More Than a Mom: Living a Full And Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs - Softcover

Fawcett, Heather; Baskin, Amy

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9781890627515: More Than a Mom: Living a Full And Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1890627518 ISBN 13: 9781890627515

Publisher: Woodbine House, 2006

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(2007 Independent Publisher Award, Bronze Medalist in Women's Issues category; 2006 Mom's Choice Awards, Finalist: Adult Books/Non-Fiction; 2006 Best Books Book Award, Parenting/Family Finalist)

MORE THAN A MOM explores how women can lead rich, fulfilling personal lives while parenting a child with special needs. The authors' skillful blend of research, personal experiences, and feedback from over 500 mothers across North America results in a book that is jam-packed with practical strategies, advice, and reassurance for mothers trying to create more manageable and fulfilling lives.

MORE THAN A MOM addresses the universal concerns and questions of all mothers, coupled with the added intensity of raising children with disabilities. This how-to guide looks at the challenges mothers face at home, at work, and within themselves, with special attention paid to:

Staying healthy both physically and emotionally;

Keeping friendships;

Staying organized;

Maintaining your marriage;

Nurturing interests and goals;

Seeking flexible work options;

Changing careers or starting a business;

Rejoining the workforce;

Finding specialized childcare;

Advocating for your child.

The mothers who were interviewed for the book have diverse backgrounds and family dynamics. Given their differences and the fact that their children have such varied disabilities, it s striking that these mothers face such similar issues. MORE THAN A MOM provides mothers with many voices and solutions that will resonate with their own circumstances. Husbands, extended family, friends, support organizations, and service providers will also want to read this insightful and fact-filled book.

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About the Author:

Amy Baskin writes and speaks regularly about parenting, education, life balance, and disability issues. Her work appears in magazines across North America. She has a Master of Education Degree from the University of Toronto and has taught classes in parenting, writing, and speaking skills. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Her youngest child has autism.

Heather Fawcett chairs the Asperger's Syndrome parent support group of Ottawa, Ontario, which provides information and support, social skills programs, and advocacy to 400 family and professional members. She is a writer and a parent of a teen with Asperger's syndrome. Heather has earned multiple B.A. degrees in English, Applied Studies, and Psychology from the University of Waterloo and Carleton University.

Review:

"I highly recommend this book." -- New Zealand Down Syndrome Journal, Volume 30, Spring 2006

"Primary caregivers will find comfort along with factual information and practical advice." --Tourette Syndrome Association newsletter, Winter 2006

"This books reflects reality but maintains an optimistic outlook. Keep this book on your bedside table as a quick reference and a detailed catalogue of resources." --Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 73, Number 5, December 2006

"[A] wonderful resource: A book written for mothers of children with special needs that is also helpful to the professionals involved in the lives of these children." --ADVANCE for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants, January 1, 2007

"[A]n uplifting homage to the difficulties of raising a disabled child...brimming with pragmatic advice...." --ForeWord Magazine, July/August 2006, Volume 9, No. 4

More Than a Mom is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards honors excellence in family-friendly media, products, and services. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members inlcudes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, Ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco New York Times Best-Selling Author; LeAnn Thieman, Motivational speaker and coauthor of seven Chicken Soup For The Soul books; Tara Paterson, Certified Parent Coach, and founder of the Mom's Choice Awards. Parents and educators look for the Mom's Choice Awards seal in selecting quality materials and products for children and families. This book/product has been honored by this distinguished award. --Mom's Choice Awards

"This books reflects reality but maintains an optimistic outlook. Keep this book on your bedside table as a quick reference and a detailed catalogue of resources." --Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 73, Number 5, December 2006

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