To Be Safe at Home, I Have a Plan is a groundbreaking children's picture book that effectively teaches safety at home in an entertaining, simple, and positive way. Developed with guidance from renowned child safety expert, Pattie Fitzgerald, Founder of Safely Ever After, Inc., and grounded in brain science, this Have a Plan Book covers topics such as: fire hazards, hot and sharp objects, poisons and chemicals, electricity, and how to prepare for an emergency. Children will be empowered to L.E.A.D.: to integrate Logic and Emotions to Analyze and Decide on a safety plan. Learning the safety rules, examining the emotions that may arise, analyzing safety tips, and developing their own safety plan gives children the security, confidence, and tools to handle themselves safely at home. In the process of developing their own plan, children will also practice intellectual and social skills that boost brainpower. This book is appropriate for all ages-a perfect introduction for younger children and a helpful discussion starter and reminder for older children and adults. Blueprint it: This Have a Plan title can also be personalized online at www.littleblueprint.com. Children will learn safety rules while viewing their name, personal photos, a character that resembles them, a photo of their artwork, personal contact information to memorize, and/or a dedication. A personalized book makes children the hero of their story, engaging them and promoting comprehension and recall of potentially life-saving concepts.
To Keep My Body Safe, I Have a Plan is a groundbreaking children's picture book to effectively teach safety, whether on a play date, at school, or anywhere a child might be without his or her trusted caregiver. Developed with the guidance of renowned child safety expert, Pattie Fitzgerald, Founder of Safely Ever After, Inc., and grounded in brain science, this book is essential for all school-age children, though it is appropriate for younger children as well. Safety of the body can be a difficult topic to discuss with kids, but the rules are straightforward and critical. Research by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in six boys and one in four girls are sexually abused before the age of eighteen. Many books on safety emphasize "stranger danger," but an estimated ninety-percent of sexual abusers are known to the child.The safety rules in this book could save your child from being a victim of child molestation. This book gently introduces children to the concept of SAFE ADULTS, INTUITION, and the ESSENTIAL RULES for keeping the body safe. Children will be empowered to L.E.A.D.: to integrate Logic and Emotions to Analyze and Decide on a safety plan. Learning safety facts, examining the emotions involved, analyzing safety tips, and deciding on a safety plan gives children security, confidence, and the tools they need to keep their body safe. Blueprint it: This Have a Plan title can also be personalized online at www.littleblueprint.com. Children will learn safety rules while viewing their name, personal photos, a character that resembles them, and/or a dedication. A personalized book makes a child the hero of their story, engaging them and promoting comprehension and recall of potentially life-saving concepts. Indie Reader approved! IR Verdict: TO KEEP MY BODY SAFE, I HAVE A PLAN is a book to teach and empower children with knowledge to protect themselves and others. TO KEEP MY BODY SAFE, I HAVE A PLAN equips children with tools for thinking through a dangerous environment, with logical steps for personal safety. It lays the groundwork for a child's healthy self-esteem by helping the child to know that his or her feelings are valid. And it models the process for a child to plan a way of escape when in an uncomfortable situation. Author Katherine Eskovitz maps out safe scenarios and suggestions for a personal safety plan. Illustrator Jessica Churchill combines an interesting assortment of still life photos with cartoons to bring home the point. The partnership of author and illustrator works beautifully to provide an appealing book that doesn't overwhelm the child with worst-case scenarios. Children will connect with the story and pictures as they learn valuable lessons in self-care. This book is a part of a series of books created to teach children life skills. The author began the series in an effort to help her own children take charge of the challenges they faced, and shared her secrets as the books equipped her own parenting skills. The website, www.littleblueprint.com displays the storylines for each, with a goal to L.E.A.D. Using logic, emotions, analysis and decision making, children are equipped with a formula to tackle life's difficulties in its various forms. The books are appropriate for toddlers through the teen years, as the comprehension levels increase with age. Truly, it's never too early to teach a child about being aware of the environment and understanding an appropriate response. And the plan formed is adjustable as needed for the child's benefit. TO KEEP MY BODY SAFE, I HAVE A PLAN is book to teach and empower children with knowledge to protect themselves and others. Reviewed by Sally Ferguson for IndieReader. See more at: http: //indiereader.com/2014/05/keep-body-safe-plan/"
Identify interventions to plan, individualize, and document care. Updated with the latest diagnoses and interventions from NANDA-I 2021-2023, here’s the resource you’ll turn to again and again to select the appropriate diagnosis and to plan, individualize, and document care for more than 800 diseases and disorders. Only in the Nursing Diagnosis Manual will you find for each diagnosis…defining characteristics presented subjectively and objectively - sample clinical applications to ensure you have selected the appropriate diagnoses - prioritized action/interventions with rationales - a documentation section, and much more!
What are the qualities that guide people's lives in times of disaster, allowing ordinary men and women to perform extraordinary acts of courage, compassion and love? This book explores the heroic principles and qualities that are innate in all of us. The author tells how once they are accessed these principles open doors that radically change our lives. What she presents here satisfies a deep yearning we are all experiencing today. The ten laws of The Hero's Code teach us how to go within for the answers and resources we need, regardless of what's happening at the moment-driving on the freeway, facing a difficult challenge at work, being confronted on the street by a threatening stranger, even facing the of loss of a loved one. The book explores the nature and meaning of each law, how it is manifest in real life, simple exercises for developing skills for applying each law, and common-sense, safety and awareness tools to ensure your safety. If you have ever dreamed of developing the kinds of heroic qualities that allow ordinary people to respond courageously and compassionately to man-made and natural disasters, this book is for you.
Money is the main concern for most people approaching or already enjoying retirement. Many people find that their pension is not enough to fund the lifestyle they had hoped for, so they need to find some extra income. Your Money: How to reduce bills and raise money on your home, draws your attention to some of the ways that you can save or make money. Whether you own your home or not, you will be eager to make it more practical and economical - you may also wish to investigate housing benefit, council tax and letting rooms. If you own your home, assuming you have paid (or almost paid) off your mortgage, the current market value of your home is yours. All you have to do is tap into it. This essential guide will take you through your options step by step, spelling out the facts in clear, accessible language and showing you how to use your home as a vital part of your retirement plans.
Are you only a few years away from retirement and fearful of how you will manage, particularly in the current financial climate? This book is aimed at those about to retire who want to make the most of their money in retirement but it's about much more than just pensions. All other aspects of managing finances for retirement are covered, from getting the best deal on a current account to leaving an inheritance in the most tax efficient way. And all in just one handy, portable book complete with jargon-buster! Each chapter covers a specific aspect of retirement finances providing the facts in an understandable way, along with advice and tips. Throughout the book, case studies and the author's extensive personal experience of dealing with pension planning are used to clearly illustrate the points being made. No book can replace specific tailored advice from an expert but this book will help you to make more of your money through your own actions and tell you exactly where expert help is needed. Areas covered include: -Understanding pensions -Essential things to do and find out before retiring -Income tax, capital gains tax and National Insurance -Investments, including investing in property and equity release -Passing on wealth and the book finishes with advice on things you can do after retirement to help your finances Written in a clear and reassuring way it will melt away the mystique of pensions and tackle the all-round financial aspects of planning for a comfortable retirement. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of NLP. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Preparing students for successful NCLEX results and strong futures as nurses in today's world. Now in its 12th edition, Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing is designed to assist nurses in preparing for their roles and responsibilities in the medical-surgical setting and for success on the NCLEX. In the latest edition, the resource suite is complete with a robust set of premium and included ancillaries such as simulation support, adaptive testing, and a variety of digital resources helping prepare today's students for success. This leading textbook focuses on physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial concepts as they relate to nursing care. Brunner is known for its strong Nursing Process focus and its readability. This edition retains these strengths and incorporates enhanced visual appeal and better portability for students. Online Tutoring powered by Smarthinking--Free online tutoring, powered by Smarthinking, gives students access to expert nursing and allied health science educators whose mission, like yours, is to achieve success. Students can access live tutoring support, critiques of written work, and other valuable tools.
