Silverman, Robyn J. A.
Summary: "What do you do when your child comes to you with a question about anxiety, death, divorce, beauty, or race? Poised to become the quintessential conversation resource for parents, How to Talk to Kids About Anything provides powerful words, actionable steps, inspiring real-life stories, and pivotal advice to tackle these difficult conversations with kids. Dr. Robyn Silverman of the How to Talk...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2023
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Summary: Dispatches from the new front lines of parenthood from two-time National Book Award finalist Melissa Fay Greene.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tantor Media, Inc. 2011
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 362.734 GRESummary: A 1940s Los Angeles detective hounds his monsignor brother about a pious pimp's tie to grisly murder.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment 2007
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Summary: "In Loving Someone Who Has Sexual Trauma, a sex therapist offers self-compassion and attachment-based communication skills to help readers nurture intimacy and trust, and cultivate a more secure relationship with a partner who has experienced past sexual trauma. In the book, readers will learn powerful, trauma-informed techniques to help them understand the full impact of their partner's past...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications 2023
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Summary: When Mikey is young, the Sullivans are a closely knit unit, all of them devoted to caring for her. But as Mikey grows older, she also grows increasingly violent. By the time she's twelve, institutionalization is the only available option--and without the shared purpose of caring for Mikey, the family begins to unravel. As her family falls apart, Teresa searches for relief and connection during...
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Publisher / Publication Date: She Writes Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 SULJorgensen, Liisa
Summary: Far Side of the Moon is the untold, fully authorized story of the lives of Frank and Susan Borman. One was a famous astronaut--an instrumental part of the Apollo space program--but the other was just as much a warrior. This real-life love story is far from a fairy tale. Life as a military wife was beyond demanding, but Susan always rose to the occasion. When Frank joined NASA and was selected...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicago Review Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 JORFaber, Adele.
Summary: "Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish's down-to-earth, respectful approach to parenting has improved the lives of countless families throughout the world. Now, the authors' wisdom and advice is collected in this concise new edition of How to Be the Parent You Always Wanted to Be--an essential workbook and audio guide to their widely embraced and empowering methods of parenting--uniquely designed for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649.1 FABSummary: "Deaths due to drug related overdose in the United States are 115 people every day. Thousands of families are affected by the drug epidemic in this country, and it is a serious national crisis. The parents, siblings, friends, and loved ones left behind are faced with many unanswerable questions, made worse by the stigma associated with this kind of death. The truth is that addiction is a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 155.937 AMOHuelat, Barbara J.
Summary: "The dementia journey for both caregiver and patient can be chaotic and scary, and while there is no cure for dementia, there ARE interventions that can help make the journey a calmer and more comfortable one. Barbara Huelat offers practical strategies to mitigate the turbulence of dementia care"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.8 HUEKatz, Anne (Anne Jennifer)
Summary: "Prostate Cancer and the Man You Love is for the women and men who love and support a man with prostate cancer. Each chapter tells the story of a man and his partner dealing with this cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship. Fully updated and comprehensive, this book educates and informs partners on the latest studies and findings"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.99 KATPacker, Alex J.
Summary: This book takes the principles of the 12 step recovery programs and applies them to the task of raising children.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hazelden Informational Educational Services 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.292 PACConyers, Beverly.
Summary: Through compelling testimonials, along with the latest research and information on addiction and recovery, Conyers combines a personal and compassionate voice with one of authority. She takes a step even further revealing her own daughter's addiction and how she learned to lovingly detach herself and become more helpful.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hazelden 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.2 CONBarkin, Janna
Summary: This true story by a family about raising their transgender son is both a captivating read and an invaluable support source for parents facing similar issues. A warm, insightful portrait of a family that includes tips on helping young transgender people navigate their transition, it will support, educate and inspire.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 BARSummary: "Red Without Blue is the groundbreaking documentary about the indestructible ties of family. This visually arresting film chronicles the close, yet sometimes strained relationship between identical twins Mark and Alex as Alex undergoes a transformation into a woman named Clair. Captured over a period of three years, RWB documents the twins and their parents, examining the Farleys' struggle to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Indiepix 2007
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC REDGlowacki, Jamie.
Summary: "Jamie Glowacki--potty-training expert, Pied Piper of Poop, and author of the popular guide, Oh Crap! Potty Training--shares her proven 6-step plan to help you toilet train your preschooler quickly and successfully. Let Jamie Glowacki, potty-training expert and the popular "Pied Piper of Poop," show you how it's done. Her 6-step, proven process to get your toddler out of diapers and onto the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Touchstone 2015
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Summary: "Frankie Sicari is roused from sleep late one night by a key rattling in the front door lock. It's her ex-husband, Charley Blackwell: a man she hasn't seen for nearly a quarter of a century. What's baffling is that Charley seems to think they are still married, and has no recollection of his current wife, Hannah. When medical tests reveal shocking findings, Frankie finds herself reluctantly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Severn House 2018
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC HANHouse, Silas
Summary: "When an evangelical preacher in Tennessee offers shelter to two gay men after a catastrophic flood, he's met with resistance by his wife and congregation, and eventually loses custody of his son. He decides to kidnap his son and flee to Key West, where he suspects his estranged gay brother is living"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2018
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: Fiction House 2018Jones, Candice W.
Summary: "This positive parenting guide will help you understand how children develop and how discipline shapes not only your child's behavior but their overall health and well-being. With your child's developmental stages in mind, you'll be empowered to create a family discipline plan that manages misbehavior and encourages positive behavior. High Five Discipline is packed with developmentally...
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Publisher / Publication Date: American Academy of Pediatrics 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649.64 JONMeeker, Margaret J.
Summary: "Meg Meeker, M.D., acclaimed author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, now turns to an equally powerful relationship in the family: the one between mother and son. From the moment a mother holds her newborn son, his eyes tell her that she is his world. But often, as he grows up, the boy who needs her simultaneously pushes her away. Calling upon thirty years of experience as a pediatrician,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 MEECopies Available at East Bay
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 MEERehm, Diane.
Summary: "In a deeply personal and moving book, the beloved NPR radio hostess speaks out about the long drawn-out death (from Parkinson's) of her husband of 54 years, and of her struggle to reconstruct her life without him"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 REHM, DIANE REHSummary: Two otherwise inseparable brothers are pulled apart by war. 19 year-old Pete leaves behind his little brother and inspired by his own sense of duty, Willie embarks upon his own heroic journey, setting out by foot to rejoin his brother and enlist.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Shoe Clerk Picture Co. 2003
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA TWOBialik, Mayim.
Summary: The author describes how she forged positive relationships with her sons through Attachment Parenting practices, sharing advice on how to address a child's needs without resorting to pop culture trends.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tantor Media, Inc. 2012
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1 available in Audiobook on MP3 CD, Call number: MP3CD 649.122 BIAJandu, Allison
Summary: "It's time to change out of diapers for good. But what approach to use? Potty Training in 5 Easy Steps is here to help make this vital transition smooth for your child--and for you. Customize the practical step-by-step program to fit the time you have available--so your little one can transition confidently to a diaper-free life. You'll learn a variety of techniques designed to be effective no...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 JANMacKenzie, Robert J.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Tantor Media, Inc. 2011