This book unveils that "YOU ARE A GIFT, YOUR LIFE IS A GIFT" and "YOUR LIFE DESERVES TO BE CELEBRATED." The life of a Teenager is too beautiful and precious. And your life is meant to be filled with the joy and abundance of happiness. This is your birthright Your life has a divine purpose You're here to shine, to accomplish, celebrate life, and celebrate your sacred purpose Young adults will find techniques, in this book that can harness their mind, their body and their intellect. When these three aspects are in sync, they will realize the world is at their feet. Fear is no longer in their psyche and confidence becomes their second nature. A must read for teenagers, this book should be a guide on a daily basis. When life get bumpy, read the book. You will gain knowledge on why and how things work. It will energize you physically and enrich your thoughts with inspiring ideas, quotes, and timeless universal principles of joy, happiness and health.

This guy is tough, and so is his message.(By Ruben Rosario, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, MN August 2011. Edited for length)Like the U.S. Postal Service, apparently nothing keeps Larry Bauer-Scandin - foster dad to 125 - from his self-appointed rounds.Not the weather. Not the heart ailments or the genetic neurological disorder that robbed him of movement and rendered him legally blind. The 64-year-old Vadnais Heights resident just gets up and does it."My life was normal for the first nine years of my life until 1957 when my foot went to sleep, except that my foot never woke up," Bauer-Scandin told a group of inmates from the 3100 unit at the Dakota County Jail.But that's not the main message that Bauer-Scandin, a retired probation officer and jail counselor, wants to deliver on this day. "Whom do you blame for your problems?" he asks the group of 34 men, who are members of IMC, or Inmates Motivated to Change. Under the program, inmates with chemical dependency or mostly nonviolent offenses sign an agreement to take part in several programs and pledge not to make the same mistakes that keep landing them in lock-up."What people need to do is stand in front of a mirror and ask: 'How much of the problem is mine and how much is it somebody else?' "I first wrote about Bauer-Scandin five years ago. It was centered on his life as a foster parent. As he told the inmates, two of his former foster kids are cops, one in St. Paul. Two are soldiers deployed to Iraq. One's a millionaire. One's an author. Most are raising families or staying out of trouble in spite of hardships.But "15 are dead," said Bauer-Scandin, author of "Faces on the Clock," an engrossing memoir about his life. The dead include suicide victims, including an 11-year-old, others from AIDS and "my last one, they found in three or four pieces, as I understand."Bauer-Scandin's worth writing about again for what he continues to do at great pain and sacrifice without pay or fanfare. He didn't sugarcoat or pull punches with his audience."What I'm afraid is still happening is that the system is trying to figure out how to get tighter," he told them. "The sentences are getting tougher."And it's not the police, the sheriffs, the courts or even the folks in state and county-run corrections that are responsible for the race to incarcerate."It's the legislature," Bauer-Scandin said. "And legislatures have been known to do very stupid things."He also faults the media and a gullible public that forms opinions and dehumanizes people strictly on what they watch on TV and not on real-life experiences or knowledge."What do they see?" he said. "They see the Charlie Mansons. They see the unusual. They see the extreme. Most of you aren't that way. But that's what makes the news."Yet he doesn't divert from his main message: It's up to the inmate to take a positive step and choose the right way."Get yourself back into a position where you can influence those people, to be able to go to a school board or a city council or legislative meeting and have your voice heard."You can't fight the system from in here," he concluded. "You have to be out there."The inmates applauded and, one by one, stood in line to shake his hand on his way out the jail complex.His progressively debilitating disorder is taking more of a toll these days. But he steered the scooter inside the van and deftly wiggled his frail body into the driver's seat. He has no complaints, he told me. He will continue to go out and speak as long as God and his wife allow him."I hope something stuck," he tells me before he drives off.I hope so too, Larry.

This friendly deck of 52 cards contains open questions and simple exercises to transform the way your child expresses and understands their feelings. The box also includes a pocket-sized booklet with information for caring adults. Let's get talking! Find new ways to connect, share and communicate with your child with the help of this supportive deck of 52 prompt cards. These thought-provoking conversation starters and gentle activities provide a fun and engaging way to spark conversation, encouraging children to talk openly about their feelings and develop their emotional awareness. Compiled by an experienced child therapist and accompanied by helpful instructions, the colour-coded cards are divided into four categories for easy selection, including feelings, well-being, self-esteem and mindfulness. The open questions and prompts in this deck will inspire children to connect with their feelings and thought patterns and grow their emotional intelligence. Get Talking Cards for Kids offers an enjoyable way to help improve communication, encourage self-discovery and foster an essential life skill.

The challenges of raising a child with special needs are far beyond those of the typical parenting experience; therefore, parents need to use different skills and strategies. Written by a clinical psychologist who is the parent of a special needs child, The Special Needs of Parenting is an indispensible guide to help parents understand themselves through this journey so that they can meet these challenges directly. This book provides a framework for understanding yourself and what you are going through as parents that will bring a new stability to your life. As you process the loss of the ideal child and deal with chronic sorrow issues, you will be more effective parents. The Special Needs of Parenting blends the experience of a parent with the wisdom of an expert to help you on your own journey.

Requiring only ten minutes a day, the program revealed in this groundbreaking book provides an effective, step-by-step method for helping children with Attention Deficit Disorder develop their special skills and individual learning styles and excel in a classroom setting.

Leap into the wonderful world of Fruityland(r) where anything is possible Join Oliver and his friends as they embark in their yellow school bus on an exciting strawberry adventure. From an enchanted path with talking trees to a friendly giant with flying horses, young readers will experience the sensation of soaring and swooping over valleys, fields, and meadows while learning priceless nutritional facts along the way.

Every new parent has been there-sleepdeprived, exhausted, and pacing the floor at 3:00 a.m. with an irritable baby who is having difficulty calming down and going back to sleep. In "Secrets of a Baby Nurse," a medical professional relies on scientific research, personal study, and a lifelong adoration of babies to provide parents with valuable tips that will lead them to discover the delight of a well-rested, tranquil, and happy child-and most importantly, a good night's sleep for everyone.

Marsha Podd, a seasoned maternal-infant nurse and lactation specialist, shares her professional expertise in reading the body language of thousands of babies in order to teach parents how to interpret a baby's cues, create a perfect sleep environment, and initiate a peaceful detachment. You'll learn how to

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