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The Complete Single Father: Reassuring Answers to Your Most Challenging Situations
Being a single parent is a tough job no matter who you are, but if you're a single dad, you likely feel you've entered a strange, new world. Whether your kids are 12 months old or 12 years old, the tips and advice in this comprehensive guide will make the little tricks of parenting feel like second nature to you. Authors Elaine Fantle Shimberg and her son, single father Michael Shimberg, show you how to: Make your house (or apartment) a home Juggle your work and personal schedule with that of your kids Co-parent with your ex for the kids' sake Handle special circumstances if you're a widower Celebrate holidays and deal with in-laws Raise daughters, both youngsters and teens Cook foods your kids will eat Field common childhood maladies Date again Throughout, Fantle Shimberg and Shimberg include "Tips from the Trenches"--anecdotes from more than 50 single dads just like you on what works and what doesn't--as well as recommendations from lawyers, marriage counselors, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and clergy members. With The Complete Single Father, you'll have everything you need to enjoy your kids while maintaining a stable environment and reducing stress for all involved--without losing your sense of humor!.
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Herman, the Hermit Crab.
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How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive: A Guide to Patient Power
Dr. Sheldon Blau almost died after undergoing open-heart surgery—not from the surgery or heart disease, but from infectious bacteria introduced during surgery His in-hospital experiences made him a better doctor, and inspired him to write How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive. The book describes the role of each member of the medical team, shows patients how to become active, effective members of that team, and offers concrete advice about ways to avoid the most common hospital-related errors. Ten Things You Can Do to Get Out of the Hospital Alive - Make sure all your known allergies are clearly marked on your chart, wrist band, or on a piece of paper taped above your bed.
- Mark the area of your body to be operated on with a felt-tip pen.
- Never eat or drink anything before surgery, even if the nurse brings you a food tray.
- Tell your anesthesiologist if you're on any type of medication.
- Have a reliable advocate with you as often as possible throughout your hospital stay.
- Write your name prominently on a piece of paper and tape it to the wall above your bed.
- Always ask the nurse to check the name and dosage of any medication he or she is about to give you.
- Don't let anyone bully you.
- Don't hesitate to get a second—or third—opinion.
- Trust your instincts..
Price: $6.80
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Blending Families
Today more Americans are part of a second-marriage family than a first. Inevitably, these newly blended "stepfamilies" will be confronted by their own special problems and needs. This insightful problem-solving guide offers solid solutions--and includes real-life stories from families who've been through the adjustment process. Written by an award-winning author who specializes in health and family care, the book covers a wide range of issues--emotional, financial, disciplinary, and interpersonal. Naturally, there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution for second-marriage families. Each is unique, with its own composition, personalities, and problems. But with patience and understanding, this new family can work, live, and eventually love--together. Includes special sections on: * Family communication * Former spouses * Grandparents and step-grandparents * Juggling households * Commuting children * Discipline * School issues * Family customs and rituals * Religious differences * Reducing stress * Adult time * Money issues * Holiday planning * Vacations * Curfews and other rules .
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Coping with COPD: Understanding, Treating, and Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The first hands-on guide to living and coping with an insidious disease that affects tens of millions of people Experts estimate that as many as thirty-five million Americans literally cannot catch their breath-they are suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The fourth-leading cause of death in America, COPD is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema with airflow obstruction. In this clear, concise, and up-to-date guide to dealing with and living well with COPD, readers will learn: - How to navigate activities of daily living, from applying make-up to continuing work - How to quite smoking-at any age - How oxygen therapy may help you - How to tailor diet to meet new nutritional needs - How to foster a useful patient/doctor relationship and how and when to visit a pulmonologist - How to tailor your diet to meet your new dietary needs .
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Another Chance for Love: Finding a Partner Later in Life
In North America today, there are 35 million singles over age forty seeking companionship. Almost all of them have experienced disappointing relationships in marriage or love affairs. Another Chance for Love is for anyone who feels as though someone or something is missing from her life; it’s about finding the right partner. In Another Chance for Love, relationship expert Sol Gordon, Ph.D., and self-help writer Elaine Fantle Shimberg take a whole new approach to healthy, successful relationships by providing readers with the proper foundation for finding happiness—avoid focusing on trying to make it happen! Dr. Gordon and Ms. Shimberg show readers how to: ·Get to know themselves
·Place friendship before romance
·Discover what they want from a relationship
·Understand the masculine mystique
·Find "almost" Mr./Ms. Right Another Chance for Love provides readers with the soulful guidance they need to make strong choices and live happier, more fulfilling lives..
Price: $2.14
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Living With Tourette Syndrome
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