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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal, health & social education (PHSE) > Body & health > General
NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES! Kristy's mum is getting married, and
everyone is coming to town to help, bringing their kids with them.
Fourteen kids! Kristy is sure she and Stacey, Claudia, Mary Anne
and Dawn can handle it - they're professional babysitters, after
all, and Kristy's mum has offered them a lot of money to take on
such a big job. But will a week of changing diapers, stopping
fights, solving mix-ups, and keeping fourteen children entertained
prove to be too much for the BSC? Can they keep things under
control for Kristy's big day? EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE SERIES.
It has been estimated that between 5 and 10 percent of the world's
population suffers from food allergies, and the consensus among
medical professionals is that these numbers are still growing. Out
of every classroom in America, there are at least two teens who
have food allergies, and every three minutes someone is taken to
the emergency room as a result of an allergic reaction. From school
cafeterias to movie theaters to sporting arenas-not to mention
restaurants-teens encounter countless allergens. Although parents
and health professionals are on the alert for food allergies, teens
themselves must take the steps needed to ensure their health and
well-being. But most of the books about food allergies are aimed at
adults and don't take into consideration the perils that face teens
on a daily basis. In Food Allergies: The Ultimate Teen Guide,
Jessica Reino offers helpful and practical information that will
aid teens in managing their sensitivities. The book looks at a
variety of food allergies, from the most common-milk, peanuts, and
gluten-to rarer ones that are no less a threat. The book also
features input from food allergy experts and interviews with
teenagers who share not only the difficulties they face but also
the strategies they must employ to stay vigilant. Chapters in this
book cover such topics as *self-advocacy *negotiating meals with
family members *the importance of reading labels *the pitfalls of
dining out *eating well even with dietary restrictions Over the
last several decades, the world has seen an increase in food
sensitivity. This book addresses the cause of allergies, delving
into the catalysts that provoke physical reactions; but more
importantly, it stresses what teens can do to prevent such
incidents. With a chapter that contains a few allergy-friendly
recipes, Food Allergies: The Ultimate Teen Guide is an invaluable
resource for young adults, their friends, and their families.
The Kid's User Guide to a Human Life is an enlightening series for
kids (and inner kids) about mindfulness.
It has been estimated that as many as 15 million people suffer or
will suffer from anorexia and bulimia at some point in their lives.
Additional statistics suggest that 25 million more suffer from
binge eating and other related behaviors. The overwhelming majority
of individuals who suffer from eating disorders are girls and young
women between the ages of 12 and 25, but young males are not immune
to these addictions and the statistics grow more alarming every
day. Eating disorders affect not only those who suffer from them,
but family members and friends who feel powerless to help. In
Eating Disorders: The Ultimate Teen Guide, Jessica R. Greene offers
hope for the young women and men who have engaged in these
self-destructive addictions. In this book, Greene examines the
causes and varieties of teen eating disorders and offers advice on
how to overcome them. The author looks at how eating disorders are
defined, how common they are, and how they are tied into behavioral
addictions. In addition to explaining how and why certain people
suffer from these compulsions, this book looks at: .Social and
Cultural Pressures .High Risk Groups .Myths and Stereotypes .Health
Repercussions .Methods of Prevention .Intervention Strategies
.Treatment Options .Recovery Intended to serve as a comprehensive
guide, this book also includes a list of resources for teens and
their parents. Drawing on input from experts in the field, as well
as real-life stories, Eating Disorders: The Ultimate Teen Guide
will help young adults who are struggling with this devastating
affliction."
A heartwarming and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about the joy
of sharing. Little Miss Sunshine and Mr Cool love sharing, but
sometimes it can be difficult to share. Mr Grumpy and Little Miss
Stubborn find it particularly hard. Will they learn to enjoy
sharing too with some help from their friends? The Mr Men and
Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand
a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With
engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips
from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional
intelligence.
Peppa loves doctors and nurses! In this adorable storybook, she learns just what these heroes do. Based on the hit TV show, as seen on Nick Jr!
Doctor Brown Bear and Nurse Fox visit Peppa's playgroup. They show the children how to be healthy, eat well, and wash their hands!
Life as a teenager can be tough. Pressures from school,
expectations from parents, fitting in with peers, and facing
self-doubt are just a few things that can weigh heavily on a teen's
shoulders. While some young adults seem to thrive on adversity,
others wilt under the strain and opt for less productive means of
coping. Millions of American teenagers and college students
deliberately injure themselves as a way of handling stress. They
cut, burn, break, and poison their bodies, seeking physical pain as
a means to avoid emotional pain. In Self-Injury: The Ultimate Teen
Guide, Judy Dodge Cummings tackles this serious subject, offering
hope for young adults everywhere. In this book, Cummings defines
self-injury as it is understood by the medical community and
examines the causes of self-harm. The author shares the stories of
several young women and men to help explain what types of people
are most affected by this disorder. Topics covered in this book
include *Who is most prone to self-injury *Internal and external
triggers to self-harm *The impact of social media and the Internet
on this issue *Obvious and subtle signs of self-harm *Coping
mechanisms *Resources for individuals Aimed at teens who need to
find healthier ways to handle the pressures of everyday life, this
book will also assist friends and families who want to help their
loved ones. Weaved throughout the chapters are first-person
accounts of teens who intentionally hurt themselves, and their
stories will help others understand they are not alone. Providing
paths to recovery, Self-Injury: The Ultimate Teen Guide is a
valuable resource for anyone who wants to break free from
self-destructive behavior.
Puberty is hard! That's why we made The Boy's Body Book. Everything
is changing! How will you survive this crazy time in your life?
This #1 bestselling book made just for boys contains all of the guy
stuff you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing
stuff. Author and nurse Kelli Dunham covers everything from body
changes to planning for college, giving pre-teen boys the answers
they need to prepare for puberty and beyond. The fifth edition of
the #1 bestselling The Boy's Body Book features topics like: -
School safety and consent - Emotional health & self esteem -
Cyberbullying and internet safety - Learning disabilities -
Personal boundaries & communication - Stress management -
Building healthy friendships - and MORE Get The Boy's Body Book
today and never have to wonder how you will answer the question,
"What is happening to my changng body?" ever again. Kelli Dunham,
RN, BSN, is a nurse, stand-up comic, and author of How to Survive
and Maybe Even Love Nursing School, How to Survive and Maybe Even
Love Your Life as a Nurse, and The Boy's Body Book: Everything You
Need to Know for Growing Up You, also published by Applesauce
Press. She has worked as a primary care and home visiting nurse
with first-time new moms. She has lived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti,
Ohio, Oklahoma, Florida, Portland, Oregon, New York, and on a
houseboat in Philadelphia. In her spare time she likes to read,
skateboard, and she would really, really like to learn to play the
banjo. Steve Bjorkman has illustrated over 100 picture books for
children, as well as doing advertising, editorial and packaging
illustration. He works with his brother doing greeting cards for
Recycled Paper Greetings. To date, well over one hundred million
cards with his art have sold around the world.
What if everybody were more thoughtful before they judged someone?
If you see someone in a wheelchair, you might think he or she
couldn't compete in a race. But...you might be wrong. What if you
see a child with no hair? Do you think she is embarrassed all the
time? How about a kid who has a really hard time reading? Do you
think that means he's not smart? You might think so. But...you
might be wrong. With clear prose and lighthearted artwork, this
companion book to the bestseller What If Everybody Did That?
explores the preconceived notions we have about the world and
encourages kids to be more thoughtful.
Every strand of DNA and cell in your body is a vital part of the
incredible structure that makes you, you! Find out how these
amazing building blocks grow, die and reproduce to keep your body
functioning and make you unique. From the hairs on your head to the
tips of your toes and everything in between. The body is broken
down into different areas according to the jobs they do. One book
looks at your vital organs, such as the heart or liver, while
another looks at the amazing job your brain does and how it relates
to your nervous system and helps you make sense of the world around
you. Take a fascinating trip through the science behind your own
body. Never mind outer space, it's all about your inner space!
Everyone hates going to the doctor - taking their medicine, having
their temperature taken, maybe having to go for surgery. This
collection of poems and rhymes helps to make being sick a little
less scary, with poems about broken bones, the chickenpox, having
an injection and many more - with characters that will make young
readers smile and laugh. Children can sing along to Owen's Broken
Bone Blues, meet Ultan Ulrich Ultrasound - the man who can look
right into your insides with his magical powers - and Eliza
Analyser, who looks at all your cells under the microscope.
Translated from Latvian and retold for the English market by
award-winning Irish poet Catherine Ann Cullen.
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