Written by a chartered clinical psychologist, this book aims to help readers understand their anxiety and the steps that need to be taken to overcome it.
Using expert advice and the latest information, this book brings together the facts on special educational needs, providing vital guidance for parents.
Weight training can help you to build a leaner, stronger physique as well as supporting fat loss goals and is an essential part of every exercise programme. Knowing exactly how to achieve these results, in a safe and effective way, can be a little more confusing. There's no shortage of advice around, but it can be difficult and time consuming to sift through it and work out what's most applicable to you. This book explains the step by step pro...
Diagnoses of diabetes are on the rise across the UK. It is considered to be a 'chronic condition' and living with it requires an understanding of what it is and how to treat it. With good advice and some understanding of what you're eating and the effect it has on your blood sugars, as well as a healthy dose of discipline, you can find a balance between having a chronic condition and having a healthy, happy life. Diabetes: The Essential Guide ...
Many people feel tired after very busy times this is natural. Feeling lethargic and fatigued for long periods that do not obviously relate to physical exertion is a different issue. Fatigue is not the same as tiredness. Tiredness has a natural flow and a distinctive cause and effect. Fatigue behaves differently. Many people describe it as feeling as though their battery has been removed. Fatigue does not respond to rest in the same way that ph...
Whether you're a parent, grandparent or working in the childcare sector, this book will provide you with practical information and advice to help you care with confidence. The first five chapters concentrate on recognising and managing common childhood illnesses and diseases. Danger signs commonly known as 'red flags' are highlighted. If these arise, you will learn what action to take. One chapter explains in detail all about the current child...
We all want our children to do well, enjoy themselves and create the foundations for a successful adult life while they're at secondary school. The choices and decisions made by teenagers regarding the subjects they study at secondary school are of such importance, it can sometimes be overwhelming, daunting and frustrating as a parent to provide support and help your child to make the best choices. This book will guide parents through secondar...
Nobody knows exactly how many student parents exist because institutions are not required to collect this information. However, research suggests that the majority of student parents are female, mature students who are studying part time. Student parents are at risk of leaving their courses due to immediate worries about lack of time and money for childcare, on the flip side however, personal ambition and creating long-term financial security ...
The book will help parents and carers reduce and manage the pain and stress for children when a relationship ends. It pulls together a wealth of experiences and anecdotes from adults and children, plus expert advice.
2 clear, concise and step-by-step guides to alcoholism and sexually transmitted diseases, candidly giving the reader all the facts and answering all their questions. Aimed at a wide audience, from teenagers and young people to parents, teachers and professionals.