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How to pass Exams - A parent's guide by
David Lambourne
ISBN: 978-1-86144-047-1 £8.99
Exams are a feature of everyone's lives and can often seem daunting.
David Lambourne's informative book guides both parents and students through
the minefield of exams. Coursework, essay writing, revision plans, the
final weeks before the exam and even the exam day itself are all discussed.
Readers will learn what the qualities of an effective student
are, how to study successfully, the key attributes of note-taking and how
essays and coursework should be structured. This is accompanied
by illustrations and templates for building study plans and revision
programmes. Issues such as confidence, discipline, motivation and
health are tackled along the way.
Whether you are a parent or studying for an exam yourself
from GCSE's to A Levels or workplace courses, How to pass exams is an
essential introductory guide to achieving exam success.
Totz2teens Member Review: Finding exams hard myself and always
jealous of other students that were able to read a book, digest it and spout
out some fabulous essay did make me think this book could have been written
for solely me. Having read this book I can see it is going to be
exceedingly useful for many many more parents as well. I have a really
positive buzz right now and I am all charged up to help encourage my
children with their studies. How to pass exams has some very obvious
points in it but these are the ones that you can think ok I can do that
right now and will do another tomorrow so gives comfort that perhaps I am
not totally failing my child. How to pass exams gives guidelines on
how to sort out course planners so for myself and my son this is very useful
as he is taking his options later this year. I feel that once my
husband has read this book too we will both be armed with some really useful
structural guides for him and the organisation of his home studying, Thank
you - I am sure this is going to be well thumbed and refered to on
many an occasion. I also found the book easy to read and understand.
The font was of a good size and the chapters easily indexed so you can jump
about the book as required. Totz2teens member
rating: 5/5
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Working Mothers - The Essential Guide by
Denise Taylor
ISBN: 978-1-86144-048-8 £8.99
Nobody would say being a working mother is a doddle, whether you choose
to do it or not. But there are ways and means to make it easier.
This practical book helps you find a bit more flexibility in your life, feel
less guilty about working motherhood and ensures you know your legal rights.
The nitty gritty of finances, flexible working, finding childcare, staying
positive, feeling guilty, getting organised and just getting through the day
can be daunting and complicated.
Totz2teens Member Review: Being a working mother is a daunting and
scary prospect that many women face on the birth of their child.
Personally I found the first months at home wonderful and didnt want to
return to work but the mortgage had to be paid and we were a young family
needing to survive. Therefore I had to return to work. At the
time of my first born there were not books about the subject that I knew of
and the internet wasn't a big thing either (Oh my that makes me sound
ancient). When I started to read this book I realised how fabulous it
would have been if I had had this book back then. I know hindsight is
a wonderful thing but I think this book cracks alot of the issues that as a
new working mother you (and your partner if you have one) struggles with.
Laws have changed recently regarding flexible working hours
which is covered in this book. I wasn't up to date with the maternity
laws so this section was very interesting to me.
One thing that amazes me about this book is that after I
read this book I felt empowered. Could I really manage all of this.
Well actually yes. I have done it for quite a few years and actually
we cope. Sometimes brilliantly but other times not so but having read
this book I know that many working mothers will be able to go though and
ensure they are covering their backs and maybe their life wont be as
stressful as some other working mums because they KNOW what they need to do
and HOW to do it. This book even covers the guilt aspect of returning
to work. I am sure every mother has this if they leave their child or
have to work at home with them around. Well ok no magic wand on this
one but by covering the topic means you are able to self-analyse your life
and your working life too.
May all working mothers be happy ones.
Totz2teens Member Rating: 5/5
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Child
Obesity - A Parent's Guide by Judith Manson
ISBN: 978-1-86144-049-5 £8.99
Child obesity has been described as a ticking time bomb, which is now as big
a threat to society as global warming. Overweight children are never out of
the news and obesity rates are soaring.
This comprehensive guide to obesity, its causes and effects, shows parents,
carers and those concerned about children’s eating habits, how to defuse the
time bomb and tackle obesity.
Totz2teens Member Review: On seeing this title in ran right
through me. As an overweight parent I am very keen not to pass on my
bad habits to my child. This book says "Obesity is nobody's fault but
everyone's responsibility" - How true is that! The book covers
different aspects of childhood obesity which is all written in an easy to
read manner. This book is full of easy to manage family
changes, recipes and charts such as the Food and activity Diary and much
more. I truly believe this is a hugely helpful book and it will be
able to assist you and your child in seeking a happier life without naughty
foods. I am sure this will help any family bring about the necessary
changes.
Totz2teens Member Rating: 5/5
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A.D.H.D. The Essential Guide by Diane Paul
ISBN: 9781861440600 £8.99
Does your child have frequent temper tantrums? Are they always fidgeting,
running around screaming or falling over? Perhaps you teach a child like
that.If so, the chances are they’re
just being boisterous. But for five to ten per cent of children it isn’t
that simple – these are the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactive
Disorder (ADHD). So, how can you tell the difference and what can you do
about it?
This book guides you step-by-step through
the action you need to take, giving you answers to all the essential
questions.
Totz2teens Member Review: Wondering
if your child has ADHD is quite a worrying time. I have personally
been through this experience and my child was diagnosed with this condition.
Its not an excuse for bad behaviour but a reason and one that this book
helps explain. I felt the book is written in an easy format so that
any parent is not bedazzled by medicalness but clear ways of working through
it all. The book helps explain different ways of treating this
condition such as drugs, food, behaviour management and more. I feel
this is more of a touch on each way but it is offering food for thought and
the ability to extend this further with helpful links to websites and
support groups. I would recommend this book to parents and I also
allowed my son to look through it too because I felt he could understand
things without being scared. I personally found the medication side
effects list very useful as sometimes however much you search you get a
mismatch of answers. This seems quite clear.
Totz2teens Member Rating 4/5
Totz2teens Member Review: Knowing my child has a problem and
wondering if it is ADHD I found this book really helpful. I havent
taken medical advice on this so reading this I found I was being told things
I didnt know but am happy to read about. I found each section easy to
read and informative. The back section with lots of places to contact
was really helpful too.
Totz2teens Member Rating: 5/5
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Sexually Transmitted Infections:
The Essential Guide
ISBN: 978-1-86144-051-8 £8.99
Finding a partner in life today is fraught with difficulties to start with,
but when you consider all the sexual risks too, then the stakes are raised.
This guide to sexually transmitted
infections is one way forward to making the whole process easier. It clearly
explains all the infections you can be at risk from, their symptoms and
treatments, and what you can do to prevent infection.
Information is provided on alcohol abuse
and STIs, what happens at a GU clinic and what you need to remember when
meeting someone new.
Advice is included within each chapter on
talking to teenagers about STIs, whether that teenager is your child or
pupil.
If you want to protect yourself, learn more
about a condition you have or just want to talk frankly about how these
issues are dealt with, then this is the book for you.
Totz2teens Member Review: I have to confess to knowing exceedingly
little about sexually transmitted diseases. After reading this myself
I left it lying around for my teenager to read too as I felt it was
appropriate. (just in case). The book explains each disease ,
how it affects you, how you are tested - which is actually quite interesting
and not something I had considered. Treatment and how you can protect
yourself. The summing up section is also really good. The book
discusses what affects this could have if you are pregnant and what effects
it can have on the baby. I found the section on what happens at a GU
clinic interesting as I imagined all sorts of things about it. All in all I
found this a very interesting and informative book
Totz2teens Member Rating: 5/5
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Alcoholism - The Family Guide by Samantha
Harrington-Lowe
ISBN Number
978-1-86144-050-1 £8.99
Packed with practical advice and the
latest information, this book finds solutions to alcoholism, binge
drinking and other forms of alcohol abuse.
Its easy-to-read style takes you step
by step through diagnosing the problem; understanding its physical
effects; breaking behavioural patterns and getting treatment. Support
for children with alcoholic parents and guidance for those living with
an alcoholic is also included.
Totz2teens Member Review: A
concise guide about alcoholism and how it affects everyone. A
terrible situation to be living with an alcoholic or someone abusing
alcohol. This book would be a useful guide to how to handle
things and perhaps highlight that there really is a problem going on.
The statistics shown are frightening. I found this book
interesting and useful.
Totz2teens Member Rating: 4/5
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Divorce and Separation - The
Essential Guide by Linda Jones
ISBN: 978-1-86144-053-2
£8.99
Faced with the reality
that you are going to split with your partner, the last thing you need
is the added worry of what to say to your children, or how to answer
their questions.
This book is here to
help. Its easy-to-read style covers the practical, emotional and
physical impact of a separation, from breaking the news and organising
living arrangements to dating and stepfamilies. It pulls together a
wealth of experiences and anecdotes from adults and children, as well
as experts, counsellors and lawyers who can offer crucial advice.
Whether you are a
parent, grandparent, carer or teacher, this book will help you reduce
and manage the pain and stress for children when a relationship ends.
Totz2teens Member Review:
A hard topic to read about. I think this sensitively gives
factual advice on the whole situation. Tips on how to tell
children and how to handle their questions and problems. I would
recommend this book to those thinking or going through
separation/divorce. Very thought provoking.
Totz2teens Member Rating: 4/5
Totz2teens Member Review:
super book, full of facts and useful tips on how to deal with children
during the dreadful time of divorce. Very useful and will
definately be using the techniques described when I tell my children.
Totz2teens member Rating: 5/5
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Student Cookbook Healthy
Eating: The Essential Guide by Ester Davies
ISBN Number 978-1-86144-061-7
£8.99
Late nights out, early morning lectures; the busy life of a student
doesn't always lend itself to healthy eating. But eating takeaways and
fast food doesn't have to be the only way to survive university. This
cookbook will help you prepare and cook healthy meals and snacks,
proving that quick and easy healthy eating doesn't have to be
complicated or time consuming, and can be done on a student budget.
You will also discover how to set up a healthy store cupboard, how to
select the right foods at exam time and the basics of food hygiene.
Nutritional information and recipes are included throughout.
Discovering the basics of nutrition,
coupled with practical advice, will help you to feel better,
encouraging you to eat for a healthy life. This is an essential
cookbook every student kitchen should have.
Totz2teens Member Review: Student cookbook covers managing food
in a really in depth but not scary way. I found it very
interesting and learnt some things I didnt know about testing foods
for freshness. I found the different ways to cook a jacket
potato really useful and will definately give this a go. How to
prepare vegetables. I have to admit being scared to try new
vegetables because I dont know how to handle them but this book shows
what you need to do easily. I will have to try it now! The
recipe ideas are really exciting I'm not sure what to try first to be
honest. Its very exciting. I think it may well be
something from the low fat section as there are lots of ideas. No - it
will have to be the chocolate muffins !!!!!
Totz2teens Member Rating: 5/5
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Adoption and Fostering:
A Parents Guide by Holly Noseda
With 60,000 children in the care system and national child protection
scandals hitting the headlines at an alarming rate, adoption and fostering
are topical hot potatoes.It can be hard for prospective adopters, foster
carers and their support networks to cut through the hyperbole and opinion,
and get comprehensive, no-nonsense advice and guidance.
Totz2teens Member Review: A complicated minefield of adoption and
fostering WOW. Ive learnt so much from this book. Anyone
considering either will find this book so helpful and interesting. I
found the chapters on after the adoption very interesting as I have to say I
hadnt really considered this. A really helpful book.
Totz2teens Member Rating: 4/5
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Single Parents: The
Essential Guide by Sarah Edwards
ISBN: 978-1-86144-055-6 £8.99
This is a book for anyone bringing up children on their own. It does not
attribute blame to the absent parent; its purpose is simply to provide
information and support.
Covering the main challenges that face newly single
parents, the book shows you how to deal with the reality that you are on
your own and how to break the news to family and friends. Communicating with
your children, managing the home, controlling the finances, careers, health
and dating are just some of the issues discussed. Details of support
networks are included.
Totz2teens Member Review: CURRENTLY UNDER
REVIEW
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Special Eductional
Needs: A Parents Guide by Antonia Chitty & Victoria Dawson
ISBN: 978-1-86144-057-0 £8.99
As many as one in five children may at some time need extra
help with their education, but does this mean they have Special Educational
Needs?Using expert advice and the latest
information, this book brings together the facts on Special Educational
Needs, looking in detail at the different types of additional needs and how
parents and carers can cope with it in daily life.
Find out which professionals can help, how to get through
the ‘system’ and gain support, how to handle behavioural difficulties at
home and school, and how to get the best education for your child’s needs.
Whether you are worried about your child’s development or
work with children and want to know more about the subject, this book will
guide you through helping a child with special educational needs.
Totz2teens Member Review: Wondering if your child
has special educational needs is a complicated and difficult time for any
parents. Reading this book was very helpful. It is clearly
written and explains some of the different difficulties that children could
be facing. Even eyesight problems are covered within this book.
The way the book is written is so helpful as it is easy to understand and to
pick it up as necessary. Totally a useful book and happy to recommend
it.
Totz2teens Member Rating: 5/5
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