Book intended for young children (8 years +) that explains the changes girls undergo at puberty, using simple text and colour illustrations. Focuses particularly on periods. Includes further reading list, as well as notes for parents, teachers and others careers, and specific hints for fathers. Authors work in education, student welfare, health nursing, sexuality education, and psychology. A very accessible and well-illustrated book to help young girls understand the changes they go through when reaching puberty. Provides easy-to-understand information about growing up and the changes tha... View More...
The new edition of Dyslexia is written for parents of dyslexic children and the professionals who work with them, and provides information on the role parents can play in supporting their dyslexic child. This updated edition contains new material and up-to-date discussions of current research and programs. * Empowers parents by providing them with strategies for dealing with a wide range of concerns including dyspraxia and dyscalculia * New sections cover post-school issues, the emotional needs of young people with dyslexia and information on how parents can help at home * Features information... View More...
This is the 'missing piece' in successfully developing and using sensory modulation plans with elementary students. "Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions to Build Success" is an illustrated children's book about an exuberant little boy who had difficulty paying attention in class and doing his school work until he was equipped with the tools to accommodate his sensory needs. Written from Arnie's point of view, the book uses simple language to describe some of the sensory tools and strategies he uses at school and home to help him achieve a more optimal level of alertness and pe... View More...
The author of the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "Supernanny" and star of ABCUs hit television series returns to answer questions from confused, conflicted, and confounded parents across the country. As ABC's Supernanny and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller of the same name (which has sold nearly 300,000 copies), Jo Frost has no problem handling even the most, er, precocious children. Her upbeat, efficient methods and warm personality have endeared her to parents all over the United States -- and she's got the fan mail to prove it. In Ask Supernanny, Jo responds to the questions she ... View More...
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR MUMS-TO-BE WITH A SENSE OF HUMOUR. Part diary, part colouring book, and part brutally honest (and hysterically funny) collection of advice, this is for the new mother who wants to chill out, laugh her face off, and realise with every page that she is not alone. Two stars of the lifestyle and parenting blogosphere invoke the mindless fun and nostalgic appeal of an old-school activity book in this irreverent, laugh-out-loud twist on the traditional baby journal, with illustrated activities, lists, essays, and musings on what pregnancy is really like. - Wordsearches:... View More...
The best games book ever-for kids and the whole family, from the team that bought us the critically acclaimed, award-winning, best-selling UNBORED: The Essential Field Guide to Serious Fun UNBORED Games has all the smarts, creativity, and DIY spirit of the original UNBORED (It's a book! It's a guide! It's a way of life! -Los Angeles Magazine), but with a laser-like focus on the activities we all do for pure fun, to while away a rainy day, to test our skills and stretch our imaginations-games. Covering the full gambit and then some, from old-fashioned favorites to today's high-tech games, the... View More...
Dyslexia is a sensitive issue that can be difficult to identify and understand, and even trickier to cope with - but it needn't be something you or your child have to go through alone. Suitable for anxious parents, curious youngsters and adult sufferers alike, this book offers friendly, down-to-earth advice on recognising the signs and symptoms of dyslexia and understanding the best management methods and avenues of support. Understanding & Managing Dyslexia For Dummies covers:* Figuring Out What Dyslexia Is All About* Determining When to Get a Diagnosis* Exploring Your Options for Schools and... View More...
When things don't go our way, the Disappointment Dragon can come to visit and take us down to his home in the Valley of Despair...The Disappointment Dragon sometimes comes to see us all and, if we let him, he can make us feel sad or angry. He visits Bobby when he is not picked for the school football team, he also finds Lucinda when she has to miss an exciting school trip because she has the Chicken Pox. He even tries to take the whole of Class Three down to the Valley of Despair when their favourite teacher moves away. Will the Dragon of Hope be able to chase away the Disappointment Dragon an... View More...
Have you ever felt a sense of dread and worry creeping over you? That might be the Panicosaurus coming out to play...Sometimes the Panicosaurus tricks Mabel's brain into panicking about certain challenges, such as walking past a big dog on the street or when her favourite teacher is not at school. With the help of Smartosaurus, who lets her know there is really nothing to be afraid of, Mabel discovers different ways to manage Panicosaurus, and defeat the challenges he creates for her. This fun, easy-to-read and fully illustrated storybook will inspire children who experience anxiety, and encou... View More...
Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow. This is the story of a red beast that was awakened. Rufus is in the school playground when his friend John kicks a ball that hit him in the stomach, and wakes up the sleeping red beast: 'I hate you - I'm gonna get you!'. The red beast doesn't hear the teacher asking if he's okay. It doesn't see that John is sorry - how can Rufus tame the red beast? This vibrant fully illustrated children's storybook is written for children aged 5+, and is an access... View More...
Now you have a baby, what are you going to do with it?! Kaz Cooke, the author of the bestselling pregnancy book Up the Duff, has you covered from your very first day with a baby. With reassuring info, helpful suggestions, answers to your worries and quotes from Australian parents, Babies & Toddlers is backed by the professional advice of more than thirty medical and other experts. crying * sleeping * breastfeeding * bottle-feeding * health & body image for new mums * coping * developmental milestones * eating * common illnesses * fun stuff * safety * toilet training * tantrums (theirs and your... View More...
From the author of the bestselling "Real Gorgeous". In her inimitable warm, witty and informative way, Kaz Cooke (aided by her outrageous alter ego Hermoine) provides the real low-down on pregnancy and childbirth, from coping with the body changes to dealing with a newborn baby. View More...
AUSTRALIA'S TOP-SELLING, MOST RESPECTED PREGNANCY BOOK -REVISED AND EXPANDED Updated 2015 For more visit uptheduffbook.com.au KAZ COOKE gives you the up-to-date lowdown on pregnancy, birth and coping when you first get home. No bossy-boots rules, just lots of cartoons and the soundest, sanest, wittiest advice you'll ever get. Everything you need to know about the scary parts, the funny parts and your private parts. Week by week- what's happening to you and the baby Hermoine and the Modern Girl's hilarious pregnancy diary AND How to prepare for pregnancy and the baby Info on conceiving, and IVF... View More...
Where do you start when introducing solids to your baby? Kim McCosker, mother of three boys and passionate cook, has set out to answer this universal question by providing simple, healthy, age-appropriate recipes aimed at introducing a variety of flavours to baby's palate. BABY BOWL walks you through the basics of baby food preparation, and the storage, defrosting and preparing of frozen food, as well as the sometimes daunting task of helping the food find its way into Baby's mouth! Throughout, Kim shows you the importance of nutrition through providing healthy, homemade baby food. She c... View More...
A complete and comprehensive guide to why kids behave and think the way they do-and how to bring out the best in them. In the U.S., more than 10% of children are diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, while countless others remain undiagnosed. Defining what is "normal" and what is not is of great concern to anyone who works with, guides, nurtures, teaches, or parents children. With new discoveries in mental disorders that affect children, Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides an informational guide to cognitive development at every stage of a child's life, as well as how to diagno... View More...
The Auslan Dictionary for Teachers, Parents and Professionals : 2012 Perfect bound edition. Released 23 April 2012, this 2012 edition of The Auslan Dictionary for Teachers Parents and professionals includes over 2000 signs! It still includes Description of how to perform the sign; Hints to help you remember the sign; State usage information PLUS A list of associated English words associated with the sign. It is still the only dictionary to include Context usage information (EG can has 2 listings. 1 for I can and the other refers to the ring pull can); to help ensure you clearly understand th... View More...
The Auslan Dictionary for Teachers, Parents and Professionals : 2012 Pocket edition. Released 2015, this 2012 edition of The Auslan Dictionary for Teachers Parents and professionals includes over 2100 signs! Each with detailed descriptions of how signs are performed, context and regional usage notes; and alternative English words for the sign. In fact the first edition (in 2009) was the first ever Auslan Dictionary to identify contextual information. For example the two signs for 'can' - one meaning a can of drink the other used in the context 'I can do that'. Signs are presented in Alpha... View More...
Daisy the Dummy Fairy has a very special job to do. When children grow big enough to give away their dummies, she flutters into their house at night to collect them, leaving every child a surprise to find in the morning! Daniel has just turned two and is ready to give away his dummies ... What will happen when he meets Daisy the Dummy Fairy? View More...
This practical resource is brimming with ideas and guidance for using simple ideas from speech and language pathology and occupational therapy to boost communication, sensory integration, and coordination skills in children on the autism spectrum. Suitable for use in the classroom, at home, and in community settings, it is packed with easy-to-follow, goal-oriented activities and lesson plans centering around arts and crafts, music-making, cookery, sensory activities, and skills for daily living. The activities all use materials and objects which are readily available in the home or classroom, ... View More...
Hush, Grandma Poss and all of their bush friends are the perfect companions to your precious new babys first records. My Possum Magic Baby Book has a new design based on the artwork of the 21st birthday edition of Possum Magic. It features rarely seen illustrations by Julie Vivas from the Possum Magic birthday book and address book, many new pictures created specially for the book, as well as all the favourites from Possum Magic. The book contains fill-in pages for birth details, a family tree, spaces for photographs, and handprints and footprints as well as birthstone, astrological and flower... View More...
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