Family & Relationships

A cutting-edge handbook for parents, from a pioneer in infant brain development, that bridges the gap between the most current neuroscience and practical parenting techniques. Dr. Jill Stamm?s daughter was born almost four months premature, and doctors insisted she would never walk or talk. Now, thirty-two years later, her daughter is living proof that nearly every baby?s brain has the potential to adapt and flourish given the right attention. A leading authority in infant brain development, she makes new, remarkable findings accessible to everyone in Bright from the Start. What babies need is as simple as A, B, C:. ? ATTENTION: including how to increase a child?s attention span, and how to balance stimulation with down time. ? BONDING: illustrating the importance of developing emotional attachment between a child and a consistent caregiver?and why this is key to cognitive development. ? COMMUNICATION: with breakthrough advice for tapping the correlation between verbal engagement with parents and higher IQ rates among children. She also discusses what kind of childcare environment to select, why learning toys don?t teach as much as you think, why reading to a baby is critical, and how you can help your child learn how to pay attention. By working with Dr. Stamm?s ABCs in Bright from the Start, all parents can help to build a radiant future for their precious little ones. more...

Price: $26.00

We could all use a little more confidence in our lives. With a push in the right direction, you can discover how to carry yourself confidently at work, at home, and even in relationships. This friendly guide shows you what confidence is and where it comes from, and offers practical tips and techniques to build on your skills, challenge your fears, and channel your energy into a more effective you. more...

Price: $19.99

Dr. Kutscher, in this marvelous book, dispels many of the myths of epilepsy and provides a wonderful review of all aspects of the disorder. He effortlessly moves from diagnosis to treatment to prognosis. Employing humor, common sense, and an outstanding knowledge of epilepsy, Dr. Kutscher's book is truly a tour-de-force.... It is unlikely that readers will put down this book with unanswered questions.... For individuals involved with children with severe epilepsy, this book provides information that cannot be obtained elsewhere.''. - Gregory L. Holmes, MD, Professor of Medicine (Neurology) and Pediatrics, Dartmouth Medical School, and Chief of Neurology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. 'In a relaxed, reassuring tone, Kutscher examines what medical science understands about seizures, first covering temporary brain short circuits like staring and jerking spells, then following with discussions of evaluation, treatments and anticonvulsants…A work of demystification, wherein knowledge serves as an antidote to fear both for those experiencing the seizure and those attending.'. – Kirkus Reviews . ''Knowledge is an antidote to fear.''. - Martin L. Kutscher, MD. This concise, accessible handbook for families, friends and carers of children with seizures provides all the information they need to approach seizures from a position of strength. Part 1 discusses types and causes of seizures, and what to do during a seizure. The medical concepts and technical terminology as well as the available tests and treatments, including anticonvulsant medication, are clearly explained. The author also addresses some of the emotional and social issues that may arise, and there are chapters for kids and teens to read themselves or with their parents. Part 2 covers some of the most common epilepsy syndromes in more detail. Further reading and useful contacts are also provided. This reassuring, informal, and upbeat book will reinforce and help clarify the discussion with more...

Price: $15.95

Compatibility is the foundation of all our relationships and this simple test, which doesn't require a pen or verbal response, allows the reader to quickly find out how compatible they really are with friends, partners, potential partners and colleagues. more...

Price: $14.99

One out of every two modern marriages ends in divorce, and 75 percent of those divorces are initiated by wives. Author Ashton Applewhite is one of these women, having sued for divorce after enduring an unfulfilling ten-year marriage. Cutting Loose is a wonderfully appealing book for women who want to leave their marriage but fear the consequences. Shattering the media-generated image of the lonely, deprived and financially strapped divorcee, Applewhite provides a much needed reality check. Cutting Loose introduces 50 women, varying in age, race, class and predicament, who have thrived after initiating their own divorces. Their fears of financial, emotional and romantic ruin were never realized; on the contrary, their lives improved immeasurably, and their self-esteem soared. Cutting Loose also answers the crucial questions: How do you finally decide to make the big break? What is getting divorced really like? What are the shortcomings of the legal process? What about custody and child support? financial and emotional survival? and how does a woman's self-image change during and after divorce? more...

Price: $11.95