Jessica Shepherd

Oscar loves Grandma, and their time together is always lots of fun. As she becomes less able to look after herself, she has to go into a care home. More and more children are encountering dementia and its effects on their families. This touching story, told in Oscar's own words, is a positive and practical tale about the experience. The factual page about dementia helps children talk about their feelings and find new ways to enjoy the changing relationship. Jessica Shepherd's sensitive first picture book has grown out of her experiences in a variety of caring roles.

More and more children are encountering dementia and its effects on their families. This touching story, told in Oscarâ??s own words, is a positive and practical tale about the experience. The factual page about dementia helps children talk about their feelings and find new ways to enjoy the changing relationship.

Evidence-based. Lifestyle approved. The practical guide you need for the life you want. Finally, here is a fresh plan for a new generation entering perimenopause and menopause. With clinical insights, actionable tips, and holistic guidance, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified OB/GYN and women’s health advocate, redefines how to sustain the marathon of this life stage so you can make the most of your health and vitality. In Generation M, she throws out the old playbook and provides you with an empowering approach to thriving through this change and beyond. Dr. Shepherd draws upon many conversations with leading experts in nutrition, meditation, and fitness, as well as with those living through perimenopause and menopause, who’ve shared what challenges them and what helps them live vibrantly. In this book you will find: Scientifically backed information and advice from a doctor and menopause expert Evidence-based recommendations, tips, tools, and personal building blocks for the best health practices A guided exploration of new medical research and data A deep dive on the safety and efficacy of HRT, including information on what medications to take and when to take them Holistic advice on how to ease your transition during this period, including recommendations for exercise, diet, sleep, mindfulness practices, and more An accessible yet powerful, and at times humorous, voice from a woman who understands what you are going through Discover the steps you need now for the future you desire—and stay healthy, active, and fabulous along the way.

Come Home to Your Deepest Self In grade school, we all had quiet friends, or maybe we were that friend. The shy, smart, imaginative, funny kid who you'd tell all your secrets to, and you could always count on as a lunch companion? Fourth house planets are that quiet kid. Naturally introverted, they prefer interior spaces, the world of imagination. They need a certain environment to flower, and they rely on you to create that for them.Are you centered in this innermost you, or have you become distracted, too? There's never been a more perfect time to nourish this overlooked part of yourself. Join Jessica on an imaginative treasure hunt into the midnight heart of the birth chart. From family skeletons to the nature of your soul's mates and tribe, from what your heart longs to experience in the place you call home to how to feel at home in yourself during this time of great change on earth, and more... Follow the moonlit path and breadcrumb clues to arrive home at your deepest self. PRAISE"Your book arrived this week-and in spare moments I've been diving in. What a work of art It's beautiful and brilliant. There's so much presence, experience, poetry and passion in the words." -Dana Gerhardt, columnist for The Mountain Astrologer Magazine"Jessica Shepherd has written another absolutely terrific book. This one delves deeply into the astrology of the fourth house in a really soulful way." -Steven Forrest, author of The Inner Sky and Yesterday's Sky