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Cover of The Everything Parent's Guide to Vaccines
To vaccinate or not? It's a decision that all new parents must face within just a few days of their baby being born. Yet, with all the conflicting information on vaccines, it is difficult to sort through what is relevant and reliable. Concerned parents need a book that provides them with helpful information on:
Types of vaccinesHow vaccines workVaccine safetyAdverse reactionsVaccination schedulesPossible links to autism
This guide presents easy-to-understand information along with the most up-to-date research. Unlike other books that try to pressure you with agendas and frightening data, this comprehensive guide allows you to come to your own conclusion--and make the right decision for your child.

Cover of The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses
Written by a recognized M.D. with his own pediatric office, The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses debunks the myths and offers you a trusted reference for recognizing and troubleshooting common childhood illnesses. With this book, you will feel confident that you can handle common ailments and gauge the seriousness of your child's condition.

This helpful guide covers newborns to adolescents, offering detailed information and helpful tips on:

Diaper rashes and skin problems Antibiotics and vaccines When to worry about a fever Cold remedies for infants Bedwetting

Dr. Young gives you the straight facts, helping you avoid costly doctor visits and worrisome, sleepless nights. The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses will help you sleep better at night, knowing you have the tools and know-how to raise a happy, healthy child.

Dr. Leslie Young is a UCLA-trained pediatric specialist with a busy practice, seeing thousands of children a year. He is also the moderator of an online community of more than 12,000 members, and is creating both a Web site and an e-newsletter for parents

Dr. Vincent Iannelli is the author of The Everything Father's First Year Book and the technical reviewer of The Everything Get Your Baby to Sleep Book. A board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, he is also an associate professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Cover of Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Juvenile Diabetes
As a parent of a child diagnosed with diabetes, you are faced with overwhelming, and sometimes frightening, questions like: Will my child be able to eat sweets again? How will I ever be able to let them go out on their own? What is the newest technology and how can it help my child? Is a cure really on the horizon? The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Juvenile Diabetes helps you cope with the challenges of helping your children live happy, healthy lives while controlling the disease. This reassuring, easy-to-use guide features advice on: Adjusting to life with diabetes Helping your children take control of their health Monitoring diet and insulin levels Handling emergencies Finding support for you and your children The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Juvenile Diabetes helps parents deal with the challenges you and your child face when living with diabetesOone day at a time.

Moira McCarthy is a well-known parent in the diabetes community. She is the national chairman of government advocacy of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and volunteers as a Bag of Hope delivery mom to newly diagnosed families. An award-winning news reporter and magazine writer, Ms. McCarthy has appeared on CNN, many other national and local news programs, and twice on the front page of the New York Times.

Jake Kushner, M.D., was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Laboratory of Morris White, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Joslin Diabetes Center, and Harvard Medical School. He has worked as an instructor in medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and as a faculty member in the Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Group and Cell Biology and Physiology Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Cover of The Everything Guide to Cooking for Children with Diabetes
All parents want their children to eat well—but for children with diabetes, eating well is not just a preference, it’s a requisite. When to eat, what to eat, and how much to eat are critical considerations—all day, every day. But with a little knowledge and planning, you can whip up meals that are as good for your child as they are good to eat, including:
  • Ultimate Grilled Cheeseburger Sandwich
  • Multigrain Pancakes and Vanilla Smoothies
  • Baked Potato Chips and Creamy Spicy Dip
  • Taco Salad
  • Grilled Ranch Chicken
  • Lobster Salad
  • Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse

With this cookbook, you can meet the dietary challenges of diabetes with delicious—and doable—meals. From bag lunches and after-school snacks to birthday treats and holiday feasts, children with diabetes can enjoy mealtime as much as kids everywhere—every day of the year!