Laurie Zelinger

Please Explain Vaccines to Me (eBook, ePUB)

Because I HATE SHOTS!

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Shots, injections, needles, and vaccines-whatever their purpose, they all hurt. More than half of children in the 6-17 year-old range report a strong fear of needles. Nearly 25% of adults do as well. This book is for those families who cringe at the thought of getting one.
For some children, getting a shot is a major ordeal. Ramped-up anxiety can lead to tantrums, meltdowns, outbursts and even fainting. That 30-second experience can be a nightmare for parents for and nursing staff alike. This resource will help to improve that dreaded scenario.
The book opens with an engaging story for children where rhyme, colorful illustrations and characters of diversity capture a child's interest as they identify with a girl who has similar fears. The children's section is followed by a comprehensive guide for parents and caregivers, based on empirical research as well as Dr. Zelinger's decades of experience as a child psychologist, where she offers information and explicit solutions to help deal with the anxiety surrounding this common medical procedure.
Children will:

• Identify with the main character and her fear of shots
• Enjoy the colorful illustrations and happy story ending
• Learn coping mechanisms to deal with frightening situations
• Feel supported by their parents who will know how to help
• Reduce their anxiety and become more cooperative during medical visits

Parents/Caregivers will:

• Understand the reasoning behind the fear of injections
• Learn strategies to help their child before and during a medical visit
• Be better able to comfort their child

"Dr. Laurie Zelinger has done it again with another excellent child and parent-friendly book that helps to allay fears and empower families and professionals with the tools to help children develop healthy coping skills. Please Explain Vaccines to Me has it all: a relatable and simple yet engaging text in rhyme that is fun to read aloud, as well as colorful illustrations that provide an honest and relatable depiction of the emotions involved. As an experienced nurse and health educator, I see this book as a "must-have" resource for all caregivers, educators and health professionals."
--Darlene Glasser, RN, MSEd
"Please Explain Vaccines to Me is a book that every parent will want to read to their child before getting a shot. It demystifies vaccinations with language that a child will both understand and want to question further. It also gives both children and parents the language they need to express their anxiety about the process and the tools to lessen that anxiety. It gets 5 stars!"
--Yael Kula, MSW, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Loving Healing Press
• Seitenzahl: 44
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781615996148
• Artikelnr.: 63720582

Autorenporträt

Dr. Laurie Zelinger is a Board Certified Psychologist and a Registered Play Therapist with over 45 years experience. As a child psychologist who has retired from public school work, Dr. Zelinger runs a busy private practice and writes books explaining difficult concepts to children. Her books for Loving Healing Press include: "Please Explain Anxiety to Me: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents"; "Please Explain 'Time Out' to Me: A Story for Children and Do-It-Yourself Manual for Parents"; "Please Explain Vaccines to Me Because I Hate Shots!"; "Please Explain Alzheimer's Disease to Me: A Children's Story and Parent Handbook About Dementia"; "Please Explain Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy to Me: A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Child for Surgery"; "Please Explain Terrorism to Me! A Story for Children and P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for Their Parents"; and Baby Bandage & His First Aid Family: Healing Little Hurts and Booboos". Dr. Zelinger has also worked with American Girl where she produced A Smart Girl's Guide to Liking Herself Even On The Bad Days and she is credited with being a consultant for their Bitty Baby book series where she assisted in the development of the 'For Parents' sections. In addition, Dr. Zelinger has written for Play Therapy magazine as well as for therapeutic books where her chapters offer strategies that can be used with fearful children. Dr. Laurie's passion for writing began when she discovered journaling in third grade, and which was then fortified in fourth grade when she wrote a play that was performed by students in her public school.Dr. Laurie is a Fellow and previous elected officer in the National American Academy of School Psychology, following four years as Director on the Executive Board of the New York Association of Play Therapy and she has contributed to nearly 200 venues regarding child development. Dr. Laurie and her psychologist husband, Dr. Fred, are both certified Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteers. They have been happily married for over 40 years, have raised four children and relish their roles as grandparents.