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8
Nov
2011
ADHD – Changes In Behavior
All children benefit from routines. If they are at the same time every day doing the same things, they will eventually automatically learn to do them. Routines are essential for children with ADHD who have difficulty listening to instructions and remember.
Parents and teachers should lay down rules, because rules discussion superfluous.
But rules must be respected, so parents must agree on a punishment when the rule is violated, on a firm, calm and logical manner.
Everyone uses lists to refresh the memory. Lists help a child with ADHD in cleaning their room, completing the homework and completing all the tasks without help he or she is likely to forget. Lists can also help with certain problems, such as “Things to do when I feel restless” or “Things to do when I am about to explode.”
Parents of children with ADHD learn which situations their child’s symptoms worse. These may be parties, stay up late, guests, long car rides or a change in daily routine. Such situations are unavoidable, but it is possible to take action. As a child, for example medication, doctors may recommend a slightly higher dose to overcome these situations.
A teacher with special education degree can help a child with ADHD to get through things. It also helps if the teacher determine what the child must do in manageable sections divided, and a certain amount of time proposed for each task.
ADHD support
Teachers who understand that tight discipline in children with ADHD does not work, can help resolve, but to tolerate small mistakes. Teachers can also show their support by giving specific compliments.
Through personal contact (written notes often get lost!), teachers and parents must make sure that the rules under which the child lives, consistent, whether they are dealing with homework, taking medication, or what he or she needs to go to school and should bring. Read the rest of this entry »
15
Jun
2010
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto Wins ForeWord Reviews’ Book of the Year Award
“Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto: Action to Take, Principles to Live By” by author Julie Stachowiak, PhD won the Gold Award in the category of Health from ForeWord Reviews’ Book of the Year Awards for 2010.
(PRWEB) June 14, 2010 — Not your typical health book, the Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto: Action to Take, Principles to Live By, authored by Julie Stachowiak, PhD, introduces the world to a new, compelling, authentic voice on the topic of multiple sclerosis. Julie has the audacity to say that while living with a chronic disease is definitely no fun, positive action and being accountable to yourself can make the journey a lot easier and even bring you clarity, focus and strength. In the Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto Julie gives us all a call to self-help, self-reliance, and political action.
Demos Health is proud to announce that the Multiple Sclerosis Manifesto won the Gold Award in the category of Health from ForeWord Reviews’ Book of the Year Awards for 2010. We are proud of Julie’s accomplishments and proud to be associated with an award of this caliber.
ForeWord Reviews’ Book of the Year Awards were established to bring increased attention to librarians and booksellers of the literary and graphic achievements of independent publishers and their authors. ForeWord is the only review trade journal devoted exclusively to books from independent houses. Read the rest of this entry »
15
Jun
2010
New Book Tells a Story of an Addiction Like No Other
Author shares the sincere story of her all-consuming ordeal and inspiring recovery
Latham, NY (Vocus) June 12, 2010 — Bookshelves are cramming with books about people who have come back from the gulf of addictions, which most of the time inspire readers. Still, readers have yet to hear of someone with an unbelievable kind of addiction. In author Jill Peck Vona’s new book Addicted to Cold Water, she boldly shares her tormented life, but strong will to live.
Addicted to Cold Water is more than a story of survival and recovery—it is a story of a miracle. The miracle is the power of persistence and love. The ordinary things in life afflict some people. Too many cocktails become the disease of alcoholism. Drugs overpower moral judgment. Food becomes an obsession. In this book, readers will learn of the all-consuming ordeal of the author in being comfortable in her own skin. Here, she describes an addiction to cold water that most people could never imagine. And yet, her step by step eloquence about her dive into addiction makes an old story fresh. The description of the terror and agony is moving and compelling. Intertwined in this story of determination is a love story between the author and her husband, Paul. Readers will share their unequivocal understanding of each other and sense that they have lived their lives together for the joy of each other.
“Addicted to Cold Water is Jill’s brutally honest story of her fall into addiction and obsession and how—through courage and a sincere love of life and the undying love and patience of her husband, Paul—drags herself out of the depths of her disease to live a normal life. As a fellow addict, I find her book to be another inspiration to continue my own recovery.” – Richard Markes, RN, New York
This book is a must-read for anyone who needs to understand whatever evil that plagues them—for the perspective and the hope for transformation that it gives. Read the rest of this entry »
15
Jun
2010
Cancer Survivor Book
Author reveals new science and new ways to create a healthy body
Cancer Survivor Pens Account of Complete Healing at God’s Hands
Readers will laugh, cry, and feel hopeful as they read her uplifting story.
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15
Jun
2010
Pet Industry Expert
Pet Industry Expert Charlotte Reed Launches PetCentricAuthors.com, the First Internet Site Dedicated to Evaluation and Promotion of the Best New Pet Books
PetCentricAuthors.com helps authors of pet titles to promote their newly released pet books
New York, New York (PRWEB) June 14, 2010 — Pet industry expert Charlotte Reed created PetCentricAuthors.com, the first internet site dedicated to learning more about authors and pet books. PetCentric Authors features book reviews, podcasts and interviews with authors and publishing industry experts.
Recently released books that are highlighted on the website include LeashesAndLovers.com founder Sheryl Matthys’s “What Your Dog Can Teach You about Love, Life, and Happiness” (L&L Media, 2010), photographer Jean M. Fogle’s “Tricks for Treats” (Bowtie Press, 2010), North Shore Animal League spokesperson and wife of shock jock Howard Stern, Beth Ostrosky Stern’s new book, “Oh My Dog” (Gallery Books, May 2010), and author Steve Duno’s, “Last Dog on the Hill” (St. Martin’s Press, June 2010). The site also will review children’s books, mysteries, photography books – all books pertaining to pets.
What Your Dog Can Teach You about Love, Life, and Happiness
Last Dog on the Hill
The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette
PetCentricAuthors.com, the Pet Bookshelf Blog and The Business of Pet Writing Conference fill a gap in the publishing industry
In particular, PetCentric Authors, is the only site that evaluates and reviews the breadth of pet publishing and serves as an online location offering a range of top-notch pet books. We just officially launched, but there’s already tremendous buzz from authors and publishers. Everyone is sending us books for evaluation.
The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Pet Dog Etiquette
The site also hosts Reed’s Pet Bookshelf Blog with interactive blog content including Twitter interviews, giveaways, contests and videos. Guest blogger and publicist Amy Greenman comments about BEA and wonders if it takes celebrity panache to publish a pet book these days.
In addition to the book review site, Reed launched a corresponding business, Reed Books, which sells newly released pet titles and popular pet books online.
As the author of “The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette” (Adams Media, 2007) and the producer of the three-year-old, The Business of Pet Writing Conference, Reed’s first-hand knowledge of the pet publishing industry allowed her to identify a need to promote and market animal-interest books and their authors in the marketplace.
“PetCentricAuthors.com, the Pet Bookshelf Blog and The Business of Pet Writing Conference fill a gap in the publishing industry,” Reed said. “In particular, PetCentric Authors, is the only site that evaluates and reviews the breadth of pet publishing and serves as an online location offering a range of top-notch pet books. We just officially launched, but there’s already tremendous buzz from authors and publishers. Everyone is sending us books for evaluation.”
Reed’s reviewers are pet-owning librarians, pet trend experts, retired school teachers, journalists and authors who are dedicated to promoting the animal-human bond.
Furthermore, the site invites publishers and pet-related companies to sponsor podcasts and to purchase advertising. PetCentricAuthors also offers author marketing campaigns to help authors promote their newly released pet books.
About Charlotte Reed
Charlotte Reed is a popular pet care and lifestyle expert. In 1995, she abandoned life on Wall Street as a corporate lawyer to open Two Dogs & A Goat Incorporated, a premiere, full-service, pet care provider in New York City. She is the author of “The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Pet Dog Etiquette” (Adams Media). Charlotte is PeoplePets.com’s Petiquette columnist and the Money Saving Pet Tips blogger for AllYou.com. Reed is also the Editor-in-Chief of the tony, new dog magazine, “The Blue Book”. In addition to her writing career, Reed also works as a pet industry consultant. Although many manufacturers have hired her as a spokesperson, she also works with advertising, marketing, event, public relations and social media firms as a pet trend expert, providing a unique understanding of what drives pet consumer behavior. Charlotte is the owner of four dogs, two cats and one parrot.
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