Nayalocks and the Polar-Bear
Click on the cover above for the book. Free with kindle unlimited. A book I wrote for my oldest granddaughter and based on true stories.
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Developmental Disabilities Intervention: Right Care, Right Time, Right People, Right Context
Developmental Disabilities Intervention: Right Care, Right Time, Right People, Right Context Executive Summary Nations are spending billions on developmental disability interventions that too often lack fidelity, effectiveness, or accessibility. Meanwhile, hundreds of children and youth remain on long waitlists, many in rural areas receive no services, and families with the highest-need children often go without support. Decades of research show that the most effective and cost-efficient interventions occur when care is: Delivered in natural environments and daily routines Inclusive of parents and natural caregivers Provided with fidelity to evidence-based practices We must restructure its system to financially incentivize contextualized, parent-coached interventions and expand telehealth options. Doing so will increase capacity, improve outcomes, and reduce long-term costs to Medicaid, schools, and corrections. Background “The right care, in the right place, at t...
the Sleep Digest: How to Get a Good Night's Sleep For You and Your Child: Fall Asleep Faster, Beat Insomnia, Improve Mental Health, Child Sleep, & Optimize Sleep for Peak Health & Performance
Click on the picture above for the book on amazon. Free with kindle unlimited. Click here for French Click here for Spanish Click here for Portuguese Click here for German the Sleep Digest: How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep For You and Your Child (Condensed Version with kid/youth friendly tips) Includes: 1. How to Fall Asleep Faster 2. Overcoming Insomnia (Chronic or Situational) 3. Sleep for Children, Children with Disabilities, and Parents 4. Sleep and Mental Health 5. Sleep Optimization for Performance 6. Sleep and Aging 7. Sleep and Weight Loss CR Petersen, M.Ed. © 2025 CR Petersen Table of Contents Core Sleep Foundations Chapter 1: Sleep Hygiene – p. 10 Kid Tip: Make a game of “clean up before bed” so children link bedtime with a fresh start. 90-60 minutes before bed Chapter 2: Avoid Sleeping Too Much or Too Little – p. 14 Parent Tip: Children learn balance by watching you — model regular sleep times. Chapter 3: Warm Baths or Sho...