A Life of Care Giving – Becoming an Enlightened Caregiver

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Every child has ” ornery ” moments , but more than 1 in 20 American children exhibit behavioral problems that are out of control. For readers struggling with an unyielding or combative child , this book offers the understanding and guidance they need.
Drawing on Dr. Barkley`s many years of work with parents and children, the book clearly explains what causes defiance, when it becomes a problem ,and how it can be resolved. The book`s comprehensive eight-step program stresses constistency and cooperation , promoting changes through a system of praise, rewards and mild punishment . Readers learn tools and strategies for establishing clear pattrerns of disipline, communicating with children on a level they can understand , and reducing family stress overall. Filled with helpful charts , questionnaires, and chechlists, this book helps parents get their child`s behavior back on track and restore harmony in the home .

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Provides proven strategies and guidance for educating students with severe and multiple disabilities in a variety of settings. For undergraduate and graduate students. Previous edition: c1996. Softcover. DLC: Children with Disabilities–Education.

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Focused on the needs of moms with young children age 0-5, Parenting Early Years is a supportive resource with tips and guidance to help moms make their own choices in raising their kids.

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In nearly a quarter of households in the US, someone is caring for an elderly parent. Authors Candy Arrington and Kim Atchley draw from their personal experiences to speak to and support those who face the challenges of caring for a parent. With compassion and guidance, Arrington and Atchley partner with readers to

• help a parent with limited mobility, memory, ability, and resources
• draw from the wisdom of Scripture for sustenance
• understand the elderly parent’s perspective on giving up control, illness, and aging
• effectively organize forms, prescriptions, care, housing, and finances
• find personal balance by nurturing their own health, faith, and family

What begins as a way to honor those they love becomes, for many, a confusing and stressful time. This resource of hope provides caregivers with the support and direction they need to be spiritually, physically, and emotionally prepared for what they face day by day.

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“Long distance relationships never work!”

If you’re in a long distance relationship (LDR) you’ve probably heard this before. Between 2 and 3 million couples in the United States consider themselves “long distance,” not including the hundreds of thousands of military personnel stationed overseas. Despite these statistics, couples in geographically separated relationships have had few resources to help them through the unique difficulties that come from living apart. Finally, after a decade in the making, Long Distance Relationships: The Complete Guide fills this gap. Based on groundbreaking research, Long Distance Relationships teaches the little-known but critical secrets to a happy and healthy long distance relationship (LDR). Unlike the handful of other books on LDRs, Long Distance Relationships is based on extensive research, is thoroughly referenced and indexed, and provides specific guidance for separated couples from a noted expert in the field.

Long distance relationships do work. But to be successful you must understand how they differ from other relationships, and you must learn new strategies proven to make a difference.

Long Distance Relationships is the first work to comprehensively review, cite, and discuss five decades of research on separated relationships. Unlike the handful of other books on the topic, Long Distance Relationships includes: