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Book Synopsis''The UK''s most influential LGBT Power Couple'' - IndependentThis is the inspiring and moving memoir of a couple in search of a normal family life. And in many ways that have found that: married, in careers they love and parents to two beautiful children. But their journey there has been an extraordinary one. Becoming Us is the inspiring and at times heart-breaking memoir of Jake and Hannah Graf, the UK''s most visible transgender couple and family. We follow their extraordinary paths towards the ''normality'' they have always longed for, as they navigate the many challenges and pitfalls along the way. Born in 1980s London under Section 28 and assigned female at birth, Jake knew from a young age that he was in body that didn''t fit. Hannah was assigned male at birth, and growing up in small town Cardiff she hid her innate femininity from her family and friends until joining the British Army in her late teens. Their journ

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Book Synopsis*****THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FIRST-TIME DADS'So funny you'll be glad you're having a baby!' - Josh Widdicombe'Great advice - funny enough to read if it wasn't.' - Romesh RanganathanAre you ready for fatherhood?DON'T PANIC - dad and comedian George Lewis is here with all the seriously useful practical and emotional advice that you need to keep you (and your partner) sane!From birth to pre-school, EVERYTHING you need to know is here. And even better, it's packed with useful tips, inside knowledge and hilarious real-life stories from dads and medical professionals who know exactly what it's like to take your first steps as a new father.With contributions from fellow comedians Adam Kay, Romesh Ranganathan, and many others this book will get you totally prepared for the biggest thing to even happen in your life!WITH HELP FROMADAM KAY - ANDY PARSONS - CARL DONNELLY - ELIS JAMES - IAIN STIRLING - IVO GRAHAM - JEN BRISTER -JOSH WIDDICOMBE - KERRY GODLIMAN - MATT CROSBY - RICH HALL - ROMESH RANGANATHAN - RUSSELL KANE - SINDHU VEE & The MidwifeTrade ReviewGreat advice - funny enough to read if it wasn't. * Romesh Ranganathan *So funny you'll be glad you're having a baby! * Josh Widdicombe *George Lewis is a rare combination of hilarious comic and sensitive outsider, perfectly placed to observe the world around him in hilarious detail. I think the phrase is 'top bloke' but I don't really like the word 'bloke'. * Tom Allen *Hilarious. It is George's fault I now want to be a dad. * Seann Walsh *

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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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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

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Book SynopsisA no-judgment, simple-to-follow step-by-step parenting guide to help you manage your emotions, meet your child?s needs with empathy, and create a calmer home?without ever resorting to threats or punishmentEvery parent has had that painful moment they realize there must be a better way to raise kids than the old-school yelling, threats, bribes, and punishment way.For Jon Fogel, that realization set him on a path toward wholeness: understanding himself, learning about the brain, and empowering parents to raise kids who live physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy lives. In just a few short years, he became an inspiration to more than a million people around the world who were also striving to do better and become the best parents they can be.Now, with Punishment-Free Parenting, Fogel?parenting educator, pastor, and father of four?brings to parents the hard-won wisdom from his research and work as a parenting coach. With memorable stories, advice, and compassionate insight, he offers moms and dads a clear path to their own wholeness as parents?from learning to recognize and name their own emotional triggers to responding with a deeper awareness of their children?s developmental processes. What emerges is a collaborative partnership with children?free from the drama and pain of punishment.In pages packed with the most helpful research findings from child developmental psychology, neurology, and pediatric medicine, readers will meet other parents just like them and children just like their own who have learned to use the tools and tips that Fogel provides. Punishment-Free Parenting is the simple, accessible, no-judgment book for parents who want the support and guidance of a dad just like them.

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Book Synopsis'An amazing resource, meticulously researchedand full ofwise and interestingadvice' Professor Suzanne FranksTeenagers: The Evidence Basedeftly summarises decades of research and expert knowledge to offer parents and other interested adults a roadmap to adolescence. It weaves together insights from fields including social and experimental psychology, neuroscience, family systems and adolescent development, equipping readers with a clear understanding of what it means to be a teenager today: how they develop, the hazard points and opportunities, and how best to support them as they navigate their labyrinthine and very personal route to adulthood. This practical, engaging guide is essential for any adult wanting to understand the turbulence, creativity and brilliance of the teenage years. Reader Reviews for Evidence-Based Parenting'Most relatable parenting book on the market''Will leave you feeling empowered and amused''Facts instead of myths''A really refreshing alternative to parenting guides'

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Book SynopsisPerpetually overwhelmed? Welcome to the new book from Katie Kirby, creator of the bestselling Hurrah for GinDo you overthink everything? Do you struggle to say no to people? Are you paying membership for a gym you never go to? Do group chat politics make you want to throw your phone under a bus? Are you overjoyed when people cancel plans so that you can sit at home in your pyjama bottoms eating Coco pops for dinner? If so then this book is for you!We spend our childhoods wanting to a be adults and, when we get there, find ourselves lost under a pile of life admin, half completed to do lists and anti-ageing face creams that promise to make you look as good as Natalie Imbruglia. In her new book, Hurrah for Gin pinpoints with painful precision just how overwhelming life can be when you''re all grown up. From the worry spiral that keeps you up at 3AM, to maintaining a professional aura when you can''t s

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Book SynopsisWith the help of this handy guide, you can bring tried and tested occupational therapy activities into your home and encourage your child to succeed with everyday tasks while having fun in the process.This expanded edition of the award-winning book includes new advice on toilet training, coping with changes in routine, repetitive behaviors, self-regulation and much more. The simple explanations and easy exercises will soon make daily activities enjoyable and productive.Trade ReviewAs an OT with over 20 years experience, I was amazed how much info is packed into this small book. It is so thorough, you would think it was a text book but it is just written concisely and is easy to read. For parents it is a great gift for those with a child just diagnosed with developmental concerns as it explains many terms used in therapy, gives suggestions on everyday activities to IEPS for school aged children. It is a great resource not just for parents but for therapists too, to help explain terms, give home suggestions and treatment planning. Thanks Cara for putting this together. -- Jeanette Runnings, founder of Yoga YingoThis is a great introduction to pediatric occupational therapy and provides wonderful help and support to families of kids with special needs. -- Lindsey Biel, OTR/L, co-author of Raising a Sensory Smart ChildCara continues to offer teachers, parents, and heck -- anybody who cares about ANY child's learning - consistently positive, workable, RELEVANT tips that simply make learning what it should be: WONDERFUL. Her understanding of kids whose gifts and challenges may befuddle others is utterly sincere. Meaning that every chapter is infused with authentic respect, empowering information...and a whole lot of smarts that actually work. Most of all, Cara knows what it is to be brave: to feel afraid and do it anyway. And because of that compassion, BRILLIANT kids the world over will have the chance to amaze the most important people of all: themselves. -- Jennifer O'Toole, author and founder of AsperkidsTable of ContentsPreface. 1. What is Occupational Therapy? My Child Doesn't Work!. 2. What are Core Muscles and Reflexes, and Why Are They Important to my Child's Function?. 3. Feeding and Oral-Motor (Muscles of the Mouth). 4. Handwriting and the Upper Extremity (Arm). 5. What Do You Mean, We Have More Than Five Senses?. 6. Behaviour and Transition During Daily Activities. 7. Toilet Training. 8. Social Skills and Relationships. 9. OT in School vs. OT in an Outpatient Setting/Clinic. Pocket Occupational Therapist Developmental Checklists. Resource Area. Index.

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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 SynopsisEven the best software cannot teach your child to read. You need books and the most important tool of all - the kitchen table - where you sit and do the lessons. This book gives you an easy to follow recipe for teaching your child to read.Trade Review"Five Star Excellent!... Simply spectacular! Extremely resourceful. Take my advice. This book works!" --Jennifer LB Lesse, A StoryBook Weaver's Book Reviews"I found it to be a very appealing program that would be especially beneficial to homeschoolers." --Terri Bittner, bellaonline.com"This sensible early reading system introduces young children to letter sounds and to simple words, sight words, and basic stories to read. Parents will appreciate the book's refreshingly straightforward approach and uncluttered format." -- Discovery Education"I've used a few different reading programs, and this is by far the easiest to use. If you want a simple, inexpensive reading program, then I'd encourage you to look at The Reading Lesson!" --Teisha Priest, Home Educating Family Assocation"Refreshingly straightforward approach and uncluttered format. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal

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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 SynopsisWhy character, confidence, and curiosity are more important to your child's success than academic results. The New York Times bestseller. For all fans of Oliver James or Steve Biddulph's Raising Boys, Raising Girls, and The Complete Secrets of Happy Children.In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our children's success in adult life, Paul Tough sees things very differently.Instead of fixating on grades and exams, he argues that we, as parents, should be paying more attention to our children's characters.Inner resilience, a sense of curiosity, the hidden power of confidence - these are the most important things we can teach our children, because it is these qualities that will enable them to live happy, fulfilled and successful lives.In this personal, thought-provoking and timely book, Paul Tough offers a clarion call to parents who are seeking to unlock their child's true poteTrade ReviewI wish I could take this compact, powerful, clear-eyed, beautifully written book and put it in the hands of every parent, teacher and politician. At its core is a notion that is electrifying in its originality and its optimism: that character – not cognition – is central to success, and that character can be taught. How Children Succeed will change the way you think about children. But more than that: it will fill you with a sense of what could be. -- Alex Kotlowitz, author of There Are No Children HereEvery parent should read this book – and every policymaker, too. -- Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of HabitA timely and essential message … a brilliantly readable account of the growing evidence that inner resources count more than any amount of extra teaching support or after-school programmes when it comes to overcoming education disadvantage * Independent *Absorbing and important. * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisHaving a baby is an incredible experience, and the ultimate responsibility! Parenting is a job that you start with no training at all - and friends and family always seem to be the first to tell you how best to bring up your children. But there's no sure-fire formula for raising kids.Trade Review"…practical advice…" (motheratwork.com, December 2006) …down to earth advice and practical answers for dealing with kids from newborn to pre-teens. Read it and relax!” (Best, February 2007) “If you’re after a book that does exactly what it says on the tin, this is it…Well done, Helen!” (Families South West Magazine, March 2007) “…essential reading for all new mums and dads…a refreshing look at the trials and tribulations of bringing up children”. (Scotland’s Weekly News, 21st April 2007)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 What You’re Not to Read 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 Conventions Used in This Book 2 How This Book Is Organised 2 Part I: All About You: What Every Parent Should Know 3 Part II: All About Babies 3 Part III: All About Toddlers 3 Part IV: All About Preschoolers 3 Part V: All About Schoolies 4 Part VI: All About Siblings 4 Part VII: The Part of Tens 4 Icons Used in This Book 4 Where to Go from Here 5 Part I: All About You: What Every Parent Should Know 7 Chapter 1: Help! Where Do I Start? The Basics 9 Knowing Your Child: Ages and Stages 10 Baby 10 Toddler 10 Preschooler 11 Schoolchild 11 Oh, and watch for the funny bits 12 Knowing Yourself 12 Your role: Parts all parents should play 13 Your goals: Hopes all parents have 13 Your fears: Worries all parents share 14 Don’t Panic – It All Comes Together in the End! 14 Chapter 2: You’re in Charge: Setting Boundaries 17 Boundary Basics 17 Understanding why boundaries work (even when they’re broken) 18 Setting boundaries wisely 18 Strict? Easy going? What’s your parenting style? 19 Toeing the Line: Making Boundaries Work 20 Being clear, certain, and consistent 20 Making it cool to do the right thing 21 Spelling out the consequences 22 Following through 22 Great ways to minimise boundary-breaking 23 Moving on: Reshaping boundaries together 24 Chapter 3: You Are Not Alone: Massing the Troops 25 Working with Your Partner 25 Discovering the truth about kids and relationships 26 Sharing the load 26 ‘But Daddy said ’: Presenting a united parenting front 27 Finding time to be together 28 Working with Other Parents 29 Why what they say can keep you sane 30 And when you’re better off not listening 30 A word about mothers – and mothers-in-law 31 Single but Not Solo 32 Finding back-up 32 Choosing mentors 33 Step-parenting: Raising a ‘blended’ family 33 Chapter 4: Other Secrets of Great Parenting 35 Right Way? Wrong Way? Your Way 35 Big-Picture Parenting: Eight Skills That Will Serve You for Years 36 Avoiding the Common Parenting Pitfalls 38 Comparing and contrasting 38 Over-parenting 39 Setting too much store by stuff 39 Five Golden Mantras Great Parents Repeat Every Day 40 ‘Onwards and upwards’ 40 ‘Don’t forget to laugh’ 40 ‘Once more, with feeling’ 41 ‘Guilt gets you nowhere’ 41 ‘It’s a phase’ 41 Horrid comments even good parents hear 42 Chapter 5: Childminders, Nurseries, and Nannies 43 Choosing the Right Option for You 43 The day nursery 44 The childminder 44 The nanny 45 The granny 46 Finding the Right People for the Job 47 Going on a nursery hunt? 47 Going on a childminder hunt? 49 Going on a nanny hunt? 50 And when they’re older? 52 Separation and Settling In 53 The Wise Parent’s Guide to Childcare 54 Back to Work 54 The practicalities: Sorted! 55 The guilt: Busted! 55 Part II: All About Babies 57 Chapter 6: Surviving, Thriving, and Diving In: Getting Accustomed to Having a Baby 59 The First Six Weeks 59 Fasten on your L-plates 60 Tear up the to-do list 60 Jump at all offers of help 60 Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me? 61 He looks so weird! 61 He cries such a lot 61 It’s a boy/girl thing: clinginess 63 I can’t handle this tiredness 64 He’s suddenly so hungry 64 Heated debate: Dummies – good or bad? 64 Holding Patterns 66 Fab or fad? Attachment parenting 67 Nappy Know-how 67 Disposables or reusables? 67 Changing-mat rules and ruses 68 Blotchy bottoms 69 Settling In: Life after Six Weeks 69 The beginnings of routine 70 Getting out and about 70 Eight things never to leave the house without 71 Looking After Yourself 71 Making some me-time 72 Coping? Of course I’m coping! 72 Looking After Your Relationship 72 Tiff triggers and how to avoid them 73 The four rules of relationship rehab 74 Chapter 7: Mmmm, Mmmm, Good: Feeding Baby 75 The Truth about Breastfeeding 75 Why breastfeeding’s great 76 Why breastfeeding’s hard 76 Breastfeeding myths: busted 77 Giving breastfeeding your best shot 78 How to breastfeed 79 What to do when your milk ‘comes in’ 81 Why we give up – and how to avoid it 81 Throwing up all over: reflux explained 83 Supplementary bottles 84 Express yourself: A guide to the breast pump 85 Doing it in public 86 Doing it and working 87 Weaning from the breast 87 The Truth about Bottlefeeding 88 Vital safety facts 89 Overfeeding and weight charts 90 The breastfed baby who won’t take a bottle 90 There She Blows! The Strange New Art of Winding 91 Chapter 8: Moving on to Solids 93 When to Start Solids 93 Letting the Food Fun Begin 95 Getting ready: Spoons and bowls and other essentials 95 Grub’s up! Loading the spoon 96 Open wide: Here it comes! 97 Beyond First Bites: Purée and Simple 98 Baby-led weaning 100 Being a Food Whizz 100 Allergy Alert: Signs to Watch For 101 Up for the Cup? 101 Chapter 9: Sweet Dreams: Getting Baby to Sleep 103 What’s Normal? 103 Safe Sleeping 104 The family bed 105 Distinguishing Night and Day 106 A word about naps 107 And So to Bed 108 Creating the ritual: Bath, cuddle, bed 108 Here’s the rub: Massage magic 109 Soothing ideas 110 Beware the bad bed habits 110 Sleeping bags 111 Sleeping Through: Teaching Baby to Self-Calm 111 A room of his own 112 Wailing in the Wee Hours 113 Hungry cry? Scared cry? Hurt cry? 113 What to do when it happens again (1) 114 What to do when it happens again (2) 115 When enough’s enough: Time to get tough 115 Chapter 10: Playing, Learning, and Socialising 117 Big Movements for Little Babies 117 Tummy time 118 And sit! 119 Doing the locomotion 119 Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The Truth about Baby Toys 121 Baby Talk, Buddy Talk: Developing Early Language and Social Skills 123 Coochy-coo: Why baby chat works 123 Baby signing 124 Do I know you? Becoming aware of self and others 125 It’s a boy/girl thing: girls talk; boys walk 126 Six Cool Things New Mums Should Do (Eventually) 127 Over-stimulating (and How to Avoid It) 128 On or Off? Babies and TV 129 Part III: All About Toddlers 131 Chapter 11: Keeping Baby Healthy 133 Newborn Niggles and Teething Twinges 133 Cradle cap 133 Oral thrush 134 Nappy rash 134 Teething pains 134 Vaccinations: What You Need to Know 135 The vaccination programme 135 The heated debate: To jab or not to jab? 136 Making jabs less of a pain 137 Seven ways to boost your baby’s health 137 What to Do When Your Baby is Ill 138 Fever 138 Vomiting and diarrhoea 139 Coughs and colds 139 Spots and rashes 140 Common infectious illnesses 141 Meningitis: The need-to-know facts 143 Allergies, Asthma, and Eczema 143 Allergies 144 Eczema 144 Asthma 145 Protecting your child in the sun 146 Chapter 12: Potty-Training 147 Why Potty-Training’s Easier Than You Think – And How We Make It Harder 147 Realistic Expectations 148 When to try for dry days 149 When to try for dry nights 149 Natural infant hygiene 150 Potty Preparations 150 The warm-up 150 Is your child ready? 151 Are you ready? 152 Got the props? 153 Pick a method, any method 153 Okay, Let’s Go! Potty-Training Boot Camp, Day One 154 How to make it easy pees-y for her 155 How to make it easy pees-y for you 155 Nappies and naps 156 Accidents will happen 156 Now wash your hands 157 So, how did it go? 157 The ups and downs of pull-ups 157 You’re Almost There: Beyond Day One 158 Venturing outside 158 Letting her take the lead 159 Using the big toilet 160 ‘I can wipe my own bottom’ 160 ‘I want to stand up like Dad’ 160 Dealing with Setbacks 161 Poo refusal 161 Regression 162 The tough nut 162 Nappyless Nights: Worth the Wait 163 Chapter 13: Tantrum Tactics 165 What Lies Beneath: The Toddler Tantrum Explained 165 The beginner-level tantrum 166 The intermediate-level tantrum 166 Reacting with a Bomb, er, Aplomb 166 Staying cool: Chill skills you need to know 166 Being firm: It’s what he wants (really) 167 Your Anti-scream Action Plan 168 Spotting the tantrum triggers (and why you’re probably one of them) 168 Heading off the meltdown 169 Oh no! Stopping the strop 169 Calming after the storm 170 Special Tantrums, Special Measures 171 Ssh, everyone’s looking! The public strop 171 Pushing, biting, and other nasty habits 171 Smacking (why it won’t get you anywhere) 172 Chapter 14: Food and Sleep 173 Toddler Eating: The Need-to-Know Facts 173 Good eats, good treats 174 Manners maketh matters worse? 176 Little porkers: The truth about tubby tots 176 Food and teeth: Surprising stuff 177 What We Worry About: Common Parent Complaints 178 She won’t eat vegetables 179 She won’t drink (cow’s) milk 179 Giving up the bottle 180 She won’t eat meat 181 She won’t let me feed her 181 She won’t try anything new 182 She just won’t eat 182 Five ways to fox fussy eaters 183 Sleeping Patterns: What’s Normal, What’s Not 183 A word about naps 184 What Keeps Us Awake At Night – and What To Do About It 185 She still won’t sleep through 185 She suddenly won’t sleep through 186 She won’t go to bed 187 She comes into our bed 188 She gets up too early 188 Time for a ‘big’ bed? 189 Chapter 15: Keeping Your Toddler Safe 191 Toddlerproofing Your Home: The Hands and Knees Tour 191 Danger zone one: The kitchen 193 Danger zone two: The bathroom 194 Danger zone three: The stairs 194 Danger zone four: The garden 195 What about other people’s houses? 195 Houseproofing Your Toddler 196 Staying Safe on the Road 197 Buckling up in the car 197 Kerbside rules 198 Playing Safe 199 Danger! Don’t lose your perspective 200 At the park 200 At the pool 201 Chapter 16: Playing, Learning, and Socialising 203 Word Up! Encouraging Language Skills 203 The art of conversation 204 The sway of song 206 The power of books 206 Saying Daddy before she says Mummy – it’s not personal 207 Why dogs are cats – and other mysteries 207 Watching TV: The good and the bad 208 Ready, Steady, Go! Winning Play for Active Bodies 208 Upwardly mobile: From toddling to trikes 209 Fun at her fingertips: Little hands at work 211 The Art of Play: With You, With Others 213 Friends over? Time to parallel play 213 In adult company? Time for reflective play 214 Going solo? Time for independent play 214 Playtime over? Time to tidy up! 215 Making the most of toddler groups 215 Part IV: All About Preschoolers 217 Chapter 17: Behaviour and Discipline 219 Warning! Tough Times Ahead! 219 Why little darlings act like little demons 220 Great expectations? Lower them now! 221 Managing Behaviour 221 Tactics that work 221 Watch your language 224 Tactics that can backfire – and why 225 Five patented parent wind-ups – and how not to let them get to you 226 Teaching Please, Thank You, and Other Good Manners 228 Instilling Values: Five to Teach Your Child by the Age of 5 229 Chapter 18: Food Fights and Sleep Frights 231 The Picky Eaters’ Club 231 Getting the nutritional facts straight 231 Eat up! Feeding fads that drive you mad 232 Food mistakes even good parents make 235 Ten ace appetite-boosting ideas 236 But what if she’s a big eater? 237 Sleep and Not-So-Sweet Dreams 238 What’s normal, what’s not 238 What keeps her up – and how to get her back down 239 Chapter 19: Playing, Learning, and Socialising 243 Mind Games and Make-believe 243 Imaginary powers 244 It’s a boy/girl thing: The car/doll divide 245 Curiouser and curiouser 246 ‘Where do babies come from, Mummy?’ 247 A word about TV 247 Look Who’s Talking! Language Skills 248 Let’s Get Physical! Revving Up Those Motor Skills 249 Active bodies 249 Busy fingers 250 Fun with Friends 251 Mine! All mine! Oh, okay, your turn 251 It’s playtime! 252 Chapter 20: Heading to Preschool 255 Choosing the Best Preschool for You Both 255 What matters most? 256 What to look for 257 Ten questions not to leave without asking 257 Getting Ready for the First Day 258 Preparing your child 259 Settling in and saying goodbye 259 And when she comes home 260 Thinking Ahead to Big School 260 Making the right choice 261 What your child needs to know before she starts – and what she doesn’t 263 What if we don’t get the place we want? 264 Part V: All About Schoolies 265 Chapter 21: Starting School 267 School’s Cool: Creating the Right Attitude 267 Taking the First Year (Reception, P1) in Your Stride 269 The first day 269 Ten little things that’ll make a big difference 270 Strange faces, tricky places 271 It’s a boy/girl thing: The great gender divide 271 Bouncy boys and summer-borns 273 Things that may take you by surprise: Part one 273 The Lowdown on Moving on Up: From Infants to Juniors 275 The ‘small’ years (Years 1 and 2) 275 The ‘big’ years (Years 3 and 4) 276 Things that may take you by surprise: Part two 276 The Secrets of Good Parent-Teacher Communication 278 Be the kind of parent teachers appreciate 279 Listen and learn at parents’ evening 279 Chapter 22: Eating, Sleeping, and Staying Healthy 281 Smart Food Tactics for Smart Kids 281 Good choices, bad choices 282 Tackling weighty issues 283 Want to try this? Widening tastes 284 School lunch or lunch box? 285 Time for Bed! Sleep for Schoolies 285 Into bed 286 Out of bed 287 Wet beds 288 Keeping Your Older Child Healthy 288 Wobbling teeth 288 Accidents will happen 289 Growing up and puberty 289 Bringing home more than homework 290 Keeping Your Older Child Safe 291 Chapter 23: Behaviour and Responsibility 293 What to Expect: The Good and the Bad 293 Refining Your Tactics One: Encouraging Good Behaviour 294 Spend some time alone with him 294 Set clear rules 295 Dish out the praise 295 Give rewards 295 Seek co-operation cleverly 296 Make sure that he’s heard you 296 Be open to negotiation 297 Hold family meetings 297 Refining Your Tactics Two: Handling Bad Behaviour 298 Have a code word 298 Act as cool as a cucumber 298 Acknowledge his feelings and share yours 299 Withdraw your attention 299 Make him take a break 299 Offer a choice: Way out or consequence? 300 Impose consequences 300 Forgive and forget 301 The five patented parent wind-ups – and how not to let them get to you 301 Done Your Chores? Fostering a Sense of Responsibility 302 Plugging Away at Good Manners 303 Chapter 24: Friends, Self, and the World Beyond 305 Fostering Friendships 305 Making friends: The need-to-know facts 306 Friendship smoothers and fixers 306 Nurturing a Sense of Self 307 Boosting self-respect 308 Accepting your child for who she is 309 Giving her space 309 It’s a boy/girl thing: Different ways to praise 309 Letting her be bored 310 Doing stuff after school 310 ‘Oh, the things they say!’ 311 Nine things to have done by age 9 312 Nurturing Values and Respect for Others 312 The rites of passage 313 Understanding Big People’s Upheavals and Small People’s Feelings 314 Death 314 Divorce 315 Bombs and bad news 315 The truth about TV and computer games 316 Part VI: All About Siblings 317 Chapter 25: The New Arrival 319 Don’t Mind the Gap! 319 Setting the Scene 320 Preparing Child One for Child Two 320 Thinking about the practicalities 321 Hello, Baby! Making Introductions 322 Reactions To Be Ready For 323 What your child may do 323 The sibling doll 325 How you may feel 326 Five Ideas to Keep Your Head Above Water 328 Chapter 26: Squabble Solutions 329 Born to Fight: Why Squabbling’s Normal 329 Diversionary Tactics 330 Oi, Referee! Knowing When and How to Get Involved 331 When to stay out of it 331 When to step in – and how 331 ‘No, mine!’ Fights over property rights 333 Fixing It So They Squabble Less 334 ‘But it’s not fair!’ 335 Chapter 27: Loving Them All the Same 337 Am I Your Favourite, Mummy? 337 Making each child feel special 338 When one child needs more attention 339 What if you really do have a favourite? 339 He’s Sporty, She’s Clever: Not Letting Those Labels Stick 340 Beware of labels that limit 340 Give a dog a bad name 341 Born To Be Different? The Truth About Birth Order 341 ‘I never get to muck about’: Understanding your oldest child 342 ‘No one ever listens to me!’: Understanding your middle child(ren) 343 ‘No one takes me seriously’: Understanding your youngest child 344 But I’ve only got one child 345 Part VII: The Part of Tens 347 Chapter 28: Ten Ways to Keep Your Cool 349 Find your deep voice 349 Count to ten 349 Ignore the small stuff 350 Respect the clock 350 Give yourself time out 350 Explain what you expect 350 Remember how old they are (or not) 351 Say how you feel 351 Say yes (sneakily) 351 See the funny side 351 Chapter 29: Ten First-Aid Must-Knows 353 She’s had a bump 353 She’s got a huge cut 354 She’s been scalded 354 She’s got such a high fever 354 She’s having a fit 355 She’s swallowed poison 355 She’s choking 355 She’s been bitten or stung 356 She’s got a nosebleed 356 She’s just not right 356 Chapter 30: Ten Things You Need For Your Baby (And Ten Things You Don’t) 357 Shopping on a tight budget 358 The Moses basket 358 The cot (and bedding) 358 The changing mat and bag 359 The nappies 359 The travel cot 360 The car seat 360 The wheels 361 The baby seat 363 The sling 363 The clothes 364 Ten Don’t-needs (Whatever the Ads Say) 364 Index 367

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Book SynopsisPopular parenting expert Dr Laura Markham has garnered a large and loyal readership around the world, thanks to her simple, insightful approach that values the emotional bond between parent and child. However, as any parent of more than one child knows, it’s challenging for even the most engaged parent to maintain harmony and a strong connection when competition, tempers, and irritation run high. In this highly anticipated guide, Dr Markham presents simple yet powerful ways to cut through the squabbling and foster a loving, supportive bond between siblings, while giving each child the vital connection that he or she needs.Calm Parents, Happy Siblings presents hands-on, research-based advice on:Creating deep connections with each one of your children, so that each truly believes that you couldn’t possibly love anyone else more.Fostering a loving family culture that encourages laughter and minimizes fighting.Teaching your children healthy emotional self-management and conflict resolution skills – so that they can work things out with each other, get their own needs met and respect the needs of others.Helping your kids forge a close lifelong sibling bond, as well as the relationship skills they will need for a life of healthy friendships, work relationships, and eventually their own family bonds.Table of Contents 1: Introduction 1: If You’re Welcoming a New Baby 2: If Your Children Are Constantly Fighting 1: CALM PARENTING 1: How You Can Be a Calm Parent 1: The Parenting Skills That Help You Become Calmer as a Parent 2: How Calm Discipline Supports the Sibling Relationship 1: Why Punishment and Permissiveness Cause More Sibling Fighting 2: Rethinking Discipline 3: Rethinking Time-outs 4: Rethinking Rewards 5: The Difference Between Consequences and Limits 6: What If Empathy Doesn’t Work? 7: Preventive Maintenance 8: When Your Child Is Acting Out: Time-in 9: Helping Kids with Big Emotions: Scheduled Meltdowns 10: How to Help Each Child with Big Emotions When You Have More Than One Upset Child 3: What Causes Sibling Rivalry – And How Parents Can Make It Better 1: Your Child’s Point of View: That’s Not a Friend, It’s a Replacement 2: Factors That Can Exacerbate Rivalry 3: The Power of Parents to Foster a Super Sibling Relationship 2: PART TWO: TEACHING CALM 4: Coaching Kids to Communicate Feelings and Problem-solve 1: Coaching Essential Emotional Intelligence Skills 2: Your New Role: Interpreter 3: Coaching Kids to Identify and Communicate Their Needs and Feelings 4: Coaching Kids to Set Limits with Each Other 5: Coaching Kids to Listen to Each Other 6: Coaching Kids to Problem-solve 7: Basic Negotiation Tools to Teach Kids 5: When Problem-solving Fails: Teaching Conflict Resolution 1: What About ‘We Get Along’ Shirts? 2: Why Fighting Is Essential to Teach Children Relationship Skills 3: How to Help Children Learn to Work It Out Themselves 4: Empowering Kids to Stand Up to Teasing 5: Mean Words 6: When Your Child Says He Hates His Sibling 7: Intervening in a Sibling Fight: The Basics 8: Should You Punish Your Child for Aggression? 9: When Your Toddler Is the Aggressor Against Your Older Child 10: Coaching Kids to Handle Aggression from Younger Siblings 11: How to Stop Repeated Aggression 12: Teaching Skills: Intervening in a Sibling Fight 13: Helping Kids Make Repairs After a Fight, Instead of Forced Apologies 6: Why Can’t They Just Share? Why Kids Fight Over Possessions 1: Rethinking Sharing: A Radical Solution 2: Self-regulated Turns: What Children Learn 3: Coaching Kids as They Wait for Their Turn 7: Easing the Competition 1: ‘It’s Not Fair!’ 2: Never Compare 3: Resist Labelling 4: How to Celebrate Each Child Without Fuelling Competition 5: Who Gets to Push the Lift Button? 6: How to Ensure You Don’t Unwittingly Foster Competition 7: Helping Kids with Competitive Feelings 8: Birth Order and Competition 9: What If You Prefer One Child? 8: Tools to Prevent Rivalry and Nurture Bonding 1: Expect Your Children to Value Each Other 2: Family Routines That Foster Sibling Bonding 3: Family Rules and Mottos That Support Sibling Closeness 4: How to Create More Positive Interactions Between Your Children 5: Strategies to Create a Sibling Team 6: Shifting Alliances: How to Keep Kids from Ganging Up on Each Other 7: Why Rough and Tumble Reduces Sibling Rivalry 8: Why Not Tickling? 9: When Kids Share a Room 10: When One Child Has a Friend Over 11: Family Meetings: The Resource You’ll Be So Glad You Discovered 3: PART THREE: BEFORE THE NEW BABY AND THROUGH THE FIRST YEAR 9: Before the Baby Arrives: Creating a Warm Welcome 1: Telling Your Child About the New Sibling 2: Twelve Ways to Help Your Kids Begin Bonding 3: During Your Pregnancy 4: Be Sure Your Child Can Rely on Both Parents 5: Ten Tips to Support Your Child Emotionally as He Moves Towards Becoming a Big Sibling 6: Weaning Versus Tandem Nursing 7: Preparing Your Child for the Separation During the Upcoming Birth 8: If You’re Planning to Have Your Child at the Birth 9: Creating a Transition Book for Your Child 10: Making an Activity Box for Your Child 11: Work Through Your Own Emotions About Having a Second Child 12: Loving Each Child Best 10: Getting Off to a Good Start: Birth and the First Few Months 1: Introducing Your Child to the New Baby 2: The First Week: Settling In as a Family 3: How to Keep Your Child Occupied While You Feed the Baby 4: Helping Your Child with Her Mixed Emotions About the Baby 5: What About Those Overzealous Hugs? 6: Regression: When Your Child Goes Backwards 7: Managing Naptime and Bedtime with More Than One Child 8: The Early Months: The New Normal 9: When Your Child Has a Hard Time Adjusting 10: Daily Practices to Stay Connected to Your Child Now That He Has to Share You 11: Using Games to Help Your Child with Jealousy 12: Reading Books to Your Child About Becoming a Big Sib 13: Nine Tips to Foster a Great Relationship Between Your Children Right from the Start 11: Building a Positive Foundation When the Baby Begins to Crawl 1: Ten Tips to Maintain a Peaceful Home as Baby Moves Towards Toddlerhood 2: Dividing Your Time 3: How to Help Your Older Child Solve His Problems with the Little One 4: What to Say When Your Child Is Jealous of the Baby 5: What to Do About Toy Grabbing 6: When Your Child Is Aggressive Towards the Baby 7: What If the Aggressor Is Too Young to Understand? 8: What If It’s the Baby Who’s Aggressive? 9: Games to Help Your Children Bond with the Baby 12: Final Note: Choose Love 13: Acknowledgements 14: Notes 15: Index

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Book SynopsisRenowned and loved for her refreshing candour on everyday issues, social, domestic and intimate, Stacey Solomon reminds us how important it is to embrace ourselves; the good, bad and the ugly.Stacey's authenticity and her courage to say what others daren't opens discussions on sensitive but significant topics; her lack of sex drive after having kids, her battles with anxiety, the lows of motherhood and even the importance of hairy legs.In Happily Imperfect, be moved to tears and laughter by joining Stacey in her journey so far, as she reveals how to stay positive despite the everyday pressure to be and look perfect. Told through hilarious, sometimes moving, and always charming anecdotes, discover how to get the best out of life by being positive, not following the crowd, and trusting your gut instincts.Covering how to navigate motherhood, deal with anxiety and prejudice, as well as the experience of getting older, Stacey has plenty of words of wisdom to share. With tips and tricks on h

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Book SynopsisDr Ian Palmer is very well placed to look at the psychological and emotional issues relating to adoption as he has the benefit of not only being adopted, but also of being a psychiatrist with particular interest in family medicine and psychological trauma. Ian has wide experience of dealing with individuals and couples attempting to deal with difficult experiences and decisions, including going through the ordeal of IVF and those contemplating adoption.Trade ReviewA clear and encouraging guide to adoption, full of understanding and warmth - like having someone hold your hand right through a challenging, and hopefully rewarding, process * Kate Adie *a helpful introduction to the adoption process * Jonathan Pearce, Director, Adoption UK *

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Book SynopsisCalm Parents, Happy Kids is the UK version of Dr Laura Markham''s hugely successful and ground-breaking book, Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids. Now adapted for UK audiences, this practical and inspiring book reveals a three step programme that will transform family life.Most parenting books focus on changing a child''s behaviour, but the truth is that children only change when their relationship with their parents changes. In Calm Parents, Happy Kids, Dr Laura Markham introduces an approach to parenting that eliminates threats, power struggles and manipulation, in favour of setting limits with empathy and communication. Bringing together the latest research in brain development with a focus on emotional awareness (for both parents and children), it will appeal to all parents who don't want to force their children into compliance and lose their temper, but want to keep calm and help their children want to behave.Trade ReviewCalm Parents, Happy Kids will transform your experience of parenting. Relying on a combination of up-to-the-minute brain science and the kind of practical wisdom so often missing from parenting books, Dr Laura tells you not only the ‘why’ of children’s behaviour but also ‘how’ to have calm parents and happy kids. * Melissa Hood, Founder of The Parent Practice, the UK’s leading parent support company *

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Book SynopsisA story of raging egos, brutal power struggles and fraught decision making, from the bestselling author of Liar''s Poker, Michael Lewis.Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood is probably the most brazenly honest and wickedly funny book about parenting ever written.Michael Lewis thought he''d seen it all. He''d worked in the city. He knew how to deal with the worst excesses of human behaviour. He had cojones. Right?Wrong. He was about to become a father: ''If you remembered what new parenthood was actually like you wouldn''t go around lying to people about how wonderful it is, and you certainly wouldn''t ever do it twice.''Here Lewis reveals his own unique take on new-found paternity: from discovering your three-year-old loves swearing to the ethics of taking your offspring gambling at the races, from toilet-training to the inevitable tantrums - of both parent and child - and the gradual realization that, despite everything, he''s becoming hooked: ''I know for a fact that my children are insane. Or, at any rate, I know that if an adult behaved as my children do, he would be institutionalized. Is it possible that they are contagious?''''Lewis is the finest storyteller of our generation'' Malcolm GladwellTrade Review'[Praise for Liar's Poker] As traders would say, this book is a buy' Financial Times '[Praise for Liar's Poker] Wickedly funny' Daily Express '[Praise for Liar's Poker] Read all about it: headlong greed, inarticulate obscenity, Animal House horseplay' Sunday Times '[Praise for Liar's Poker] An amazing book, readable, funny and mind-boggling' Punch

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Book SynopsisA veteran psychologist presents a proven roadmap to help ADHD kids succeed in school and life You’ve read all the expert advice, but despite countless efforts to help your child cope better and stay on track, you’re still struggling with everyday issues like homework, chores, getting to soccer practice on time, and simply getting along without pushback and power struggles.What if you could work with your child, motivating and engaging them in the process, to create positive change once and for all? In this insightful and practical book, veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD—and a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together. Based on more than 25 years of experience counseling young people and their families, Dr. Saline’s advice and real-world examples reveal how parents can shift the dynamic and truly help kids succeed. Topics include: *

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Book SynopsisTanith Carey is a journalist and author who writes on the most pressing challenges facing today's parents. Her writing has 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 teenage daughters.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 SynopsisThe follow-up to the bestselling THE DANISH WAY OF PARENTING, for teens.

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Book SynopsisGetting a young child to go to sleep and stay asleep is one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. Yet many parents resign themselves to enduring years of exhaustion. Now there is a sensible, smarter alternative, a no cry sleep method, that really works. Kim West, know to her clients as The Sleep Lady, has developed a practical, easy to follow and effective sleep training approach that is gentle on both parent and child. The Sleep Lady Method - including a gentle, practical, step-by-step programme called The Sleep Lady Shuffle - has worked for hundreds of families. Whether you want to start to gently shape your baby's sleep habits or address specific sleep problems, this book will give you the answers you need, the confidence to put them into action, and the good night's sleep you all deserve!

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Book SynopsisCure your kids of the entitlement epidemic so they develop happier, more productive attitudes that will carry them into a successful adulthood.    Whenever Amy McCready mentions the entitlement epidemic to a group of parents, she is inevitably met with eye rolls, nodding heads, and loaded comments about affected children. It seems everywhere one looks, there are preschoolers who only behave in the grocery store for a treat, narcissistic teenagers posting selfies across all forms of social media, and adult children living off their parents.     Parenting expert McCready reveals in this book that the solution is to help kids develop healthy attitudes in life. By setting up limits with consequences and training them in responsible behavior and decision making, parents can rid their homes of the entitlement epidemic and raise confident, resilient, and successful children. Whether parents are starting from scratch with a young t

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Book SynopsisA journal for families to record the wacky, sweet, and memorable moments of life together, from a popular Instagram dad.  If you each had a superpower, what would it be? What are your favorite toys? What animals or flowers did you see on your last walk around the block? When you have kids, every day is an adventure. Whether it’s discovering a new favorite flavor of ice cream or unearthing an exciting new bug in the backyard, seeing the world through their eyes has a way of bringing out your own inner child. In this charming journal, families have the opportunity to put down the screens and fill out the pages together. From start to finish, Our Family Story will be a keepsake you can treasure for years to come. 

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Book SynopsisStrengthen your relationship with your children with this revised edition of the book by renowned psychologist Dr. Haim Ginott that has helped millions of parents around the world. In this revised edition, Dr. Alice Ginott, clinical psychologist and wife of the late Haim Ginott, and family relationship specialist Dr. H. Wallace Goddard usher this bestselling classic into the new century while retaining the book’s positive message and Haim Ginott’s warm, accessible voice. Based on the theory that parenting is a skill that can be learned, this indispensable handbook will show you how to: • Discipline without threats, bribes, sarcasm, and punishment • Criticize without demeaning, praise without judging, and express anger without hurting • Acknowledge rather than argue with children’s feelings, perceptions, and opinions • Respond so that children will learn to trust and develop self-confidenceT

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Book SynopsisAs children grow, there may be times when their behaviour seems out of place or troubling. When there is a recurrent pattern of one or more of these types of behaviour, something may be wrong. As a parent, if you have noticed something off about the way your child has been acting, perhaps it''s time to take a closer look at what might actually be going onbefore it gets worse. WHAT TO DO ABOUT YOUR TROUBLED CHILD is designed to provide you with the information you need to get to the bottom of the mystery. If a behavioural disorder is caught early enough and treated correctly, it can be greatly lessened or even eliminated. Unfortunately, many behavioural problems in children go undiagnosed for so long that they progress beyond the possibility of improvement.This book is divided into two parts. Part One looks at six of the most common behavioural disorders: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Anxiety Disorders, Oppositional Defiant

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Book SynopsisDr Beth Mosley MBE is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who works for the NHS delivering mental health services across Suffolk. She has worked in the NHS as a clinician for over twenty years, providing specialist mental health support to children and their families across the spectrum of need and complexity, and developed innovative mental health provisions in schools across Suffolk, leading to a transformation in how services are delivered. She developed a parent workshop programme throughout the pandemic on key topics like anxiety, low mood and self-harm, which was accessed by over 12,000 parents during 2021.Beth's contribution to children's mental health during the pandemic was recognized in the 2022 New Year's Honours List with an MBE. She regularly speaks on BBC and ITV local news, as well as BBC radio stations about young people's mental health, writes articles for the local papers and was named as one of 2022's Suffolk one hundred influential leaders. She is aTrade ReviewWhen children are facing a mental health challenge, Dr Beth offers what all struggling parents need: an evidence-based road map to helping your child find themselves again. Happy Families is easy to read and compassionate, and packed full of practical strategies to empower parents. In a world that seems to be increasingly filled with danger and vitriol, we need books like this to help us stay on track. -- Amber Hatch, author of Mindfulness for ParentsThe must-have, family handbook that deserves to be well thumbed and underlined. Accessible, equipping and game-changing. -- Anna MathurHappy Families is the ultimate balance of psychological expertise and practical parenting advice - an essential guide to support our children’s mental health. -- Gemma Arnold and Sophia Ziff (ToddlersTeensAndBetween)Dr Beth’s Happy Families is a brilliant book. As both a parent and professional, Beth brings her expertise and knowledge within each reach of every parent, with simple to apply suggestions, tools and techniques to use in everyday family situations. -- Tim Owen, 3 Dads Walking, Suicide prevention campaignerA calming guide that gives parents the measured approach we can be missing when we can feel lost and worried for our children. Using rituals alongside connection at its core it provides families with realistic ways to support our young people with balance and without judgment. -- Eliza Fricker, author of Can't Not Won'tPractical, pragmatic and helpful, Happy Families is a guide that takes the fear out of understanding and supporting your child's mental health. -- Suzanne Alderson, author of Never Let Go: How to Parent Your Child Through Mental IllnessIt is a transformative book that delves deep into the intricate and profound job of raising children. With wisdom and practical insights, the author skilfully navigates the challenges and joys of raising children in the modern world, particularly when they are struggling with anxiety or low mood. -- Dr Nikos Savvas

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Book SynopsisSet children on a path to success by understanding and nurturing the power of the brain Children's brains develop faster in the early years than at any other time in their lives. If you want to make the most of this pivotal period, there is no time to waste. With newly updated research, the second edition of this bestseller provides parents and educators with strategies for building a brain-compatible environment where young learners can develop the skills they need to be successful. Inside you'll find: How to design a brain-friendly environment, including the use of music, color, and lighting The effects of verbal communication, reading aloud, and discussion on children's development Strategies for developing character and responsible behaviors An action plan to help parents follow through with implementation at home Multiple examples of best practices in action Based on the latest research on human growth and development and written by a nationally-known education expert, Preparing Children for Success in School and Life helps you satisfy a child's natural hunger for learning and ensure that every child gets the best possible chance at success.Table of ContentsForeword PART One: Preparing Children for Success in Life Chapter 1. Develop a Relationship With Your Child Chapter 2. Hug, Rock, and Love Your Child Chapter 3. Surround Your Child With a Calming Environment Chapter 4. Give Your Child a Brain-Healthy Start Chapter 5. Talk To and With Your Child Chapter 6. Read To and With Your Child Chapter 7. Provide Opportunities for Creative Play Chapter 8. Teach Your Child Rules, Rituals, and Responsibility Chapter 9. Accentuate the Positive Chapter 10. Deemphasize the Negative Chapter 11. Identify Chronic Behavior and Mood Disorders Chapter 12. Laugh and Have Fun; It’s Good for You and Your Child Chapter 13: Expect the Best and Visualize Success PART TWO: Preparing Children for Success in School Chapter 14. Prepare Your Child from Before Birth to Age Three Chapter 15. Prepare Your Child for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten (Ages 4 and 5) Chapter 16. Prepare Your Child for Primary Grades (1st, 2nd, 3rd) Chapter 17. Prepare Your Child for Intermediate Grades (4th, 5th) Chapter 18. Prepare Your Child for Middle Grades (Grades 6th, 7th, 8th) Chapter 19. Prepare Your Child for High School Grades (Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) Chapter 20. Partner With Your Child’s Teachers

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Book SynopsisFind peace and joy through stress-free, mindful parenting, with bestselling author Oli Doyle's six-week guide.

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Book SynopsisIn the highly anticipated follow-up to national bestseller Real Life, Real Love, RaaShaun “DJ Envy” and Gia Casey share hard-won lessons from over two decades of parenting. Everyone in the Caseys’ orbit is no stranger to the magic that lives within their home. Parents to six children, Gia and RaaShaun are inundated with questions from people all around the world, wondering how they create and maintain the patience, focus, and time to raise happy, well-mannered, and successful children. In Real Life, Real Family, they explain how they’ve created a family unit that’s filled with unwavering love and share with readers how to raise children who are resilient to stress. The biggest compliment they receive is when other parents note their children’s discipline, as well as their thoughtfulness, compassion, and selflessness. The Caseys are not just raising good kids, they are raising good people. Real Life, Re

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Book SynopsisMore inept, more clueless and more exhausted than ever, the man behind the blogging phenomenon Man vs Baby is back with the latest instalment in his (and his son Charlie''s) journey through the chaos and comedy of parenting In the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Sunday Times bestseller Dummy (April 2017) comes Man vs Toddler - the story of what happens when your little one is transformed from an innocent bundle of joy into a creature that walks, talks... and craps in a plastic bucket in the middle of your living room.Man vs Toddler exposes the lie that, that when it comes to parenting ''it gets easier''. But it is just as foul-mouthed and heart-warming as Matt''s first book, and will have you laughing and crying with recognition as he shares his observations and advice on everything from tantrums to the horrors of soft-play.Trade ReviewA hero for dads everywhere * Daily Mirror *Very, very funny -- Phillip Schofield * This Morning *Hilarious but accurate account of finding your feet as a parent ... Matt Coyne's post has struck a chord with parents from all over the world * Daily Mail *Brutally honest rant on the reality of parenthood has taken the internet by storm * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisCONTAINS A BRAND NEW CHAPTERSunday Times Number One Bestseller Happy Mum Happy Baby is now a Number One podcast. A positive and uplifting book about what it is to be a mother and all things mum and baby by Celebrity Mum of the Year and phenomenally popular vlogger, author, TV presenter and actress Giovanna Fletcher.Being a mum is an incredible journey, a remarkable experience that changes how we look, how we feel, who we are. As mothers we are strong, protective, proud. We feel a love like no other.But being a parent can be hard too. It challenges us physically, mentally, emotionally. There are the days where just managing to fit a shower in amidst the endless feeding, entertaining young children and surviving on a lack of sleep feels like an achievement. With so many people ready to offer ''advice'' on the best way to parent, it can feel like you are getting it all wrong.Since Giovanna and her husband Tom FletcTrade ReviewHer trademark humour and honesty remind us that positivity is key to making it as a mum... Giovanna knows there's no perfect way to parent - and that's why we will always love her! * OK! *Whether you have little ones of your own or not, this honest, touching, wise and at times very funny book from mum, McFly wife and author Gi is a joy. Being this honest takes guts, and she does it with dignity, grace and incredible warmth * Heat *An honest, positive and uplifting story that will leave you with a warm heart. * OK! *

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER''A lacerating account ... painful but necessary''EVENING STANDARD''Beautiful & significant ... Tackles grief with honesty'' DAWN FRENCH''Very important and moving book'' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL''A searingly honest book. So much of Rio''s emotional turmoil and deep loss resonated with me. At the same time I loved his message of hope'' GLORIA HUNNIFORD''Rio''s courageous story of life, loss, grief and hope''PRIMA CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE, ''Best of the Celebrity Crop''''Tender, heartbreaking ... An extraordinary and unforgettable book. *****''HEAT* * * * * *''When Rebecca died, the idea that one day I might begin to feel better would have struck me as laughable ... I know how persuasive this kind of permanence thinking can be. I know too that anyone locked in its grip will laugh if I pro

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Book Synopsis'I will be recommending this book to every parent' Dr Laura Markham'I adore this book!' Dr Tina Payne BrysonOver her decades as a clinical psychologist, Dr Mona Delahooke has helped countless distraught parents who struggle to manage their children's challenging behaviours. These families are understandably focused on correcting or improving a child's lack of compliance, emotional outbursts, tantrums and other 'out of control' behaviour. But behaviour, no matter how challenging, is not the problem but a symptom; a clue about what is happening in a child's unique physiological makeup.In Brain-Body Parenting, Dr Delahooke offers a radical new approach to parenting based on an approach that considers the essential role of the entire nervous system, which produces children's feelings and behaviours.When we begin to understand the biology beneath the behaviour, suggests Dr Delahooke, we give our children the resources they need to grow and thrive, and we give ourselves the gift of a happier, more connected relationship with them. Brain-Body Parenting empowers parents with tools to help their children develop self-regulation skills, while also encouraging parental self-care. The result is a deeper understanding of your child, encouraging calmer behaviour, more harmonious family dynamics, and increased resilience.Trade ReviewI adore this book! Brain-Body Parenting updates outdated lenses, offering powerful, practical ways to think about and respond to children. Dr. Delahooke shows caregivers how to understand children's emotions and behaviors, and guides us to respond in ways that are transformative both in the challenging moments, and in our child's development over time. Parents, teachers, grandparents, and the children they love, will all be deeply impacted by this beautiful book. -- Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of 'The Whole-Brain Child' & 'No-Drama Discipline', and author of 'The Bottom Line for Baby'In Brain-Body Parenting, Dr Delahooke expands on her paradigm shifting-model of treating children with disruptive behaviours. In contrast to prevailing models that dominate parenting manuals and educational arenas, Dr Delahooke provides a more compassionate approach that addresses the needs of a child's nervous system and offers insightful examples for readers to rethink and restructure their parenting. This book is a game-changer. -- Dr Stephen Porges, author of 'The Polyvagal Theory'Brain-Body Parenting is an essential guide for parents craving a deeper understanding of their child's needs, as well as their own. Drawing on insight from her decades of experience as a clinician and mother of three, Delahooke shows readers how to be better detectives when interpreting their child's signals and how to apply attuned, responsive care to specifics like sleep, play, and skill development. This book is a gold mine of advice. -- Janet Lansbury, bestselling author of 'No Bad Kids' and host of 'Unruffled'Dr Mona Delahooke's latest book Brain-Body Parenting is an incredible, much needed gift to the parenting world. In her gentle, wise way she explains how our little children can struggle with learning how to navigate life and relationships. She not only shows the why, she shares so many stories of how parents can support their little ones to grow and thrive. This brilliant book needs to be in every home, early childhood setting, and primary school. -- Maggie Dent, bestselling author of 'From Boys to Men' and host of the 'Parental As Anything' podcastIn this revolutionary book, Dr Mona Delahooke shares powerful insights and groundbreaking research for understanding a child's challenging behavior through the lens of neuroscience and polyvagal theory. With clarity, compassion, and easy to apply strategies, she offers parents and professionals a path to move children toward self-regulation, balance, and stability. An absolute must read. -- Susan Stiffelman, MFT, author of 'Parenting Without Power Struggles'Mona Delahooke speaks to parents like no other as she responds to their concerns and questions with understanding and insight. Her ability to translate and integrate neuroscience with body signalling and a child's emotional experience unravels the mystery of behaviours, offering an exquisite integration of mind, body, and heart. Both parents and professionals will appreciate this guide to raising resilient and secure children. -- Serena Wieder, Ph.D., clinical director of Profectum Foundation and co-creator of the DIR model

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Book Synopsis¡El secreto del éxito de la crianza de los hijos ha sido revelado!Los estudios psicológicos afirman lo que la Biblia siempre ha dicho: los niños necesitan el amor que Dios nos dice que debemos darles (Tito 2.4). Y los padres desean el respeto que la Escritura dice claramente que es nuestro derecho (Éxodo 20.12).Amor y respeto en la familia es una guía práctica para ayudar a romper el ciclo loco de los conflictos familiares y reemplazarlo con un ritmo energizante y saludable. Basado en lo que dice la Biblia a los padres acerca de la crianza, este libro se centra en el logro de una dinámica familiar saludable. En este libro el Dr. Eggerichs nos ofrece, con una transparencia sin precedentes, la aportación de su esposa y de sus tres hijos mayores de edad, quienes comparten la sabiduría adquirida en lo bueno, lo malo y lo feo de su vida familiar.Todo está aquí en esta exploración reveladora de los principios bíblicos sobre la crianza de los hijos que pueden ayudar a que las familias funcionen como Dios manda.

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Book SynopsisAn insider's look into the world of pediatric drug trials: when research outcomes can quite literally represent life or death Many parents of children with serious health problems may wonder why new medicines are initially not approved for minors and, if their condition is rare, why at the same time there is such pressure to enter any young person under 18 into drug trials. So-called 'paediatric' pharmaceutical studies have become an international multi-billion business, with many careers in academia, regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical industry based on this work, yet much of this activity is founded on a series of flawed concepts that have led to an immeasurable waste of resources and serious, ongoing medical abuse. In this revelatory book, the former head of paediatric drug research at two major pharmaceutical companies provides a guide for parents and non-specialists interested in advancing the health of children--both individuals facing serious disease and groups of children enrolled in testing programs. Rose explains the key differences between clinically-directed and administratively-directed research, what will potentially benefit or harm children, and how laws need to change around the world so that true advances can be made.

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Book Synopsis'Deftly explores expectations of modern womanhood . . . Full of adventure and awe' Dolly AldertonPeople always said I'd find love where I least expected it. I always said they were idiots.I had no idea how to commit to another human being.I could barely commit to reading a magazine, and I wrote for magazines for a living. My specialist subject was celebrities, and my own relationships made their marriages look eternal.I'd never paid a household bill that didn't mention bailiffs, and my idea of exercise was to go and stand outside a famous person's house and stare until I'd convinced myself that I lived in it.But my life in LA was happy; free of care and consequence. That was, until I came down to earth - with a bump.So this is the story of how I staggered from partying in Hollywood to bringing up a baby in Piss Alley, Dalston; how I never did find a copy of What To Expect When You Weren't Even Fucking Expecting To Be Expecting, and why paternity testing is not a good topic for a first-date conversation.A deeply profound, laugh out loud Mother's Day gift for all parents, from shocked novices to experienced pros. ___________________Praise for THE HUNGOVER GAMES:'Funny, dark and true' Caitlin Moran'A deeper, funnier, realer, more poignant Bridget Jones' Philippa Perry'Sharply observed and funny' Guardian'Frank and fearless' Red'Outrageously entertaining' David Nicholls'This is the first time I've read anything about motherhood that didn't bore me' Sara PascoeTrade ReviewSharply observed and funny... Indecently entertaining... Beautiful. -- Fiona Sturges * Guardian *Funny, acerbic, sometimes despairing and brutally candid... A must-read for anyone out there, floundering, scared they're doing it wrong. The writing is great in The Hungover Games, but the humour and honesty are even better. -- Barbara Ellen * Observer *Outrageously entertaining. -- David Nicholls * i Newspaper *Brilliantly bawdy and movingly tender. A warm, generous and hilarious read, it's also a great listen: 2020 was the year I got into audiobooks and this one, read by the author herself, had me guffawing in public. -- Lynn Enright * Irish Times *Books of the Year* *Honest, moving and funny... Brilliant... [Heawood] has written a tender book about parental love that she and her daughter should be proud of. -- Susannah Butler * Evening Standard *

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Book Synopsis'Heart-wrenching, heart-warming and heartfelt - Mother Ship is a beautifully crafted, warts-and-all love letter to our wonderful NHS' Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt After her identical twin girls are born ten weeks prematurely, Francesca Segal finds herself sitting vigil in the 'mother ship' of neonatal intensive care, all romantic expectations of new parenthood obliterated.As each day brings a fresh challenge for her and her babies, Francesca makes a temporary life among a band of mothers who are vivid, fearless, and inspiring, taking care not only of their children but of one another.Mother Ship is a hymn to the sustaining power of women's friendships, and a loving celebration of the two small girls - and their mother - who defy the odds. A comforting and encouraging read, especially for others enduring the same experience. 'A heart-wrenching insight into what must have been such a fragile, overwhelming and terrifying time - yet there's humour in there too. Beautiful' Giovanna Fletcher 'A beautiful, lyrical memoir that navigates the unpredictable landscape of NICU and the will to survive' Christie Watson, author of The Language of KindnessTrade ReviewA heart-wrenching insight into what must have been such a fragile, overwhelming and terrifying time - yet there’s humour in there too. Beautiful * Giovanna Fletcher *[Segal] writes with delicate eloquence, combining passion and comic understatement so deftly that this feels the only way the book could have been written… I don’t think I’ve turned the pages so urgently in a book about motherhood before -- Lara Feigal * Guardian *A beautiful memoir: wise, moving and profoundly humane. Segal writes with such exquisite clarity that each word is a gift, each sentence a votive offering. Mother Ship moved me to tears, but it also taught me the unassailable power of decency and kindness when life is at its most fragile and vulnerable. A book that left me changed for having read it * Elizabeth Day *As gripping as a thriller and as moving as a love story -- Amanda Craig * Spectator *A compelling and emotionally taut exploration of what it means to be a parent in unexpected and challenging circumstances... The pages of Mother Ship are filled with love, anguish, despair and hope in the face of adversity. As a memoir, it is both insightful and moving; as a diary of 56 days in neonatal care, it is an exquisitely written paean to motherhood -- Hannah Beckerman * Observer *

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Book SynopsisChild development expert Dr Rebecca Chicot shares with you the secrets to calm and stress-free toddler parenting. Based on her unique parent–toddler approach, she reveals that by understanding how your toddler thinks and what changes he is going through, you can respond with confidence and stop sweating the small stuff. Whether you need help with tantrums, night waking, potty training or fussy eating, inside you’ll find: · A toddler toolkit to help you cope with every toddler scenario · A fire-fighting guide to hand-hold you through the classic toddler challenges; No! Now! Mine! Yuk! · A toddler development map to show you how your toddler is changing, what stage they are at, and how to best to enjoy and encourage their mental, social and emotional development The Calm and Happy Toddler is the ‘how to’ and ‘why’ of toddler parenting: read this book to understand your toddler, get on the same team and thrive together.

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Book SynopsisEverything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask - a guide to pregnancy and birth straight from the midwife's mouth."Meet the midwife to millennial mothers..." -- The Daily Telegraph'Clemmie writes in a style as though you are there having a chat with her and as such is very reassuring and not overly medicalised' -- ***** Reader review'10/10 would recommend to anybody expecting a baby or who simply wants to learn more about pregnancy and childbirth' -- ***** Reader review'A really informative, candid, honest book that is kind and empowering to women. Definitely recommend!' -- ***** Reader review'A no-nonsense, very useful guide to pregnancy and the first few months after baby arrives' -- ***** Reader review***************************************************************************************************Mum to four girls and midwife to many, Clemmie Hooper wants to share her knowledge, wisdom and stories about pregnancy, birth and mothering young children that aren't so widely talked about - straight from the midwife's mouth.This is a no-nonsense week by week guide to pregnancy through to coping with those early weeks with baby, covering everything from how to prevent tearing during birth to what you really need in your labour bag, understanding and coping with morning sickness to recommending questions to ask your midwife, suggestions for the ultimate babymoon to demystifying many myths about birth, Clemmie reveals everything pregnant women and new mums need to know with a good dose of humour, empathy and wit.

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Book SynopsisWhen Laura Earnshaw found out her son was struggling with anxiety at school, she was shocked to discover there was no support available for him. As a leading global HR executive specializing in helping people thrive, she decided to take matters into her own hands and went on to create myHappymind, now an award-winning curriculum used in hundreds of nurseries and primary schools across the UK, that builds resilience, self-esteem and ultimately happiness in children. My Happy Mind will reveal, for the first time, all the science-backed secrets used in this curriculum to empower and educate parents – whether your child is struggling already or you want to future proof their mental health. Packed with inspiring stories and practical activities, you’ll find out:-The five ingredients to building resilient, balanced and happy minds-What a growth mindset is – and how to encourage this in your child-The power of dreaming and the importance of setting goals-How to teach your child to self-soothe when they feel stressedAnd much more!The message of this book is very simple: give today’s children the skills to thrive in tomorrow’s world.

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Book SynopsisWhat do Pablo Picasso, Prince and Martin Luther King Jr have in common? All have been described as having been highly sensitive boys and all grew up to be outstanding, sensitive men. Too often, adults think of sensitive boys as shy, anxious and inhibited. They are measured against society's ideas about 'manliness' -- that all boys are sociable, resilient and have endless supplies of energy. This highly readable guide is for any adult wanting to know how to understand and celebrate sensitive boys. It describes how thinking about boys in such old-fashioned ways can cause great harm, and make a difficult childhood all the more painful. The book highlights the real strengths shared by many sensitive boys - of being compassionate, highly creative, thoughtful, fiercely intelligent and witty. It also flips common negative clichés about sensitive boys being shy, anxious and prone to bullying to ask instead: what we can do to create a supportive environment in which they will flourish?Full of simple yet sage advice, this book will help you to encourage boys to embrace their individuality, find their own place in the world, and to be the best they can be.Trade ReviewInformative, helpful, and motivating. It stresses that some things need to be celebrated instead of fixed, and I am in complete support of that. Check it out! -- Jennifer Castro, mother of a sensitive boy (NetGalley)My hope is that a copy of this book will be everywhere where boys and those raising them can be found, and that it becomes THE gift to a family every time a boy is born. -- Jane Evans, speaker, trainer and author specialising in the support of children's mental healthTable of Contents1. Some kids are more sensitive than others. 2. How are boys different? 3. Feeling different, feeling rejected. 4. Putting on invisible armour or shutting down. 5. Celebrating uniqueness and the impact of bullying. 6. Relationships that create resilience. 7. What children see or hear. 8. What does anxiety look like in children? 9. Believing the best about children.

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Book SynopsisEmpowering and practical, this guide is the perfect companion for parents who are finding it difficult to tell their children about their autism diagnosis. It provides a realistic yet uplifting approach to autism, treating it not as a disability but as a difference.Not telling children about their autism diagnosis can have a significant negative impact on their mental health; by equipping parents with a language of positivity around autism, the book will make a difference to many children on the spectrum. It advises on how and when to talk to autistic children with both high and low care needs, and provides guidance on supporting children's relationships with peers at school, as well as how to broach the conversation with the child's siblings.Concise and easy to read, The Little Book of Autism FAQs answers parents' questions with accessible language, preparing them to approach this difficult conversation in a constructive manner.Trade ReviewDavida Hartman gives parents an honest, nuanced and above all empowering and heart-warming answer to perhaps the most pertinent question they have: Do we tell our child that he/she has autism? -- Peter Vermeulen, Autism in Context, BelgiumThe more I read on, the more there was to love. Hartman covers difficult questions in a compassionate yet straightforward manner, offering clear and positive guidance to parents who may be wondering how on Earth to talk to their children about their diagnosis - all the while discussing autism and neurodiversity in a respectful and encouraging way. -- Chris Bonnello, author of AutisticNotWeird.comTable of Contents1. What's Autism Anyway? 2. Do I Really Need to Tell Them they have Autism? 3. Won't Telling them Just make them feel Different? 4. How do I actually go about Telling My Child that they have Autism? 5. What about Telling Other People?

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Book SynopsisThis book looks at what it feels like to be an autistic parent, offering valuable insights, knowledge and wisdom on parenting autistic and non-autistic children. Three mothers reflect on their experiences of growing up as undiagnosed autistics, venturing into and embracing motherhood, and connecting with their children in a unique and powerful way.They offer advice on overcoming the challenges of parenting when you are autistic, such as socialising with other parents or sensory issues that come with excessive touch. Reflecting on their own experiences, they also emphasize the positives of being an autistic parent to an autistic child, such as understanding of why their child is struggling or the open-mindedness that can come from not being constrained by societal norms. They also explain how out-of-the-box thinking leads to creative parenting of non-autistic children, forming strong and loving bonds.Full of wit and warm advice, this book empowers autistic parents and reassures them that autism is a strength in raising their children with love, knowledge and experience, while also giving non-autistic parents and professionals a fresh perspective on helping autistic children to thrive.Trade ReviewWhat are the experiences of mothers who have autism? We can now read about those experiences and recognize the qualities of mothers on the spectrum and the challenges that they face. The personal disclosures, insights and advice will be of great benefit to women on the spectrum, their families and professionals. -- Tony Attwood, Adjunct Professor, Griffith University, AustraliaAutistic parents peer through a unique looking glass when they raise their family. Consequently, there will be many moments when self-doubt, family, friends and people in authority challenge the autistic's ability to parent successfully. This book comes to the rescue with clearly outlined and pragmatic suggestions for parenting and the definitive reminder that people with autism can, and do, parent beautifully well. -- Liane Holliday Willey, EdD author of Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome and Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female LifeA book of deep parental wisdom. Although it will be a powerful source of support for autistic mothers everywhere, this touching and intelligent collection of insights carries equal value for those of us parents who don't have the advantage of experiencing autism first hand. Through them, we can learn what it means to truly respect the needs of our autistic children, unencumbered by societal expectations. -- Debby Elley, author of 15 Things They Forgot to Tell You About AutismIn this valuable, original book, written by three mothers who grew up as undiagnosed autistics ... the authors take turns to explore how so many autistic qualities can be positives when parenting, particularly children who are on the spectrum but also those that are neurotypical. They also explore the challenges. An uplifting, thoughtful and encouraging book. * Human Givens Journal *

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Book SynopsisThe instruction book that didn’t come with your child. A comprehensive guide to being the best parent you can be, connecting and communicating in a conscious and confident way with your children, so that you can both enjoy a great relationship and you can help them shine their unique brilliance in the world.This is a new paradigm, exploring the importance of energetic communication and kinetic parenting with concepts, philosophies, strategies and ideas drawn from NLP, hypnotherapy, spiritual practices and the latest brain and heart research which reveals that we are communicating far more to our children than we think we are.Trade ReviewAwesome book!! I think it is so important that we are conscious of how we, as parents, interact with our children and teach them, both by example and word. This book helped explain why it is so important to consciously parent. I love how she shares personal stories and emphasizes the importance of communication and connection. These are vital tools for developing a close and positive relationship with our children and teaching them in a way that will positively affect their lives and growth as human beings. I love that Karen takes a holistic approach to parenting that is founded on, above all things, love, as the motivating factor. She reveals lots of effective strategies to better parent and develop stronger relationships that can produce more mindful and caring children. * NetGalley *

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