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Based on the self-help classic, Stop Walking on Eggshells, this
essential guide offers powerful skills and strategies for parenting
a child of any age with borderline personality disorder
(BPD)-without sacrificing their family or themselves. If you have a
child with BPD, you are all-too-aware of the behavioral and
emotional issues that are linked to this disorder-including rages,
self-harm, sexual acting out, substance abuse, suicidal behaviors,
physical and emotional attacks, and more. Traditional parenting
strategies that work on other kids just don't work with a
borderline child. But you shouldn't lose hope. The good news is
that there are parenting strategies that do work. With this
comprehensive resource, you will learn all about borderline
personality disorder, how it shows up in children, adolescents, and
your adult children, how to obtain proper treatment, and how to
manage your child's condition at home. You'll find proven-effective
strategies to help you communicate and improve your relationship
with your child of any age, and, as a result, improve your own life
as a parent and an individual. You'll also find real stories and
advice from parents who have also experienced raising a child with
BPD. Most importantly, you'll learn how to maintain boundaries and
validate your child while also meeting your own needs. Whether your
child is 5 or 25, this book offers tools to help you and your
family thrive.
Agonize no more, frustrated moms Moms with ADD is here to help.
Rather than pathologize ADD or speculate on causes or medical
rationales, Moms with ADD enables readers to recognize ADD and
optimize their parenting skills. Filled with anecdotes, quotations,
and examples, Christine A. Adamec, coauthor of Do You Have
Attention Deficit Disorder?, offers practical coping strategies for
family- and job-related concerns. This easy-to-read manual is
guaranteed to make moms with ADD happier at home and in the office
Relief at Last for the Millions of Chronic Heartburn Sufferers
Written by an internationally recognized expert on digestive
diseases, this much-needed book brings relief to the tens of
millions who suffer from the pain of severe heartburn almost daily.
If you find yourself dependent on antacids, losing sleep, missing
work, or canceling plans because of heartburn discomfort, you may
be among those who struggle with gastroesophageal reflux disorder,
or GERD. The good news is that your condition is
treatable----especially in its early stages. Drawing from his
extensive experience diagnosing and treating patients, as well as
the latest research from around the globe, Dr. Anil Minocha
explains the causes of heartburn----and the potentially serious
consequences of leaving it untreated. In addition to providing an
overview of the problem, Dr. Minocha offers invaluable information
on:
* The latest treatment options-from nutrition and simple lifestyle
changes to drugs, surgery, and alternative remedies
* How your diet and weight may be affecting your GERD
* The relationship between stress and heartburn
* Dealing with GERD during pregnancy, and in infants, children, and
the elderly
""An in-depth analysis of how to heal heartburn and acid reflux,
a problem that afflicts humans across the lifespan, from infancy to
old age. . . . A valuable home reference.""-Elizabeth D. Tate,
F.N.P., M.N., coauthor of Unforgettable Faces: Through the Eyes of
a Nurse Practitioner
""Priceless and practical. . . . Easy to read. . . . A must-buy
book for all heartburn sufferers.""-Joel E. Richter, M.D.,
F.A.C.P., F.A.C.G., Chairman, Department of Gastroenterology, The
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Adoption is the right option for many more types of parents and
children than we imagined a few decades ago. However, it is not the
right choice for everyone. Is Adoption for You? is a guide to
thinking through the issues.--from the Foreword by Jerri Ann
Jenista, M.D.
Would adopting a child be a good choice for you? Would you want to
adopt an infant or an older child? What about a child from another
country? A child of another race? Would you be willing to adopt a
child with medical problems? Could you agree to involvement and
openness with the birthmother? Would you be better off working with
an agency or an attorney? Do you have to be married? How much does
it really cost?
Before you decide, make sure you have all the facts. In this warm,
straightforward new book, adoption expert--and adoptive
parent--Christine Adamec gives you the information you need to make
this important decision. From financial considerations to the
myriad emotional issues involved, there are numerous questions to
explore. Adamec's expert guidance, drawn from personal stories,
clinical studies, and academic research, helps you find the answers
that are right for you.
Behind nearly every adult who is accused of a crime, becomes
addicted to drugs or alcohol, or who is severely mentally ill and
acting out in public, there is usually at least one extremely
stressed-out parent. This parent may initially react with the bad
news of their adult child behaving badly with, "Oh no!" followed
by, "How can I help to fix this?" A very common third reaction is
the thought, "Where did I go wrong--was it something I said or did,
or that I failed to do when my child was growing up that caused
these issues? Is this really somehow all my fault?" These parents
then open their homes, their pocketbooks, their hearts, and their
futures to "saving" their adult child--who may go on to leave them
financially and emotionally broken. Sometimes these families also
raise the children their adult children leave behind: 1.6 million
grandparents in the U.S. are in this situation. This helpful book
presents families with quotations and scenarios from real suffering
parents (who are not identified), practical advice, and tested
strategies for coping. It also discusses the fact that parents of
adult children may themselves need therapy and medications,
especially antidepressants. The book is written in a clear,
reassuring manner by Dr. Joel L. Young, medical director of the
Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine in Rochester Hills,
Michigan; with noted medical writer Christine Adamec, author of
many books in the field. In the wake of the Newtown shooting and
the viral popularity of the post "I Am Adam Lanza's Mother,"
America is now taking a fresh look, not only at gun control, but
also on how we treat mental illness. Another major issue is our
support or stigmatization of those with adult children who are a
major risk to their families as well to society itself. This book
is part of that conversation.
Surviving Your Pet's Death is a book for any pet owner who has
loved and mourned a beloved pet, explaining the nature of grief,
why some people have trouble understanding it and offering many
suggestions for dealing with your grief. The book also covers
explaining your pet's death to your children.
The number of people in this country over the age of 65 is expected
to rise dramatically in the coming years. As Baby Boomers age, many
require assistance ranging from transportation for daily errands to
round-the-clock medical care. Younger people face difficult choices
in caring for aging family members and helping them select the best
assistance and living options. From choosing between assisted
living or nursing homes and paying for costly prescriptions and
health care to resolving sibling squabbles over caring for an
elderly parent and facing difficult end-of-life decisions, ""The
Encyclopedia of Elder Care"" serves as a comprehensive and
objective guide for students and professionals alike. In more than
250 entries, this new book relies on statistical information to
paint a picture of aging and its key issues in the United States
and around the globe. Appendixes provide statistical data,
directories of resources, and helpful information on planning and
caring for the elderly.
The Encyclopedia of Adoption, Third Edition covers many new
developments since publication of the previous edition. These
additions include the Adoption and Safe Families Act, a federal law
that was created to encourage the adoption of foster children,
which has now been fully implemented by all states and has led to a
drastic increase in the number of foster children adopted. Other
key adoption issues that have been added or expanded for the new
edition include laws concerning adoptions by gays and lesbians, tax
issues, school and adopted children, birthfather rights,
transracial adoptions, and international adoptions. The new entries
include: Adoption subsidy; Child Citizenship Act of 2000; Early
intervention; Eating disorders; Fraud in adoption; Helicobacter
pylori; Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV); Iron deficiency anemia;
Language delays; Paternity testing; Sleep disorders; Substance
abuse; and Tuberculosis.
Millions of Americans - from adolescents to senior citizens - are
ruled by addictive behaviors that may destroy their lives as well
as the lives of their families, friends, and even strangers. ""The
Encyclopedia of Addictions and Addictive Behaviors"" is an A-to-Z
reference to addictive behaviors, their signs, symptoms, and
causes, as well as how to recognize and treat them. More than 300
entries provide a comprehensive overview of individual addictions
as well as overlapping issues, such as emotional problems, family
dysfunction, and difficulties with employment. This invaluable
resource also provides theoretical and practical information on how
people who are addicted to various substances or behaviors can,
with hard work and assistance from others, often recover and go on
to lead normal, productive lives.
In the United States more than 61 million people suffer from
chronic digestive diseases ranging from gastroesophageal reflux
disease to cancer, and many millions more are afflicted by acute
digestive disorders. An astounding 135 million cases of foodborne
digestive diseases occurred in the year 2000. In less developed
parts of the world diseases such as dysentery are a serious health
risk and the second leading cause of death for children under the
age of five. Written for medical personnel and lay people alike,
The Encyclopedia of the Digestive System and Digestive Disorders is
a complete guide to the complex functioning of the gastrointestinal
and the various threats to good digestive health. Written in a
concise yet comprehensive manner, more than 300 in-depth entries
clearly describe the medical problems of the digestive system,
normal digestive function, pathological problems, causes,
treatments, and preventive measures. Important topics such as
high-risk groups and variations in digestive disease among
different ethnic and regional groups are also included for each
entry. An extensive introduction outlines the history of digestive
disease and the progression of medical professionals toward a
better understanding of its key elements.
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