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This book explores the art of finding the right words and actions at the right time--an invaluable handbook for expressing compassion, kindness, caring, and congratulations to friends and family, neighbors and colleagues, and anyone else who touches your life. Spizman focuses on how to use words wisely and well in both difficult and joyful times, allaying the common fear people have of appearing foolish or inadequate when they want their words to make a difference.From the Hardcover edition.

A step-by-step manual designed to help parents cope with children''s fears; this book discusses common fears, how to respond to childhood anxieties, and other ways to deal with frightened children.From the Hardcover edition.

Evan, five years old, hardly stands, much less sits, still for more than a few moments. Jessie is eight -- she''s adorable...she never finishes anything on time...she''s a dreamer. Cal is fifteen -- he is so impulsive that his parents worry he''ll try drugs on a whim.What do these kids have in common? Do they remind you of your own children?The most talked-about childhood syndrome of the eighties and nineties is ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). This developmental disorder disrupts a child''s life and often results in low self-esteem, poor grades and even social and emotional problems. These problems usually are not outgrown -- without help. But does your child have ADHD?ADHD is characterized by the following groups of behaviors:Inattention-- making careless mistakes-- difficulty sustaining attention-- problems with listening-- failure to finish schoolwork or chores-- difficulties organizing-- trouble sustaining mental efforts-- losing things-- being easily distracted-- forgetfulness Hyperactivity/Impulsivity-- fidgeting/squirming-- trouble staying seated-- inappropriate running/climbing-- difficulty playing quietly-- being on the go/driven-- talking excessively-- blurting out answers-- difficulty awaiting turn-- often interruptingAll children display many of these behaviors at some point. But-according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, Fourth Edition, for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, six or more of these symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity must have persisted for at least six months.Is Your Child Hyperactive? Inattentive? Impulsive? Distractible? offers an invaluable step-by-step program already used by thousands of parents to help you change these behaviors at home. Don''t just watch it happen; help your child help himself.From the Trade Paperback edition.

A complete A-Z guide to making any occasion unforgettable - from the perfect gifts to the perfect decorations and themes - from lifestyle expert Robyn Freedman Spizman. Have you ever attended a party so clever it had you talking for days? Or received a gift that made you feel like royalty? In Make It Memorable, Robyn Freedman Spizman shares hundreds of fun and inventive ways for making the most of every occasion - big or small. Make It Memorable is packed with the most creative ideas under the sun for enlivening every party, event, and occasion with a touch of pizzazz.

In Beyond Ritalin the team that wrote Is Your Child Hyperactive? takes a close look at what medication can and cannot do for those with ADHD, and explains in full detail the behavioral and other strategies that have been developed in the past 15 years to successfully cope with this complex and confusing disorder.

From toddlers to teens, children are full of questions. While we all want to give the right answers, we don''t always know whether to be detailed or discreet, protective or honest.Drawn from the advice and experiences of dozens of psychological, medical, and educational experts, as well as countless parents, this timely and telling book offers answers to all the questions kids are bound to ask. Learn:* How to jumpstart a conversation and simplify complicated topics* How to know the best age to talk about sex, drugs, and other subjects* Why once isn''t always enough-and why some topics need to be revisited* Whether some questions are best left unanswered* How to gain a child''s confidence and respect

LISTEN UP PEOPLE, because we've got a problem here. It's time to get really worried, and by that I mean majorly concerned, about Kyle Parker. he used to be a cool guy. Okay, not the smartest kid at school or the best looking, but he could always hold his own. Until recently. Until he failed to notice that Lucinda (who, btw, is really hot) has been following him around for weeks. Or that a volleyball was coming straight for his face during gym. But can you blame him at a time like this? In case you haven't heard, Kyle's mom kicked his dad out of the house. Why? Because of a book. Kyle's dad's book. The one he's been writing and can't get published. Which means he can't make any money. Which means he can't support his family. So it's the big D. Divorce. Unless Kyle can pull a fast one and fake out the most famous editor in New York City. How? By going undercover. Secret. Top secret. That's right. Kyle Parker is about to become his dad's secret agent. So pay attention because he's going to need all the help he can get.

LISTEN UP PEOPLE, because we''ve got a problem here. It''s time to get really worried, and by that I mean majorly concerned, about Kyle Parker. he used to be a cool guy. Okay, not the smartest kid at school or the best looking, but he could always hold his own. Until recently. Until he failed to notice that Lucinda (who, btw, is really hot) has been following him around for weeks. Or that a volleyball was coming straight for his face during gym. But can you blame him at a time like this? In case you haven''t heard, Kyle''s mom kicked his dad out of the house. Why? Because of a book. Kyle''s dad''s book. The one he''s been writing and can''t get published. Which means he can''t make any money. Which means he can''t support his family. So it''s the big D. Divorce. Unless Kyle can pull a fast one and fake out the most famous editor in New York City. How? By going undercover. Secret. Top secret. That''s right. Kyle Parker is about to become his dad''s secret agent. So pay attention because he''s going to need all the help he can get.

Escape the cube. Ditch the commute. It?s not just a dream anymore. Many people already spend 12 hours a day getting to work, working, getting home from work. Here?s some good news: thanks to advances in technology, acceptance of outsourcing, the trend towards corporate flextime, and other factors, working from home is easier than ever. Good Morning America?s Workplace Contributor Tory Johnson and consumer advocate Robyn Freedman Spizman tell readers exactly how to turn today?s cultural change to their advantage without giving up an income. Specific business plans will teach them how to: ? Take their current position home ? Find a new company whose policies will allow them to work from home ? Reseach a product they believe in, and sell it from home ? Start their own business, doing something they love, for a minimal initial investment With real-life stories, a step-by-step plan, resource guides, and lists of scams to avoid, this is the book that will help readers finally make the leap??and show them that they don?t have to give up their family, creativity, or peace of mind to earn a decent salary.

Female trailblazers are transforming women’s lives one voice at a time. Gathered together, like never before, these diverse women become a bold blast amplifying the path to progress for women in the world of business.Business needs women, and women mean business. This book provides over 500 insights from women you may not have in your own life when you need support. The voices of mentorship fill these pages to help you achieve your personal goals at every stage of your career. This book will help uplift and accelerate your career. The cast of female leaders and luminaries offering support will help you go where successful women go. Discover how to build circles of influence that impact you personally and your career advancement. Where are you goingWho can help you get thereHow can you achieve and embrace the best possible youHow will you mean businessWhether you want to be a CEO; lead the C-suite; become an entrepreneur, activist, or philanthropist; or blaze a different trail, success should be obtainable for all women. These women personify the best of what we all can be and help elevate other women. They hope to inspire you to write your own story and blaze your own trail. This book encompasses everything women need to know about modern female leadership.Written by bestselling authors and business experts Edie Fraser, Robyn Spizman, and Andrea Simon, this book includes leaders and luminaries such as: Sheila Johnson, Founder and CEO, Salamander Hotels and Resorts Margo Georgiadis, Serial CEO and Board Leader, McDonald’s and four other boards Lilly Ledbetter, Activist Kay Unger, COO, the Kay Unger Family Foundation Carol Tome, CEO UPS Aster Angagaw, Amazon Executive and former President of ServiceMaster Brands