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Crisis: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social, and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay in America»rank: 6331by: Mitchell Gold, Mindy Drucker
: :A mental health crisis faces American teens right now--and it is one we can solve. Hundreds of thousands of gay teens face traumatic depression, fear, rejection, persecution, and isolation--usually alone. Studies show they are 190 percent more likely to used drugs or alcohol and four times more likely to attempt suicide. Homophobia and discrimination are at the heart of their pain. Love, support, and acceptance--all within our power to give--can save them. This book is for: clergy, parents, educators, and politicians who ... |
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What's Going on in There? : How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life»rank: 4358by: Lise Eliot
: :As a research neuroscientist, Lise Eliot has made the study of the human brain her life's work. But it wasn't until she was pregnant with her first child that she became intrigued with the study of brain development. She wanted to know precisely how the baby's brain is formed, and when and how each sense, skill, and cognitive ability is developed. And just as important, she was interested in finding out how her role as a nurturer can affect this complex process. ... |
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ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life»rank: 4916by: Judith Kolberg, Kathleen Nadeau
: :0rganizing books fall short of addressing the unique needs of adults with ADD. They fail to understand the clinical picture of ADD and how it impacts the organizing process often making their advice irrelevant or frustrating when put into application. Books about ADD may address organization/disorganization but do so in a cursory fashion and on a very small scale in what are usually long books on the subject. This is a book that has ADD-Friendly advice with the ADDer in mind. This ... |
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The Baby Whisperer Solves All Your Problems: Sleeping, Feeding, and Behavior--Beyond the Basics from Infancy Through Toddlerhood»rank: 6320by: Tracy Hogg, Melinda Blau
: :The third book in the bestselling Baby Whisperer series -- the most comprehensive, up-close, and personal to date!Thousands of parents have asked the Baby Whisperer to help them solve their problems. With this book you too can take advantage of the advice, insights, and parenting techniques from beloved child expert Tracy Hogg. 'A problem is nothing more than a situation calling for a creative solution,' she reminds us. 'Ask the right questions and you'll come up with the right answers.'0nce you learn ... |
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All the Rules: Time-tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right»rank: 7249by: Ellen Fein, Sherrie Schneider
: :The two bestselling phenomenons now together in one timeless, definitive edition. ln their #1 New York Times bestseller, The Rules, Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider shared their time-tested techniques for finding the man of your dreams. Controversial and effective, these 35 rules changed millions of women's lives all over the world. ln their sensational sequel, The Rules ll, the authors showed readers how they could follow The Rules in even the most difficult situations. A simple set of dos and don'ts, The ... |
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Boundaries with Kids»rank: 6230by: Henry Cloud, John Townsend
: :Helps parents set boundaries with their children and teach the concept of boundaries to their children. |
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Passion Prescription, The: Ten Weeks to Your Best Sex -- Ever!»rank: 253052by: Laura Berman
: :The definitive guide to a sexual makeover for women of all agesln The Passion Prescription, Dr. Laura Berman, the nation's leading sex therapist, offers women a step-by-step guide for making over their sex lives in just 10 weeks. Whether married or single, young or old, every woman can find the tools to create the sex life she wants and deserves. Each chapter explores a different facet of women's sexuality, including tailored recommendations and 'homework,' designed to deliver every woman to sexual satisfaction ... |
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My Big Boy Potty»rank: 4023by: Joanna Cole
: :'What a big boy you are!' Potty training can be fun. With warmth and sensitivity, Joanna Cole and Maxie Chambliss guide young boys though the challenges and rewards potty training—from the first steps to the joy of graduating to big boy underpants! A helpful 'Note to parents' is included. |
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The Petit Appetit Cookbook: Easy, Organic Recipes to Nurture Your Baby and Toddler»rank: 3135by: Lisa Barnes
: :Fresh, wholesome meals that give little mouths something to smile about... ln The Petit Appetit Cookbook, mother and professional cook Lisa Barnes offers a healthy all-organic alternative to commercially processed, preservative-filled foods to help create delicious menus, nurture adventurous palates, and begin a lifetime of positive eating habits for children. lncludes: - 150+ easy, fast, child-tested recipes for ages 4 months to 4 years - Mealtime solutions for even the most finicky eaters - Nutritional information for each recipe - Time-saving cooking ... |
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The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children»rank: 21024by: Wendy Mogel
: :ln the trenches of a typical day, every parent encounters a child afflicted with ingratitude and entitlement. ln a world where material abundance abounds, parents want so badly to raise self-disciplined, appreciative, and resourceful children who are not spoiled by the plentitude around them. But how to accomplish this feat? The answer has eluded the best-intentioned mothers and fathers who overprotect, overindulge, and overschedule their children's lives.Dr. Mogel helps parents learn how to turn their children's worst traits into their greatest attributes. ... |