Newly released!
MY DADDY HAS SLEEP APNEA
by Sheila Brodhead, illustrated by Nancy Salus
A picture book story about a young girl who uses imagination and humor to cope with her fear of her dad's sleep disorder and the equipment he uses to treat it.
Annie's dad snores and it's driving her crazy. His daytime napping interferes with their playtime and he's often cranky. When Dad is diagnosed with sleep apnea, Annie must find a way to overcome her worry about the disorder and her fear of the CPAP equipment he uses to treat it.
Praise from experts: "This is an important and fun book for every family that has children and a parent with sleep apnea. Dr. Brodhead, informed by her personal experience and clinical work, has created a charming picture book that models how a parent can reassure a child about sleep apnea and its treatment. Treatment can restore the patient to health and restore the normal life of the family, and they can once again have fun together." Jerry Halberstadt, co-author of "Sleep Apnea--The Phantom of the Night"
"Sleep apnea is a family disease. Symptoms interfere with interpersonal relations at all levels---spouse, children, and work. Since CPAP is the treatment of choice for most patients who are symptomatic, family acceptance of therapy is important for holistic health and relationships. My Daddy Has Sleep Apnea gives children an understanding about the positive impact that occurs with CPAP use and how all of the family benefits. It is always good to have the 'real' Daddy back."
B. Gail Demko, DMD, President of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and specialist in oral appliance therapy for the management of sleep apnea.
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Praise from experts: "This is an important and fun book for every family that has children and a parent with sleep apnea. Dr. Brodhead, informed by her personal experience and clinical work, has created a charming picture book that models how a parent can reassure a child about sleep apnea and its treatment. Treatment can restore the patient to health and restore the normal life of the family, and they can once again have fun together." Jerry Halberstadt, co-author of "Sleep Apnea--The Phantom of the Night"
"Sleep apnea is a family disease. Symptoms interfere with interpersonal relations at all levels---spouse, children, and work. Since CPAP is the treatment of choice for most patients who are symptomatic, family acceptance of therapy is important for holistic health and relationships. My Daddy Has Sleep Apnea gives children an understanding about the positive impact that occurs with CPAP use and how all of the family benefits. It is always good to have the 'real' Daddy back."
B. Gail Demko, DMD, President of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and specialist in oral appliance therapy for the management of sleep apnea.
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