health

Brushing our teeth, taking showers or baths, and washing our hands are some of the important ways we keep clean. Why do we have to do these things? Readers find out for themselves in this age-appropriate resource for questions about personal hygiene. Fun facts are presented about why keeping clean is an essential part of staying healthy, and this information is presented in simple sentences that feature accessible language for independent reading. In addition, readers discover a variety of relatable situations and delightful illustrations that are carefully paired with the text.

Jo Jo Makoons learns about how different people have different healthy eating habits, including her Mama, Kokum, and her cat, Mimi. When a snowstorm hits her Ojibwe reservation and everything gets shut down, Jo Jo decides to use her imagination and personality to help her Elders and classmates stay healthy.

"This title takes a look at the importance of keeping active and eating a balanced diet. It also offers helpful suggestions on how to make healthy lifestyle changes"--Google Books.

"Your body needs good food. This book will show you some good choices."--Provided by publisher.

When teens get inspired to improve their health by eating more nutritiously, they may want their families to join in. But how can they motivate their parents and siblings to give up highly processed and junk foods? This book will help teens talk to their families about the psychological and physical health benefits of eating meals together. They can explain the value of a plant-based diet (even for meat eaters), the science behind Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate, and the five best diets for families (as rated by nutritionists and dietitians). The book provides suggestions for healthy snacks, planning and cooking meals, losing weight the healthy way, dealing with picky eaters, grocery shopping and cooking when teens go away to college, and accommodating a family member who has a special diet, such as a vegan sister or a parent with high blood pressure. Family dinners should be a celebration-enjoyable for everyone, with lively conversations and belly laughs. This book offers a selection of fun games and open-ended questions to draw people out, plus ways for families to explore their heritage or even other cultures with special ethnic dinners. It's time for families to create new traditions with memories that will last a lifetime.

"Introduces the benefits of eating healthy to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces the importance of understanding emotions to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces the importance of staying active to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

School psychologists are unsung heroes who help children access special education services, overcome trauma, learn how to cope with mental disabilities, develop strong self-esteem, and discover what they want to do when they grow up. They foster tolerance, compassion, and resilience in the classroom, showing students the beauty of a world where everyone is accepted and loved for who they are. School Psychology offers a glimpse into how these dedicated individuals learn their trade, get a license, and use their skills to make life better for tens of millions of students, educators, and parents. School Psychology is part of the Psychology in Action series. These eleven books offer an amazing insight into how the human mind works, why we love certain things and hate others, and how we can become the best versions of ourselves. It?s a must-read for anyone who wants to study psychology as a profession, but it is sure to interest those who aren?t aspiring psychologists but who do want to cultivate good habits, learn how to make smart decisions, find ways to get along better with their peers, and enjoy the many benefits of living an ethical, compassionate life.

Disabilities come in many varieties, both visible and hidden. Losing a limb or eyesight is life-changing. Disabilities can take the form of physical impairment such as these or they can take the form of hidden difficulties such as mental health issues, limited mental capacity, addiction, and homelessness. Even being newly released from prison can pose challenges to living a productive and full life. These things present both physical and psychological challenges. It is the task of a rehabilitation psychologist to help those with disabilities and their families get to a place where the disabled person can experience the greatest quality of life possible. This can include things like counseling, helping make school and workplaces more accessible, and helping a person get the equipment they need to function on a daily basis. Learn what all a rehabilitation psychologist does and how you can pursue this as a career.