February 22, 2008

Just Tell Me What to Say: Sensible Tips and Scripts for Perplexed Parents

Just Tell Me What to Say: Sensible Tips and Scripts for Perplexed Parents

Parents are often perplexed by their children’s typical behaviors and inevitable questions. This down-to-earth guide provides “Tips and Scripts” for handling everything from sibling rivalry and the food wars to questions about death, divorce, sex, and “whyyyy?” Betsy Brown Braun blends humor with her expertise as a child development specialist, popular parent educator, and mother of triplets. Whatever your dilemma or child’s question—from “How did the baby get in your tummy?” to “What does ‘dead’ mean?” to “It’s not fair!”—Betsy offers the tools and confidence you need to explain the world to your growing child.

Author: Betsy Brown Braun
Paperback:  256 pages
Company: Collins  (2008-03-01) (2008-02-19)
ISBN: 0061452971
List Price: $15.95
Amazon Price: $10.85

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February 8, 2008

Essential Parenting Tips For Raising Kids With Medical Issues

I knew I was in trouble. She ripped the oxygen sensor off her finger and refused to put it back on.
Recovering from surgery isn’t easy for anyone but it’s especially challenging when the patient is only seven. My daughter was grumpy and uncooperative. That was understandable but not helping the situation. Coming out of surgery, she needed to be monitored; the medical sensors weren’t optional. Kasey was not responding well to the doses of loving kindness and patience shown by those around her. There was nothing anyone could do to satisfy her. She was simply cranky.
“I need a blanket!” I pull up the blanket. She kicks it off with a scowl: “I’m too hot.” Then, “I’m thirsty!” The nurse says, “You’ll throw up. You need to wait awhile.” “No, I want water now!” she cries pitifully. Heart aching, I ask for some water. They give her a red popsicle. That should make her happy if anything will. One little nibble and she resumes her wails for water. “Can’t we give her a little water?” I ask. “What’s the worst that can happen?” So we gave her some water and she was satisfied. Then, she promptly threw up.
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