Description
As many parents know, eczema amongst children can be a difficult,painful and frustrating condition to cope with for the parent andthe child.
It frequently causes irritable behaviour in the child and sleepdisruption. This can result in parenting difficulties, and may evenplace the child at increased risk of behavioural and emotionalproblems.
In addition to covering the medical aspects of the condition,Understanding Childhood Eczema focuses on the psychologicalconsequences and how they can be managed, as well as psychologicalfactors in treatment.
Revealing the advantages and drawbacks of conventional therapies,this easy-to-follow guide explains all aspects of childhood eczemain an accessible manner to help you and your child cope with thisdistressing condition.
Penny Titman is an experienced clinical child psychologist who hasextensive experience in working with children and families withchronic health problems. She has completed a PhD on thepsychological impact of skin conditions on children and theirfamilies which included a study of childhood eczema on the family.
About the Author
Reviews
"?A good book to but?" (Familyonwards.com, 27 March 2003)
"?helping to identify the issues involved with eczemasensitively and accurately?a book that will undoubtedly become afirst point of call for any parent caring for a child who haseczema?" (Junior, June 2003)
"?very helpful for parents with an atopic child?" (Intl. Jnl. OfAdolescent Health, Vol.15, No.2, 2003)
"?5 stars?invaluable for any family that has a child witheczema?" (Youthinmind.com, 4 Juluy 2003)
"?a very helpful and useful book?very good value for money andhighly readable?" (Quarterly Jnl of the National Eczema Society,June 2003)
"?a clear easy-to-read style?can only be a benefit to any housewhere eczema is an issue?" (Marshwood Vale Magazine, July 2003)
"An invaluable resource for any family with a child who haseczema." (Here?s Health, September 2003)
Book Information
ISBN 9780470847596
Author Penny Titman
Format Paperback
Page Count 124
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 227g
Dimensions(mm) 231mm * 152mm * 9mm
It frequently causes irritable behaviour in the child and sleepdisruption. This can result in parenting difficulties, and may evenplace the child at increased risk of behavioural and emotionalproblems.
In addition to covering the medical aspects of the condition,Understanding Childhood Eczema focuses on the psychologicalconsequences and how they can be managed, as well as psychologicalfactors in treatment.
Revealing the advantages and drawbacks of conventional therapies,this easy-to-follow guide explains all aspects of childhood eczemain an accessible manner to help you and your child cope with thisdistressing condition.
Penny Titman is an experienced clinical child psychologist who hasextensive experience in working with children and families withchronic health problems. She has completed a PhD on thepsychological impact of skin conditions on children and theirfamilies which included a study of childhood eczema on the family.
About the Author
Penny Titman is an experienced clinical child psychologist who hasextensive experience in working with children and families withchronic health problems. She has completed a PhD on the psychological impact of skin conditions on children and theirfamilies which included a study of childhood eczema on the family.
Reviews
"?A good book to but?" (Familyonwards.com, 27 March 2003)
"?helping to identify the issues involved with eczemasensitively and accurately?a book that will undoubtedly become afirst point of call for any parent caring for a child who haseczema?" (Junior, June 2003)
"?very helpful for parents with an atopic child?" (Intl. Jnl. OfAdolescent Health, Vol.15, No.2, 2003)
"?5 stars?invaluable for any family that has a child witheczema?" (Youthinmind.com, 4 Juluy 2003)
"?a very helpful and useful book?very good value for money andhighly readable?" (Quarterly Jnl of the National Eczema Society,June 2003)
"?a clear easy-to-read style?can only be a benefit to any housewhere eczema is an issue?" (Marshwood Vale Magazine, July 2003)
"An invaluable resource for any family with a child who haseczema." (Here?s Health, September 2003)
Book Information
ISBN 9780470847596
Author Penny Titman
Format Paperback
Page Count 124
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 227g
Dimensions(mm) 231mm * 152mm * 9mm
