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Grandparenting the Children of Addicted Parents
Experiences and Wisdom for Kinship Carers
Edited by Janet Bujra with The Grandparents Group. Foreword by Nigel Priestley. Afterword by Caroline Archer.
This is an accessible book on grandparenting children in cases where grandparents have become legally responsible for parenting a child in their family, often due to parental drug misuse or mental health issues. This book has grandparent kinship carers talking candidly about the challenges involved and what support services are available. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 256pp, $19.95ISBN: 9781785925399 -
My Book about Brains, Change and Dementia
What is Dementia and What Does it Do?
Lynda Moore, illustrated by George Haddon
Explains the complex concepts of dementia, such as brain function, disease progression and death to pre-school aged children in a direct and age-appropriate way, as well as exploring children's feelings about these issues. This book caters for children aged 4+ who have a loved one at any stage of dementia. Learn More2018, 48pp -
Tell Me about When Moms and Dads Go to Jail
Judi Goozh and Sue Jeweler
When a parent is in jail, children need extra support to ensure positive emotional wellbeing and social and academic development. This reassuring book provides tips and activities for helping children understand what is happening to their parent, feel safe and loved, and manage their feelings. Ideal for use with children aged 6-11. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.93in / 244mm x 176mm, 48pp, $14.95ISBN: 97817859280792018, Ebook, PDF, 40pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-842-5 -
Tell Me about When Moms and Dads Come Home from Jail
Judi Goozh and Sue Jeweler
An invaluable companion for the whole family, this book helps children to adjust when a parent comes home from jail. It shows children how their parent's homecoming might affect everyone in the family, and provides tips and activities to help them build new family bonds. Ideal for use with children aged 6-11. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.69in x 6.81in / 246mm x 173mm, 40pp, $14.95ISBN: 97817859280622018, Ebook, PDF, 40pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-843-2 -
Fun Games and Physical Activities to Help Heal Children Who Hurt
Get On Your Feet!
Beth Powell, LCSW
Learn how physical activities and therapeutic play can help reshape the brains and bodies of children traumatized by abuse and neglect. Focusing on interactive games that promote positive attachment, the book explores how rhythm and movement are vital to healthy child development, with examples and fun and easy-to-play games. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.18in / 229mm x 157mm, 176pp, $22.95ISBN: 97817859277372018, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-678-0 -
The Trouble with Illness
How Illness and Disability Affect Relationships
Julia Segal
A candid look at how people respond when someone close to them has an illness or disability, and what can be done to avoid discomfort causing a rift in that relationship. The book explores relationships between partners, children and professionals and considers the different ways in which understanding can transform how people feel and react. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 5.98in / 229mm x 152mm, 312pp, $19.95ISBN: 97817859233262017, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-651-3 -
Can I tell you about Multiple Sclerosis?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Angela Amos, illustrated by Sophie Wiltshire
Maria, a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), explains what MS is, how it affects her life and what her family and friends can do to help. This illustrated introduction to MS will be a helpful guide for children 7+, as well as older readers. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.10in / 229mm x 155mm, 48pp, $13.95ISBN: 97817859214692016, Ebook, PDF, 48pp, $13.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-413-7 -
Inspiring and Creative Ideas for Working with Children
How to Build Relationships and Enable Change
Deborah M. Plummer
Packed full of creative ideas, it describes a host of different ways to help children build emotional resilience and cope with challenges they may face. Ideal for all children and young people, especially those struggling with issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety or stress, the techniques can be used by professionals in any setting. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.18in / 229mm x 157mm, 120pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-651-92016, Ebook, ePUB, 112pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-146-4 -
Helping Vulnerable Children and Adolescents to Stay Safe
Creative Ideas and Activities for Building Protective Behaviours
Katie Wrench. Foreword by Ginger Kadlec
Full of ideas and activities to help vulnerable children and young people to develop the key skills needed to stay safe. These tried and tested concepts are easy to use and will help children to better understand and respond to the potential dangers around them. Topics include work around: problem solving skills, safe/unsafe touch and cyber safety. Learn More2016, 184pp -
POTS and Other Acquired Dysautonomia in Children and Adolescents
Diagnosis, Interventions, and Multi-disciplinary Management
Kelly McCracken Barnhill
Providing clear information on the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of POTS and other acquired dysautonomia, this practical handbook allows parents and professionals to gain a fuller understanding of post-viral syndromes. It covers a range of interventions and includes strategies for management and treatment at home and in clinical settings. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.06in / 229mm x 154mm, 168pp, $21.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-719-62016, Ebook, ePUB, 168pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-201-0
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