Callum's Cure: A Triumph of Positive Parenting

By Shelley Sykes

When Callum Sykes was born with cerebral palsy and infant blindness, doctors said that he would spend his life in a wheelchair, unable to walk or see. But his extraordinary mother Shelley refused to accept the finality of this prognosis. She was determined to give Callum every chance of leading a normal life.Shelley candidly tells of her experiences raising Callum and gives a wealth of practical advice about keeping your family happy, balancing work and home life, boosting the self-esteem of your children and overcoming the challenges of parenting. She shows how to:?discard feelings of guilt'give time and romance to relationships'prevent negative attitudes and'develop a program for your child using physiotherapy, exercise, diet, traditional medicine, as well as holistic therapies.Today Callum not only walks, but he runs, sees, attends his local school and is very bright. His confidence and skills are testament to the faith and courage of a remarkable and dedicated parent.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 068402182X
• ISBN13: 9780684021829
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.2" x 0.7" x 5.4"