LinsenbachHomeschooling isn't about teaching'it's about learning together with your child. In this indispensible guide, author and homeschooler Sherri Linsenbach provides you with the encouragement, inspiration, and ideas you need to explore this option for your family. It's packed full of ideas to make the experience easy, affordable, and, most of all, fun. Even veteran homeschoolers will find new ideas and techniques that help keep home education interesting and exciting. This edition includes completely new material on: Updated curriculum resources, strategies, and methods Fresh educational activities for grades K-12 Information on specific learning styles and special needs Ideas for tackling social issues and social skills in today's world Typical homeschool days, schedules, and activities The author, a homeschool veteran of more than eighteen years, presents real-life examples and inspiring success stories from families across the country. This all-new edition of anEverythingbestseller is the only reference you'll need to ensure your children's success'at any age!
The Everything® Mother's First Year Book
by Robin Elise WeissYou're thrilled to be a new mom, but do you know what to expect when you bring your baby home?The Everything Mother's First Year Bookis the invaluable resource you need to prepare for this life-changing event. From when to go on maternity leave and how to choose a pediatrician to when--or if--to go back to work (and how to survive without sleep), this all-in-one guide helps you step into your role as mom as seamlessly as possible. Includes advice on: Getting through those first frantic days (and nights) Caring for baby and family as a whole, at the same time Dealing with mood swings and depression Returning to work outside the home Finding quality daycare and a babysitter Recovering your sense of self Packed with real-time tips and expert counsel,The Everything Mother's First Year Bookis your key to maneuvering the first twelve months of motherhood with ease!
The Everything® Parent's Guide To Children With Asperger's Syndrome
by William StillmanWith The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Asperger's Syndrome at your side, you'll take the first steps toward understanding this pervasive development disorder and how it may impact your child.
The Everything® Parent's Guide To Children With Autism (2nd Edition)
by Adelle Jameson Tilton Charlotte E. ThompsonYou know that life with a child with autism can be challenging, exhausting, and—ultimately—very rewarding. When even daily activities like getting dressed or grocery shopping become daunting exercises, you need practical advice, expert reassurance, and real-life tips to help your family get through each day. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Autism, 2nd Edition has all that—and more! Children with autism require special strategies, and you must learn how to look beyond the autism diagnosis and appreciate your child's unique qualities. With this comprehensive guide, you'll discover how to: Communicate effectively with your child Find a school that meets your child's needs Handle meltdowns in public or private Learn how diet can affect your child's health and behavior Find intervention and support groups Full of useful information, expert advice, and positive techniques, The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Autism, 2nd Edition is the valuable tool you and your family need to make the most of every day—handling the challenges with confidence and taking time to savor the rewards of life with your child.Show more
The Everything® Parent's Guide To Children With Bipolar Disorder
by William StillmanWhat does it mean for your child to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Where can you go to understand mood disorders, depression, and the highs and lows associated with this condition?The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Bipolar Disorderis an authoritative handbook designed specifically for parents with questions about their child's emotional well-being, options for medication and therapy, and educational considerations. Author William Stillman helps you: Define bipolar disorder Recognize symptoms of mental health issues Find a doctor and get a diagnosis Heighten awareness of depression, mania, and mood swings Maintain healthy family relationships Navigate the teen years Complete with professional advice to help you cope with daily life, this all-inclusive resource provides reassuring answers for you and your child.
The Everything® Parent's Guide To Children With Dyslexia
by Abigail MarshallThe Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia gives you a complete understanding of what dyslexia is, how to identify the signs, and what you can do to help your child.
The Everything® Parent's Guide To Raising Your Adopted Child
by Corrie Lynne PlayerFor the estimated 2 million families in the United States waiting to adopt a child, the decision of which avenue to pursue can be overwhelming: domestic or international, older child versus younger, children with special needs--and the list goes on. This title offers all the information any potential or newly adoptive parent might need. This essential guidebook is packed with reassuring advice on how to handle the most common issues: questions to ask before adopting; bonding techniques--from newborn to teenager; adopting children with special needs; navigating international adoptions; helping the adopted child understand and cope with feelings of loss and abandonment; and navigating blended families, single parenting, or same-sex partnerships. With this book by their side, adoptive parents will bond with their child for a lifetime!
The Everything® Parent's Guide To Sensory Integration Disorder
by Terri MauroThis reassuring handbook examines various forms of treatment and therapy, and provides professional advice for helping children with SID succeed in school, at home, and with friends.
The Everything® Parent's Guide To The Overweight Child
by Paula Ford-MartinMore than 30 percent of children ages 6 to 19 are now overweight, and half of those children are obese. Now, gain valuable insights on what causes children to become overweight and how to help them to change their eating habits and become more physically active. Most important, learn what you can do to break the cycle of obesity that can lead to severe medical problems in the future. Get the professional advice you need to motivate your child to eat well, get active, and stay healthy.Technical Review by Vincent Iannelli
The Everything® Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses: Expert Advice That Dispels Myths and Helps Parents Recognize Symptoms and Understand Treatments
by Leslie YoungWritten by a recognized M. D. with his own pediatric office, The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses debunks the myths and offers you a trusted reference for recognizing and troubleshooting common childhood illnesses.
The Everything® Parent's Guide to Children with Depression
by Rebecca RutledgeWith The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Depression, you can ensure that your child receives the right support and treatment.
The Everything® Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline
by Carl E. PickhardtIs your child talking back? Refusing to do chores? Watching television and playing video games all day? You're not alone in your struggle to understand -- and control -- your strong-willed child!
The Everything® Parent's Guide to Special Education: A complete step-by-step guide to advocating for your child with special needs
by Amanda MorinBe your child's best advocate! Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common--their parents are passionate and effective advocates. It's not an easy job, but with The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education, you will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability. This valuable handbook gives you the tools you need to navigate the complex world of special education and services, with information on: Assessment and evaluation Educational needs for different disabilities, including multiple disabilities Current law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Working within the school system to create an IEP The importance of keeping detailed records Dealing with parent-school conflict With worksheets, forms, and sample documents and letters, you can be assured that you'll have all you need to help your child thrive--in school and in life!
The Everything® Pregnancy Book: All You Need To Get You Through the Most Important Nine Months of Your Life (3rd Edition)
by Paula Ford-MartinRecognized for its reassuring advice, authoritative information, and easy-to-understand style, The Everything Pregnancy Book, 3rd Edition is the must-have reference guide for a happy, healthy, and well-informed pregnancy.
The Everything® Pregnancy Fitness Book
by Robin Elise WeissThe Everything® Pregnancy Fitness Book. provides risk-free workouts to promote good health and well-being before, during, and after delivery.
The Everything® Pregnancy Organizer (2nd Edition)
by Paula Ford-MartinGetting ready to welcome your new baby into the world is an exciting adventure, but also a lot of work! The Everything Pregnancy Organizer, 2nd Edition is just what you need to enjoy the next nine months in control and on track. Monthly charts, checklists, and worksheets make it easy to remember appointments, record medical information, maintain nutrition, purchase the right baby supplies, and more. The perfect companion for first-time moms-to-be, The Everything Pregnancy Organizer, 2nd Edition is your guide from the day you find out youÕre pregnant until you begin a new life with your baby!This all-new edition of The Everything Pregnancy Organizer features: •Space each month to record your reflections on the pregnancy journey and questions to ask your doctor •A user-friendly format for taking notes and holding papers •Information about childbirth classes and choosing a healthcare practitioner •A ten-month calendar to record appointments and checkups •Plenty of space for recording important contact information and notes •A month-by-month rundown of what to expect and how to prepare for the arrival of your baby
The Everything® Toddler Activities Book
by Joni LevineDesigned to challenge their minds as well as their bodies, these activities include active play, art, and movement exploration as well as memory and discovery games, crafts, and nursery songs.
The Evil Twin (Sweet Valley High #100)
by Francine Pascal Kate WilliamWill Margo win the final battle? Margo's monstrous plan is complete. She came to Sweet Valley to find a new life, and discovered identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield and their "perfect" family. If only Margo can get rid of one of them, she can take her rightful place in the Wakefield home. Now the moment Margo has been waiting for has arrived. The twins aren't speaking to each other. Sweet Valley is in chaos. Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield are out of town. Margo has just enough time to do what she needs to do. Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are in mortal danger. The final episode in the explosive six-part miniseries. Will Sweet Valley ever be the same?
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
by Jacqueline KellyCalpurnia Virginia Tate is eleven years old in 1899 when she wonders why the yellow grasshoppers in her Texas backyard are so much bigger than the green ones. <P><P>With a little help from her notoriously cantankerous grandfather, an avid naturalist, she figures out that the green grasshoppers are easier to see against the yellow grass, so they are eaten before they can get any larger. <P> As Callie explores the natural world around her, she develops a close relationship with her grandfather, navigates the dangers of living with six brothers, and comes up against just what it means to be a girl at the turn of the century.<P><P> Debut author Jacqueline Kelly deftly brings Callie and her family to life, capturing a year of growing up with unique sensitivity and a wry wit.<P> <P><b>2010 Newbery Honor Book <P>Winner of the 2010 Bank Street - Josette Frank Award</b>
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate: (newbery Honor Book) (Calpurnia Tate Ser. #1)
by Jacqueline KellyIn this witty historical fiction middle grade novel set at the turn of the century, an 11-year-old girl explores the natural world, learns about science and animals, and grows up. A Newbery Honor Book.“The most delightful historical novel for tweens in many, many years. . . . Callie's struggles to find a place in the world where she'll be encouraged in the gawky joys of intellectual curiosity are fresh, funny, and poignant today.” —The New Yorker Calpurnia Virginia Tate is eleven years old in 1899 when she wonders why the yellow grasshoppers in her Texas backyard are so much bigger than the green ones. With a little help from her notoriously cantankerous grandfather, an avid naturalist, she figures out that the green grasshoppers are easier to see against the yellow grass, so they are eaten before they can get any larger. As Callie explores the natural world around her, she develops a close relationship with her grandfather, navigates the dangers of living with six brothers, and comes up against just what it means to be a girl at the turn of the century. Author Jacqueline Kelly deftly brings Callie and her family to life, capturing a year of growing up with unique sensitivity and a wry wit.The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly was a 2010 Newbery Honor Book and the winner of the 2010 Bank Street - Josette Frank Award. This title has Common Core connections. This is perfect for young readers who like historical fiction, STEM topics, animal stories, and feminist middle grade novels.Don't miss the sequel!The Curious World of Calpurnia TateTo follow Calpurnia Tate on more adventures, read the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet chapter book series:Skunked! Counting Sheep Who Gives a Hoot? A Prickly Problem
The Evolution of Mara Dyer: The Unbecoming Of Mara Dyer; The Evolution Of Mara Dyer; The Retribution Of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #2)
by Michelle HodkinThe truth about Mara Dyer's dangerous and mysterious abilities continues to unravel in this gripping sequel to the thrilling The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. Mara Dyer once believed she could run from her past. She can't. She used to think her problems were all in her head.T hey aren't. She couldn't imagine that after everything she's been through, the boy she loves would still be keeping secrets. She's wrong. In this gripping sequel to The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, the truth evolves and choices prove deadly. What will become of Mara Dyer next?
The Evolved Nest: Nature's Way of Raising Children and Creating Connected Communities
by Darcia Narvaez G. A. BradshawA fascinating look into nurturing and parenting in the natural world, supplemented with original illustrationsFor readers of Becoming Animal and World of WondersA beautiful resource for Nature advocates, parents-to-be, Animal lovers, and anyone who seeks to restore wellbeing on our planet, The Evolved Nest reconnects us to lessons from the Animal world and shows us how to restore wellness in our families, communities, and lives.Each of 10 chapters explores a different animal&’s parenting model, sharing species-specific adaptations that allow each to thrive in their &“evolved nests.&” You&’ll learn:How Wolves build an internal moral compassHow Beavers foster a spirit of play in their childrenHow Octopuses develop emotional and social intelligenceHow, when, and whether (or not) Brown Bears decide to have childrenWhat their lessons can teach you--whether you&’re a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or childfreePsychologists Drs. Darcia Narvaez and Gay Bradshaw show us how each evolved nest offers inspiration for reexamining our own systems of nurturing, understanding, and caring for our young and each other. Alongside beautiful illustrations, stunning scientific facts, and lessons in neuroscience, psychology, and evolutionary biology, we learn to care deeper: to restore our innate place within the natural world and fight for an ecology of life that supports our flourishing in balance with Nature alongside our human and non-human family.
The Ex-Girlfriend of My Ex-Girlfriend Is My Girlfriend: Advice on Queer Dating, Love, and Friendship
by Maddy CourtThis illustrated book of advice on love, dating, and friendship—written by and for queer women and people of marginalized genders—is the new go-to queer relationship handbook.Fix yourself a cup of non-caffeinated herbal tea and prepare to laugh, cry, reminisce, and feel your feelings as you read through these quintessentially queer dating dilemmas.In The Ex-Girlfriend of My Ex-Girlfriend Is My Girlfriend, advice columnist Maddy Court (a.k.a. Xena Worrier Princess) answers anonymous queries from lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and people of marginalized genders.Illustrated by comics artist Kelsey Wroten and based on Court's viral zine of the same name, this book features never-before-published letters and responses about first loves, heartbreak, coming out, and queer friendship—all answered with the warmth and honesty of the gay big sister you wish you had.• BY QUEERS, FOR QUEERS: This book was written by and for queer women and people of marginalized genders. The questions reflect real experiences that aren't often represented in the media, and the answers offer an important reminder that loving ourselves takes patience, effort, and the support of our friends and communities.• EXCITING DEBUT AUTHOR: In 2018, Maddy Court made the leap from creating niche lesbian memes on Instagram to writing and distributing a series of zines. Never preachy or dismissive, Court offers advice that is sympathetic and straightforward—it's equal parts refreshing vulnerability and remarkable wisdom.• GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATION: Kelsey Wroten's art brings the letters to life, immersing the reader in all the joys and disappointments of the contributors who wrote in from all over the world. In addition to the traditional illustrations, each chapter features a paneled mini-comic that speaks to the different themes.• AMAZING GUEST EXPERTS: Because one queer cannot possible hold all the answers, The Ex-Girlfriend of My Ex-Girlfriend Is My Girlfriend also includes advice from an incredible roster of guest experts. Author and comedian Samantha Irby; musicians JD Samson and Ellen Kempner; and writers and activists Tyler Ford, Kalyn Heffernan, Lola Pellegrino, and Mey Rude all tackle questions on long-distance breakups, jealousy, love triangles, making friends, and more.Perfect for:• Lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and people of marginalized genders with questions about dating, friendship, and life• Fans of the Ex-Girlfriend zine series and followers of @Xenaworrierprincess• Fans of Kelsey Wroten's graphic novels and art
The Ex-Husband: The holiday thriller to escape with this year
by Karen HamiltonThe addictive new thriller from Karen Hamilton, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE PERFECT GIRLFRIEND.'A gripping, luxurious thriller - the perfect summer read' - Laura Marshall'An irresistible slice of summer escapism' TM Logan'Full of twists and turns, it will keep you furiously turning the pages...' Sarah Pearse'The perfect summer read - pacy, exciting and unpredictable.' Charlotte Duckworth'An addictive page-turner, pulsing with threat. Thrillingly sinister!' Lucy ClarkeHe's missing, presumed dead. But she still can't escape.Charlotte and Sam were partners. In life, and in crime. They never stole from anyone who couldn't afford it. Wealthy clients, luxury cruise ships. It was easy money, and harmless. At least, that's what Charlotte told herself, until the world caved in on her.But now, years after she tried to put that past life behind her, it comes rushing back when her estranged ex-husband Sam suddenly goes missing - and someone threatens to expose what they did.Desperate to escape whoever is tormenting her, Charlotte takes a job as events planner for an engagement party onboard a superyacht in the Caribbean. For a while, her plan seems to have worked, nothing but open ocean and clear skies ahead. Until it becomes clear that she's no longer a thousand miles away from harm.Because whoever is behind it all is onboard too. And now there's nowhere left to run.Praise for Karen Hamilton:'Fabulously dark' Harriet Tyce'Wonderfully twisted' C J Tudor'Karen Hamilton has a rare gift for character' Fiona Cummins'Sizzles with tension, desire, and a forever-escalating sense of menace. A must-have summer read.' Jack Jordan'A dark and addictive thriller with superb characters and a shocking conclusion.' Jenny Quintana'Dazzling, dangerous and addictive. The perfect combination for a twisty exotic thriller.' Lauren North'Completely addictive, fantastically paced. I was absolutely immersed in The Ex-Husband.' L V Matthews'Let this supremely enjoyable thriller whisk you up, up and away.' Sunday Mirror'Grippingly unpredictable' Daily Express'Be prepared to put your life on hold for The Perfect Girlfriend' Good Housekeeping'Taut and tense from the first page to the closing paragraphs' Sun'Fast-moving and fun' Observer