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Is this Really My Child?

by Dr. Cathrin Olsen N.D., R.N.

115 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #03-1954; ISBN 1-4120-1577-4; US$15.00, C$17.95, EUR12.50, £9.00

All natural drug-free approach to ADD/ADHD. Realize the correlation between food and behavior. Uplifting, innovative alternative for parents with tempermentally difficult children. Learn how to enjoy your child again.

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About the Book In "Is this really my Child", Dr. Olsen provides the reader with an innovative uplifting alternative approach to ADD and ADHD. She believes in food and behavior correlation. This book provides hope and encouragement. Dr. Olsen's  knowledge and expertise is based on her own experience with her children and through her professional practice. Even if your child is not on medication, or if you are dealing with a difficult child not yet diagnosed, or a child who seems just so very difficult but does not fall within the classification of ADD or ADHD,  her approach will be beneficial to you. Dr. Olsen walks you step by step through the process of how certain foods impact behavior and what to do about it. Moreover she discusses how to overcome negative behavior with love and the BECLL approach. Dr. Olsen's book leaves you uplifted, full of hope and encouragement. You will enjoy your child again.

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About the Author Dr. Cathrin Olsen holds a Doctorate in Naturology and is a member of the American Alternative Medical Association. Her background in the medical field as a Registered Nurse has provided her with extensive experience, contributing to her well-rounded knowledge, both in the holistic and medical field. Dr. Olsen's initial career years took her through the demanding work within the psychiatric and chemical dependency field. The years following she spent as a home health nurse specializing in Infusion Therapy; providing chemotherapy, antibiotic therapy as well as total nutritional therapy to patients. She then turned her attention to assessing psychiatric patients in their home and concentrated on being a liaison for Hospice; working with dying patients as well as their families. Throughout her career as a Registered Nurse, Dr. Olsen noticed an immense correlation between food intake, physical ailment and behavior. Her real challenge came as her youngest child had enormous difficulties coping with every day life. After receiving her Doctorate she decided to dedicate herself to researching alternative options for ADD, ADHD and Ritalin use. Dr. Olsen's extensive research in the USA as in Europe, especially Germany, has reiterated her findings about the distinct correlation between food intake, physical ailments and behavior patterns. Her determination and diligent work has cumulated in a delightful and very informative book "Is this really my child?" She focuses on "temperamentally difficult" children and provides a refreshing innovative approach as well as profound assistance to parents dealing with their children. Dr. Olsen does not believe in labeling children as ADD and ADHD, as a result referring to these children as temperamentally difficult. Over the years she has volunteered her time for the Battered Wife shelter, Women health groups, Parent Teacher Association, Youth organizations and as a family liaison with the US Navy. Dr. Olsen lives in Coronado, California with her husband, 5 children and their Golden Retriever.

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Excerpt

Is this really my life?

5 am in the morning and I am sitting on the top of the steps crying. The boy is awake...already. He went to bed at 10:30 p.m. and he is awake. What is wrong with this child? What is wrong with me? It must be the genes. His sister did stuff like this too; she grew out of it, but she is still difficult. She is 13 now. It's genetic; I know it is my fault. It is my genes. What am I doing wrong? I don't have a handle on it...on anything; I just react all day long. I can't keep up with him. He is all over the place, constantly running, into everything, he never stops and is so anxious. He is driving me crazy. I am so tired. I just want a few minutes for me. I just don't like him, I don't like my life, I don't like anything. How can it be, oh God, I feel so guilty, so bad. I am going to lose my mind, I know it. How can this beautiful three-year-old boy with those big brown eyes be such a disaster? When is this going to end? I don't like him! Now I feel really bad for even thinking that. How can you not like your own childÉ....it's me, all my fault. I am a horrible mother. I can't do this anymore.

That was me two years ago. I had this beautiful 3 year old baby boy who was persistent, nonstop, never slept, nervous, broke everything in site, climbed on everything (especially things that should not be climbed on), and pitched temper tantrums.

My son, Liam is five years old now, a delightful thoughtful, kind and gentle smiling child. He sleeps well, loves to play, is eager to please, calm, in control, happy and energetic. Temperamentally he is still persistent, focused and high strung. However, these traits are much easier to channel into positive areas.

What brought on the change?

In my research I found a strong correlation between food, vitamins and behavior. I had been a RN for many years and was in the process of getting my doctorate in Naturology. I had worked in the psychiatric field and just felt that there had to be another way, other than drugs, to deal with my child and other children like him.

My name is Dr. Cathrin Olsen. I too, was one of those parents. Today, my life has changed, my child has changed. I no longer have the daily struggles. My child is happy...I am happy...my family is happy.

In my book "Is this really my child?" I write an uplifting, refreshing innovative view for parents of temperamentally difficult children. I like to call our children "temperamentally difficult". I don't believe in labeling children. My approach is drug free. It teaches you the correlation between food and behavior; by making a few food changes, your child will change. How to change unwanted behavior. How to react in difficult situations. How to be one-step ahead of your temperamentally difficult child. How to remain sane and how to have fun and enjoy your child again.

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