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Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going...

When our children are born, we do everything we can to make sure they have love, food, clothing, and shelter. We read to them, play with them, and comfort them when they cry. But despite all this, one in five children today suffers from a diagnosed anxiety disorder, and countless others suffer from anxiety that interferes with critical social, academic, and physical development. The author, childhood anxiety expert, is here to help. In this book...

An introduction to stress including the causes of stress, its effects and ways to handle worry, anxiety and stress.

Explores the science behind psychological stress, examining how people cope with chronic stress, how trauma can affect the brain, and how to handle both normal and extreme stress.

"It is not an overstatement to say that this is one of the most radical and important books on raising healthy, resilient, purpose-driven kids." - Madeline Levine, author of The Price of Privilege "An invaluable resource for the thinking parent." - Lisa Damour, author of Untangled "Compelling, revolutionary, and wise, The Self-Driven Child empowers parents with the courage, the tools, and the mindset to reduce toxic stress, and to foster our child's...

A compassionate and accessible guide for parents whose children have experienced traumatic or life-threatening events written by one of the foremost authorities on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents. Dr. Scheeringa understands the desperation many parents feel and explains the impact of trauma, simplifies the science into laymans terms, debunks the myths, and provides direction on navigating the confusing maze of the...

"An examination of the link between Adverse Childhood Events (ACE's) and adult illnesses"--Provided by publisher.

This board book introduces toddlers to simple breathing exercises perfect for encouraging focus, calming tantrums, and managing difficult emotions. This adorable board book encourages toddlers to mimic the actions of animals both familiar and exotic. Little ones are encouraged to sigh like a sloth, roar like a lion, buzz like a bee, and much more. These simple, engaging prompts help children focus on the benefits of mindful breath, helping to relieve...