books about: pediatrics     books:       Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the ...45 reviews Kenneth Bock, Cameron Stauth Ballantine Books, 2007 Finally...There is Hope Very, very well written. Dr. Bock understands the anguish from the standpoint of the child and the family and offers reasons and hope for this epidemic. Every pediatrician should read this book.             Childhood Leukemia (Patient-Centered Guides)25 reviews Nancy Keene Patient Center Guides, 1997 Childhood Leukemia A great help. Full of factual information and practical tips from parents who've "been there." It's a valuable resource for those of us who have a child who has been diagnosed with leukemia.             Merck Manual/ob Gyn Pediatrics Genetics80 reviews Merck Merck & Co, 1988 Rod and Lyn's Merck Review We rate the contents, style and information depth of the Merck Manual at 100% +. We rely on this manual and its extraordinary depth and clarity of content very much. Three of the family have nursing backgrounds Merck is a MUST !             Understanding Girls With AD/HD32 reviews Kathleen G. Nadeau Advantage Books, 2000 Book: Understanding Girls with ADHD I would highly recommend this book to parents and guardians of girls with ADHD. I saw many of my daughter's behaviors and symptoms very clearly at each stage of her life - how I wish I had had this book when she was younger! We were fortunate to have a pre-school teacher who was experienced enough to point out to us the "red flags" she was observing with our daughter's behavior in the classroom ...             Asperger's: What Does It Mean to Me?28 reviews Catherine Faherty; Gary B. Mesibov Future Horizons, 2000 What does it mean to me? This book is good for children who are very verbal and can understand the content. I bought this book for me to do with my 9 year old daughter and she is doing very well with it. I do a little bit at a time and go over previously completed parts to refresh her memory before moving on. I would definitely recommend this to any parent who is trying to teach their child about their disorder.             Your Child's Health: The Parents' One-Stop Reference Guide to: Symptoms, Emergencies, Common Illnesses, ...24 reviews Barton D. Schmitt Bantam, 2005 Best reference book for all ages of children I am a telephone triage nurse and this is one of the reference books that we use. All of our copies are beat to death because of how much we use them, it is a favorite of all the nurses. There is a wealth of reliable information in this book! Everything is layed out clearly with an easy to use index. I am buying one to keep at home for reference for my kids and giving them out as gifts at ...             How to Manage Your Child's Life-Threatening Food Allergies: Practical Tips for Everyday Life32 reviews Linda Marienhoff Coss Plumtree Press, 2004 A Must Have!! Have you just found out that your child has a severe food allergy, then this book is a must read. The information is so valuable, and it comes from a mom who has traveled the road, and faught the fights, and is a true advocate for children with food allergies. If you child is starting school and you aren't sure about how things will be handled, traveling, organizing the food cupboard at home, ...             One Child171 reviews Torey L. Hayden Topeka Bindery, 1999 Fascinating Narrative This amazing true story is about a violent 6-year old. You will be amazed by the details of how her teacher--Torey Hayden--reaches out to this child with special needs. This book is a must for teachers and parents.             Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality51 reviews Laura A. Jana, Jennifer Shu American Academy Of Pediatrics, 2005 Great book for new parents I would recommed this for new parents. Helpful and useful as well as an easy read.             Preemies: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies52 reviews Dana Wechsler Linden, Mia Wechsler Doron, ... Pocket, 2000 Excellent book for preemie parents My baby is a micro-preemie that was born at 24 weeks and 1 day gestationally. He is now 28 weeks gestational age. The NICU loaned me a copy and I pretty much devoured it. This book was wonderful in letting me know what to expect and where my preeemie was developement wise. He has had two surgeries (for a collapsed lung and PDA) and the book helped to calm my fears and inform me of the process. ...             If Your Child Is Bipolar: The Parent-to-Parent Guide to Living with and Loving a Bipolar Child15 reviews Cindy Singer, Sheryl Gurrentz Perspective Publishing, 2003 Practical information, heartfelt empathy Child and adoelscent psychiatrists are still debating clearer definitions of pediatric bipolar disorder. While we are working this out, we are still faced, here and now, with very complicated, difficult children; Children who tax the energy and resources of schools and families. Faced with diagnostic ambiguity, you can end up with "true believers" on either end of the spectrum: Those who have a ...             The Parents' Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations: From Newborns to Teens, Practical Medical and Natural ...15 reviews Lauren Feder Hatherleigh Press, 2007 Very good I got scared about all this vaccination-autism fuss, and this book is very informative about vaccinations, it gives you tips and all the information to make a decision and even investigate more about all this. I feel more prepared and confident when I talk to my pediatrician; we have to take all this very seriously because we are our children's voice.             Circumcision, The Hidden Trauma : How an American Cultural Practice Affects Infants and Ultimately Us All18 reviews Ronald Goldman Vanguard Publications, 1997 Bridging the gap between medicine, psychology and culture "Just as expected, seventy-two percent of the male students are circumcised. At Clem's party I had been reminded of the promiscuous way in which American doctors circumcise males in childhood, a practice I highly disapprove of...it constitutes, in [an] advertiser's phrase, 'a rape of the penis'. Until the forties, only the upper or educated classes were circumcised in America. The REAL people ...             Dry All Night: The Picture Book Technique That Stops Bedwetting16 reviews Alison Mack Little Brown & Co (T), 1989 This really, really works!! My son who is almost 7 has always wet the bed. It was a non-issue in our house as we knew he couldn't help it. He wore Pull-ups nightly. But about a month ago, he came to me expressing his desire to stop. I researched the various methods which can help children become dry. I was intriqued by the reviews for this book that I read on here, so we decided to buy it. We also bought a Wet-Stop ...             Taking Care of Your Child18 reviews Robert H. Pantell, James F. Fries, ... Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Co, 1990 Taking Care of Your Child:A parent's Illustrated Guide to Complete Medical Care I bought this book 27 years ago when I had my first child. I loved it then and love it now. I give it to every expectant mother I know. Our doctor was surprised that a new mom would know exactly what to ask and what information to have on hand. It has an easy to follow format with questions and guidelines for the taking care of your child. The book helps the parent know when to call the doctor ...             Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: How to Become an Expert on Your Own Diabetes ...17 reviews Ragnar Hanas Class Pub., 2007 A God Send This book has helped us so much. The doctors don't help you too much so you are left with a million questions and this book has helped so much. This disease is so overwelming and this book is so helpful in easy to understand words. Instead of going into a panic when something happens we now just go to the book and it calms us right down. Thank God this book is here.             Baby ER : The Heroic Doctors and Nurses Who Perform Medicine's Tiniest Miracles16 reviews Edward Humes Simon & Schuster, 2004 Inspiration! This book was the most impressive book I have ever read! It inspired me to go into Neonatology! I adore this book and recommend it to any one interested in medicine!             Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis14 reviews Basil J. Zitelli C.V. Mosby, 1997 Could not be better This is the finest text a pediatrician can own for daily practice, board brush up and companion to the standard textbooks. It can fill many gaps inherent in the nature of pediatric training and is eminently relevant. If the authors never pen another things, they can be forever proud of this work. Brava.             Baby Matters, Revised 2nd Edition: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Caring for Your Baby21 reviews Linda F. Palmer DC Baby Reference, 2007 MY PARENTING BIBLE! This has become my parenting bible. When nothing worked to cure my baby of his colic and his reduced nursing, pulling at the breast and coming off constantly while screaming and crying, this book helped me get to the ROOT of the problem and not just cover up the symptoms. It CURED his colic! My doctor once told me if I gave her the cure for colic, she'd be a millionaire and if I had a million ...             Milk, Money, and Madness: The Culture and Politics of Breastfeeding23 reviews M.D., Naomi Baumslag, Dia L. Michels Bergin & Garvey Trade, 1995 I wish this book were out of date and irrelevant! This definitive history of formula, pharmaceutical companies and infant death is highly readable, despite its depressing topic. While it would be comforting to think that formula fed babies only die at a higher rate than breastfed in places without access to clean water that just ain't so -- never has been, never will be, and the companies which make formula know that. 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