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My Mommy Has Epilepsy

Wed, 07/05/2006 - 10:33
by Stacey Chillemi Description: DO YOU OR A LOVE ONE HAVE EPILEPSY? DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE EPILEPSY? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EXCELLENT CHILDREN’S BOOK TO TEACH WHAT EPILEPSY IS TO YOUR CHILD? Millions of people have epilepsy or experience Seizures. Are you one of them? Are you trying to figure out how to explain to your child or a child in your family about your disorder, so they will understand what epilepsy is and what they can do to help you when you are experiencing a seizure? This book teaches young children about epilepsy. It helps children understand what a seizure is and not to get scared if they see someone having a seizure. It helps educate children and help them understand what they can do if a friend or love one is having a seizure. There are so many myths that still roam through our society about epilepsy. "My Mommy Has Epilepsy" gives children and their family truth; medical facts explained in simplistic terminology so there is a clear understanding about epilepsy. Printed: 63 pages, 6.00" x 9.00", perfect binding, 60# interior paper, black and white interior ink , 100# exterior paper, full-color exterior ink PDF (6407 kb) Download: 1 documents (PDF), 6407 KB ISBN: 1-4116-2019-4 Publisher: Lulu Inc. Copyright: © 2004 Standard Copyright License Language: English Country: United States BOOKS WRITTEN BY STACEY CHILLEMI: by stacey chillemi 1. Epilepsy You're Not Alone 2. Eternal Love: Romantic Poetry Straight from the Heart 3. My Mommy Has Epilepsy (Children's Book) 4. Keep the Faith: To Live and Be Heard from the Heavens Above (poetry book) 5. Live, Learn, and Be Happy with Epilepsy 6. Epilepsy and Pregnancy: What Every Women Should Know Co-authored by Dr. Blanca Vasques. 7. How to Become Wealthy Selling Informational Products 8. Faith, Courage, Wisdom, Strength, and Hope I am an H.O.P.E. Mentor, for the Epilepsy Foundation. I have spoken at different events for schools, organizations, political events, I spoke in front of Congress in Washington and anywhere my help is needed to educate people about epilepsy. I was on four talk shows. The interviews focused on the importance of understanding what epilepsy is, how to help someone having a seizure and giving people with epilepsy encouragement and hope for the future. I have been on radio stations discussing epilepsy and I have appeared in many newspapers all over New Jersey such as, The Leader, Belleville Post and the Star Ledger. In addition, on June 26, 2002, I was honored an award by the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey for Outstanding Volunteer Award. I have received awards in my achievements and certificates in recognition for outstanding efforts in trying to improve society. I have been an active participant in organizations and activities. I have been a role model to many individuals. I have written many published articles. I have appeared three times on News 12 on the talk show New Jersey Women and has had articles written about her efforts to help people with epilepsy. I have contributed time in helping people with epilepsy and making society more aware of the disorder.

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Re: My Mommy Has Epilepsy

Submitted by fzMousie on Wed, 2006-07-05 - 11:32
Thank you for that list of books. I will check some of them out.

Re: Re: My Mommy Has Epilepsy

Submitted by staceychil on Wed, 2006-07-05 - 19:00
Best Regards, Stacey Chillemi www.inspirationallivingonline.com www.authorsden.com/staceydchillemi If I can help one person then I've accomplished a lot. I have lived with epilepsy since the age of five.

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