Children's Health

Now, most people have heard of ADHD and know someone who may have it. But lost in the discussion of both childhood and adult diagnosis of ADHD is the potential upside: Many hugely successful entrepreneurs and highly creative people attribute their achievements to ADHD....

The Explosive Child is the highly acclaimed, lifechanging parenting guide in which Dr. Greene first delineated the Collaborative Problem Solving approach....

Aproximadamente, 8.4 por ciento de los niños y un 2.5 por ciento de los adultos tienen TDAH. El TDAH suele diagnosticarse al inicio en los niños de edad escolar cuando tienden a interrumpir la clase o tienen problemas con las tareas y actividades....

A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD is the first guided workbook for women with ADHD designed to break the cycle of negative self-talk and shame-based narratives that stem from the common and limiting belief that brain differences are character flaws....

In Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price shares their personal experience with masking and blends history, social science research, prescriptions, and personal profiles to tell a story of neurodivergence that has thus far been dominated by those on the outside looking....

How does trauma affect a child's mind - and how can that mind recover? In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry explains what happens to the brains of children exposed to extreme stress and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope....

This book will help you cope with these kinds of children. You may have arrived at the end of your wits and sought several therapists already. You may feel that your cause is impossible, but this book will show that your child has a great capacity to change....

With her popular blog Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love....

The Highly Sensitive Child shows how HSCs are born deeply reflective, sensitive to the subtle, and easily overwhelmed....

What is autism: a lifelong disability or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth it is both of these things and more....

Why America's sons are underachieving, and what we can do about it. Something is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere 20 years ago....

Veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD - and a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together....

In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder....

No parent experienced their teen years the way that children do today. This guide provides strategies and tips for actively learning the world of our children....

In Your Brain's Not Broken, Dr. Tamara Rosier explains how ADHD affects every aspect of your life. You'll finally understand why you think, feel, and act the way you do....

When three-month-old Lia Lee arrived at the county hospital emergency room in Merced, California, a chain of events was set in motion....

You've never listened to a book like The Reason I Jump....

There's nothing more frustrating than watching your bright, talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school.....

Su hijo puede ser un niño altamente sensible. La alta sensibilidad es un rasgo de la personalidad que puede no ser común, pero que existe en el 15 o 20 por ciento de nuestra población....

Organizing Solutions for People with ADD, 2nd Edition outlines new organizing strategies that will be of value to anyone who wants to improve their organizational skills....

Parenting under the best of circumstances can be difficult. And raising children who have come to your home from “hard places,” who have their own set of unique needs, brings even more challenges....

From distinguished researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this treasured parent resource gives you the science-based information you need about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder....

Dyslexia is almost always assumed to be an obstacle. And for one in five people who are dyslexic, it can be....

These are often the first clues to Sensory Processing Difference--a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses....

This audio guide will give you a comprehensive idea of what ADHD is and how you can deal with children who suffer from it. It will provide you with simple tips and techniques on how ADHD, despite being a serious and complicated disorder, can be dealt with efficiently and properly....

Being a mum is hard. Being a mum of an ADHD child is much harder. If you have an ADHD child, you have probably realized that the regular parenting strategies simply do not work for your ADHD child. In fact, they often backfire, making the situation worse. In this audiobook, you will learn about the root cause of your child’s misbehaviors and difficulties in every aspect of their life at school and at home. This will make a huge difference in your life. You will stop fighting and pushing against a wall. You will start to feel life flowing and moving toward your ADHD child’s success.

We all want our children to excel and succeed in life. Unfortunately, with very young children, it can sometimes feel like an uphill battle when you are trying to communicate, and they simply don’t listen. It can make us feel like we are failing as a parent when this happens, but that isn’t usually the case. Now you can learn the secrets and tips that will help your children to grow and flourish with the Montessori educational method, a time-tested way to encourage independent learning in children and help them grow into responsible adults. 

The first accessible guide to examine Sensory Processing Disorder, The Out-of-Sync Child touched the hearts and lives of thousands of families. Carol Stock Kranowitz continues her significant work with this companion volume, which presents more than one hundred playful activities specially designed for kids with SPD. 

Are you scared that your anger is getting the better of you a little too often? Maybe you can even see it in your kid’s face when you try to discipline them? When your child is yelling, screaming, not doing as they’re told, and running amok, what’s usually your first reaction? It’s not easy to be a parent and still juggle your personal life, work, and other duties. Anger is a completely natural emotion, but in our frustration we often end up yelling, screaming, and hitting our children to follow our commands.

If you're a parent of a child with a sensory processing disorder, there are some things you need to know. First: You're not alone. Second: There is hope. Third: You can help. There is a way to help your child turn a life of distress and struggle into one of comfort and confidence. You can take the lead in helping your child live a better, more natural life, and bond more with your kids in the process. In fact, by better understanding this condition, you can help your child live an even better life than ever before!

 Finally Dancing: A Bittersweet Odyssey is the story of one family’s struggles as they attempt to raise a disabled child. The family’s difficult situation is compounded by the rigors of facing a society with a broken medical system, an insurance industry set up to defeat those with the most need and an unprepared and unwelcoming educational system. 

Kitchen Medicine tells the story of how Lewis made her way through mothering and feeding a sick child, aided by Lewis's growing confidence in front of the stove. It's about how she eventually saw her role as more than caretaker and fighter for her daughter's health and how she had to redefine what mothering—and feeding—looked like once her daughter was well. This is the story of learning to feed a child who can't seem to eat. 

When my son Sean was born with special needs, his mother and I were told he would never be “normal” and we mourned for the life we had imagined for him. We thought we would have to be his teacher and protector, more so than the typical child. However, we quickly learned that lessons can come from the most unlikely places and that our world would be changed for the better in ways we could have never envisioned. . . all because of Sean. Before he died on Father’s Day 2019, Sean taught me valuable life lessons. He taught me how to live like Sean, and these lessons are his legacy.

Dealing with ADHD is challenging. Some days, you wake up feeling like you can take on the world, and other days, getting dressed feels like a huge accomplishment. We get it. We outline practical, schematic solutions for parents of all ages to combat their ADHD and achieve the goals they've been struggling to reach. This audiobook is full of straightforward, helpful tips that will help you feel comfortable, and it will show you how to put your ADHD into action in a way that benefits YOU instead of holding you back.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that is caused by differences in one's brain. Children with autism will often have repetitive or restricted interests and behaviors, as well as troubles with social interaction and communication. Children who have autism also likely have different ways of paying attention and moving, as well as learning. In Parenting the Autistic Child: 161 Strategies for Parenting a Child on the Autism Spectrum we cover a lot of ground. There is truly something for everyone inside.

Are you a woman who has been diagnosed with ADHD? Are you looking for practical and immediate solutions to bring order in your life, freeing your mind from the constraints, doubts, and preconceptions you've accumulated over the years? Between the fear of discovery, anxious behavior, and disorganization, being a woman with ADHD is not easy. Living with ADHD is a continuous cycle of forgetfulness, tasks left undone, impulsivity, low self-esteem, and often depression. If this sounds familiar, you can turn it around today!

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a medical condition which affects how your brain processes sensory information, or stimuli. Sensory information includes things you can touch, hear, taste, or smell. SPD can affect all of your senses, just one of your senses, or somewhere in between. In Parenting the SPD Child: Strategies for Helping Your Child With Sensory Processing Disorder, we will cover a lot of ground. We will start by looking at exactly what SPD looks like in children.

Why this audiobook? If you have ever struggled with poor body image, low self-esteem, disordered eating behaviors, or feelings of being powerless and out of control, there is a strong possibility that you may unknowingly pass these same struggles on to your children. This audiobook is designed to empower and equip all you mamas and soon-to-be mamas to break that cycle. Don't Pass It On will help you identify, understand, and navigate your past and present challenges with confidence.

Part memoir, part inspirational guide, Population One: Autism, Adversity and the Will to Succeed is a groundbreaking audiobook that offers listeners the ability to see life through the eyes of a young man with autism. Written by Tyler McNamer at the age of 17, Tyler not only details his challenges but also offers hope and encouragement to others who face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Whether you're an educator, a family member of someone with autism, or simply looking for inspiration, you'll appreciate the opportunity to step inside this remarkable young man's mind.