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  • Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp People Pleaser No More

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  • Madison + Park Agency LLC. Lighthouse: Surviving Narcissistic Abuse

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  • Cheaper by the Dozen

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Cheaper by the Dozen

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  • Side by Side

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Side by Side

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    Book SynopsisIn Side by Side Dr. Charles Sophy introduces a revolutionary program tohelp mothers and daughters learn to navigate and resolve even their mostvolatile conflicts, taking their relationship to a new level of understanding,love, and respect. Side by Side is the first step to having a strong andrewarding connection with your daughter for years to come.

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  • Weddiculous An Unfiltered Guide to Being a Bride

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Weddiculous An Unfiltered Guide to Being a Bride

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  • You  Me  Why We Are In Love

    Penguin Putnam Inc You Me Why We Are In Love

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    Book SynopsisA quirky collection of illustrated vignettes about love in its many forms

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  • Gentle Discipline

    Penguin Putnam Inc Gentle Discipline

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    Book SynopsisAs seen in the New York Times -- a practical guide that presents an alternative to shouting, shaming, and blaming--to give kids the skills they need to grow and thriveDiscipline is an essential part of raising happy and successful kids, but as more and more parents are discovering, conventional approaches often don''t work, and can even lead to more frustration, resentment, power struggles, and shame.Enter Sarah Ockwell-Smith, a popular parenting expert who believes there''s a better way. Citing the latest research in child development, psychology and neuroscience, Gentle Discipline debunks common myths about punishments, rewards, the naughty chair, and more, and presents practical, connection-based techniques that really work--and that bring parents and kids closer together instead of driving then apart. Topics include:Setting--and enforcing--boundaries and limits with compassion and respectFocusing on connection and positivity instead of negative consequencesWorking with teachers and other caregiversBreaking the cycle of shaming and blamingFilled with ideas to try today, Gentle Discipline helps parents of toddlers as well  as school-age kids embrace a new, more enlightened way to help kids listen, learn and grow.

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  • Carry Strong

    Penguin Putnam Inc Carry Strong

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  • Forgotten Books Marriage and Love Classic Reprint

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  • I Wouldnt Do That If I Were Me

    Hachette Books I Wouldnt Do That If I Were Me

    Book SynopsisThe Wall Street Journal columnist and bestselling author of Little Victories takes a humorous and insightful look at life in the face of overwhelming societal change that we never anticipated—from the effects on parenthood, marriage, friendship, work, and play to all other aspects of the strange lives we find ourselves living. Like many of us, Jason Gay didn’t see this coming: a reshaped world, on edge, often stuck at home, questioning everything, trying to navigate a digital landscape that changes how we think, parent, coach, and live. With a series of topical and interconnected personal pieces, Gay comically takes on this new state of being, looking for the optimism and joy in the face of discouragement. He embarks on a rowdy ride with his son to the Daytona 500, weeks before lockdown. He confides his hilariously banal texts with his wife. He allows his mom to kidnap the family cat. From the modest thrills of Little League parenting to reckoning with the impending death of a close friend, Gay's essays run the gamut of modern life and he approaches it all with humility, grace, and more than a few laughs.

    £14.24

  • When You Wonder Youre Learning

    Hachette Books When You Wonder Youre Learning

    Book SynopsisWith lessons from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and examples from the acclaimed education network Remake Learning, this book brings Mister Rogers into the digital age, helping parents and teachers raise creative, curious, caring kids.

    £15.19

  • Blood

    Hachette Books Blood

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    Book Synopsis The Grammy- and Academy Award- nominated singer-songwriter''s haunting, lyrical memoir, sharing the story of an unthinkable act of violence and ultimate healing through art Mobile, Alabama, 1986. A fourteen-year-old girl is awakened by the unmistakable sound of gunfire. On the front lawn, her father has shot and killed her mother before turning the gun on himself. Allison Moorer would grow up to be an award-winning musician, with her songs likened to a Southern accent: eight miles an hour, deliberate, and very dangerous to underestimate (Rolling Stone). But that moment, which forever altered her own life and that of her older sister, Shelby, has never been far from her thoughts. Now, in her journey to understand the unthinkable, to parse the unknowable, Allison uses her lyrical storytelling powers to lay bare the memories and impressions that make a family, and that tear a family apart. Blood delves into the meaning of inheritance and destiny, shame and trauma -- and how it is possible to carve out a safe place in the world despite it all. With a foreword by Allison''s sister, Grammy winner Shelby Lynne, Blood reads like an intimate journal: vivid, haunting, and ultimately life-affirming.

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  • Be Pregnant

    Little, Brown & Company Be Pregnant

    Book SynopsisFull of vibrant illustrations, annotated diagrams, and first-hand accounts, Be Pregnant is a fun and comforting companion for this exciting (and highly anticipatory!) time in a pregnant person''s life. Eugenia Viti''s charming mix of insider info and humor provide a much-needed laugh about:- Strangers trying to touch your belly.- Feelings of inadequacy about stroller prices.- The all-powerful birth plan.With quirky yet universal anecdotes, personal Something That May Happen . . . sections, and an inclusive illustration program welcoming all moms, Be Pregnant is the perfect gift for an expecting friend or baby shower.

    £19.00

  • The Law of Connection

    Hodder & Stoughton The Law of Connection

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe international bestselling author of Law of Attraction returns with an inspirational new guide to creating and sustaining ideal personal and professional relationships.Trade ReviewPraise for Law of Attraction: * ... *Some books can change your life. Law of Attraction is one of them! * Carol Adrienne, author of The Purpose of Your Life *

    5 in stock

    £11.22

  • Inside Out

    John Murray Press Inside Out

    Book Synopsis97.5% of people admit their relationships could be improved64% of people don t think they give enough time to their close friendships59% of single people often feel lonely80% of people don t respect their bossAre your friendships as strong as you''d like them to be? Are you struggling with a relationship at the moment? Have you ever wondered why some people make you react in a certain way? Perhaps you long for more time to spend with your loved ones, or for loved ones that you would want to spend more time with. Do you wish you didn''t lose your temper so much or that you could express your emotions more easily? Would you like to understand those around you better? If you want to have genuine, meaningful relationships with everyone in your life, INSIDE OUT is the book for you. Full of practical advice, it will show you how to invest in authentic relationships one of the most rewarding adventures we can ever undertake.Trade ReviewAll you need is love - and a bit of help from Sarah Abell! * Oliver James, Author of Affluenza *I simply can't imagine anybody not being helped by Sarah Abell's book. Its straightforward approach to relationships leads to the heart of respect, friendship and love. * Bel Mooney, agony aunt, The Daily Mail *A wonderfully practical and insightful book. * Woman's Own *Sarah Abell's passion to help people, young or older, single or married, to build lasting relationships shines through INSIDE OUT. Through revealing how she has learnt to make deep friendships in her own life, Sarah's honesty and practical advice will help many others to do the same. * Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of The Marriage Book *What really matters in life? Relationships, stupid! It is obvious but surprisingly we don't usually acknowledge it. With style, creativity and intelligence Sarah Abell gets us to think about how we can improve this most important part of our lives. Reading her book was challenging and inspiring. Must do better and she suggests how. * Kay Dunbar, Director, Way With Words festival *

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  • Plunder

    Mariner Books Plunder

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom a gifted young writer, the story of his quest to reclaim his family’s apartment building in Poland—and of the astonishing entanglement with Nazi treasure hunters that followsMenachem Kaiser’s brilliantly told story, woven from improbable events and profound revelations, is set in motion when the author takes up his Holocaust-survivor grandfather’s former battle to reclaim the family’s apartment building in Sosnowiec, Poland. Soon, he is on a circuitous path to encounters with the long-time residents of the building, and with a Polish lawyer known as “The Killer.” A surprise discovery—that his grandfather’s cousin not only survived the war, but wrote a secret memoir while a slave laborer in a vast, secret Nazi tunnel complex—leads to Kaiser being adopted as a virtual celebrity by a band of Silesian treasure seekers who revere the memoir as the indispensable guidebook to Nazi plunder. Propelled by rich original research, Kaiser immerses readers in profound questions that reach far beyond his personal quest. What does it mean to seize your own legacy? Can reclaimed property repair rifts among the living? Plunder is both a deeply immersive adventure story and an irreverent, daring interrogation of inheritance—material, spiritual, familial, and emotional.

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  • Forgotten Books Kalligone Vol. 2

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  • Forgotten Books Kalligone Vol. 1

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  • The Wayfinder

    Macmillan USA The Wayfinder

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  • Friends Forever Wherever Whenever A Little Book

    Random House USA Inc Friends Forever Wherever Whenever A Little Book

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    Book SynopsisHappiness expert Karen Salmansohn presents a colorful friendship gift book that celebrates the very best things about friends—from the silly to the supportive—all with her patented brand of humor and wit.There are millions of reasons to appreciate your friends, and this adorable gift book covers the top 50 of them! Inspired by self-help guru Karen Salmansohn’s popular illustrated witty sayings, this humorous and stylishly designed book illustrates the sweetest, craziest, truest, and most memorable things about friendship. It’s the perfect way to let favorite friends know how much they are loved and to inspire them with words of encouragement—while making them laugh so hard they snort their Caramel Macchiato out their nose. It’s a fun and loving gift to give besties for birthdays, holidays, or when you feel they need some cheering on or cheering up! Friends Forever Wherever Whenever lets your friends know

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  • Next of Kin

    Random House Publishing Group Next of Kin

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  • If Were Together Why Do I Feel So Alone

    Penguin Putnam Inc If Were Together Why Do I Feel So Alone

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    Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide for coping with emotionally unavailable partners.

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  • Time Warner Trade Publishing The Film Club A Memoir

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  • Random House Publishing Group The Manipulative Child By Swihart Ernest W Jr Cotter Patrick D

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    a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

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  • How to Have Great Relationships

    W Foulsham & Co Ltd How to Have Great Relationships

    Book SynopsisThroughout life, we are managed by our subconscious, using programmes laid down in childhood. These programmes create comfort zones - not all of them good. This title reprogrammes your bad comfort zones automatically. It gives you the confidence to confront your demons and regain control of your life.

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  • The Coloring Book

    Day8llc The Coloring Book

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  • Trixie and Katyas Guide to Modern Womanhood

    Penguin Putnam Inc Trixie and Katyas Guide to Modern Womanhood

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    Book SynopsisThe RuPaul?s Drag Race legends and stars of The Trixie & Katya Show and UNHhhh share the secrets of their feminine mystique in this satirical guide to beauty and homemaking. Illustrations.

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  • Rethinking Sex

    Penguin Young Readers Rethinking Sex

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    Book SynopsisPart searing examination, part call to arms—a bold case against modern sexual ethics, from young Washington Post columnist Christine Emba.For years now, modern-day sexual ethics has held that “anything goes” when it comes to sex—as long as everyone says yes, and does so enthusiastically. So why, even when consent has been ascertained, are so many of our sexual experiences filled with frustration, and disappointment, even shame? The truth is that the rules that make up today’s consent-only sexual code may actually be the cause of our sexual malaise—not the solution. In Rethinking Sex, reporter Christine Emba shows how consent is a good ethical floor but a terrible ceiling. She spells out the cultural, historical, and psychological forces that have warped our idea of sex, what is permitted, and what is considered “safe.” In visiting critical points in recent years—from #MeToo and the Aziz Ansa

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  • Dear Stray

    Nancy Paulsen Books Dear Stray

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    Book SynopsisA prickly kitten and the child who chooses it revel in being kindred spirits while they both learn how to live with their wild side.When a little girl adopts a tigerish stray kitten from the shelter, her family isn''t sure about her choice. But she can see that she and the kitten have lots in common as they both have a tendency to lash out when they’re uncomfortable. The little girl does her best to be patient and give her kitten plenty of space, treating it the way she likes to be treated. And in doing so, somehow they figure out just the right ways to help calm each other. A poignant text and evocative art make this story about two friends who share the heart of a tiger a standout.Trade Review* “Digitally assembled watercolor and ink illustrations from Gal movingly reinforce this prickly kinship via emphatic brushstrokes and dramatic hues. Between the child and ‘Dear Stray,’ the relationship can prove a rocky one. While the child empathizes with the cat expressing its inner tiger, its reactions also seem to heartily reflect the child’s own arm’s-length relationship with the world. A day spent together in the calm of the outdoors, followed by a few scary hours when the kitten goes missing, enables each to let down their guard and realize comfort and vulnerability.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review* “The girl’s narration is deceptively simple, poignantly belying the complexity of her feelings, both toward the kitten and toward herself; she understands their mutual need for space but sometimes wishes she could open herself up more. . . . While the pair seem to believe themselves in their own separate little worlds, viewers can track the two as they circle each other, emotionally and physically, with the cat trailing after the girl with an inquisitive expression in some scenes and the girl looking for the cat in others, a clear need for connection in her face and body language. The watercolor-and-ink art is rife with detail and texture, with black scritch-scratches making up the girl’s messy hair and the cat’s tiger-striped fur, and the girl’s angular form echoes the claws-out feline’s fury. . . . Respects its characters’ need for space while still giving them emotional connection.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review“A child writes letters to a new kitten. ‘Dear stray,’ they begin; each letter reveals details about their developing relationship and the protagonist’s uphill path to emotional growth. . . . With mismatched socks, tangled hair, and a persistent scowl, the child is a mirror of the kitten, who has their hackles raised and claws out. . . . But as the kitten starts to settle in, the child, too, finds a way to calm the inner storm. . . . The child and kitten are still plenty spiky but also soothed by the joy of belonging to each other. Tender and earnest, this sweet story will speak to any reader who has ever felt like an angry kitten. Saturated watercolors and forceful brush strokes expressively capture the child and the kitten in motion. . . . A touching tale about two prickly pals who find a way to be soft together.” —Kirkus Reviews“Days filled with emotional twirls and sticky, spiky, scratchy shared feelings between a young girl and her adopted stray kitten immediately convey to readers it’s okay to be grouchy. . . . The story begins each day with “dear stray,” revealing a child’s innermost irritable self and her relationship with the kitten that grows from the prickliest hisses to a shared tenderness guaranteed to appeal to anyone who has ever felt like an irascible feline. Poignant text complemented by strong vibrant watercolor washes evokes feelings in motion. The expressive drawings saturate each page making this story about a tempestuous young girl and her fierce furry companion come to life in the softest way possible. With sensitivity and compassion, Hubbard’s characters display emotions that bridge several social-emotional topics, making this gem of a book accessible to readers across several grades and reading levels.” —School Library Journal

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  • The Giant Puzzle

    Stormberg Publishers,South Africa The Giant Puzzle

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe giant puzzle is a title about relationships, written by an attorney with over 25 years of experience in the field of divorce, and is intended to assist any person having to deal with relationship trauma, regardless of gender or orientation.

    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • Forgotten Books La Maternelle Roman Classic Reprint

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  • L Platers

    Hachette Australia L Platers

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis''In this insightful and practical exploration of female young adulthood, Madonna offers a remarkable way of understanding and sharing the realities of growing up for so many of our daughters.'' - Dr Justin CoulsonA must-read guide for parents of teenage girls that explores what our girls need us to know in order to support them through the unprecedented pressures of growing up in today''s world.The world is a very different place from two years ago. And the impact on our 16-, 17- and 18-year-old girls is huge. At one of the most critical times in their development - an age when they''re ready to spread their wings and look to the future - they have had to deal with enormous disruption and dislocation, and come to terms with living life from their bedrooms. The long stints of remote learning and the anxiety of at-home exams has compounded with the ever-present pressure of the ATAR and worries around friendships and relationships, who they want t

    5 in stock

    £14.24

  • Who Will Take Care of Me When Im Old

    Hachette Books Who Will Take Care of Me When Im Old

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisFor those who have no support system in place, the thought of aging without help can be a frightening, isolating prospect. Whether you have friends and family ready and able to help you or not, growing old does not have to be an inevitable decline into helplessness. It is possible to maintain a good quality of life in your later years, but having a plan is essential. WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF ME WHEN I''M OLD? equips readers with everything they need to prepare on their own:* Advice on the tough medical, financial, and housing decisions to come* Real solutions to create a support network* Questions about aging readers don''t know to ask* Customizable worksheets and checklists that help keep plans on course* Guidance on new products, services, technology, and resourcesWHO WILL TAKE CARE OF ME WHEN I''M OLD? goes way beyond estate planning to help readers prepare for all the changes in store. Readers are empowered to make proactive plans for their own lives

    7 in stock

    £18.25

  • Are Men Necessary When Sexes Collide

    Headline Publishing Group Are Men Necessary When Sexes Collide

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWas the feminist movement some sort of cruel hoax? Do women get less desirable as they get more successful? These are just some of the questions asked by Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist Maureen Dowd in her controversial new book.Four decades after the sexual revolution, nothing has worked out the way it was supposed to and the sexes are circling each other as uneasily and comically as ever. In Are Men Necessary? Dowd explains why getting ready for a date went from glossing and gargling to Paxiling and Googling, why men may be biologically unsuited to hold higher office and why the new definition of Having It All is less about empowerment and equality than about flirting and getting rescued. The triumph of feminism lasted a nanosecond and generated a gender tangle that has lasted 40 years. Now along has come a woman to cut through the tangle and tickle Adam''s rib. The battle of the sexes will never be the same again.Trade ReviewThis is an entertaining work: funny, fast and peppered with collected gems about how the female revolution has gone a bit wonky * Glasgow Herald *'A rumination about the inscrutability of men, the perils of dating, male anchor clones, makeup, shopping and the demise of feminism in a sex-drenched society - all while showing a little leg' * Washington Post *'An accessible, enjoyable work exploring the situation of women 40 years after feminism began effecting change in western society... Are Men Necessary? is just about as provocative as they come' * Sunday Business Post (Eire) *'If you care at all about a fair society, the message contained within this breezy, funny book is just as relevant to men as women' * Stoke on Trent Sentinel Series *'A blistering critique of modern gender relations...Dowd has clearly touched a nerve. And you only touch a nerve by telling the truth' * Salon.com *

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    £12.34

  • whosthatsleepinginmybed

    Headline Publishing Group whosthatsleepinginmybed

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSex and relationships advice for baby boomers - the new sexy generation.Being over 50 is, thankfully, not what it used to be: it does not mean giving up on sex and love. And the baby boomers - heirs to the sexual revolution of the sixties - approach sex and relationships in a very different way to previous generations, continuing to want to be vital and sexual and encountering new options and new problems. Keren Smedley has been asked every question you could imagine - and some you couldn''t - about the relationship issues of today''s baby boomer. WHO''S THAT SLEEPING IN MY BED? addresses a huge range of questions and answers them wisely and wittily.

    1 in stock

    £7.99

  • The Pocket Parent

    Workman Publishing The Pocket Parent

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt''s instant relief for when your 2-year-old is on the floor of the toy store, pitching a fit. Or when brother and sister discover that they can''t stand each other. Or when your son can''t say no to video games.The Pocket Parent is, literally, a pocket-size book of tried-and-true advice, common sense, parental wisdom, and sanity. Written by two professionals who''ve reared six children between them and made a career out of helping others with parenting issues, this handy book will be a lifesaver for every parent of a 2-to-5-year-old. It begins with an overall view of the Pocket Parent approach to discipline. Based on unconditional love but firm limits, and aimed at keeping the child''s dignity and self-esteem intact, here are strategies that include I statements, modeling, family meetings, and one word requests. Once the ground rules are set, the guide moves to an A-to-Z compendium of common problems. Just look it up-Anger, Bad Words, Biting, Chores, Doctor Visits

    5 in stock

    £11.90

  • ParentSpeak

    Workman Publishing ParentSpeak

    5 in stock

    Book Synopsis A provocative guide to the hidden dangers of “parentspeak”—those seemingly innocent phrases parents use when speaking to their young children. Imagine if every time you praise your child with “Good job!” you’re actually doing harm? Or that urging a child to say “Can you say thank you?” is exactly the wrong way to go about teaching manners? Jennifer Lehr is a smart, funny, and fearless writer who “takes everything you thought you knew about parenting and turns it on its ear” (Jennifer Jason Leigh). Backing up her lively writing and arguments with research from psychologists, educators, and organizations like Alfie Kohn, Thomas Gordon, and R.I.E. (Resources for Infant Educarers), Ms. Lehr offers a conscious approach to parenting based on respect and love for the child as an individual.  Trade Review“A thought-provoking read that will prompt parents of all stripes to consider what they're saying when they talk to their kids.”—Booklist “Underlying her friendly, enjoyable critique of certain phrases parents use reflexively—the kind that lead us to wonder, ‘How did my mother get in my larynx?’—Lehr offers a substantive and subversive message of respect for kids. The chapter about time-outs is worth the price of the book by itself, but I highly recommend you read the whole thing.” —Alfie Kohn, author of Unconditional Parenting and The Myth of the Spoiled Child “Parentspeak is the antidote to all those words we find ourselves saying to our children automatically, because everyone else says them: ‘Good job!’ . . . ‘Say you’re sorry.’ . . . ‘Don’t cry, you’re okay.’ . . . ‘Where’s my kiss?’” Lehr holds these and other thoughtless responses up to the light, where we suddenly see through them. I love Lehr’s clarity, her respect for children, and her ability to make it fun for readers as they have their worldview dismantled and renovated. Important for all parents; I will be recommending it to everyone.” —Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting “Smart, audacious, and often hilarious. Takes everything you thought you knew about parenting and turns it on its ear.” —Jennifer Jason Leigh, actress, LBJ “I’m obsessed with this brilliant gem of a book. I’m sharing it with my spouse, in-laws, extended family, and babysitters as a way to start discussions about when to ask for hugs, whether ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ are always necessary, and that awful thing that constantly comes out of my mouth: ‘Be careful!’ What I love about Jennifer is that she deals out the most incisive, specific, modern advice, but then shares honest, authentic, and even awful true stories about her own mistakes. It’s like getting on the phone with the best expert and your best friend all at once.” —Jill Soloway, creator of Transparent “If the phrase ‘Good job, buddy!’ has ever made you cringe and you’re not sure why (except that you just heard it 6,873 times on the playground, including 146 times coming from your own mouth), this book is for you. Jennifer Lehr’s serious, skeptical look at why we sound so patronizing, controlling, and fake nice when we talk to our kids may change not only the way you talk to yours, but even the way you bring them up. Language is power, and this powerful book blows my mind—a fascinating read.” —Lenore Skenazy, founder of the book, blog, and movement Free-Range Kids “Beautifully bold. This book bucks convention so well you’ll wonder why you never questioned these platitudes before. Jennifer Lehr deeply understands kids, and her book is a lifesaver. Get ready to shake up your brain, ditch old habits, and discover what the parent-child relationship can really be.” —Heather Shumaker, author of It’s OK Not to Share and It’s OK to Go Up the Slide “Children, even the youngest ones, are not dolls or pets; they are human beings, more intelligent than most adults realize. In this often witty, always highly engaging book, Jennifer Lehr helps us think about how to talk to and with these small humans. I recommend it for all new parents, and also for aunts, uncles, grandparents, early educators, and anyone else who interacts with young children.” —Peter Gray, research professor at Boston College and author of Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life “Funny, relatable, and packed with wisdom, Parentspeak encourages parents to proceed with compassion and meet kids where they are: in the thick of childhood. Lehr has a profound understanding of how language impacts children and provides practical strategies to help parents do what they often ask of their own kids . . . to choose your words carefully.” —Katie Hurley, LCSW, author of The Happy Kid Handbook “Wow. I had more EUREKA! moments in the first fifteen pages of this book than I have had in most of my 9 years of parenting. This book is now my forever shower gift. Thanks to the painstaking research and consideration of Jennifer Lehr, I now can understand why so many of my well-intentioned impulses have not always provided the calm, confident, loving outcomes I dream of. . . . It is never too late to examine or change the way we talk to and with our children. Words fly out so fast as a parent—this book gives us a second to step back and hear what we are actually saying. Bravo!” —Kathryn Hahn, actress, Bad Moms “Jennifer Lehr adds a new twist to the parenting literature. With humor and clear examples from her own and others’ experiences, she unravels messages that parents might not intend to give to their children but unknowingly are. This book will make them rethink how they interact and the language they use.” —Tovah P. Klein, author of How Toddlers Thrive and director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development “Language matters. It shapes our perceptions and influences how our children view themselves and their world. As such, Parentspeak is an important book in our time. With humor and grace, Lehr brings to light the issues with our common parental language and offers practical solutions. Well researched and insightful, Parentspeak will challenge you in the best possible way. Read it and grow.” —Rebecca Eanes, author of Positive Parenting: An Essential Guide “Finally someone who says what we shouldn’t say to our children—and, more importantly, why. If we want our children to follow their hearts, be resilient, and find their potential, then we must stop trying to lead and manipulate their way. Lehr shows us how we can derail their paths to success—and how to get back on track.” —Bonnie Harris, MSEd, author of When Your Kids Push Your Buttons and What You Can Do About It

    5 in stock

    £10.99

  • Toddlers Are Aholes

    Workman Publishing Toddlers Are Aholes

    Book SynopsisAt last, the book that answers the question on every parent’s mind: Why does my toddler hate me?   Okay, it’s not really hate. It’s just that a little psychopath who walks through life 100% convinced that he or she is the center of the universe does not care that you have a heart, a mind, or a soul. You are simply a skin-covered robot tall enough to reach the candy on top of the fridge. And clean up the rage-vomit when you make the fatal mistake of cutting off the crust on your toddler’s toast. (Or not cutting it off—seriously, you can’t win.)Includes: The theory of toddler evolution  Mealtime (AKA Hell) Your unraveling life And how not to die inside 

    £10.54

  • The Little Book of Abuelita Wisdom

    Running Press,U.S. The Little Book of Abuelita Wisdom

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £13.29

  • I Love You More Than Trash

    Running Press,U.S. I Love You More Than Trash

    Book SynopsisCelebrate the bonds of friendship and love by saying you'll be there through the good days and the trash days with this unique and playful fill-in book filled with adorable trash animals. When your recipient feels like a trash panda or maybe a pizza rat, this is the perfect book to remind them that even when they might feel like trash, they are still your treasure. Once you fill in the 46 prompts, this illustrated book full of adorable trash animals like raccoons, pigeons, possums, skunks, mice, and more becomes a personalized gift full of funny, memorable, and endearing expressions of appreciation and support that your loved one will cherish for years to come. 

    £8.99

  • Ballroom

    Running Press Book Publishers Ballroom

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £24.00

  • Baker Publishing Group - Baker Books Letters to My Daughters The Art of Being a Wife

    1 in stock

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