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Today's kids have adopted sedentary lifestyles filled with television, video games, and computer screens. But more and more, studies show that children need "rough and tumble" outdoor play in order to develop their sensory, motor, and executive functions. Disturbingly, a lack of movement has been shown to lead to a number of health and cognitive difficulties, such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotion regulation and sensory processing issues, and aggressiveness at school recess break.

'It has taken me several years of exploration, but I am at a place now where I see autism as neither an affliction nor a superpower. It's just the blueprint for who I am. There is no cure, but that's absolutely fine by me. To cure me of my autism would be to cure me of myself.' During the first...

Including a preface read by the author, Gina Rippon. 'A compelling exploration. Rippon is easily the most engaging communicator of neuroscience research working today. A truly fascinating must-read' – Elinor Cleghorn, bestselling author of Unwell Women 'Powerful and well-researched. The Lost...

At least ten percent of children have excessive fears and worries—phobias, separation anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive-disorder—that can hold them back and keep them from fully enjoying childhood. If your child suffers from any of these forms of anxiety, this book offers new, practical, and evidence-based proven tools that can help.

Have you, a friend or family member been living with undiagnosed autism? For every visibly autistic person you meet, there are countless 'masked' people who pass as neurotypical. They don't fit the stereotypical mould of autism and are often forced by necessity to mask who they are, spending their entire lives trying to hide their autistic traits. In particular, there is evidence that autism remains significantly undiagnosed in women, people of colour, trans and gender non-conforming people, many of whom are only now starting to recognise those traits later in life.

In this book, Prusiner tells the remarkable story of his discovery of prions - infectious proteins that replicate and cause disease but surprisingly contain no genetic material - and reveals how superb and meticulous science is actually practiced with talented teams of researchers who persevere. He recounts the frustrations and rewards of years of research and offers fascinating portraits of his peers as they raced to discover the causes of fatal brain diseases.

All-New Revised Edition Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a national health crisis that continues to grow—yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and incorrectly treated illnesses today. Neuropsychiatrist Daniel G. Amen, MD was one of the first to identify that there are multiple types...

Might you and your baby both sleep better if you shared a bed? How old is too old for breastfeeding? What is a father's role in nurturing a newborn? How does early attachment foster a child's eventual independence? Dr. Bill and Martha Sears - the doctor-and-nurse, husband-and-wife team who coined the term "attachment parenting" - answer these and many more questions in this practical, inspiring guide. Attachment parenting is a style of parenting that encourages a strong early attachment and advocates parental responsiveness to babies' dependency needs.

In this book, parents learn what to expect in the lively, wonder-filled time between ages 3 and 11. They'll find answers to family dilemmas such as feeding a picky eater, resolving sleep problems, addressing bullying, treating common injuries and illnesses, and coping with complex health care needs. Experts discuss what it takes to prepare a child for a rich and meaningful adult experience.

When trying to deal with our current troubles and anxieties, it can be deeply irritating to be asked to consider our childhoods. They happened so long ago; we can probably barely remember, let alone relate to, the little person we once were. But one of the most powerful explanations for why we may, as adults, be struggling, is that we were denied the opportunity to fully be ourselves in our earliest years. This book is a guide to better understanding our younger selves in order to shape who we wish to be in the future.

What causes autism? Is it a genetic disorder, or due to some unknown environmental hazard? Are we facing an autism epidemic? What are the main symptoms, and how does it relate to Asperger syndrome? Everyone has heard of autism, but the disorder itself is little understood. It has captured the public imagination through films and novels portraying individuals with baffling combinations of disability and extraordinary talent, and yet the reality is that it often places a heavy burden on sufferers and their families.

Over decades of research and work with thousands of families, Russell A. Barkley has become a leading authority on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids and teens. He has learned what a huge difference parents can make in supporting their children's success - as well as how overwhelming it can be. This concise guide presents 12 key parenting principles for dealing with common behavioral, emotional, and school challenges. 

The Vaccine Book offers parents a fair, impartial, fact-based resource from the most trusted name in pediatrics. Dr. Bob devotes each chapter in the book to a disease/vaccine pair and offers a comprehensive discussion of what the disease is, how common or rare it is, how serious or harmless it...

Your go-to guide for becoming a confident, effective advocate at every stage of your child’s special education journey. Navigating special education can feel overwhelming, filled with unfamiliar terminology, complex procedures, and high-pressure decisions that impact your child's future. This...

A groundbreaking guide written by an autistic dad that empowers neurodivergent parents and their families to thrive. In Controlled Chaos: A Survival Guide for Neurodivergent Parents, Daniel M. Jones, a respected voice in the autistic community, offers authentic advice, expert insight, real-life...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Would your child know how to find north, read a simple map, or choose the right route without depending entirely on a screen? Compass Skills for Kids: Adventures with Maps and Navigation transforms these valuable abilities into a fun, practical, and...

"Como é bom brincar! De correr, nadar e voar. A protagonista deste livro é uma menina cheia de energia que adora inventar novas brincadeiras e se diverte ainda mais quando pode brincar com sua família. O que a deixa triste, porém, é quando os adultos não têm tempo para ela. Mas um dia...

"Pessoal, a Charlotte Lunette descobriu que existe uma Declaração Universal dos Direitos Humanos e claro que ela foi ver o que era isso... São descobertas muito legais que a gente precisa saber respeitar e prestar atenção! Vamos ver...

"Pentear os cabelos, trocar de roupa, tomar café da manhã, chegar na escola no horário certo! Todo dia tem rotina. Mas quem nunca perdeu um pente? Ou encontrou uma meia sem par? Ou teve de procurar aqueles óculos fujões? Na família de Tina, pequenos mistérios se tornam grandes...

"Certa noite, Davi teve um sonho. Não foi um sonho comum, foi daqueles bem reais, em que a gente sente a respiração, sente até a temperatura das coisas. Quando acordou, Davi resolveu contar para seus amigos, e foi então que a magia aconteceu! Nesta obra, o sonho compartilhado, dividido e...