Child care and upbringing: advice for parents Books
Atria Books Unconditional Parenting
Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......Trade Review"Powerful alternatives to help children become their most caring, responsible selves." -- Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen . . .
£15.29
Hardie Grant Books Baby Food Bible
Book SynopsisBaby Food Bible takes the fuss out of introducing solids to your baby with 100+ nutritionist approved recipes that the whole family will love. Forget about making a separate meal for your baby, the simple recipes in this book are family favorites that everyone can enjoy. Featuring highly nutritional easy meals and snacks, many of the recipes in this book can be made in 20 minutes or less to make that end of day rush a little easier for busy families. Written by qualified nutritionist Julia Tellidis, and baby nutrition consultant Lauren Skora, every recipe has been carefully considered to provide your family with a balanced diet packed with essential nutrients to support your little ones through key developmental milestones. Starting from the very beginning, Baby Food Bible will teach you how to introduce solids to your baby’s diet with a mix of purees and advice f
£21.00
HarperCollins Publishers Motherkind
Book SynopsisLife changing Red MagazineAn important and impressive book, that will change how you experience motherhood Dr Julie SmithModern motherhood is insane. We're expected to parent perfectly, bounce back, enjoy every moment, forge ahead at work and keep smiling through all the endless expectations all whilst forgetting about ourselves.Based on years of research, proven transformational coaching tools, world-leading expertise from hundreds of podcast guests such as Dr Gabor Mate Philippa Perry and Dr Becky Kennedy and real-life stories from the Motherkind community, this validating, judgement-free book will help you to:Understand the pressures of modern motherhood, and why you're not failingSupport yourself through the daily ups and downsChange your relationship with guilt, and finally feel good enoughHandle your challenging emotions and reactions in a new wayLearn why self-care' doesn't work and what doesDitch the idea of balance' and embrace boundaries insteadThis empowering book will give you the tools you need to thrive in modern motherhood and become your happiest self for yourself and your children.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Hunt Gather Parent
Book SynopsisIn this ground-breaking book, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff looks back to our ancestors for solutions to our failing modern-day parenting theories.When Dr Michaeleen Doucleff became a mother, she examined the studies behind modern parenting guidance and found that the evidence was frustratingly limited, and the conclusions often ineffective. She began to wonder if an opposite approach was needed one founded on traditional wisdom, like the knowledge and experience passed down over hundreds, even thousands, of years within ancient cultures.With her young daughter in tow, she travelled across the world to observe and practice parenting strategies alongside families in three of the world''s most venerable communities: Maya families in Mexico, Inuit families above the Arctic Circle, and Hadza families in Tanzania.Dr Doucleff soon learned that these cultures don''t have the same problems with children that Western parents do. Most strikingly, parents build a relationship with young children that
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Opposite of Spoiled
Book SynopsisTrade Review"I started reading this book and cannot put it down... I don't know anyone who doesn't want to raise their kids to have curiosity, patience, thrift, modesty, generosity, perseverance, and perspective. A godsend of a book." -- Jessica Seinfeld "In the course of profiling dozens of savvy families, Lieber gives tips on how to talk about money with kids in a calm way... He makes a convincing case that the tendency to avoid the topic is a missed opportunity." -- The Wall Street Journal "The Opposite of Spoiled is flush with practical ways to incorporate money lessons into family life... Lieber's style is conversational and frank, with a sense of humor... It's rare to find a book about finance with so much heart." -- Associated Press "Finally, an honest, modern, comprehensive and nuanced book about kids and money. Parents report that conversations about money fill them with so much dread and confusion that they change the subject rather than dive in. The Opposite of Spoiled comes to the rescue." -- Wendy Mogel, author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee "Lieber's book is intensely pragmatic, relentlessly anecdotal -- and that's why I loved it... A book that will start important conversations in lots of households." -- Claire Dederer, The New York Times Book Review "Ron Lieber's tips are practical, accessible and, best of all, rooted in the desire to foster an honest dialogue with our children." -- Heather Stevens, "Balancing Act" column in The Chicago Tribune "The Opposite of Spoiled is a thoughtful, and often inspiring, book that also delivers dozens of smart, practical tips for turning conversations about money into lessons about living. If you've got kids, want kids -- or heck, have been a kid -- read this book." -- Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human "All of us worry about how to give our kids a proper dose of perspective and gratitude. Ron Lieber's explanation of how money conversations imprint these good values (and so much more) is just the thing parents need to read right now." -- Madeline Levine, author of The Price of Privilege "We all want to raise children with good values, yet we often neglect to talk to our children about money. This engaging and important book breaks new ground by suggesting that the next generation deserves to be better at money than we are. A must-read for parents." -- Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project "An astute book filled with interesting anecdotes and wise lessons." -- Forbes "New York Times columnist Lieber makes a strong argument that money is something that children notice and talk about... Lieber's easygoing style will encourage parents to raise a new generation that's both confident and compassionate." -- Publishers Weekly "Lieber guides parents in conveying the value and significance of money and how to use it wisely, how to spend and save, how to give and invest. Parents will appreciate the sound advice and broad perspective Lieber offers on this important subject." -- Booklist
£10.44
Adams Media Corporation The Big Book of Plant-Based Baby Food: 300
Book SynopsisBaby food finally goes plant-based in this cookbook featuring 300 easy, delicious recipes that any parent can make to ensure their babies and toddlers get all the nutrients they need…without any of the ingredients they don’t.Every parent wants to make sure their baby is eating the freshest, healthiest food possible, whether their baby is eating mashes and purees or simple finger foods. The Big Book of Plant-Based Baby Food makes preparing baby food easier than ever with these 300 simple, plant-forward recipes that give your children the nutrients they need, all while being delicious to eat! Focused entirely on whole, natural foods from plant-based sources, this book includes recipes like: -Basic baby-approved purees that feature a wide range of fruits and veggies, from the simplest applesauce to a tasty garden vegetable and lentil mash -Functional snacks like teething biscuits for babies to chew or homemade puffed treats that toddlers will love to pick up for improved motor skills -And finger foods that sound so delicious you’ll want to try them yourself, like sweet potato fries, strawberry raspberry muffins, and whole wheat mac ‘n’ cheese These easy, appetizing recipes will ensure that your kids are getting all the nutrients they need with ingredients you love!Trade Review“Tamika L. Gardner wants your little one to eat well. And with the 300 recipes from The Big Book of Plant-Based Baby Food, there’s something for every fussy eater.” —Live Kindly“If you have ever wanted to make your babies food from scratch but were stumped for ideas, this should be added to your cookbook roster.” —Johnna Knows Good Food“Makes preparing homemade baby food easier than ever!” —Gratitude Gourmet
£13.59
Pan Macmillan The Orchid and the Dandelion: Why Sensitive
Book SynopsisForeword by Philippa Perry‘Based on groundbreaking research that has the power to change the lives of countless children - and the adults who love them.’ – Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet'A necessary and important book.' - Philippa Perry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had ReadAre you a hardy and resilient dandelion, or are you a more sensitive and fragile orchid?Building on the definitions of introvert, extrovert or highly sensitive, The Orchid and the Dandelion exposes – for the first time – how a combination of environmental and genetic factors contribute to what makes us who we are. This breakthrough research explains why some people struggle where others succeed, why happiness comes so easily to some while frustrations weigh more heavily on others.In The Orchid and the Dandelion, Dr W. Thomas Boyce – one of the world’s foremost researchers in the field of pediatric health – presents findings that children have two very different responses to their environments. While some children are like dandelions and can thrive in almost any environment, there are others who, like orchids, are much more reactive and susceptible to their surroundings. Now we finally have a scientific framework to understand people and how to address their unique needs to help them find their fullest potential.This groundbreaking book draws on extensive research into genetics and the exploding field of epigenetics, examples and real stories that will re-frame how we think about orchid and dandelion children – and the adults those children have become. By understanding which of us are, genetically and environmentally speaking, the orchids of this world, Dr Boyce explains how to care for and parent our children – the true orchids. He shows how we can help them thrive by sharing insights and lessons from his thirty years of research in the field.Trade ReviewThis is a necessary and important book. -- Philippa Perry * Guardian *Groundbreaking research that has the power to change the lives of countless children—and the adults who love them. -- Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of QuietThis is the first parenting book I've read in a while that is based on common sense and science. It made me step back and look at each of my four children through different eyes. It is a powerful, groundbreaking read. And if you do have an orchid, it will help you parent them through even the hardest of times. -- Lorraine Candy, Sunday Times MagazineA book for parents bewildered by their impossibly spirited children, for teachers interested in understanding the range of children in their care, for psychologists wanting insights into individual differences, and for students of the human condition everywhere. . . The Orchid and the Dandelion absorbed me like a novel. -- Psychology TodayA skilled pediatrician, a gifted scientist, and a lucid writer. He has a deep understanding of the “orchid child” and its underlying biology, and he has a compelling story to tell. There is an extensive audience of parents and teachers whose lives will be touched by this book. The well-being of their children and their students will reap enormous benefits from what Tom Boyce can teach us all about the valleys and the mountaintops of child development -- Jack P. Shonkoff M.D., Director, Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University; Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s HospitalIt’s a must read for all parents, teachers, and psychologists! -- John M. Gottmann, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of Raising an Emotionally Intelligent ChildA true gift to parents and teachers globally -- Elissa S. Epel, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, UCSFTable of ContentsSection - i: Introductory Note by Robert Coles Section - ii: Foreword by T. Berry Brazelton Section - iii: Introduction Chapter - 1: A Tale of Two Children Chapter - 2: The Noise and the Music Chapter - 3: Lemon Juice, Fire Alarms, and an Unanticipated Discovery Chapter - 4: An Orchestration of Orchids and Dandelions Chapter - 5: Where Do Orchids (and Dandelions) Come From? Chapter - 6: No Two Children Are Raised in the Same Family Chapter - 7: The Kindness and Cruelty of Children Chapter - 8: Sowing and Tilling the Gardens of Childhood Chapter - 9: The Arc of Life for Orchids and Dandelions Chapter - 10: The Sins of the Fathers, the Means of Grace Chapter - 11: Conclusion: Helping All Children Thrive Section - iv: Coda: An Eden Rendered Whole, the Orchid and the Dandelion Acknowledgements - v: Acknowledgements Section - vi: Glossary Section - vii: Notes Index - viii: Index
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Atlantic Books Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the
Book SynopsisLeading clinical psychologist Lisa Damour identifies the seven key phases marking the journey from girlhood to womanhood, and offers practical advice for those raising teenage girls.We expect an enormous amount from our teenage girls in a world where they are bombarded with messages about how they should look, behave, succeed. Yet we also speak as though adolescence is a nightmare rollercoaster ride for both parent and child, to be endured rather than enjoyed. In Untangled, world authority and clinical psychologist Lisa Damour provides an accessible, detailed, comprehensive guide to parenting teenage girls. She believes there is a predictable blueprint for how girls grow; seven easily recognisable 'strands' of transition from childhood through adolescence and on to adulthood. Girls naturally develop at different rates, typically on more than one front, and the transition will be unique to every girl. Each chapter describes a phase, such as 'contending with adult authority' and 'entering the romantic world', with hints and tips for parents and daughters, and a 'when to worry' section. Damour writes sympathetically and clearly, providing a practical and helpful guide for any parent, and for teenage girls as well.Trade ReviewFinally, there's some good news for puzzled parents of adolescent girls, and psychologist Lisa Damour is the bearer of that happy news. [Untangled] is the most down-to-earth, readable parenting book I've come across in a long time. * The Washington Post *Anna Freud wrote in 1958, 'There are few situations in life which are more difficult to cope with than an adolescent son or daughter during the attempt to liberate themselves.' In the intervening decades, the transition doesn't appear to have gotten any easier which makes Untangled such a welcome new resource. * The Boston Globe *Damour offers a hopeful, helpful new way for parents to talk about-and with-teenage girls... Parents will want this book on their shelves, next to established classics of the genre. * Publishers Weekly *
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Octopus Publishing Group Pocket Commando Dad: Advice for New Recruits to
Book SynopsisLet training commenceAttention! In your hand is an indispensable pocket-sized training manual for new dads. Written by ex-Commando and father of three Neil Sinclair, this no-nonsense guide will teach you everything you need to know to prepare for your biggest mission yet: parenthood. With step-by-step advice and Commando Dad Top Tips, this book will ensure you're ready to parent with military precision.Learn how to:- Prepare base camp for your baby trooper's arrival- Survive the first 24 hours- Establish feeding and sleeping routines- Pack a survival kit for everything from light missions to long-term deployments- Transport the troops successfully on manoeuvres- Treat ailments and injuries with basic first-aid training- Keep base camp tidy and square away tasks along the way- Maintain morale in the ranksAnd much, much more.Designed to be used in the field from birth to 12 months, this resource provides the foundation to all the practical skills needed to become the ultimate protector to your newest trooper. As used by Prince William himself, this is the go-to training manual for fatherhood recruits!Trade Review'will appeal to men more than the usual baby-care manual.' Take a Break
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The School of Life Press The Good Enough Parent: how to raise contented,
Book SynopsisRaising a child to be an authentic and mentally robust adult is one of life’s great challenges. It is also, fortunately, not a matter of luck. There are many things to understand about how children’s minds operate and what they need from those who look after them so they can develop into the best version of themselves. The Good Enough Parent is a compendium of lessons, including ideas on how to say ‘no’ to a child one adores, how to look beneath the surface of ‘bad’ behaviour to work out what might really be going on, how to encourage a child to be genuinely kind, how to encourage open self expression, and how to handle the moods and gloom of adolescence. Importantly, this is a book that knows that perfection is not required – and could indeed be unhelpful, because a key job of any parent is to induct a child gently into the imperfect nature of everything. Written in a tone that is encouraging, wry and soaked in years of experience, The Good Enough Parent is an intelligent guide to raising a child who will one day look back on their childhood with just the right mixture of gratitude, humour and love.
£13.50
CoramBAAF Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child
Book SynopsisA classic of adoption literature, now available in its first UK edition.
£16.96
Simon & Schuster How to Talk So Kids Will Listen Listen So Kids
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This parenting book actually made me a better parent." —Lydia Kiesling, The New York Times“Will bring about more cooperation from children than all the yelling and pleading in the world.” –Christian Science Monitor“An excellent book that’s applicable to any relationship.” –Washington Post“Practical, sensible, lucid…the approaches Faber and Mazlish lay out are so logical you wonder why you read them with such a burst of discovery.” –Family Journal“An exceptional work, not simply just another ‘how to’ book…All parents can use these methods to improve the everyday quality of t heir relationships with their children.” –Fort Worth Star Telegram
£12.34
Simon & Schuster Raising Human Beings
Book SynopsisRenowned child psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Lost at School and The Explosive Child explains how to cultivate a better parent-child relationship while also nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence.Parents have an important task: figure out who their child is—his or her skills, preferences, beliefs, values, personality traits, goals, and direction—get comfortable with it, and then help them pursue and live a life according to it. Yet parents also want their kids to be independent, but not if they are going to make bad choices. They want to avoid being too overbearing, but not if an apathetic kid is what they have to show for it. They want to have a good relationship with their kids, but not if that means being a pushover. They don’t want to scream, but they do want to be heard. Good parenting is about striking the balance between a child’s characteristics and a parent’s desire to haTrade Review"This practical guide is a powerful tool to support the development of mindsight—how we know our own mind, connect with others, and respect differences. Collaborating with our children and teens is an important skill Ross Greene inspires us to acquire to help our kids learn the lifelong capacity to problem solve, be empathic, and become more insightful. Filled with captivating stories and clear steps, Raising Human Beings will help you raise thoughtful and resilient individuals."—Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. New York Times bestselling author of Brainstorm and co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline"Ross Greene takes a deep dive into the complexities of raising a human being and emerges with guidelines that are clear, doable, and sure to empower both parents and their children."--Adele Faber, co-author of How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk "Want to know how to prepare your child for the innovation era? How to raise a child who knows who he or she is and can collaborate and solve problems creatively? Ross Greene will show you how in this book. Practice the parenting approach he describes, and your child will thrive!"—Tony Wagner, author of The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators"Parents and children everywhere will benefit from Dr. Greene’s insights into everyday parent-child interactions. His empathic understanding of families’ daily struggles shines through the entire book. He provides realistic, concrete, and effective guidance for turning those struggles from confrontation to collaboration. Bravo!"--Joan E. Durrant, PhD, author of Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting, Associate Professor of Family Social Sciences, University of Manitoba"A brilliant, practical guide on how to raise children in such a way that they will become the people we all want our children to become. Brimming with specific tips and how-to details, as well as encouragement and optimism rooted in decades of experience, this book can quickly become any parent's go-to resource day in and day out, especially in those moments when you feel at wit's end. Bravo, Dr. Greene!"--Ned Hallowell, New York Times bestselling author and ADHD expert“Inspirational . . . This book is a game changer for parents, teachers, and other caregivers. Its advice is reasonable and empathetic, and readers will feel ready to start creating a better relationship with the children in their lives.”--Publishers Weekly STARRED review "Not only does Dr. Greene teach us how to be collaborative partners in our children’s development, but how to both raise and to rise up as better human beings."--GeekDad “Easy to follow...stuffed with examples and mock adult-child conversations...makes a powerful case for rethinking typical approaches to parenting and disciplining children. "--The Atlantic
£11.69
Pan Macmillan How to Raise a Healthy Gamer
Book SynopsisDr Kanojia, known widely as 'Dr K,' is the world's foremost expert on video game psychology.He is Instructor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, a private psychiatrist working with e-sports professionals, and the co-founder of Healthy Gamer, an online digital mental health platform that helps gamers and parents achieve healthy video gaming habits. Dr K's expertise is further informed by his own personal history as someone who struggled with his own video game addiction as a teenager and young adult. He made the radical decision to escape his own habits, travelling to India and embarking on a seven-year journey to become a monk. He later returned to the US, conducted neuroscience research at Harvard Medical School, and completed his psychiatry training. He continues to teach about video game addiction at Harvard Medical school.
£10.44
Canongate Books Go the Fuck to Sleep
Book SynopsisGo the Fuck to Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don''t always send a toddler sailing off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate and refreshingly honest, it captures the familiar and unspoken tribulations of putting your child to bed for the night. Colourfully illustrated and hilariously funny, this is a breath of fresh air for parents new, old and expectant.**(You probably shouldn''t read this to your children.)Trade ReviewTotal genius -- Jonathan Lethem, author of MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN, father of twoBeautiful, brilliant, funny as fuck. A new Contented Little Baby Book for the discontented parent -- Helen Walsh, author of GO TO SLEEP, mother of oneThis is the most honest children's book ever written. And it's f*cking hilarious -- A.J. Jacobs, author of THE YEAR OF LIVING BIBLICALLY, father of threeAn instantly recognisable and timeless theme tune for bleary-eyed parents everywhere - a hymn to the horrors of bedtime. Beautifully crafted, rhythmical, affectionate, profane and searingly honest, it is very funny. -- Alex Frean * * Times * *A gleeful howl of blasphemy ... for the exhausted parent, nudged to the brink of sanity by lack of sleep, GTFTS is more than a reason to snigger - it's a gesture of compassion. -- Benjamin Secher * * Daily Telegraph * *Bedtime stories will never be the same again -- Viv Groskop * * The Guardian * *A children's book for grown-ups! I really did laugh out loud - hilarious! -- David Byrne, musician, father of oneThe secret anthem of tired parents everywhere -- Bliss Boyard, author of ONE DROP: MY FATHER'S HIDDEN LIFE, mother of twoHilariously funny, it gets the tone bang on - and it's comforting to know bedtime is a universally fraught experience. * * News of the World * *It subverts accepted notions of what is meant by 'good' parenting ... a clever conceit, executed with panache * * The Lady * *Beautifully illustrated... a bonding experience for exhausted parents for generations to come * * Belfast Telegraph Evening * *Finally, someone tells it like it really is. This is no-guilt funny and a godsend! -- Cristina García, author of THE LADY MATADOR'S HOTEL, mother of one
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Getting the Little Blighters to Eat
Book SynopsisA pocket-size book of tips, techniques and ideas to prevent, cure and conquer fussy eating.Does your child decide they don't like a food before they've even tried it? Do they say ''Yuk' to foods they used to eat happily? Would they live off chips and ice-cream and never touch a vegetable again if given the chance? Are mealtimes driving you nuts?It''s easy to think that children are naturally just fussy eaters. Yet, without realizing it, we are actually creating many of the problems ourselves with the things we do and say to our children around food. The right thing to do isn''t always as obvious or as instinctive as you might think. Common habits like using pudding as a reward for eating the main course, or pestering them to eat their vegetables, actually encourage not discourage fussy eating!This little book tells you how to start again. It won''t give you complicated child-friendly recipes or clever ways to sneak vegetables into meals just easy-to-follow, easyTrade Review"It works!…" 07-Jan-2014 You've read all the books and you think you're doing everything right, right? Me too. But then you find you are doing things that are meant to make life easier but you still seem to be cooking three different meals a day. Me too. Then I read THIS book. It took me less than an hour and it transformed mealtimes in my house. The guidance is straightforward, non-judgemental and IT WORKS. Whether you are weaning an infant, struggling with a terrible-two or dealing with a finicky 11 year old like me, it works. Yesterday, my son voluntarily ate a prawn. Enough said. Give it a go! Mumsnet -- Mumsnet * Mumsnet *
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Raising Your Spirited Child Third Edition
Book SynopsisRevised third edition of the award-winning bestseller that has helped millions, now providing the most up-to-date research and even more effective, practical tips and strategies Do you ever wonder why your child behaves the way he or she does? Are you struggling with tantrums and meltdowns? Do you find yourself getting frustrated and feeling like you’re at the end of your rope? You are not alone! Many parents are dealing with the same challenges. In Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition, beloved parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D., offers ALL parents and caregivers a glimpse into what makes their spirited children behave the way they do. The key word that distinguishes spirited children from other children is more -- more intense, more persistent, more sensitive and more uncomfortable with change. Through vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint, this invaluable guide offers emotional support and proven strategies for handling the toughest times. Dr. Mary has devised a plan for success with a simple four-step program that will help you: Understand your child''s and your own temperamental traits Cope with tantrums and blowups when they do occur, and prevent them in the future Develop strategies for handling mealtimes, bedtimes, holidays, school, and many other situations. Implement discipline to win cooperation and establish clear boundaries Teach your child how to be a “problem solver” and work well with others … and more! Including charts and quick tips for today’s time-challenged parents, this newly updated edition of Raising Your Spirited Child will help you foster a supportive, encouraging, and loving environment for your spirited child.
£11.69
Little, Brown Book Group The Gentle Discipline Book
Book SynopsisDo you want to raise a well-behaved, happy child but feel that common forms of discipline used today, which focus on rewarding, excluding or punishing children, don''t work for your family?In The Gentle Discipline Book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith debunks many commonly held beliefs about punishment and motivation, and provides an alternative approach that will empower you to discipline your child in an effective way and with respect. Gentle discipline is not about mollycoddling your child or being a pushover - it means understanding your child, having realistic expectations of them, and responding to their misbehaviour appropriately. It focuses on teaching and learning, not punishment or rewarding.In her trademark practical style, Sarah offers solutions for coping with the most common discipline challenges, including:- whining and sulking- aggressive and destructive behaviour- not listening and refusal to do things- rudeness and backchat<Trade ReviewSarah's advice has given me the confidence to know there are alternative, gentler methods to things like the naughty step, and I'll be using this book as my bible for the next 16 years! And recommending it to all my friends * Charlie O’Brien, presenter, blogger, vlogger and mum to Noah *What I value most about Sarah Ockwell-Smith's latest book is that it honours the struggles of both children and parents. She helps us see how understanding both sets of needs yields resolution and connection, which are not words we usually associate with discipline! Readers are treated not only to fascinating new discoveries about how children's brains and behaviour relate but also to the "ah-ha" moments that parents most wish for during times of conflict with their children * Dr Suzanne Zeedyk, Developmental psychology, Honorary Fellow, University of Dundee *In Gentle Discipline, Sarah Ockwell-Smith challenges us as parents to pause, take a step back, and understand why children behave the way they do, so that we can make respectful and effective parenting choices... Congratulations, Sarah, this is a comprehensive, pragmatic, and common-sense approach to redefining what it means to discipline our children. Children all over the world will be thanking you! * Tracy Gillett, writer, mother and founder of Raised Good *Any parent who wants to guide their children with more respect rather than govern them with fear will benefit from reading The Gentle Discipline Book. If you want reduce power struggles and punishments and replace them with more connection and understanding, this is a great read * Jessica Joelle Alexander, co-author of The Danish Way of Parenting *The Gentle Discipline Book is a thorough guide to raising confident, capable children. Sarah Ockwell-Smith delivers valuable information and balances it nicely with practical and clear advice for implementing gentle discipline. This is a book that will remain by your bedside for reference for years to come -- Rebecca Eanes, author of Positive Parenting: An Essential GuideA trustworthy combination of what-to-expect information and gentle-parenting solutions to the most common challenges faced by parents with young children -- The Green Parent
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sleeping Through the Night Revised Edition
Book SynopsisExcellent reading for parents of newborns, infants, toddlers, as well as paediatricians and professionals dealing with infants. Topics covered such as breastfeeding, crib safety, attachment objects, continued problems with night time waking and naps, guilt over sleep training.
£10.44
Gallery Books Dr. Spocks Baby and Child Care 10th Edition
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New World Library Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four-Week Plan to End
Book Synopsis A no-cost, nonpharmaceutical treatment plan for children with behavioral and mental health challengesIncreasing numbers of parents grapple with children who are acting out without obvious reason. Revved up and irritable, many of these children are diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar illness, autism, or other disorders but don’t respond well to treatment. They are then medicated, often with poor results and unwanted side effects. Based on emerging scientific research and extensive clinical experience, integrative child psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Dunckley has pioneered a four-week program to treat the frequent underlying cause, Electronic Screen Syndrome (ESS).Dr. Dunckley has found that everyday use of interactive screen devices such as computers, video games, smartphones, and tablets can easily overstimulate a child’s nervous system, triggering a variety of stubborn symptoms. In contrast, she’s discovered that a strict electronic fast single-handedly improves mood, focus, sleep, and behavior, regardless of the child’s diagnosis.Offered now in this book, this simple intervention can produce a life-changing shift in brain function all without cost or medication. Dr. Dunckley provides hope for parents who feel that their child has been misdiagnosed or inappropriately medicated, by presenting an alternative explanation for their child’s difficulties and a concrete plan for treating them.
£15.29
Andrews McMeel Publishing Fowl Language
Book Synopsis Fowl Language: Welcome to Parenting is here to let you know that you're not alone. Parenting is hard and often gross. Laughing about it helps. If you liked Toddlers Are A**holes, you'll love Fowl Language! Parenting can be a magical journey full of bliss and wonder . . . if you're on the right meds. For the rest of us, it's another thing altogether. Fowl Language Comics takes an unvarnished look at the tedium and aggravation of parenting, while never forgetting that the reason we put up with those little jerks is that we love them so damn much. By poking fun at the daily struggles parents face, these cartoons help all of us feel less alone in our continual struggle to stay sane. Trade Review"One great way to welcome newbie parents to the parenting club is to show them, through hilarious comics, just what they can expect ... Brian Gordon has the perfect book of comics for the occasion, Fowl Language: Welcome To Parenting.” (Hollis Miller, Huffington Post)“'Fowl Language': Dad's cartoons show what it's REALLY like to be a parent” - Today.com (Today.com)“Gordon dives deep into all the parts of parenting that are painful and aggravating and WHYDON’TYOUMAKEANYSENSE!? But somehow because everyone looks like a cute duck, he makes you laugh instead of cry.” - Jonathan H. Liu, GeekDad (Jonathan H. Liu, GeekDad)"If there’s one dad in particular who perfectly captures these terrible yet humorous moments in parenting, it’s Brian Gordon." - Babble.com (Babble.com)“… a funny, sweet and often expletive-filled look at parenting. The comics perfectly capture what parenting is like today—the good, the bad, and everything in between, all through a hilarious lens.” (Huffpost Parents)“He covers many topics, but it’s his hilarious parenting comics that are resonating with moms and dads everywhere.“ (Upworthy)“[Brian Gordon] is shamelessly creating funny-because-it’s-true parenting comics—and we can’t stop laughing at them.” (Popsugar)
£9.49
Wonderwell Parenting Right From the Start: Laying a Healthy
Book SynopsisIn this book, her follow-up to the bestseller Discipline Without Damage, Dr. Lapointe advises new parents how to put their child on a path to optimal development during the crucial early years. The baby and toddler years are the most important period for any child's emotional and psychological development. Parents naturally want to do what's best for their kids, but they often struggle to know what that is, especially when dealing with the big "battlegrounds" of sleep, feeding, and managing aggression. The latest scientific research indicates that it is through a strong and stable sense of connection to their parents that children learn how to regulate their emotions, master social skills, and develop a sense of identity. Unfortunately, many of the currently accepted parenting practices and traditional attitudes disrupt healthy connection rather than foster it, leading to behavioral issues and emotional problems that can last into adulthood. Dr. Lapointe helps parents to understand how mindful and conscious parenting can help them to avoid passing unhealthy patterns down from one generation to the next. Rooted in compassion and understanding, Parenting Right From the Start shows parents how to build a firm, caring presence in the early years that a child can lean into for a lifetime.
£11.99
Adams Media Corporation 365 Toddler Activities That Inspire Creativity
Book SynopsisActivities for imaginative playtime - every day of the year!With 365 Toddler Activities That Inspire Creativity, you can spark your child''s creativity and maximize his or her potential every day of the year. Written by an experienced child-care expert, you will find hundreds of entertaining toddler activities, songs, games, and art projects that stimulate cognitive development and encourage inventiveness. You and your toddler will enjoy playtime with age-appropriate activities like: Magic Sun Prints Treasure Chest Sprout in a Bag Rainbow Toast Fishing in the Tub All-About-Me Book And so many more! Featuring everything from outdoor activities to rainy-day fun, 365 Toddler Activities That Inspire Creativity provides hours of creative toddler play!
£9.49
Andrews McMeel Publishing Fowl Language: Winging It: The Art of Imperfect
Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for baby showers and for those already in the throes of parenting, Fowl Language: Children are a Gift is here to let you know that you're not alone. Parenting is hard and often gross. Laughing about it helps. Everyone's favorite parenting cartoon featuring ducks presents a comprehensive view of the early parenting years in all of their maddening cuteness and sanity-depriving chaos. The new collection will include fifty comics that have appeared on the website and will feature fifty never-before-seen cartoons. Fowl Language: Children are a Gift is organized into 10 thematic chapters—including Babies: Oh Dear God, What Have we Done?; Pooping: Get Your S*** Together; and Holidays: Magic Traditions and Tragic Overeating—each of which begins with a hilarious, illustrated 500-word essay.
£9.49
Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education company) Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child
Book SynopsisRaising an Emotionally Intelligent Child is John Gottman’s groundbreaking guide to teaching children to understand and regulate their emotional world.Intelligence That Comes from the Heart Every parent knows the importance of equipping children with the intellectual skills they need to succeed in school and life. But children also need to master their emotions. Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child is a guide to teaching children to understand and regulate their emotional world. And as acclaimed psychologist and researcher John Gottman shows, once they master this important life skill, emotionally intelligent children will enjoy increased self-confidence, greater physical health, better performance in school, and healthier social relationships. Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child will equip parents with a five-step “emotion coaching” process that teaches how to: -Be aware of a child''s emotions -Re
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Sense of Wonder
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£11.69
CoramBAAF Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma
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£10.40
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Your Baby Doesnt Come with a Book
Book SynopsisThe number-onebestselling, essential parenting guide for all first-time mums and dads, by Australian paediatrician Dr Golly.There's no better parent for your baby than you! Dr Daniel Golshevsky also known as Dr Golly is apaediatrician and father of threewho hasspent years working with thousands of babies. Every newborn is different, but he knows that every parent can learn to understand their baby, tap into their innate parenting instincts, and thrive not just survive during the first four weeks. Your Baby Doesn't Come With aBook is Dr Golly'scomprehensive, accessible and reassuring guide to preparing for the first few days and weeks of your baby's life: from prepping your homeand getting ready for the hospital, to knowing what to expect in the first few days, and establishing a good sleep routine while dealing with common infantsituations, such as breastfeeding, sleep and settling, rashes, and colic. With a focus on empowering parents and protecting mothers, Dr Golly turns up the volume of that innate parental instinct to maximise parents' understanding of their baby's cues everything from tired/hungry signs and awake times to feeding schedules and the all-important poo watch and bring everyone closer to a full night's sleep.Most importantly, Dr Golly believes in the power of dads and non-birthing, non-breastfeeding parents to step up into a primary caregiving role from the moment their baby arrives. Your Baby Doesn't Come With a Bookcovers EVERYTHING you need to know: Preparing your home What dads can do Understanding your baby's cues How to feed, settle, swaddle and bath Plus Dr Golly's famousactiveburping technique! Dr Golly's revolutionary programs have helped thousands of parents establish happy, steady rhythms with their babies, with benefits for the whole family!
£12.74
Workman Publishing The Montessori Baby: A Parent's Guide to
Book SynopsisA guide to raising a baby from birth to age one by applying the wisdom of Montessori, from the bestselling author of The Montessori Toddler and a co-author with expertise in infant care and education. The Montessori Baby guides new parents in how to interact with babies in ways that assist their development and foster a respectful relationship between parent and child.It's time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the bestselling The Montessori Toddler, and Junnifa Uzodike, it's a book filled with hundreds of practical ideas for understanding what is actually happening with your baby, and how you can mindfully assist in their learning and development. Including how to:* Prepare yourself for parenthood-physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. * Become an active observer to understand what your baby is really telling you. * Create Montessori spaces in your home, including "yes" spaces where nothing is off-limits. * Set up activities that encourage baby's movement and language development at their own pace * Raise a secure baby who's ready to explore the world with confidence.Trade Review"The guide is thoughtfully and beautifully laid out: block text, bulleted lists, and simple line illustrations accent the many anecdotes about babies and their living spaces from around the world. For parents interested in Montessori concepts of child development, this will be an invaluable resource” - Publisher's Weekly Starred Review “A book that advocates a simple environment with less stuff, less fuss, and a slower speed of life.” - Library Journal
£14.39
Atlantic Books Parent Yourself First
Book SynopsisA powerful self help meets parenting book perfect for readers of books such as The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry and The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk
£15.29
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Trauma-Proofing Your Kids: A Parents' Guide for
Book SynopsisUnderstand the different types of upsets and traumas your child may experience—and learn how to teach them how to be resilient, confident, and even joyful The number of anxious, depressed, hyperactive and withdrawn children is staggering—and still growing! Millions have experienced bullying, violence (real or in the media), abuse or sexual molestation. Many other kids have been traumatized from more “ordinary” ordeals such as terrifying medical procedures, accidents, loss and divorce. Trauma-Proofing Your Kids sends a lifeline to parents who wonder how they can help their worried and troubled children now. It offers simple but powerful tools to keep children safe from danger and to help them “bounce back” after feeling scared and overwhelmed. No longer will kids have to be passive prey to predators or the innocent victims of life’s circumstances. In addition to arming parents with priceless protective strategies, best-selling authors Dr. Peter A. Levine and Maggie Kline offer an antidote to trauma and a recipe for creating resilient kids no matter what misfortune has besieged them. Trauma-Proofing Your Kids is a treasure trove of simple-to-follow “stress-busting,” boundary-setting, sensory/motor-awareness activities that counteract trauma’s effect on a child’s body, mind and spirit. Including a chapter on how to navigate the inevitable difficulties that arise during the various ages and stages of development, this ground-breaking book simplifies an often mystifying and complex subject, empowering parents to raise truly confident and joyful kids despite stressful and turbulent times.
£14.44
HarperCollins Publishers Daddys Little Princess
Book SynopsisThe latest title from the internationally bestselling author and foster carer Cathy Glass.Beth is a sweet-natured child who appears to have been well looked after. But it isn't long before Cathy begins to have concerns that the relationship between Beth and her father is not as it should be.Little Beth, aged 7, has been brought up by her father Derek after her mother left when she was a toddler. When Derek is suddenly admitted to hospital with psychiatric problems Beth is taken into care and arrives at Cathy's.Beth and her father clearly love each other very much and Derek spoils his daughter, treating her like a princess, but there is something bothering Cathy, something she can't quite put her finger on.Meanwhile Cathy's husband is working away a lot and coming home less at weekends. Then, suddenly, everything changes. Events take a dramatic turn for both Beth and Cathy and her family; as Cathy strives to pick up the pieces all their lives are changed forever.
£8.99
Channel View Publications Ltd A Parents' and Teachers' Guide to Bilingualism
Book SynopsisIn this accessible guide to bilingualism in the family and the classroom, Colin Baker delivers a realistic picture of the joys and difficulties of raising bilingual children. The Q&A format of this book makes it the natural choice for the busy parent or teacher who needs an easy reference guide to the most frequently asked questions. This revised edition includes more information on bilingualism in the digital age, and incorporates the latest research in areas such as neonatal language experience, multilingualism, language mixing and the effect that siblings have on family language choice.Trade ReviewBaker's well-organised and informative writing is relevant to the parents and teachers of ANY bilingual child – he carefully considers issues from every angle, not just the norm. An easily-accessible, inspiring read which arms us with the confidence to make raising and teaching our bilingual children a success! -- Cheryl Sánchez, The Bilingual Bookshop, www.thebilingualbookshop.comThis is the number one resource for any parent in a multilingual family. This revised edition is now even better than before with new sections on the latest developments (e.g. the internet, stuttering and translanguaging) and the great question and answer format allows you to read as much or as little as you want – a boon for busy parents. The text is written in a very straightforward style and is accessible, practical and the recommendations are feasible for almost all families. Nonetheless, years of study and personal experience feed into the text which is subtly nuanced and emotionally intelligent. If you are only going to buy one book, this is the one you should buy. -- Claire Thomas, Waltham Forest Bilingual Group, UKSound advice given with erudition and simplicity is hard to come by. Once again Baker has put his encyclopedic knowledge on bilingualism to the service of parents and teachers. Every parent and teacher, no matter their circumstances, will feel their needs addressed in the sensible and generous information and guidance that Baker provides in this book. -- Ofelia García, City University of New York, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgements An Introduction to the Fourth Edition Introduction Section A. Family Questions Section B. Language Development Questions Section C. Questions About Problems Section D. Reading and Writing Questions Section E. Education Questions Section F. Concluding Questions Glossary Index
£13.46
HarperCollins Publishers Saving Danny
Book SynopsisThe fifteenth fostering memoir by Cathy Glass.Danny was petrified and clung to me in desperation as I carried him to my car. Trapped in his own dark world, he couldn''t understand why his parents no longer loved or wanted him, and were sending him away.While Danny's parents have everything they could wish for in material terms, they are unable to care for their only child. This is where Cathy comes in. On a cold dark evening Danny finds a place in her home where he can be himself; away from his parents' impatience and frustration. Often in his own little world, six-year-old Danny finds it difficult to communicate, finding solace in his best friend and confidant George his rabbit.Cathy quickly becomes aware of his obsessively meticulous behaviour in addition to his love of patterns, he sees them everywhere and creates them at any opportunity in his play and also with his food. She realises that patience is the key to looking after Danny as well as her well-tried strategies for managin
£9.49
Health Communications Anxious Kids Anxious Parents 7 Ways to Stop the
Book SynopsisThis book challenges our basic instincts about how to help fearful kids and will serve as the antidote for an anxious nation of kids and their parents.Trade ReviewClear and straightforward—an excellent and reassuring book.—Lara Tabri, LibrarianI REALLY recommend any family dealing with worry or anxiety to read this book. The tools are valuable and easy-to-use. It just may change your life!—Taunya Richards, BloggerThis book is a great tool for parents and professionals. I'll be adding it to my 'lending library' in my practice.—Kerry Marsh, PsychologistThis is an extraordinary book to help with all anxious children. I have tried a few of the 7 techniques with my son and they definitely help. This book is a must for parents with anxious or worried children.—Lynn Brady, Parent
£10.99
Penguin Random House Group The Power Pause
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£21.59
Profile Books Ltd How to Tell Stories to Children: A step-by-step
Book Synopsis'The best stories are told by the ones who know us deeply. And if you lack confidence, then here is loads of help' Steve Biddulph 'This book will help promote storytelling as a key education tool' Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder, UN Messenger of Peace Storytelling is one of the oldest and most essential skills known to humankind - it is also one of the best ways to help us raise healthy, well-adjusted kids, teaching them how to manage their emotions, build empathy and navigate life's complexities. In cultivating a meaningful bond between storyteller and listener, it builds intimacy and trust between parent and child. In this delightful book, early childhood educators Silke Rose West and Joseph Sarosy distill the key ingredients of storytelling into a surprisingly simple method that can make anyone an expert storyteller. Their intuitive technique uses events and objects from your child's daily life to make storytelling easy and accessible. By shifting the focus from crafting a narrative to strengthening your relationship with your child, this book will awaken skills you never knew you had. Complete with practical advice, helpful prompts, and a touch of science to explain how stories enrich our lives in so many ways, How to Tell Stories to Children is a must-read for parents, grandparents and teachers.Trade ReviewThe best stories are told by the ones who know us deeply. And if you lack confidence, then here is loads of help -- Steve Biddulph, Internationally Bestselling Author of Raising Boys and Raising GirlsEvery parent and teacher's bible * The Children's Literacy Charity *Storytelling is, without doubt, the best way to imprint information or ideas on the mind of the listener. This book will help to promote storytelling as a key education tool -- Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of PeaceReaders will walk away from the book feeling empowered and capable . . . An informative and practical guide for adults who want to be successful storytellers * Kirkus Reviews *What a great idea for a book! Humans understand the world primarily through stories, which means you can shape the world of the small people you love with just a bit of fancy and a lot of love * Bill McKibben, Environmentalist and New York Times Bestselling Author of The End of Nature *I wish I'd read this book before my children grew up. Its simple insights and practices will make me a better storyteller * Charles Eisenstein, author of The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible *This book will quietly thrill you and deeply connect you with your children. It will give you the feeling I can do this * Kim John Payne, Family Counselor and Bestselling Author of Simplicity Parenting *This isn't really a book about technique. It peels away technical concerns and takes you to the glowing heart of the matter: Telling stories to children is a bonding, nurturing, embracing, and thoroughly natural thing for any adult to do. Silke and Joe invite you to claim your rich human legacy and experience the joy and satisfaction of telling stories, any stories, to the children in your life * Joe Hayes, Bilingual Storyteller and Author of A Heart Full of Turquoise *
£11.69
CoramBAAF Coming Home to Self: Healing the Primal Wound
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£19.51
Pear Press Brain Rules for Baby
Book SynopsisWhat’s the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What does watching TV do to a child’s brain? What’s the best way to handle temper tantrums? Scientists know.In his New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina showed us how our brains really workand why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools. Now, in Brain Rules for Baby, he shares what the latest science says about how to raise smart and happy children from zero to five. This book is destined to revolutionize parenting. Just one of the surprises: The best way to get your children into the college of their choice? Teach them impulse control.Brain Rules for Baby bridges the gap between what scientists know and what parents practice. Through fascinating and funny stories, Medina, a developmental molecular biologist and dad, unravels how a child’s brain develops and what you can do to optimize it.You will view your childrenand how to raise themin a whole new light. You’ll learn:Where nature ends and nurture beginsWhy men should do more household choresWhat you do when emotions run hot affects howyour baby turns out, because babies need to feel safeabove allTV is harmful for children under 2Your child’s ability to relate to others predicts herfuture math performanceSmart and happy are inseparable. Pursuing your child’sintellectual success at the expense of his happinessachieves neitherPraising effort is better than praising intelligenceThe best predictor of academic performance is notIQ. It’s self-controlWhat you do right nowbefore pregnancy, during pregnancy, and through the first five yearswill affect your children for the rest of their lives. Brain Rules for Baby is an indispensable guide.Trade Review"Dr. Medina hits the nail on the head with 'Brain Rules for Baby.' We are always looking for ways to make our kids smarter, better, happier. Medina gives such practical, usable advice and tips." - Nina L. Shapiro, MD, UCLA School of Medicine "An engaging and fun-to-read translation of the best research on child development and effective parenting. I gave Dr. Medina's book to my own son." - Ginger Maloney, Ph.D, The Marsico Institute for Early Learning and Literacy "John Medina uses a very readable and refreshing style to present parenting strategies in the context of factual scientific information." - Jadene Wong, M.D., Stanford University School of Medicine "If you've no room for another brain-development title, weed an old one to make room for this. Covering such topics as pregnancy, relationships, and "moral" babies, the book will educate even the most learned parents. Medina's humorous, conversational style make this an absolute please to read." - Library Journal "We recommend this book to all of our new-parent groups. With a gift for storytelling, Dr. Medina marries the science with practical advice that helps make sense of it all. Sleep-deprived parents still find time to read Brain Rules for Baby and love it." - Laura Kussick, Executive Director, Program for Early Parent Support
£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Choice Theory
Book SynopsisDr. William Glasser offers a new psychology that, if practiced, could reverse our widespread inability to get along with one another, an inability that is the source of almost all unhappiness. For progress in human relationships, he explains that we must give up the punishing, relationship-destroying external control psychology. For example, if you are in an unhappy relationship right now, he proposes that one or both of you could be using external control psychology on the other. He goes further. And suggests that misery is always related to a current unsatisfying relationship. Contrary to what you may believe, your troubles are always now, never in the past. No one can change what happened yesterday.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers The Fussy Baby Book Parenting your highneed child from birth to five
Book SynopsisThe best-selling authors of The Baby Book (Dr William and Martha Sears) have created a supportive and practical guide to coping with difficult and fussy children. The book contains proven methods for dealing with a multitude of difficulties you may encounter.Trade ReviewPraise for The Baby Book: 'Encyclopaedic, clear, modern and engaging… Among the best parenting books out there.' Junior ‘This is a timeless way of raising babies.’Steve Biddulph (author of Raising Boys)
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers The Baby Book
Book SynopsisIn this encyclopaedic guide, Dr. William and Martha Sears draw from their vast experience as both medical professionals and parents to provide authoritative and comprehensive information on every aspect of infant care.The Baby Book presents a practical and contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. It is a comprehensive guide to baby care, focusing on the essential needs of babies eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort as it addresses the questions of greatest concern to parents today.The Sears' acknowledge that there is no one best way to parent a baby, and they offer the basic guidance and inspiration you need to develop the parenting style that best suits you and your child.The Baby Book is a rich and invaluable resource that will help you get the most out of parenting for your child, for yourself, and for your entire family. The topics covered include:- bonding with your baby and soothing a fussy baby- feeding your baby right- getting youTrade Review'Encyclopaedic, clear, modern and engaging… Among the best parenting books out there.' Junior ‘The authors of this comprehensive volume (who share their own parenting experience along the way) are assured and reassuring experts.’ Publishers Weekly ‘This is a timeless way of raising babies, with as much detail and practical information as any parent could want.’ Steve Biddulph (author of Raising Boys) ‘This book is a great primer for parents who want to understand attachment thinking, and apply it to their own parenting. It is written with a lightness of touch that makes it a pleasure to read.’ Sue Gerhardt
£18.99
John Blake Publishing Ltd The Healthy Child Through Homeopathy
Book SynopsisTricia Allen, a qualified homeopath, offers a host of practical advice on how to treat illness using natural, homeopathic remedies. Homeopathy differs from conventional medicine in that it does not only alleviate the individual symptoms of an illness, but treats the underlying state to ensure that the disease does not return, something which rarely occurs when using traditional remedies. This guide gives you advice on; what homeopathy is and how to use it; each stage of childhood and how to deal with the complaints that occur at that time of a child's development; the most common childhood illnesses, how to take your own steps to treating them, which homeopathic remedies to use and when to seek medical help and first aid.Table of ContentsAre you a parent who is worried about your child's health and baffled by the array of medicines and medical advice available? Then look no further than this no-nonsense guide. Safeguarding your child's health is vital but it can be hard to know which course of action to take to ensure that your child stays healthy. This essential guide gives you advice on: What homeopathy is and how to use it; Each stage of childhood and how to deal with the complaints that occur at that time of a child's development; The most common childhood illnesses, how to take your own steps to treating them, which homeopathic remedies to use and when to seek medical help; and First Aid. This book is a must-have for any parent's reference shelf and forms an essential, easy-to-read guide to help you help your child.
£9.89
WW Norton & Co BrainBased Parenting
Book SynopsisAn attachment specialist and a clinical psychologist with neurobiology expertise team up to explore the brain science behind parenting.Trade Review"Brain-based parenting... tries to do something truly amazing – to explain the chemical and emotional brain mechanisms that interact to create and sustain the loving bond parents feel for our children." -- Thinking Parenting
£22.79
Floris Books Calm Kids
Book SynopsisPractical guidance for parents and teachers on how to help children with behavioural and attention difficulties.Trade Review'Her meditation techniques are simple, sound, and cleverly age appropriate; whether you try them on your Y10 tutor group, or yourself, you could see some rather astonishing results.'-- Teach Secondary'In an age when children are constantly stimulated and have very little opportunity to practice silence, this book is a welcome contribution.'-- David Lorimer, Scientific and Medical Network Review'In this practical and inspiring book, Lorraine Murray shows how to lead fun and peaceful meditation sessions with children. She provides fun, tactile rhymes for toddlers to help them calm down before bedtime, and suggests ways to help teenagers reduce anxiety This book is suitable for complete beginners, or those with some experience of relaxation and meditation techniques.'-- Green Parent'This book is well balanced, and it gives a clear background rationale for the use of meditation with children The book facilitates the reader's understanding of the topic area in an easily accessible way, as well as giving them the skills to be able to use meditation and develop meditations for their children It would be good for parents to read, as well as benefiting people working with children. The book is easy to read and mostly jargon-free, making it readily accessible.'-- www.youthinmind.infoTable of ContentsIntroduction 91. What is Meditation? 132. Understanding Stress 173. The Benefits of Meditation for Children 224. Creating a Relaxing Environment 295. Energy and Meditation 356. Starting and Finishing Meditations 427. Different Types of Meditation 538. Writing and Developing Your Script 689. Top Tips for Teaching Meditation 8110. Working with Different Age Groups 9411. Meditation with Babies 9812. Meditation for Toddlers 10213. Children with Attention Deficit HyperactivityDisorder (ADHD) 10814. Children on the Autistic Spectrum 12615. Calming Methods for You 14016. Beyond Meditation Methods and Tools 143Resources 148Acknowledgements 153
£9.49
Hodder & Stoughton How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids:
Book Synopsis'Funny, honest and most importantly really, really useful.' - Helen McGinn, author of The Knackered Mother's Wine ClubSo, you're losing your sh*t with your kids. You scream, you shout, you snap at them. You're cranky and irritable more often than you'd like to admit. You know how you want to parent; you want to be a calmer, more rational and intentional parent, but no matter how hard you try, you can't help it. You keep losing your sh*t.Just remember: YOU ARE NOT A BAD PARENT.How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids is as honest and compassionate as it is pragmatic about helping you work through your sh*t to be a more present and positive parent. Increasingly relevant to today's parents, who are more overloaded, overwhelmed, and overworked than ever before, Carla Naumburg has the antidote to the feelings of complete despair and rage. How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids is a simple, accessible and humorous guide to more effective and mindful parenting.'This book is life-changing; it really will stop you from losing your sh*t with your kids!' - Esther WalkerTrade ReviewThis book is life-changing; it really will stop you from losing your sh*t with your kids! -- Esther WalkerFunny, honest and most importantly really, really useful. -- Helen McGinn, author of The Knackered Mother's Wine ClubHow to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids will make you laugh out loud, nod in agreement and cry tears of relief as you realize that you are not alone and you do have the power to make healthy changes that benefit the whole family. Highly recommended during any stage of the parenting journey. -- Katie Hurley, LCSW, author of No More Mean Girls and The Happy Kid HandbookFunny, honest and real, this is the book I needed when my kids were toddlers - and middle graders - and yesterday afternoon. Naumburg reminds me that I have to deal with my own shit to have a fighting chance at helping my kids deal with theirs and she doesn't shy away from hard truths and challenges about the process, or skimp on practical ideas for getting there. I'm going to need multiple copies of this one - one for me, and one for pretty much everyone else I know. -- KJ Dell'Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life and Loving (Almost) Every MinuteMakes you feel hugged rather than judged. By the end not only are you laughing your ass off, but you've gained a sense of self-compassion and a concrete action plan. Part self-help manual, part funny textbook (complete with helpful metaphors and saucy acronyms) and part poignant memoir, How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids is a must-read for any parent! -- Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD, author of ?The Tantrum Survival Guide
£10.44
Waldorf Publications Rubicon: Selections from the Works of Rudolf
Book SynopsisThe 'Rubicon' -- sometimes called the watershed or crossing point -- is usually associated with the transition children go through around the age of nine, as they feel themselves start to grow apart from the world.This book addresses both that classic Rubicon, and the other thresholds that children experience between the ages of seven and twelve. The change of teeth at seven, the shift in independent consciousness at nine, and the advance of puberty at twelve, are all covered in this comprehensive collection of Steiner's insights.This is a useful resource for both parents and teachers who seek to better understand the children in their care.
£15.29
