Child Health Books

This is a must-have book for every parent with young children. Amid all the confusion that exists in the world of diet and nutrition, the author cuts through the clutter with a no-nonsense, easy to read and practical tips for feeding even the most challenging kids. Elizabeth Ward lends her expertise as a mother of three girls along with her wealth of knowledge as a dietitian on every page of this fun, light-hearted and extremely helpful and informative book. Buy this book today to help shape the eating habits of your children for the rest of their lives.

As the mother of three young children - one picky eater, one who can't get enough and one junk-food junky - I was thrilled to find a book written by a nutrition professional that can relate to the challenges of feeding kids. In this easy to read book, nutritionist Elizabeth Ward provides common sense advice on how to feed kids healthy foods based on both sound nutrition science and her experiece feeding her own children. Starting with "preparing for pregnancy," Ward covers topics that all parents want to know about -- breastfeeding, introducing solid foods, helping your child establish eating habits that will ward off chronic disease later in life, "super foods" for kids, food safety and more. I think what I like most is that all the information is presented in a really common sense, guilt-free way, and includes a lot of first hand experiences from mom's also trying to raise healthy kids in a "junk food" world. In my opinion, any book that can help me feed my kids healthfully without adding to the stress of child rearing is worth five stars !

As a first-time mom and not big on counting calories and daily values %s of each bite of my food I was not sure what to give or not to give and how much to give to my baby girl when she started eating solids.
This book gave me exactly the information I needed and more!
I am going to buy this book as a Baby Shower gift for my cooworker.

As the mother of three young children - one picky eater, one who can't get enough and one junk-food junky - I was thrilled to find a book written by a nutrition professional that can relate to the challenges of feeding kids. In this easy to read book, nutritionist Elizabeth Ward provides common sense advice on how to feed kids healthy foods based on both sound nutrition science and her experiece feeding her own children. Starting with "preparing for pregnancy," Ward covers topics that all parents want to know about -- breastfeeding, introducing solid foods, helping your child establish eating habits that will ward off chronic disease later in life, "super foods" for kids, food safety and more. I think what I like most is that all the information is presented in a really common sense, guilt-free way, and includes a lot of first hand experiences from mom's also trying to raise healthy kids in a "junk food" world. And the recipes are great -- easy to make and kid-friendly. In my opinion, any book that can help me feed my kids healthfully without adding to the stress of child rearing is easily worth five stars !

Many children's nutrition books offer unrealistic advice. This book, written by a dietitian and parent, is very practical and realistic, and helps parents figure out how to feed their children healthy food without making the dinner table a battle ground. I found the suggestions very helpful, and I plan to make this book my standard baby shower gift for new mothers.

Whether you have experience with yoga and acupuncture, or you are parent who is just curious to find ways to enhance your family's well-being, reading Beth's book feels like sitting down with a wise and supportive friend and parenting mentor. Beth has a professional background in nursing as well as yoga and craniosacral therapy.

I have an appreciation for book design and "Healthy Mother, Healthy Child" made me feel peaceful just picking it up and admiring the clean lines and beautiful photography and layout. You get the feeling that Beth brings a sense of quality and mindfulness to everything she does.

I love that she includes creative expression as well as an exploration of healing techniques including meditation, breathing, nutrition and alternative therapies. Beth can help you build a foundation of self-care and provide gentle reminders to guide you along the way.

What a great book to help make family life more special. This easy to read book gives sensible suggestions to simplify and give meaning to family time. Wonderful relaxation techniques.

This beautiful book teaches physical and spiritual exercises that will help families to grow strong together -- from the inside, out.

Beth has added some great advice for day to day living and put it into simple terms for you to enjoy.

This book is beautifully written and very easy to read. I have referred to it often for life tips. With our hectic pace of life, these tools bring balance. It is so important to give our children skills on how to reduce stress and anxiety. A special challenge for me is finding the calm quiet place, but when I do take that time in my day....it does indeed set the tone/pace and intentions for my day. Loved the information on creating ritual! Would make a perfect Mothers Day gift.

If Dr. Breggin's relentless campaign against the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (PDC) can be called blood and iron, then his counsel on healing can be called hearts and flowers.

Like the unarmed medic on the beach of occupied Normandy, using both skill and vulnerability on the front lines of spiritual healing is the height of courage.
That brand of courage is this warrior's advice.

Strange counsel from a General who has been leading the charge against the unholy alliance between the PDC on one hand, and government agencies, premier medical journals and the advertising industry on the other.

While aligning himself with Michael Savage and Rush Limbaugh regarding personal responsibility, family values and the sanctity of life on one hand, he prescribes a self-healing use of personal vulnerability to create a "healing presence" on the other.
A sort of psychospiritual `leading with the chin.'

Like Aragorn entering the nether world to rescue the fading Faramir in Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings," Dr. Breggin teaches us to "fine-tune our inner experience to the inner state of the other person." even if they are liberals.

"The hands of a king are the hands of a healer."

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (Ephesians 6:12.)

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This is refreshingly true. I am a Christian and wish the people in the churches would read this. Several years ago when in a Bible study and concerned about family members, one who was being "treated" for mental illness with nothing but medication, I was crying and didn't talk about it in detail because it was confidential. I was crying tears of joy and relief thinking they cared when one of them told me I needed to go to the hospital for psychitric treatment. They took me there against my protests. This was not caring. I have forgiving them but see in this book written by a Jewish psychiatric real caring and I am thankful to God for that. After this experience I looked up on the Internet for anyone who thinks you can be mentally healthy after being diagnosed mentally ill without psychiatric drugs and was happy to find out about these books.

I am a client and reader of Dr Breggin..This book is all him. The book and Petter are great!

This book is a pleasant, upbeat, well-written and thought-provoking discussion of the importance of developing a therapeutic bond -- what the author calls "healing presence" -- between helping professionals and their clients. Although he isn't mentioned in the book, I was reminded over and over of Carl Rogers, by statements like "being genuinely helpful has more to do with a certain way of being than with doing a certain thing"(p. 5) and "In creating healing presence, we don't change the other person as much as we transform ourselves in response to the other person. We find within ourselves the inner resources that speak directly to the other person's psychological and spiritual needs. (p. 5)." Very client-centered. The major downside of the book is that neo-Rogerian concepts and prose are bound to be off putting to some readers.

The author's warnings about a predisposition to rely solely on "miracle meds" to the exclusion of in-depth assessment and treatment of underlying causes probably needs to be repeated, particularly in these times of "evidence-based outcomes assessments" that may soon dictate all third-party reimbursements.

Several of the book's essays -- for that is what each chapter offers -- plunged me into a reassessment and a soul searching of my own practice. Am I creating and fostering a "healing presence" with each client? Am I respectful and sensitive to my own vulnerabilities so that I can sense and respect the vulnerabilities of my clients? Do I falsely allow my clients to think that I am adequate to every challenge I face and thus disempower them to become more adequate when facing their own challenges? Do I really understand the sine qua non of empathy? And, yes, am I too quick to discuss and recommend pharmacotherapy and leave it at that? Twenty-five years as a practitioner enhances rather than diminishes the need for periodic self-evaluation. The essays in this book are fine catalyst for doing so.

I see two audiences benefiting from this brief but meaty book. One is salty, chronologically gifted practitioners like myself, with many years and clients behind us and hopefully many more ahead, who can profit from the periodic review of the basics and the frequent self-evaluation we were trained to conduct. The essays in this book facilitate that. The second audience is therapists-in-training, those who may not have read On Becoming a Person (Rogers, 1961). For that reason, I've ordered a copy of this book and sent it to my daughter, a graduate student in clinical community counseling at Johns Hopkins, where Breggin once taught.

*This is a condensed version of my review of the book in PsycCRITIQUES--Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 51 (47), 2006.

Dr Breggin dedicates his book to those who wish to respond to others in a spirit of caring and empathy. He is capturing something of the essence underlying all successful psychotherapy; something that almost eludes description. Clients who have benefited from it know when they have received it. Fellow professionals who have met psychotherapists who convey it know they have been in its presence. But, what is "it"?

"To create healing presence, we fine-tune our inner experience to the inner state of the other person. We transform ourselves in response to the basic needs of the person we are trying to heal and help. Ultimately, we find within ourselves the psychological and spiritual resources required to nourish and empower the other human being" (p.5)

He describes the healing presence as a "way of being, rather than doing, that meets the psychological, social or spiritual needs of (the client)" (p.9)

This requires, first, that we find within ourselves that which is necessary to create a healing presence. We need to pay attention to how people respond to us, not just focus on what we have to offer them.

If your reaction to this so far is, as mine was on reading the initial chapter, "This is great stuff. I know it when I find it, but how do I do it?" Dr Breggin does not disappoint. The book goes on to describe, in the context of empathy and love, how to:

-accept and deal with our own inadequacies and vulnerabilities without trying to pretend that we don't have any.
-address the need to love and be loved.
-take care of, understand and transform ourselves that we may better care for, understand and transform others.
-be spiritually uplifted through empathy, rather than being burdened or overwhelmed.
-be open and responsive without being vulnerable to manipulation, hostility or conflict.
-calmly respond to emotions, even in extreme cases.
-base family and couple therapy around the clients' concept of and basic need for love.
-bridge cultural and racial barriers to help people different from us, through assumptions of common shared human experience.
-help a client come to terms with their childhood, including any abuse, and bring out anger and guilt in a way that leads to understanding and forgiveness.

Continuing throughout this book are themes from Dr Breggin's earlier books and reform work. He has been described as the conscience of psychiatry, speaking out against bio-psychiatry's use of drugs, electric-shock treatment and involuntary institutionalisation. He gives practical empathetic alternatives to helping children "diagnosed" with "deficiencies" or "disorders" without putting them at the mercy of drug regimes.

There is a humility in Dr Breggin's writing that is rare. We discover the reason for this in his chapter on gratitude. Being able to help others is a gift - whether it is one that is innate or one that we have learned - and we can only be grateful for such a gift. When a client can sense that we are grateful for having the opportunity to help them, it breaks down further the barrier created by our "professional" aura, leaving room for our empathetic, healing presence.

Is love enough? No, of course not. Therapists need training, information, skills and wisdom. But without empathy and love to underscore our other professional resources there will be no healing or spiritual growth.

In academic terms, Dr Breggin is following in the school of thought developed by Carl Rogers and Eric Fromm. Whether you sympathise with this approach, are eclectic in your approach, or use another approach entirely, you will still get a great deal from this book because it captures so much of the soul of psychotherapy. Build other skills and techniques on this base and they will be much more likely succeed. Therapists of however many years' practise could get a lot from this book. Students of psychotherapy and counselling should add it to their list of essential reading

I really love this book. I've been trying to live a drug free life, but the stress and pressures I feel sometimes make me think that it would be easier if I just started drinking beer and smoking weed like everyone else does. But after reading this book and incorporating some of the exercises into my life, I've found it easier to stay away from drugs. This guy has a great sense of humor and really seems to understand kids. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a way to releive stress without using drugs. Thanks, Alex. You rock!

It's all here - what every teen and young adult needs to know about how to feel really well and really good about themselves. On the premise that human beings like to get high, and that getting high is good, Dr. Packer's newest book tells us how to do it - without relying on alcohol, drugs or other substances. Written and illustrated in an engagingly contemporary way, "Highs" provides the reader with fresh, usable insights on such matters as serenity, nutrition, exercise, and relationships. Organized in three sections and 11 well- outlined chapters, it is possible - perhaps even recommended - that the reader turn to an area of particular interest first. Literate, witty, insightful, and irreverent where it should be, "Highs" is highly recommended to young people and parents alike.

I highly recomend this book to readers of all ages. Not only is it one of the funniest books i have ever read, it also contains many good methods to sleep better, relax, and most importantly, have fun. The book is true to its title, there are many safe and healthy ways to get a rush of adrenaline, or, just the opposite. There are several full chapters and several partial chapers dedicated to learning how to reduce stress, which is definitly something that most of us need. Another feature of this book is that it tricks kids into learning new things and encouraging a good life style without the feeling of a textbook. I would highly recomend this book to anyone looking for a good, educational, fun, and most of all, entertaining read.

In Highs!, Alex Packer presents more than one hundred and fifty ways for teenagers and young adults to feel good, really good, without resorting to alcohol or other drugs. Packer's detailed suggestions are divided into "Serenity Highs" (meditation, T'ai Chi Chuan, Yoga); "Physical and Sensuous Highs" (sports, relaxation exercises, food, massage); "Social, Spiritual, and Creative Highs" (nature, fasting, roleplaying games, music, dance, art). An especially recommended compendium of ideas and suggestions for today's youth seeking to avoid the pitfalls of alcohol consumptions and substance abuse in their personal and peer group recreational activities, Highs! is enhanced for teen and young adult readers with a bibliography, as well as suggestions for additional readings and resources.

Alex Packer has written a funny, educational, and comprehensive book on alternatives to getting high with alcohol or other drugs. The book includes examples of alternative highs from teenagers along with humorous illustrations and up-to-date links to websites. I hadn't realized how many non-chemical alternatives there were to getting high. I can't wait to pass this book on to my teenage nephew. I only wish such a book had been available when I was his age!

This is a very well written book that allows the reader to really get to know remarkable, young Hope through the eyes of her parents. I would highly recommend it.

It is a very engaging book, full of not only poignent moments, but funny ones as well. The story is inspiring on many levels and is a tremendous testament to what one person and one family can do.

While there are many families that face death with courage, there are fewer who use it as an opportunity to grow closer to God and to bring others closer to God as well. People who read this book will be made aware of what is really important.

I just moved to Charlotte in May 208 with my husband and sons. Not a week after moving here, I got the call quick to go to Houston...my dad had developed a terrible life threatening infection from stage 3 colon cancer surgery and asked me to come...in case he didn't make it. Over that two weeks, I paced Barnes N Noble and picked up a few books...ironicallly on June 23...a VERY important date in this book. I picked this book for the title and picture...didn't know anything about it and certainly did not know that it was in my new hometown and part of my new church community. I finally read on July 31st as I was pining over my dad. It's AMAZING! I'm sharing it with everyone I know...I can't wait for the whole world to know about this little gal...and her very neat and courageous family. Not to mention, a reason to show why we fell in love with Charlotte when we looked for houses in March...the people here are beautiful...on the inside especially. You have to read this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sometimes it is so easy to get caught up in the "me, me" rat race of life that we forget about the "Big Picture" Mr. and Mrs. Stout and of course Hope Stout has taught me so much about the true meaning of life and the desires to help people, even though we may be faced with tragedy or serious illness. Never give up Hope and always strive to make the world a better place for those who are less fortunate then ourselves. Reading about a young girl going through so much pain and suffering and yet who still is thinking about how she can help other children in need and give up her gifts to help the other children is truly a amazing story of selfless love and sacrifice. This story of Hopes Wish truly has changed my life for the better and enabled me to put my heart and energy into volunteering my time and energy into helping those less fortunate. For that inspiration that this book and Hopes story has provided I owe the world to this wonderful family. Thank you so much Mr. and Mrs. Stout for sharing this story with us and may God Bless you and your family forever and ever. Hope's wish truly continues to keep on giving to the world and for that I am ever thankful.

Stuart and Shelby Stout have incredible faith in God and this story is proof thereof. It has times of laughter, times of tears, and shows how truly faithful some can be in God to bring you through trying times.
The wish that Hope requested from Make-A-Wish was so incredible that the media in Charlotte, NC picked it up and ran with it! One little red-head with cancer raising $1 million for those less fortunate than her is truly inspirational. And not to mention it was done in less than 2 months!!
The power of Hope's wish still lives on today through the friends and family of Shelby and Stuart. I am blessed that I was able to witness some of this journey with the Stouts.

I received my copy on April 7th, 2008, started reading it as soon as I opened it and never put it down until I was finished.
I really wished I could give EVERYBODY a copy to read. I will be asking all my family to read this wonderful story of faith, family, love and the power of prayer.

This book sheds such light on autism and people with autism. They are not autistic first. They are people first with autism. Reading his words were so eye opening is helping to discover what goes on in an autistic person's mind. The capabilities are endless. There is so much hope. Their mind is wired differently than a so called "normal" person...whatever that means. Easy to understand now why the medical profession believes Albert Einstein was a high functioning person with autism. The focus, the introversion, the dislike of change, having like clothes to wear on a daily basis. Just a few of the examples given. Great seller as well. Fast shipping!

This book was one of the best books I have read about autism. I feel like I understand my son (with autism) so much more than I did before. The author was excellent at helping us understand how he perceives the world. It is amazing to me how much people with autism are misunderstood. This book makes it clear that autism is not a disability of the mind but rather an alternate way of perceiving the world around us. This book is a must read!

It was an awesome book! I loved his earlier book "The mind tree" and this book is just as good. Tito's early and vivid memories of his childhood at such a young age is truly amazing!

His poetic and visual writings allow me to see things from his point of view and opens a window into the world of autism through his eyes.

His book is truly a voice and a wake up call to all those who don't believe in the hidden intelligence that the mayority of people with autism possess. It's really a matter of opening our eyes and forcing us as society to look beyond the physical, what we see on the outside. The famous old saying "don't judge a book by it's cover" truly applies to autism.

Thank you Tito for continuing to teach us to look beyond the superficial and into the soul of the person. You are so blessed to have had Soma in your live and we are so Blessed to have her in our kid's life. Thank you for sharing her with the world! She truly is amazing as you are.

Ivonne Fernandez (CA)

This is a front row seat on a journey through the mind of a phenomenal young man ! Tito articulately and artistically addresses some of the most common misconceptions about Autism ! Many things this author wrote about from his own experiences I found similar to my own son who is autistic. Tito offers his readers a unique outlook on autism . One that the rest of the world needs to take a good long look at!

An inspirational and poetic story that gives a unique window into the perceptions and experiences of a non-verbal autistic boy from a very young age through young adulthood. Also, this book tells a wonderful story of Tito's mother Soma, who along with Tito, gave up their family, culture and daily comforts in search of a way to allow Tito to communicate and share his world. This search led to a lifetime of work and sacrifice which has resulted in Tito being able to share his life with us through this book. Tito wonderfully describes the misconception of autism as a "disease" rather than a "disability", and the perhaps misplaced need for families, and indeed society, to find a "cure" for autism rather than focusing on maximizing the true (and often hidden) potential of autistic persons through meaningful education, support, dignity and respect. This story is a rare, first person account of Tito's growing up with autism and being able to perceive and understand the world around him, while at the same time being unable to communicate his experiences until learning to write. Tito sums up his story with, ". . . I feel blessed for being what I am." We are blessed and privileged to share his story.

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A friend recommended this book and I have to admit that the title made me chuckle and I wasn't sure what to expect. What a pleasant surprise. I have a 10 year old and wished this book was around when she was born but it's not too late to raise my 3 year old like a Jamaican. It's an easy read and makes a great gift for new and expecting parents. Yeah Mon!

What I liked most about Ms. Welsh's book was that it was direct and to the point. It's very well written, with the moral at the end of each story. It's very insightful and even though I am not Jamaican I can relate these experiences as a latina to my upbringing. I recommend this book, it has become one of my favorite reads. I enjoyed the humor. It's hilarious!

It is a book that helps you understand that which we didn't understand as children we will understand when we grow up. These are things that help us as adults in the real world. It's about parents who want the best for their children. Parents that showed their unconditional love through good parenting and discipline. They weren't afraid to set their foot down and implement their rules and best of all the effort paid off. Good work Dahlia, very well done!!

This is a unique book. Normally books on parenting are done from the parents perspective, what they learned in the process of raising their children. This one is a complete homage to the parent. Ms. Welsh, lets her parents and readers know what worked during her upbringing. With two young children the biggest lesson I learned is to be diligent and consistent in my parenting... okay, that's two lessons but there are so much more to learn. I kinda feel Jamaican right now!!!!

This was such an enjoyable book to read and I could relate in so many ways - AND I'm not even close to being Jamaican! It made me laugh, it made me reminisce about my own childhood and it gave me some good ideas that I hope to use with my children someday. I'm looking forward to Dahlia's next inspiration.

Do you ever feel like contemporary ideas about child rearing sometimes foster an emotional coddling that leads children to feel more of a sense of entitlement than responsibility?

This book will make you nod and go "Mmm hmm," (in between guffaws). And it will restore much of the lost wisdom you knew you knew, but somehow forgot, or simply forgot just how important it is.

Ms. Welsh brings back a common sense approach that fosters a child's sense of responsibility, self respect, manners, and hard work. And she does all of this with humor, and grace.

But don't think for a minute that this is nostalgia for "spare the rod spoil the child" or "children should be seen and not heard." The ideas in this book complement contemporary ideas about child rearing, they do not contradict them. The idea is to treat the child with respect - and expectations, and to pass along those ideas in a fun folksy way.

It's what was thrown out with the proverbial bathwater when a generation of parents abandoned "traditional" notions of child rearing.

From a hilarious piece about the dangers of giving your child a "creatively spelled" name, to heartfelt pieces on the importance of expressing gratitude - you get the sense that any child who had these life lessons would grow up to be secure, productive, and have strong healthy relationships. And isn't that what we really want for our kids?

And above all: it's a really fun read!

This book spoke volumes to me as I raise my older teenagers. With practical suggestions based on sound biblical teaching, this is a Godsend for any parent. The chapters on parental self control and dealing with teenage anger were especially constructive. The hope which permeates this book is that parents can make an enormous, life-changing difference in their child's life regardless of the outside influences. Highly recommend this book and only wish I had read it years ago.

This book has had a profound effect upon our home life. My son was diagnosed with depression several years ago and nothing seemed to be helping at home. Since reading this book and applying Dr.Campbell's suggestions for physical contact, eye contact, communicating anger constructively, and consequences, there has been an unbelievable change in the relationship with our son. I wish that I had found this book sooner.

This is a fantastic book for anyone looking for clear, practical advice on having a good relationship with their teenager. The author is a psychiatrist who writes on a simple level that anybody can understand. He helps you understand what your teen is going through and how to relate in a positive way. Very practical and down to earth. A definite five-star read, even if you don't have teenagers!

A life-rope to parents experiencing difficulties with their teenager. A practical, easy-to-read, "book of hope".

I wish I had read this when my child was 12 instead of 16 but I find it helping me to be a better parent and only hope that I will eventually reach my daughter using his sensible approach. There are a few jewels in this book that I had missed in guiding my children.

My son received this as a gift when he was about 2 years old. He is now almost 3 and it remains one of his favorite books. The easily identifiable animals, paired with short phrases and easy to imitate poses, all make this book educational and fun! Shane takes this book with him and it is well worn from all the reading of it! The title was one of the first he learned in its entirety and he loved asking for his "I Can Be" book. He now has a shirt with this book title and picture on it and likes to match the book to the shirt! He talks about the bear hug and gives me one and also hugs himself-very cute to watch!

A really fun book that encourages kids to learn about how their bodies move in space in an easy and interactive way! As a teacher, I would also recommend for educators.

I Can Be has introduced my 2-year-old son to the relaxation and fun to be found in yoga. He requests it often! The poem is easy to recall without having the book in hand, and we enjoy the vibrant, colorful illustrations. Thanks to the author for providing such a positive way for my son to focus his (endless!) energy.

Both my grandsons ages 3 and 4 have received this book as a gift. .. and they take it everywhere the go. . .they love to look at the colors and do the different poses. ..they love to have it read to them over and over. . .the book is very colorful and easily followed. . .it has become one of their favorite books

What a fantastic book! Not only is it a nice introduction to yoga, but it is also a fun exercise in reading comprehension. My kids can physically act out each part of the poem as we read along. This is ideal for kinetic learners. Its small size make it handy to stash in your purse for those times when you and your kids are waiting in a doctor's office, airport etc..

Just the other day, my friend and I were talking about how many popular press books on yoga were available and how few of them were of really high quality. No worries with this book! The author, Christine Sumner, knows what she's talking about as a Registered Yoga Teacher by the Himalayan Institute Teachers Association.

Little ones will enjoy the illustrations: one each page, there is a little guy in the pose and on the opposite page, there is the animal (or tree) in the same pose. The reading section with each pose is not overwhelming and is, in fact, a poem throughout the book. The two-year-old and four-year-old little guys in my life enjoyed reading along and trying the poses.

Fortunately, there is also a short section for caregivers on how to implement each pose and even how to modify poses to be less challenging. This is a great idea if the caregivers are new to yoga.

Indeed, a whimsical, yet well-done, introduction to yoga!

My daughter age 9, cherishes this book like no other. Why? I'm certain it's because she no longer needs to ask, why? She now has an understanding beyond the adults I come in contact with, and being an innocent child, she doesn't doubt the rude effects of PD. Thank you Rasheda for having the Love necessary for this advocacy and fight.

When I was disgnosed with Parkison's disease 11 years ago, the diagnosing neurologist made a comparison that people might mistake Parkinson's for dementia. It has taken me a long time to rid myself of that image. I found that the Parkinson's library at LSUSHCS (Louisiana State University at Shreveport's Health Scienced Center) had purchased I'll Hold Your Hand So You Won't Fall: A Child's Guide to Parkinson's disease by Rasheeda Ali, I couldn't reserve it fast enough. This amazing work by this amazing and courageous daughter was just what I had been searching for to send to my two grandsons, who live outside of Boston (I live in Texas) and whom I see once or twice a year, because of the distance. I wanted them to understand Grampy's struggle and to not be afraid of him if he acts strangely or can't keep up with their boundless seven and nine year-old energy. I've not seen them since I purchased the book and mailed it to them, but I have every confidence that my next visit will be a 'comfortable' and enjoyable one with, hopefully some questions for Grampy about Parkinson's disease upon which they and I can establish common ground.

Thank you, Rasheeda, for this grand gift designed to provide knowledge and put a 'face" to Parkinson's disease.

I found this book to be very helpful because my husband has Parkinson's disease and it has helpt my daughter understand what is going on with him.
This book anwsered most of her questions

Kudos to Rasheda Ali for writing a beautifully illustrated guide that educates its readers both with fact and compassion. I truly believe that the book's explanation of Parkinson's disease can be a guide, not just for children but for all family members. This text is a "must have" for families coping with seeing a loved one deal with Parkinson's disease.

I believe this book was great idea to help our kids understand their elders, and I hope that the same idea can be used to write similar books about other terminal diseases such as Alzheimer's.

I also think this book should be made available in primary school libraries, to make it more accessible to all children wither any of their relatives have PD or not, because I believe that such information should be known by everyone.