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Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you’re looking for information on these benefits and services, look no further than the newest edition of Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors. The VA operates the nation’s largest health-care system, with more than 1,700 care sites available across the country. These sites include hospitals, community clinics, readj...

In THE GOOD BEHAVIOUR BOOK, Dr. William and Martha Sears, the paediatrics specialists whose books on birth, babies, and parenting have become widely praised best-sellers, provide a definitive guide to raising happy, well-adjusted, well-behaved children. Disciplining children means equipping them with the tools to succeed in life. In this unique guide, seasoned parents of eight, Bill and Martha Sears draw on personal experience and their professional knowledge as childcare experts to prov...

A perfect gift for any mom. Even if she has to buy it herself, this beautifully designed, keepsake is a special place for moms to record the most significant remembrances of their lives. It is sure to be a treasured keepsake for children and grandchildren. It's time to truly hear your mother's whole story-here, following carefully curated questions to delve into vivid details, mothers everywhere are invited to recount the beliefs, traditions, and treasured moments that have made them who they a...

This best-selling text integrates the latest research and cutting-edge practice to make an evidence-based case for family policy. It uses examples from around the globe to explain how families support society and how policies support families. The book also moves beyond analysis to action with pragmatic processes and procedures for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of policies by viewing them through the lens of family impact. Highlights of the new edition include: Extensive revision...

Dr. Rick Capaldi, founder of Outreach Concern, the largest school-based counselling agency in the United States, provides parents with a guide to raising their kids to become resilient, independent adults. 21ST CENTURY PARENTING gives a new twist on the original three Rs - Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmetic. Parents will learn how to steer their children toward emotional stability and success using the new three Rs - Reading, Regulating and Redirecting - reading their child's environment, regulati...

The bestselling guide that has helped hundreds of thousands of parents and their children is now available for immediate consultation as a downloadable e-book and to keep handy as a ready reference in the busy parent's PDA or other electronic reading device. The spirited child - often called 'difficult' or 'strong-willed' - can easily overwhelm parents, leaving them feeling frustrated and inadequate. Spirited kids are, in fact, simply 'more': by temperament, they are more int...

A warm, inspiring, and practical handbook for at-home moms, by a television celebrity and mother of five. National television personality and mother of five Rachel Campos-Duffy presents a new way of looking at stay at-home motherhood that will transform the way readers view their days, their family, and their home. With practical advice and candid, engaging stories from her own life and other moms who are making it all work, mothers will learn about: ? Embracing the choice to stay home with...

My Life, My Legacy is an ideal tool for documenting accurate information about family history, as well as one's plans for that final celebration.

Does the thought of a rainy weekend indoors fill you with dread?Are you tired of your living room wall being one crayon scribble away from a mural?Have you ever contemplated moving to a bigger house simply to accommodate for your child's ever expanding collection of baby grows? Whether you're a first-time parent, or a seasoned pro, you'll know that parenting is a job full of challenges, and with no time off for good behaviour. But take heart and dive into Life Hacks for Parents, your handy guide...

A guide for parents to the first year of doctor's visits, illnesses, and vaccinations The first year with a baby is chock full of wellness visits. What can parents expect at each one? What will the pediatrician be looking for during examinations? What should parents ask? What information should they share about their baby’s feeding schedule, sleep habits, and so on? Dr. Pete demystifies these well visits and prepares parents for each one by covering the major growth & development milestones, exa...

The National Autistic Society estimates that Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) now affects 500,000 families in the UK alone, while one in 86 children have an ASD-related special educational need. Autism Spectrum Disorders is an essential one-stop reference guide introducing the reader to an understanding of this complex disorder, touching on all aspects related to ASD (including Asperger's Syndrome), with a detailed resource section for those wanting more in-depth information on specific areas. Th...

NATIONAL BEST SELLER • A collection of quotes from the internationally acclaimed author of Wild—drawn from the wide range of her writings—that capture her wisdom, courage, and outspoken humor, presented in a gift-sized package that's as irresistible to give as it is to receive. "Cheryl Strayed is a tough-love truth-teller." —The Washington Post Around the world, thousands of people have found inspiration in the words of Cheryl Strayed, who in her three prior books and in her "Dear Sugar"...