Oomen, Anne-Marie
Summary: "Writer Pam Houston once summed it up, "Nice mother-daughter stories are a dime a dozen; pain-in-the ass mother-daughter stories are the ones that grab us." As Long as I Know You makes a compelling read for any adult grappling with a living elder who might also be a pain in the ass, particularly, any reader who wants a tender take on the lethal combination of dementia and defiance. As Long as I...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The University of Georgia Press 2022
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1 available in Nelson Room, Call number: R NEL 920 OOMKaeser, Gigi.
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Massachusetts Press 1999
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 306.874 LOVESummary: Through the stories of three CODAs (children of deaf adults), this film offers a previously unseen portrayal and exploration of these children's daily reality and upbringing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MOTKrosoczka, Jarrett
Summary: "In kindergarten, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery -- Jarrett doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. Jarrett lives with his grandparents -- two very loud, very loving,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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Austin, Nefertiti
Summary: "When Nefertiti Austin, a single African-American woman, decided to adopt two black children through the foster system, she was unprepared for the fact that there is no place for black women in the 'mommy wars.' Austin set off on her path with no place to seek guidance from others who looked like her or shared her experience. She soon realized that she would not only have to navigate skepticism...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 AUSTIN, NEFERTITI AUSGros-Daillon, Fritzi
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Aging Gros-DaillonSmolarski, Aurisha
Summary: Discover how attachment theory can help you better understand yourself and your ex, improve your co-parenting skills, and raise happy, emotionally secure kids! If you're like most parents, you want--more than anything--for your child to feel safe, loved, and confident that their needs will be met. However, this can be difficult when you're sharing custody with an ex. Instead of working...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2024
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Summary: "The Mother of a Movement tells the story of Jeanne Manford, the co-founder of PFLAG"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Magination Press, an imprint of the American Psychological Association 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MANRamesh, Jaya
Summary: What if parenting were an act of social justice? In this part story-telling, part self-inquiry book, authors and therapists Jaya Ramesh and Priya Saaral situate parenting children of color with neurodivergence within the context of various interlocking systems of oppression including settler colonialism, White supremacy, ableism, and capitalism. These intersections engender isolation and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Parenting Press 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 649.7 RAMSummary: This documentary focuses attention on the United States' aging population and the many adult children who are undertaking the primary care for their aging parents, underscoring today's struggle to keep parents at home, tensions between siblings and social, cultural and economic issues. Immediately followed by a 30-minute panel discussion with medical correspondent Dr. Art Ulene which offers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: WGBH Video 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649.8084 CARRosswood, Eric
Summary: Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood provides a unique combination of inspirational firsthand accounts combined with the critical information, tips and advice needed to help couples successfully navigate the complex road to parenthood.
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Horizon Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.8 ROSSummary: "FAR FROM THE TREE follows families meeting extraordinary challenges through love, empathy, and understanding. This life-affirming documentary encourages us to cherish loved ones for all they are, not who they might have been. Based on Andrew Solomon's award-winning, critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling non-fiction book "Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sundance Selects 2019
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC FARDellaccio, Tanya
Summary: "Each family is unique. Sometimes families only have one parent, and that's OK. Many children in the United States live with one parent. This title explores the joys, hardships, and complexities of life with a single parent. Some families with one parent are surrounded by positive circumstances, while others face difficulties such as a lack of childcare, poverty, and more. This title touches...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 306.85 DELCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Staff Picks, Call number: J Families DellaccioLouis, Rick
Summary: "A graphic novel memoir recounting one parent's unique and wrenching journey caring for a child with a terminal diagnosis. When Rick and Emily's infant son Ronan is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, an incurable neurological disorder, they are faced with the practical and emotional hurdles of parenting and loving their son--despite the shadow of inevitable loss. Rick Louis narrates this original...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams ComicArts 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 LOUHuddleston, Cameron
Summary: "As your parents age, you may find that you want or need to broach the often-difficult subject of finances. In Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations with Your Parents About Their Finances, you'll learn the best ways to approach this issue, along with a wealth of financial and legal information that will help you help your parents into and through their golden years."...
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Publisher / Publication Date: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 332.024 HUDLutz, Amy S. F.
Summary: "In her 2006 memoir Strange Son, Portia Iversen coined the phrase "intact mind" to describe the typical cognitive abilities she believed were buried within even the most seemingly impaired autistic individuals, like her son Dov - who, at nine years old, was completely nonverbal and spent much of his time "chewing on blocks and tapping stones." Although he didn't know the alphabet, colors, or...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 616.85 LUTDuhig, Holly
Summary: Through accessible and relatable text, readers are exposed to what it's like to live with a single parent. Topics such as single parenting, separation, and divorce must be handled with care, and this volume addresses these issues with sensitivity and compassion. Readers expand their knowledge of social issues and are made aware of how to handle possible changes in a family dynamic. Full-color...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 306.89 DUHMessenger, Shannon
Summary: A graphic novel adaptation of the book, in which twelve-year-old Sophie discovers the abilities that have always caused her to stand out are because she is actually an elf and, after she is brought to Eternalia where she can hone her skills, Sophie learns she harbors certain secrets that others would kill to learn.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J FIC MESCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC KEEDuhig, Holly.
Summary: These charming scrapbook-style titles take topics affecting children's lives today, and lets the kids themselves do the talking. Topics To Talk About introduces the reader to some young characters, and discusses what makes them unique in a friendly, accessible way. Meet Daisy's two dads, and learn how Ella gained a stepparent. Amir tells you how he coped with the death of Grandad Sanjay and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 306.874 DUHJackson, Richie
Summary: "When Richie Jackson's son born through surrogacy comes out to him at the age of 18, Richie - now in his 50s, a successful producer and happily married - feels compelled to write him a letter. Gay Like Me is both a celebration of gay identity and a sorrowful warning. Jackson talks of his own progress and growth as a gay man coming of age through decades of political and cultural change. We've...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 JACKSON, RICHIE JACRachlin, Ray
Summary: "In Baby Making for Everybody, queer millennial midwives Ray Rachlin and Marea Goodman use their professional expertise to demystify the dizzying process of pursuing parenthood as queer and solo people, offering concrete, gender-affirming advice on topics like tracking fertility, choosing a sperm donor, legal considerations, IVF, IUI, adoption, navigating gender and pregnancy, and more. The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Balance 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 618.3 RACDahl, Linda
Summary: The first book to address crucial factors in the diagnosis and treatment of young, addicted women, written especially for parents.
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Publisher / Publication Date: CRP, Central Recovery Press 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 DAHDavidson, Jordan
Summary: "A new kind of family planning book for the millennial and Gen Z generations, offering inclusive guidance on the realities of parenthood"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sounds True 2022