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Book SynopsisIn this pioneering, practical book for parents, neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures. Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child's brain and raise calmer, happier children. Featuring clear explanations, age-appropriate strategies and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child, The Whole-Brain Child will help your children to lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives using twelve key strategies, including:Name It to Tame It: Corral raging right-brain behavior through left-brain storytelling, appealing to the left brain's affinity for words and reasoning to calm emotional storms and bodily tension.Engage, Don't Enrage: Keep your child thinking and listening, instead of purely reacting.Move It or Lose It: Use physical activities to shift your child's emotional state.Let the Clouds of Emotion Roll By: Guide your children when they are stuck on a negative emotion, and help them understand that feelings come and go.SIFT: Help children pay attention to the Sensations, Images, Feelings, and Thoughts within them so that they can make better decisions and be more flexible.Connect Through Conflict: Use discord to encourage empathy and greater social success.Trade ReviewOne of the best books I have read on how to parent - it goes to the top of my list! -- Sue Gerhardt, author of Why Love MattersDaniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have created a masterful, reader-friendly guide to helping children grow their emotional intelligence. This brilliant method transforms everyday interactions into valuable brain-shaping moments. Anyone who cares for children-or who loves a child-should read. -- Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence.Siegel and Bryson reveal that an integrated brain with parts that cooperate in a coordinated and balanced manner creates a better understanding of self, stronger relationships, and success in school, among other benefits. With illustrations, charts, and even a handy "Refrigerator Sheet," the authors have made every effort to make brain science parent-friendly. * Publisher's Weekly *"Fears? Fights? Frustrations? Help is here! Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson turn leading brain science into simple, smart-and effective-solutions to your child's struggles. -- Harvey Karp, M.D., author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the BlockEngaging read with fun illustrations. * Practical Parenting & Pregnacy’s Book of the Month *Very approachable and readable. -- Claire Parker * Child and Adolescent Mental Health 19, No. 1 *

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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.

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Book SynopsisThe essential gospel-led parenting book for raising good sonsIn a world filled with countless parenting books and ever-changing advice, Christian parents often seek a single, unwavering source of guidance: God?s Word. In Raising Good Sons, readers will learn how to lean on God while raising boys who are not only resilient and morally grounded but also deeply rooted in their faith. With heartfelt encouragement and scriptural wisdom, this book will become your trusted companion, reminding you that with God you are never lost or alone in your parenting journey.Raising Good Sons features: Essential Christian parenting principles that keep you grounded and anchored as you raise your son no matter what stage you?re in. Relevant topics and issues that all parents of sons are navigating, such as building a personal relationship with Jesus, modeling godly behavior, learning respect, showing love, and much more. Biblical lessons in action that can be applied right away. Inspiring and supportive prayers that remind parents to keep God at the center.

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Book SynopsisFROM THE BESTSELLING PARENTING EXPERTS BEHIND THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD COMES A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PLAN FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT AND RESILIENT.  ‘This unique book shows us how to help our children embrace life with all of its challenges. It’s a treasure chest of parenting insights and techniques’                                                         CAROL DWECK, bestselling author of Mindset   Children can often act out or shut down when faced with a setback or a tricky issue like homework, food or screen time. This is what acclaimed parenting experts Dr Siegel and Dr Bryson call the ‘No Br

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Book Synopsis[A] moving, beautifully written book about love and mental health and life' BOB ODENKIRKFiercely intelligent, humane and necessary' NATHAN FILER, author of THE SHOCK OF THE FALL''At its heart a story about love an astonishing new voice'' ALI MILLAR, author of THE LAST DAYSI'm scared the bad people will hear me talking to you.'I watch him take his notebook and a marker pen from his bag. As he zips the compartment back up I see the tip of our large, serrated kitchen knife, the one that went missing last night.Zach was nineteen when Tanya discovered him rerouting the wires of their landline, sure that the phone was bugged, that his friends were Mafia, that the helicopters swirling above were deployed by spies, that he couldn't trust anyone her included.That moment upturned and unmoored everything. It would strand them both in a profound and terrifying isolation the way that perhaps only a psychotic break or loving someone who is experiencing one can.Zig-Zag Boy is a journey along the Trade Review‘By turns an eloquent meditation on the power of nature and a terrifying expose … [an] intense, readable journey … fresh with keenly observed details … What Zig-Zag Boy does best is put you inside the dark recesses of living with a mentally ill adult child, an experience that is on the rise … hopefully it will inspire the most important quality of all among providers, police officers and the public: empathy’Beth Macy, New York Times ‘A moving portrait of a mother's love for her son. It is also a fiercely intelligent, humane and necessary contribution to mental health literature’Nathan Filer, author of The Shock of the Fall 'At its heart a story about love; the lengths a mother will go to in a bid to understand her child … Rendered in prose that rings clear and true, Zig-Zag Boy announces an astonishing new voice'Ali Millar, author of The Last Days ‘Takes us to the heart of loving and parenting a child in the most intensive and often heartbreaking way. Marked by wonderful storytelling, a wry sense of humour and a determination to tell the truth no matter what, you will get lost in this story. And be the better for it’Emily Rapp, author of The Still Point of the Turning World ‘Starts by chronicling a mother’s nightmare as her promising son falls into psychosis, but ends up being far more than the story of what happens when we fear for the life of someone we love. A searing indictment of the medical industrial complex across continents’Gina Frangello, author of Blow Your House Down ‘A wonder. I loved this book and loved the family at the heart of it … This is a beautiful book’Mark Lukach, My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward ‘In unforgettable imagery and nuanced prose, Tanya Frank gives us an incredible journey’Susan Straight ‘A beautiful, vibrant, powerful memoir about both holding tight and letting go’Gayle Brandeis

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Book SynopsisThis book is the perfect, thoughtful gift for new mums!The Little Book of New Mum Feelings will share advice and support on issues that new mothers face, from A for Anger, to I for Insomnia, providing an empowering pep talk for those days when new mothers need it most.Psychotherapist and mother of three, Anna Mathur, will support readers through the rollercoaster of feelings that come with being a new mum and provide expert advice based on her own professional and personal experiences. Whether you need some quick grounding, a note of compassion, or you want to untangle a feeling, flick to a page for a quick, uplifting moment of much-needed support.There are quick takeaway mantras and action tips for those tight on time, and further reading should you want to explore topics more deeply. This comprehensive A-Z covers everything from baby blues and anxiety to guilt, insomnia, stress, your inner critic and maintaining friendships.

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Book Synopsis''The thing about having a second baby is it''s likely to differ a lot from your first experience. Sarah Ockwell''s Smith''s guide looks at the challenges you might face along with some practical tips to consider. The book offers a friendly feel that reminds us issues and all, we''ll be just fine'' Mirror, Best Baby Books for Parents 2020Having a second baby is a very different experience from having your first, yet there is little recognition of the wide range of issues that need to be considered when bringing a second child into the family. In this incredibly helpful book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith helps parents feel more positive and prepared for life with two children.The book begins with the obvious question: when is the right time to add another member to the family? It then goes on to examine the specific issues that can arise with a second pregnancy and birth; the common concerns about siblings, such as how to prepare your firstborn for what''s to come; how to cope with the practicalities of life with two young children (aka actually managing to get anything done!); and the feelings parents are likely to experience, too.The Second Baby Book examines all the questions and issues Sarah herself faced second time around, as well as sharing the experiences of the many parents who have sought her advice. It also highlights what scientific studies reveal about such issues as the spacing of children and the differences between first and second births. Practical, insightful and honest, this book will help you understand the challenges ahead but, more importantly, it will equip you to meet them with knowledge, confidence and a sense of excitement for the future.

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Book SynopsisHeidi Mavir is a late-identified, neurodivergent adult. She is a public speaker, advocate, author of Your Child Is Not Broken, podcaster, and parent to an autistic/ADHD teenager. A trained Mental Health First Aider and CPD Accredited Trauma-Informed Professional, Heidi uses her knowledge, learning, and experience to help other parents and carers to become powerful advocates for their neurodivergent kids. She has built an online community of over 6000 families, supported by parent professionals and SEN advocates, who want to improve opportunities for autistic learners. Heidi has been featured in The Sunday Times, The Guardian , and BBC National News. She founded EOTAS MATTERS to support families like hers whose children and young people need education outside a school setting.

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Book SynopsisBuild your careers, your family, and your life—together.When you're part of a two-career family, you manage the competing demands of your careers, child-rearing, and household chores along with your relationship with each other. Can you both chase your dreams, raise good citizens, make time for your hobbies and your health—and maintain a strong relationship?Two-Career Families provides the expert advice and practical solutions you need to address the challenges you face as working-parent partners, from negotiating responsibilities at home to making career decisions to supporting each other's growth.You'll learn to: Build and maintain a team mindset Tackle daily demands while tracking long-term goals Make fair trade-offs Deal with crises and setbacks Balance it all—or most of it The HBR Working Parents Series provides support as you anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for yourself more effectively, juggle your impossible schedule, and find fulfillment at home and at work. Whether you're up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, you'll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you.

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Book SynopsisI'm Jen Brister: stand-up comedian, middle-aged adolescent, and mum. But not that mum - I'm the other one.'Hysterical, important, moving, wonderful' Sara PascoeConfused? Two years ago, my partner (a woman - we're not solicitors) gave birth to twins. (I know! Believe me, I'm still reeling myself.) Like every new parent, I had absolutely no clue what I was doing. Add 'gay' and 'non-biological' to the mix and what do you get? Not a weird box of detergent, but a panicked beige lesbian desperately googling, 'Will my babies love me?' at 3 a.m.A very funny, very honest look at parenting life, from IVF awfulness to crying over the pages of sleep training manuals. A perfect gift for any parent who feels they don't fit the mould of a traditional family.*LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE*'Damned funny. You'll find the pages of this book brimming with rich and wonderful proof' Hannah Gadsby'A side-splittingly honest look at the grim realities of same-sex parenting' DivaTrade ReviewI love Jen Brister. She is a like mind and damned funny. You’ll find the pages of this book brimming with rich and wonderful proof of all of this ... and more * Hannah Gadsby *Jen is one of the funniest comedians I’ve ever seen and her book is predictably hysterical. It’s also moving, important and wonderful * Sara Pascoe *Jen Brister is bloody funny both on stage and in this brilliant book * Sarah Millican *Fresh, heartwarming and very, very wise. The funniest and most refreshingly honest account of being a parent that I've ever read * Frankie Boyle *The Other Mother, is a side-splittingly honest look at the grim realities of same-sex parenting * Diva *

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Book Synopsis'This is a fab book. Really recommend it!' Mrs HinchRead this book for an instant pick-me-up. Whether this is your first or fifth baby, The Little Book of Self-Care for New Mums is your handy survival guide to managing the emotional and physical rollercoaster of becoming a new mum.Bringing together decades of experience from a midwife and a doula, you'll find invaluable tips and tricks to boost confidence and calm frazzled nerves - plus answers to all those questions you may be too embarrassed to ask. From creating cooling breast pads with chamomile tea and quick stretches to relieve aching muscles, through to easy recipes to nourish your postnatal body and 5-minute fixes to restore your sense of humour, this is the book you can turn to when the overwhelm sets in. Beautifully illustrated in full-colour, it covers everything you need to know about the postnatal period to feel supported, empowered and understood.Trade ReviewYou know when you read a book cover to cover and cry, nod furiously and shout OH MY GOD YES THIS! Well this book written by doula Beccy Hands and midwife Alexis Stickland should be be handed out with the child health red book. It is packed full of brilliant and practical advice for any new mum – whether it's your first or fourth baby. Really sound tips on coping with visitors, looking after your perineum, recipes, how to get through those wobbles and so much more. -- Clemmie Hooper (@mother_of_daughters)

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Book SynopsisJanet Lansbury is a parenting teacher and consultant whose blog is read by millions annually. Her podcast, Janet Lansbury Unruffled, is one of the all-time most downloaded parenting podcasts, and her supporters include big names such as James Clear, Tina Payne Bryson and Susan David. Trained by parenting pioneer Magda Gerber in her Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) philosophy, Lansbury has more than twenty-five years of hands-on experience working with parents and their infants and toddlers. The author of bestselling parenting books No Bad Kids and Elevating Child Care, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband and has three grown-up children.

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Book SynopsisEliza Fricker gets it. Describing her perfectly imperfect experience of raising a PDA child, with societal judgements and internal pressures, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, resentful and alone. This book's comedic illustrations explain these challenging situations and feelings in a way that words simply cannot, will bring some much-needed levity back into PDA parenting. Humorous anecdotes with a compassionate tone remind parents that they are not alone, and they're doing a great job. If children are safe, happy, and you leave the house on time, who cares about some smelly socks? A light-hearted and digestible guide to being a PDA parent covering everything from tolerance levels, relationships and meltdowns to collaboration, flexibility, and self care to dip in and out as your schedule allows to help get to grips with this complex condition. This book is an essential read for any parent with a PDA child, to help better understand your child, build support systems and carve out some essential self care time guilt free.Trade ReviewIn The Family Experience of PDA Eliza Fricker shares her heartfelt insights through an accessible illustrated volume that will be helpful to parents as they support, encourage, and manage their children who may have features of PDA. The book through words and pictures provides the important lessons she has learned about the sensitivities and regulatory capacity of her child. Eliza shares the basic principles that enabled her child and family to feel safer and to mutually enjoy daily interactions. We learn the power of softening the edges of restrictive parenting, which may function in more resilient children with higher thresholds to be reactive but is disastrous with a child with feature of PDA. We learn that a gentler less demanding, accepting, and positive playful parental strategy will lead to more cooperative behaviors and mutually rewarding co-regulatory interactions. -- Stephen W. Porges, PhD, Professor Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThis book is the perfect tonic for frazzled loved ones of children with PDA. Perfectly imperfect, quirky and always en pointe, Eliza will make you nod and smile with her descriptions and illustrations whilst also providing you with a tonne of practical ideas without once seeming preachy. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Child and Adolescent Mental Health ExpertTable of ContentsForeword by Ruth Fidler; Introduction; Tolerance Levels; Meltdowns; Relationships; Sensory; Anxiety; Collaboration; Flexibility; Prioritising; Positives; Self Care

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Chart a child's path with less stress and more optimization for healthy habits and future success' Time From age 5 to 12, parenting decisions get more complicated and have lasting consequences. What's the right kind of school? Should they play a sport? When's the right time for a phone? Making these decisions is less about finding the specific answer and more about taking the right approach. Along with these bigger questions, Oster investigates how to navigate the complexity of day-to-day family logistics. The Family Firm is a smart and winning guide to how to think more clearly - and with less ambient stress - about the key decisions of these early years.Trade ReviewOster is a self-described data nerd, a delightful contrarian who dared question the status quo, shush the shamers and tell parents what made sense. * The New York Times Book Review *A targeted mini-MBA program designed to help moms and dads establish best practices for day-to-day operations ... Because this is an Oster book, there's data scattered everywhere - on the development of reading skills by age ... It's all presented in the breezy, skeptical style that's made Oster's work a must-read for parents who don't have the time to investigate Finnish studies about integrating extracurriculars into the school day. * Washington Post *A guide ... to chart a child's path with less stress and more optimization for healthy habits and future success. * TIME Magazine *Oster's prose flows well (as usual) lightly sprinkled with the dry wit that suffuses her other books. * Salon *Oster offers a plethora of rational guidance for parents of kids between pre-K and middle school in this eminently practical guide. * Publishers Weekly *Merging a business approach with her trademark empowering voice, Emily dispenses the stress-less advice you actually want. -- Audrey Goodson Kingo * Working Mother *With Oster's help, rather than fear this next stage of parenting, readers can embrace (and even enjoy) the challenge. * Booklist *Emily Oster dives into the data on parenting issues, cuts through the clutter, and gives families the bottom line to help them make better decisions. Her books on pregnancy and toddlers skyrocketed her to parenting-world fame, and now she's back, crunching the numbers on topics that keep parents with school-age kids up at night. * Good Morning America *Oster draws on her experience as a business school professor to suggest that economic reasoning - the art of making decision-making given constraints - can tell us a lot about how to make some of these hard decisions a little better ... Some careful, economics-inspired thinking can help reduce the anxiety, tension, and stress ... For that alone, The Family Firm is worth picking up -- Charles Fain Lehman * The Washington Free Beacon *Praise for Cribsheet: * - *She has crunched all the statistics on breastfeeding, potty training, working mothers and playgroups and discovered there is no optimal set of choices that will produce the perfect child. Most parents say they want happy, well-adjusted, robust kids and there are myriad ways to achieve those results. She's right -- Alice Thomson * The Times *It couldn't be more relevant ... steers clear of recommendations and cast-iron guarantees, instead promising to arm parents with information to make the decisions that are right for them * Daily Telegraph *Parenting can be fraught. Cribsheet aims to help parents do better. * Economist *A huge relief from the scare stories ... Cribsheet is not another call for the end of helicopter parenting or snowplow parenting or whatever kind of parenting is lighting up social media today, and it's not a call to overthrow medical wisdom; it's a call for parenting with context, and it's freeing * Washington Post *Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down. * LA Times *The Guilt-Free, Data-Driven Guide to Parenting ... uses science and stats to cut through the confusion of raising a family ... Smart, relatable, and funny * Bloomberg *Praise for Emily Oster: * - *A revelation -- Pandora SykesI am so grateful for her work -- Amy SchumerIn my household, [Emily Oster] is the all-knowing Aunt we have never met. Parenting would be a lot more stressful without these books. -- Adam Ozimek * Forbes *

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times Bestseller 'Blows your mind on every page' Caitlin Moran 'Should be mandatory reading for anyone who cares about the next generation' Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Peggy Orenstein broke ground with her bestselling Girls & Sex, exploring young women's right to pleasure and agency in sexual encounters. Now she turns her focus to boys with an examination of how young men are navigating sexual culture in these changing times - and what we need to do to help them. Drawing on comprehensive interviews with young men, psychologists and experts in the field, Boys & Sex dissects 'locker room talk'; pornography as the new sex education; the role of empathy; boys' understanding of hookup culture and consent; and their experience as both perpetrators and victims of sexual assault. By presenting young men's experience in all its complexity, Orenstein unravels the hidden truths, hard lessons and important realities of young male sexuality in today's world. The result is a provocative and paradigm-shifting work that offers a much-needed vision of how boys can truly move forward as better men.Trade ReviewFull of information about what young men really think and do when it comes to sex * Telegraph *Blows your mind on every page -- Caitlin MoranAuthor of the definitive book on girls, porn and hook-up culture ... reveals how teenage boys are also struggling * Sunday Times Magazine *Both an examination of sexual culture and a guide on how to improve it * Washington Post *I can't think of a more important book for our times . . . Should be mandatory reading for anyone who cares about the next generation -- Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeonePeggy Orenstein sheds light on a sensitive and too often misunderstood issue ... Her reporting on sexuality is insightful -- Sheryl SandbergEvery few pages, the boy world cracks open a little bit ... Even in the most anxiety-provoking moments of Boys & Sex, it's clear that Orenstein believes in the goodness of boys and the men they can become * New York Times *A clear-eyed portrait of how toxic masculinity takes root-and how we must course-correct in raising our boys before it's too late * Esquire *Broadly welcomed by men as well as well as women * Observer *An affirmation of hope, and an exercise in the power of listening * Salon *A sobering look at the landscape in which young men are growing up * Chicago Tribune *A stunning portrait of young men in quiet crisis * GQ *Expertly written ... A candid and fascinating portrait of young American masculinity * Publishers Weekly *A brisk, bracing read * Men’s Health *If you care even a little bit about women in the 21st century, you MUST read Peggy Orenstein's Girls & Sex * Caitlin Moran on Girls & Sex *Eye-opening and compassionate -- The Good Men Project

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Book SynopsisIn this honest, heart-warming and supportive new book, The Sunday Times bestselling author and illustrator Eliza Fricker lifts parents of neurodivergent kids from the dark days of grappling with impenetrable systems, and shows them how life can become brighter.

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Book SynopsisWith detailed, prescriptive information on everything parents need to know, this book includes chapters on: preparation for the birth; how the routines evolved and the benefits of following a routine; milk feeding in the first year; understanding your baby's sleep; establishing a routine; introducing solid food in line with government and more.Trade Review"Gina Ford is the Delia Smith of parenting...while Delia tells you how to make the perfect omelette, Gina Ford in her baby-care manual The Contented Little Baby Book, draws on 30 years' experience to tell you how to nurture the perfectly happy baby." YOU Magazine "For me she was an absolute godsend." -- Kate Winslet "It is hard to overestimate the good she has done...How to reward this great benefactor of mankind?...My wife takes the view that only sainthood will do." Peter Osborne, Political Editor, The Spectator "I devoured it (Contented Little Baby Book) in one sitting. It was hilarious. The claim that a baby of five months could be trained to sleep from 7am to 7pm made me laugh out loud. Little did I realise that this was the start of my conversion to the gospel according to St Gina. That Gina Ford would soon acquire an almost divine status in my life...I look back on my BGE (Before Gina Era) and think of how many of my babies has cried and cried as I ever more desperately struggled to get them to sleep...My only regret, of course, is that Gina did not write her book years ago, when my older children were born. I look in the mirror and wonder what a difference that would have made to the bags under my eyes. If motherhood had always been as easy as it seems this time, I might not have had five children - but 10. Maybe Ruth Kelly's secrets is that she has a copy of St Gina." -- Martine Oborne Evening Standard "This book could be your salvation!" The Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisA must-have guide to raising inclusive, antiracist children from educator and advocate, Britt Hawthorne.Raising antiracist children is a noble goal for any parent, caregiver, or educator, but it can be hard to know where to start. Let Britt Hawthorne—a nationally recognized teacher and advocate—be your guide. Raising Antiracist Children acts as an interactive guide for strategically incorporating the tools of inclusivity into everyday life and parenting. Hawthorne breaks down antiracist parenting into four comprehensive sections: -Healthy bodies—Establishing a safe and body-positive home environment to combat stereotypes and create boundaries. -Radical minds—Encouraging children to be agents of change, accompanied by scripts for teaching advocacy, giving and taking productive feedback, and becoming a coconspirator for change. -Conscious shopping—Raising awareness of how local shopping can empower or hinder a community’s ability to thrive, and teaching readers of all ages how to create shopping habits that support their values. -Thriving communities—Acknowledging the personal power we have to shape our schools, towns, and worlds, accompanied by exercises for instigating change. Full of questionnaires, stories, activities, tips, and tools, Raising Antiracist Children is a must-have, practical guide essential for parents and caregivers everywhere.Trade Review“A must-read that covers an essential topic well and is jam-packed with ideas to implement.” – Library Journal, Starred Review"I’m going to carry around this book in my pocket so I can refer to Britt’s gentle guidance at any time. She makes us reflect on how we are raising our children, recognise where we can do better, and give us the tools to make it happen.” -Simone Davies, Montessori educator and author of The Montessori Toddler “Hawthorne has a gift for making complex, sensitive topics accessible, and her tone is both inspiring and comforting. . . Overall, the creativity, criticality, and compassion make this book is a must-read for parents and caregivers. A stunningly comprehensive, thoughtful, and practical guide to anti-racist parenting.” -Kirkus (starred review)“Hawthorne’s emphasis on “self-love” for parents makes this a resource worth returning to. Parents looking to “reimagine how homes will become liberated spaces” need look no further.” -Publisher's Weekly"The title Raising Antiracist Children doesn’t begin to cover the scope of what’s actually in this outstanding book. Full of anecdotes, tips, tools, activities, and insights from a range of contributors, Britt Hawthorne and Natasha Yglesias, have created and curated a spectacular resource for anyone who want to get smarter about intentionally creating a more just and sustainable world." - Debby Irving, author of Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race

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Book SynopsisDesigned for today’s mom, this beautiful keepsake journal helps mothers record their life story for their children through creative and thoughtful prompts.This guided journal will become a beloved family memoir, capturing a modern mom’s full life with kids, work, travel, and more. Filled with prompts that explore childhood memories, family history, career aspirations, personal lessons, and adventures near and far, this journal will help your mom, aunt, sister, or friend record memories in her own words as she’s living it. This is a priceless gift that will provide treasured memories for years to come.   The Story of My Life (So Far) features:   Thought-provoking prompts that help you remember and record details about your life so your children will understand who you were growing up and who you are now Plenty of space to

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Book Synopsis15-20% of children are Highly Sensitive and they are often labelled shy, introverted, fussy or faddy. The real story is very different though and this intelligent, practical book helps parents know what to do, when to back off, and how to ensure their child is given the right sort of treatment at school.This book is the follow up to the author's internationally best-selling personal development guide The Highly Sensitive Person.It is the first and only book for parents of highly sensitive children.It provides parents with insights and information so they can understand High Sensitivity, and help their highly sensitive child thrive in the world.It is important for these children to be understood so they can be helped to avoid the common traps of shyness and withdrawal that many highly sensitive fall into as they develop.Contains questionnaire for parents to find out if their child has the traits common in highly sensitive children.Discusses HSC's at different ages infant, toddler, schTrade Review“To have an exceptional child you must be willing to have an exceptional child. You have one. And this book will teach you how to raise him to be not only exeptional, but healthy, loving, well-adjusted, and happy.” Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.Praise for The Highly Sensitive Person:‘This remarkable book speaks clearly to highly sensitive people. It gives a fresh perspective, a sigh of relief, and a good sense of where we belong in society.’ JOHN GRAY, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus

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Book SynopsisTanith Carey is a journalist and author. Her writing has been featured in The Telegraph, The Times, and New York Daily News. She has also appeared on TV and radio, including on Radio 4's Woman's Hour, ITV's This Morning, and Good Morning Britain. She has two children.Dr. Angharad Rudkin is a clinical psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and has worked with families for more than 15 years. She has a therapy practice and teaches clinical child psychology at the University of Southampton. She regularly contributes to the national press and appears on TV and radio. She has three children.

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Book SynopsisHow can you help raise your sons to handle difficult emotions and process complex ideas of masculinity? Drawing from 25 years of counseling, David Thomas explains what's behind their anger issues, anxiety, and depression, and shares how to foster emotional intelligence within your sons by teaching them healthy, constructive ways to express their emotions.

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Book Synopsis''Public interest journalism at its best - powerful human stories peppered with well-chosen facts ... A compelling case for a fairer society''SUNDAY TIMES''An absorbing, moving, and beautifully composed exploration of motherhood and mothering across the world . . . a gripping, vital, and utterly compelling book''Elinor Cleghorn, author of Unwell WomenAS THE YEAR TURNS, FOUR WOMEN GIVE BIRTH.In Japan, Tsukasa''s government-funded hospital room overlooks the mountains and she spends seven days there, before resting at her mother''s house for a month. The day after giving birth in Kenya, Chelsea returns to her flat in the city, far from her extended family, and her friends help her settle in. Anna, who has already been on maternity leave in Finland for a month, delivers her baby in a midwife-lead birth centre, a tradition dating back a century. In America, despite her insurance, Sarah pays $3,000 from her savings for an uncomplicated birth, before heading home, excited and overwhelmed.Four Mothers follows these women over the next twelve months, through their first year of parenting. Through immersive storytelling and deep reporting, Abigail Leonard brings to life the policies that shape the experiences of both parents and children: access to healthcare and parental leave, community and workplace support.Both intimate and international, we see what is and what could be.''Eye-opening and cathartic. It is a love letter to parents and a clarion call for better policy''Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play ''Exquisitely reported and intensely readable ... Once I started Four Mothers I could not put it down'' Darcy Lockman, author of All the Rage

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Book SynopsisCreate a time capsule of your life before becoming a parent with this stylish keepsake journal! More than 200 fun, inspiring prompts help you record who you are right now, so you can share that person with your future child.As a parent-to-be, you’re facing a lot of adjustments: new interests, new anxieties, new habits and routines, even a new name—all of them related to your kid. But you’re more than just Mom or Dad! You’re a unique, vibrant, complete individual—and that won’t change, even when the rest of your life does.More than 200 entertaining writing prompts will inspire you to create a perfect gift for a curious kid and teach them that parents are people too. Fill them in on details like: The coolest place you ever traveled Something that makes you mad Your best hidden talent Your secret hideout as a kid The greatest costume you ever wore And more questions they might never think to ask! With prompts about your memories, your feelings and values, your goals and dreams, and everything that makes you a special person, Before You is a gift for every type of family—one that will only become more treasured as your child grows.Trade Review2023 National Parenting Product Award winner One of Northeast Ohio Parent's Best Gifts for New and Expectant Parents 2023

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Book SynopsisA practical, hands-on cookery book that makes it as easy as possible for parents, grandparents and carers to have fun cooking with a toddler aged 1 to 4 years old.Everything in Tickle Fingers is completely toddler appropriate with minimal need for adult intervention – no hobs, no sharp knives, and no raw meat – and has been carefully selected to emphasise all the activities toddlers love to do: squishing, sorting, mixing and pouring. With 60 step-by-step recipes for all the family to enjoy, special sections on allergies and fussy eating, and lots of ideas on how to tackle common challenges, The Tickle Fingers Toddler Cookbook is full of simple yet delicious food that every toddler will be proud to (almost) make on their own.

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Book SynopsisChoosing your baby's name is a Big Life Decision, and can feel utterly overwhelming. Enter SJ Strum, the UK's leading Baby Name Expert, who is here to help you find the perfect name for your baby and family one that won't immediately get VETO'd by your loved ones!Preparing for a baby is tiring enough, let alone when you're trying to read through a list of 1000 baby names that don't feel right to you. Baby Name Envy offers you a completely different way. Through unique lists, divided into Themes and Trends such as Nature, Meanings and Passions, you are invited to dive into the why did you pick that name?' question in a way that no other baby names book has done before. You have to love your baby's name, of course, but more than that it should mean something. Featuring intuitive guides, interactive elements and quizzes that explore all the things that make you, you your likes and dislikes, heritage and history you will find a name that truly complements your wider family identity. Are you a Stand Out and Shine namer - you love names that are unique and no one else has thought of using. Or are you Timelessly Tasteful - you prefer a name that feels traditional or nostalgic. You will learn your distinct naming style, and find clarity in the types of names that shine for you. Through Journal Prompts and Interactive Quiz sections, Baby Name Envy is your guided flow of name ideas, one you can revisit with your little one as a keepsake; that will forever remind them of when they were growing and much loved in anticipation.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to reconnect with the child in you and unlock the transformative power of play to live a more joyful life.Can you remember the utter delight of playing chase in the park, flying a kite in the summer breeze, or sinking your hands into a box of paints? As children, playing is how we make sense of the world and our place in it. Why then, as adults, do we forget how to play?Drawing on over twenty years of neuroscientific research, psychotherapist Joanna Fortune has discovered that play is the key to living a happier and more meaningful life. She shares the social, emotional, and physical health benefits of why it's so good for us, including how to:- Practice micro moments of joy to boost positive mood- Embrace wonderment to help unlock creativity and problem solving- Find the fun in your everyday to alleviate stress- Use storytelling to heal from trauma and find emotional resilience - Nurture a holiday state of mind to rest your brain and recharge - Utilise simple techniques to repair and strengthen relationshipsFrom the first blissful sip of freshly brewed coffee to an immune-boosting good laugh with close friends, this ground-breaking book shows how play is rooted in our daily experiences. With helpful insights, tips, and exercises, you'll discover the tiny changes that will revolutionise your life and why you're never too old for play.Fans of Atomic Habits and Solve for Happy will love Why We Play.Read what everyone is saying about Why We Play: 'Brilliant... joyful and transformative.' Stefanie Preissner'I absolutely adore this book and it was a such a treat to read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'The author does a tremendous job at collating scientific data... I am amazed at the writing, it did not lag or lacked any substance. Amazing!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'I loved the mixture of scientific research and suggestions on how to play... a very accessible read and equally good to read through or just dip into the play suggestions... An excellent and important book that I'd recommend.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'An excellent reference guide to how we can introduce play and fun into every aspect of our lives, including the workplace where "a curious mind is a playful mind". The exercises are terrific!'NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'What I like most about the book are the many exercises you can try to play, either alone or with another person. I really enjoy being silly so some of her exercises already belong to my daily routine. Seeing even more ideas was very inspiring for me... I would recommend this book to everyone who might feel stuck in the seriousness of life and is looking for more joy as part of their daily routine.' Victoria's Vlog'A necessary book for those aiming to improve their day-to-day lives through something as easy as PLAY!' Goodreads Reviewer'A great book... highly recommend.' Angelic Light Book Review'A great book... The activities are varied, extensive... a book I would 100% recommend to any adult who wants to enjoy life and live their best life.' Goodreads reviewer

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Book SynopsisThe perfect parenting companion... Not suitable for children. Mums and Dads have always yearned for a rule book, a hitchhikers' guide if you will, that spelled out for them how to raise their children properly so they grow up to be well-rounded, decent and likeable adults. Well, that book doesn't exist. And it never will. So, why not read this one instead? We won't bullshit you with lies. We're here to make you laugh. The Little Book of Shit Baby Names ... and Other Pearls of Parenting Wisdom is the ideal antidote to a long day of looking after those little versions of yourself. This tiny tome is the perfect pick-me-up once you've dropped the kids off (at school, not a cliff) or put the baby down (to sleep) and you can finally reflect on how degrading and awful parenting is. This book will make you feel better if only because it'll teach you alternative, and perverted, lyrics to 'Wheels on the Bus'. Packed to the gills with hilarious jokes on all things baby-related, from how to avoid choosing a shit baby name, through to scores of bite-size parenting wisdom that may one day save your sanity from leaking out of your ears. Table of ContentsShit Baby Names - an A-Z of humorous/bad baby names • Parental Wit - jokes, quotes and funny things we say • Pearls of Wisdom - parenting facts • Bank of Mum & Dad - baby costs and parenting statistics • Hack It - parenting tips, tricks and hacks • Best Club in the World - things you love most about being a parent.

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Book SynopsisDavid Yeager, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the cofounder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. He is best known for his research conducted with Carol Dweck, Angela Duckworth, and Greg Walton on short but powerful interventions that influence adolescent behaviours such as motivation, engagement, healthy eating, bullying, stress, mental health, and more. His research has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, CNN, Fox News, The Guardian, The Atlantic, and more. Clarivate Web of Science ranks Yeager as one of the top 0.1% most-influential psychologists in the world over the past decade.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry''This book should be required reading for anyone thinking of having a baby, or even anyone who knows someone who is thinking of having a baby'' Scotland on Sunday''Fascinating and honest'' Mumsnet''Like talking to a friend'' ObserverThere were many things that Hollie McNish didn''t know before she was pregnant. How her family and friends would react; that Mr Whippy would be off the menu; how quickly ice can melt on a stomach. These were on top of the many other things she didn''t know about babies: how to stand while holding one; how to do a poetry gig with your baby as an audience member; how drum''n''bass can make a great lullaby. And that''s before you even start on toddlers. But Hollie learned. And she''s still learning, slowly. Nobody Told Me is a collection of poems and stories; Hollie''s thoughts on raising a child in modern BritaiTrade ReviewThe world needs these poems - and so does every parent . . . Interspersed with passages of spiky, penetrating prose, they offer a series of vivid snapshots of the highly emotional, frequently paranoid and always sleep-deprived experience of the first-time parent . . . The world needs this book. It should be required reading for anyone thinking of having a baby, or even anyone who knows someone who is thinking of having a baby. And I can't help wondering if these islands would be a happier and more pleasant place to live if Nobody Told Me was made a compulsory sex-ed set text in our schools. Politicians, please take note * Scotland on Sunday *The things no one tells you before you have a baby are numerous - Hollie McNish turns them into epic poems about the transformation of your body and Mr Whippy vans. You'll learn a lot * Grazia *McNish does not shy away from discussing the pain, emotional and physical, the fraying of self that comes with sleep deprivation, the poo, snot, seepages and leakages, but she also captures the bliss and wonder. Her rhymes have a driving quality, urgent words pinning down fleeting feelings, and her prose is warm and conversational, like speaking to a friend * The Observer *From a poem about morning sickness to a story about enduring a public toddler tantrum, [Hollie McNish] provides beautifully written solidarity covering both the trials and the joys of being a parent -- 10 Best Parenting Books * Independent *Hollie's poems are deep and delicate. They move across you in a way that's so gentle you almost don't realise how they've gone straight for the gut till you're thinking of them, by accident, days later. She writes with honesty, conviction, humour and love. She points out the absurdities we've grown too used to and lets us see the world with fresh eyes. Her poetry is welcoming, galvanising and beautiful. She's always been one of my favourites -- Kate TempestIt's a moving and profoundly personal account. Yet at the same time, Nobody Told Me offers an insight into the shared, unspoken experiences of many mothers. McNish describes Nobody Told Me as 'All the things I couldn't talk about.' It feels like time that we started talking * The Skinny *Her poetry has never shied away from issues of gender, race, commercialism and parenthood but it always delivers touching and accessible insights, and this book will surely do the same * The Big Issue *For a lyrical take on pregnancy and parenthood, look no further than Nobody Told Me: Poetry andParenthood from award-winning poet Hollie McNish. This beautifully written book includes a series ofpoems and stories, lifted from Hollie's personal diaries on becoming a parent, and documents her journeyfrom pregnancy to taking her child to pre-school for the first time * Independent *

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Book SynopsisWe are living in a time when the Earth is speaking to us . . . loudly. We are being asked to surrender and bow to a deeper current of wisdom that is far more powerful than our minds will ever know. Nature is having her say.   The anxiety you feel in your body is asking you to breathe and listen. Will you honor the soft, supple language of the body? Will you come home to the wisdom that exists within your flesh—the vessel that communes with and is informed directly by nature?   The next revolution will be a revolution that is led by mothers and the soils of the Earth. It will rise from and through the lands. Those connected to the one heart and the one pulse of life that breathes all of humanity will lead this revolution. It is the people who remember the divinity of resting in their mother’s womb and of the unconditional love of the mother who will stand up for the oppressed and those who deeply need to be touched by grace during these times. Motherhood is the groundwork. The root work. It is like tending to the soils of the Earth. Without healthy mothering, without tending to the hearts of our children, we lose the fertile soils from which humanity’s morality can bloom. We’re already there.   This book has been written on the premise of hope. Hope for a future that is sympathetic and collaborative with Mother Earth. A future that is brighter for our children. One where mothers are revered as an essential part of the ecosystem and honored in a way that puts them at the forefront of our society. The MotherWild Revolution lies in the hope for a future that puts healthy mothering at the forefront of its sociopolitical agenda and understands the vital ingredients that need to be present in order to raise children that are connected to the “mother principle”—the ability to love and be loved—an essential component necessary to shift the trajectory of humanity from one of crisis to positive, Earth-centric evolution.

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Book SynopsisHelp your grandfather preserve his life story and pass it down to your family in this beautiful keepsake memory book. Grandpa's Story is a guided journal thoughtfully designed to help grandfathers record their special memories and share them with their grandchildren and family. Created by bestselling author and artist Korie Herold, this keepsake book offers writing prompts and journaling pages to guide grandfathers along as they record their life's most precious moments. This book is the perfect gift for Father's Day, birthdays, or any time of year for your grandfather. Sections and writing prompts include: * Early Childhood: What was your house like growing up? What were your favourite toys or playtime activities? * School Years: What did you think you wanted to be when you grew up? What were you like as a teenager? * Work and Travel: What was your first job? What family vacations do you remember the most? * Love and Family: What's your best relationship advice? How did you feel when you found out you were going to be a grandfather? * Character and Values: What do you value most in life? What family values do you hope to pass down? * Hypotheticals and Curiosities: What's something you wish you had done differently? What's the best advice you ever received? * Words of Wisdom: Additional space to write letters to your family Special features include: * Elegant linen cover * Acid-free and archival paper * Lay flat design allows you to easily write in the book * Carefully developed designs and prompts allow to you reflect and remember

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Book SynopsisThe one where I became a mother... Charlotte Crosby is a woman of many talents - reality TV star, CBB winner, businesswoman extraordinaire, social media queen, star of the BBC's Charlotte in Sunderland - and now a MAM ! Since her number 1 Sunday Times bestseller Brand New Me, she has travelled the world, started a new family business, met the love of her life, supported her mum through breast cancer, suffered the loss of her beloved Nana Jean, and had baby daughter Alba, her perfect bundle of joy. In Me, Myself and Mini Me, Charlotte talks us through the rollercoaster of these last few years and opens up about the realities of pregnancy and parenthood, with her trademark warmth and humour. Packed full of heartfelt poems, flashbacks to hysterical life plans from years gone by, and touching letters to her younger self, Charlotte invites you to join her for the latest chapter of life in Crosby Manor.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“To Have and to Hold speaks to so many women’s experiences of motherhood and marriage. Molly’s expertise shines on every page, and she writes beautifully. This book is exactly what I would be looking for if I were a new mother.” — Dr. Sue Johnson, bestselling author of Hold Me Tight “A love note to mothers everywhere, movingly written, To Have and to Hold shines a powerful light on aspects of motherhood too long shrouded in shame. Millwood’s refrain— you are not alone, and what you’re feeling is normal—is as empowering as it is healing.” — Dr. Craig Malkin, lecturer, Harvard Medical School, author of Rethinking Narcissism “In To Have and to Hold, Molly Millwood has rendered an affecting portrait of the complexities of modern motherhood with compassion and empathy. While the mundanities of caring for young children can obscure the beauty of the act—as well as disorient us from ourselves—her gentle guidance will help readers find meaning, connection, and joy amid the chaos.” — Leah Weiss, PhD, author of How We Work, Lecturer at Stanford Business School, and founding faculty member of Stanford’s Compassion Cultivation Program “A compassionate book that affirms that emotional difficulties for new mothers are not anomalous but universal and can extend well past the immediate postpartum period, with profound effects on their relationships with their spouses.” — Publishers Weekly “Although there are books on what to expect during pregnancy, there are few resources that address the major shifts that happen once a family welcomes a new baby. Drawing from research, her clinical practice, and her own life, [psychologist] Millwood explores attachment, marital strife, gender roles, and other essential topics.” — Booklist (starred review) “As a culture, we largely ignore the emotional health and wellbeing of new mothers. To Have and to Hold provides an insightful and nuanced perspective from which to view the challenges facing so many women. Dr. Millwood’s writing is highly readable and her tone deeply kind. Thank you for pulling us out of the shame cave and into the light.” — Amy Mandeville O’Meara, WHNP, DrNP, AGNP, author of Maternity, Newborn, and Women’s Health Nursing “Informative, entertaining, and enlightening research and personal reflections on the multifaceted ways children change a person forever.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisUju Asika is the author of Bringing Up Race and speaks on topics such as intersectionality, anti-racist parenting and race at corporate and public events. Formerly a journalist, Uju has featured across mainstream media, including Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire, Good Morning Sunday and Woman's Hour.

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Book SynopsisBeing a good mom isn''t about doing everything right to create a set of perfect trophy children--though every mom has felt the pressure to do just that and to do it all on her own. To ask for help feels like defeat. Yet when we try to do it all by our own strength, we end up depleted, lonely, and ineffective. Heather MacFadyen wants you to know that you are not meant to go it alone. Sharing her most vulnerable, hard mom moments, she shows how moms can be empowered by God, supported by others, and connected with their children. With encouragement and insight, she helps you foster the key relationships you need to be the mom you want to be.Whether you work or stay home, whether you have teenagers or babes in arms, you''ll find here a compassionate friend who wants the best--not just for your kids but for you.

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Book SynopsisEvery Child Who Has Access to a Smartphone, Tablet, Computer, or Video Games is at Risk!But NOW You Can Help Keep Them Safe.Would you ever consider putting your child on a plane and sending them to a foreign country alone? Of course, you wouldn''t. And while that seems like an extreme example...guess what, mom and dad-that''s exactly what you do when you hand your child a device without preparation. There are hundreds of millions of users on any given platform on any given day. Suffice it to say, when you give your child access to the online world, you give the world access to your child."The most dangerous neighborhood for your child to be in is in your own house, online."--Eleanor Gaetan, Director of Public Policy at the National Center on Sexual ExploitationAside from the half-million predators targeting millions upon millions of kids each day, drug dealers, pornography, sextortion, cyberbullying, gaming addiction are all threats to our children. While most experts agree that you should just keep your kids off the internet, in today''s world, that''s almost impossible.Technology will find it''s way into your child''s life and so parents, we must prepare our children for this world so we can keep them healthy and safe.Finally--A Solution Parents Love That Kids Can Live With!This is the first book with a plan designed to keep kids safe anywhere they go online! In "The Online World: What You Think You Know and What You Don''t" Rania Mankarious, Public Safety Expert and CEO of Crime Stoppers Houston, pulls back the curtain to the online world and helps parents take all the intangible gray space that can seem so overwhelming, and turn it into defined territories with boundaries to protect our tweens and teens. In this book, Rania shares her 4-Tool Strategy that will guide you and your child through real discussions about how to safely navigate the online world. Tool #1 Will: Define with clarity your child''s purpose for being online and how they will portray themselves to the online community.  Tool #2 Will: Pull back the curtain on who really is in your child''s online community, and how to recognize the three red flags everyone should be aware of.Tool #3 Will: Make your child aware of the many internal and external dangers of the online world, and develop an exit strategy so they are prepared when a threat comes their way.Tool #4 Will: Teach your child what it means to post safely-and give them a framework they will be excited to follow!What Rania has discovered is that if we focus on these four areas, and empower our kids with knowledge and strategy, we can address ALL the possible areas of online concern for parents. Best of all, these solutions will stand over time, regardless of how the landscape of the online world changes. Order your copy today and protect the kids you love!

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Book Synopsis***WINNER OF THE ACTIVE PREGNANCY FOUNDATION AWARDS 2023 'PRODUCT OF THE YEAR’***A reassuring, no-nonsense guide to caring for your body before, during and after giving birth. For too long, women have been told that debilitating conditions following pregnancy are normal, to be expected, and something to just put up with. Emma Brockwell is on a mission to change this. Having been through two difficult pregnancies herself, Emma combines her expertise as a specialist women’s health physiotherapist with personal experience to create a warm, honest, informative and essential handbook to help pregnant women and new mums take control and care for their changing bodies. Find out how to:-Protect your pelvic floor-Heal effectively from birth – both vaginal deliveries and caesarean sections-Tackle common - and TREATABLE - post-birth problems-Exercise safely after birthEvery woman has the right to be informed and this empowering guide gives you all the tools you need to look after your amazing body throughout motherhood.

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Book SynopsisBy now, you've probably heard the terms transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, and gender fluid. You might even know someone who identifies as one of those ways or know someone who is questioning their gender. But what do those terms actually mean? Is this gender exploration just a phase due to over-influence by social media or peer pressure? And how do you broach the subject of gender with your child or loved one?Gender Explained is the complete roadmap to understanding gender in all its forms. Backed by the latest research and featuring personal stories from children, adolescents and parents, clinical psychologists and gender specialists Diane Ehrensaft and Michelle Jurkiewicz will walk you through everything you need to know about today's gender phenomenon, including:-Why so many kids today are exploring gender-What it means that gender is on a spectrum-How to parent a gender creative child-How to support those exploring their gender identity<

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Book SynopsisThe new revised edition of Lidia Stanton's bestselling book of mnemonics demystifying over 200 of the most difficult spellings. The book is structured around confusing pairs of words, such as homophones or words that 'go together', tricky everyday words and tricky academic words, with memorable illustrations on every page to help you connect the word's meaning and graphical features with how it's spelt. This is not a traditional spelling book, but a resource that will really get you thinking, and laughing out loud. This guide encourages active learning and recollection, breaking away from repetitive methods such as 'look, cover, write, check', enabling you to effortlessly recall and identify once-confusing spelling patterns.Trade ReviewThis book is a 'brain teaser and brain trainer' - ingenious use of words, memory tips and tricks and lots of humour and amusement - 200 Tricky Spellings in Cartoons has it all. Imaginative ideas and superb graphics presented in a clear user-friendly format. This will appeal to everyone - children, teachers and parents. Readers will wonder how they managed without this book. It can also provide the impetus for children to develop their own strategies. Every school must have this essential book! -- Dr Gavin Reid, psychologist and authorA brilliant spelling book that uses cartoons and comedy to help you remember how to spell tricky words. We wish we had this book at school! -- Kate and Kathy, Authors, The Illustrated Guide to Dyslexia and Its Amazing People and The Bigger Picture Book of Amazing Dyslexics and The Jobs They Do

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Book SynopsisSwapping his beret for a chef's hat, Neil Sinclair, author of the bestselling Commando Dad: Basic Training, is back. Bursting with simple, healthy recipes, his cookbook will help dads:- Learn - and teach their young troops - essential culinary skills- Shop smart and make the budget go further- Make nutritious meals for the whole unit- Cook in the great outdoors - everything from setting the fire to a proper camp clean-upDiscover the tried-and-tested Commando Dad approach to feeding the family and enlist support from the troops, helping them to learn culinary skills that will last a lifetime.

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