Parenting

'Poignant, funny, sensitive, but most importantly, heart-stoppingly true. This is an outstanding collection of essays, from some of the finest writers, which gets right to the dark heart of what...

Baby Food Matters makes feeding your child easier. This book sorts through the conflicting advice and includes practical, easy-to-follow guidance on what and how to feed your baby in those...

Have you ever looked at the lengthy school holiday dates and silently screamed in desperation?Have you gone part time yet are still doing a full-time workload?Have you ever been too...

Amongst many popular activities, listening to and telling stories is fundamental to every early years setting. Apart from being fun and exciting, storytelling has many functions in children's development, helping...

Fearless play is a key element in developing a child's confidence, extending their limits, and helping them learn to assess risks and manage situations. This new edition to the 50...

'A hugely reassuring, common-sense guide no parent of teenage boys should be without.' - Sunday TimesIn his bestselling An Intelligent Person's Guide to Education, Tony Little, former Head Master of...

Identified as one of the three prime areas of learning in the EYFS 2014, communication and language is high on the agenda of head teachers and leaders in all Early...

In order to be able to think creatively, children have to be encouraged to use their imaginations and play autonomously. When setting up open-ended learning opportunities that stimulate children to...

Children are naturally drawn to making marks. Long before they pick up a pencil or a paintbrush, they will experiment with making marks using hands, fingers, feet etc. as well...

**THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER**'The night before Charlie was born I had this dream. I dreamt that I was a soldier, riding into battle ... completely naked, and on...

PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS OVERCOMING YOUR CHILD'S FEARS AND WORRIESDoes your child suffer from fears and worries that affect their behaviour or keep them awake at night?Fears and worries are very...

'My go-to for fun ideas and activities with Marley and Indie. I'd be lost without it.' JOE WICKS Mum-of-two and founder of the playHOORAY community Claire Russell has helped thousands...

From Heidi Murkoff, author of the world's bestselling pregnancy and parenting books, comes the must-have guide every expectant couple needs before they even conceive - the first step in What...

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING WHAT TO EXPECT SERIES, 40 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE.FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED THROUGHOUT. This comprehensive and practical month-by-month guide clearly explains everything parents need...

FROM THE BESTSELLING PARENTING EXPERTS BEHIND THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD COMES A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PLAN FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT AND RESILIENT. 'This unique book shows us how to...

When Natasha Fennell's mother was diagnosed with a progressive illness, she wasn't ready to do deal with the inevitability of what this would bring. Sitting outside the hospital after visiting...

In teenagers, powerful emotions come with the territory. And with so many of today's teens contending with academic pressure, social media stress, worries about the future, and concerns about their...

In Adolescent Depression, psychiatrists Francis Mark Mondimore, MD, and Patrick Kelly, MD, explain that serious depression in adolescents goes beyond "moodiness." Depression is in fact an illness-one that can be...

'A wise SatNav for what is often a bewildering, or even scary, zone of parenting. The book offers real-world, road-tested, child-first and family-friendly advice; while also highlighting the twin truths...

You know you've joined the MOB when you hear... 'My, are they all yours?' 'Bless you!' (Occasionally) 'Poor you!' (Frequently) 'Lucky you!' (Once) And of course, the ultimate: 'So ......

A completely updated 20th anniversary edition of the definitive book on childrens' sexual health.Now with expanded information on internet and texting safety, birth control, LGBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) issues...

You Got This! is the ultimate guide to succeeding as an early career teacher.Whether you're searching for your first teaching job, meeting your new class or preparing for your first...

A definitive guide to weaning your baby, from the UK's No.1 baby and child nutritionist, Annabel KarmelWith her years of expertise and personal experience, bestselling author Annabel Karmel guides you...

New edition of the UK's bestselling pregnancy guide, from expert Dr Miriam StoppardIf you're pregnant and want trusted advice, have all your questions answered by top parenting expert Dr Miriam...

"Moms' favorite children's nutrition expert Annabel Karmel shares her delicious baby and toddler recipes and expert nutritional advice, covering every age from breastfeeding and weaning, through preschool and beyond.Cook up...

Celebrate the birth of a new baby with Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. This delightful record book features the original decorations by E.H.Shepard and inspiring and...

Babies learn fastest when sign language is included in a variety of daily routine and fun activities. Illustrated with clear, brightly coloured photographs, these flash cards are the perfect tool...

Your comprehensive, practical guide to dadhood Your new baby is nothing short of a miracle and it's no wonder you want to keep your bundle of joy safe and sound...

Your all-encompassing guide to having a happy, healthy pregnancy Are you an expectant parent looking for sound, expert guidance as you prepare to welcome a new addition to your family?...

This volume offers support for new mothers who may have postnatal depression which affects between 10 and 20 per cent of women who have children. For some, symptoms can be...

The Natural Baby is a one-of-a-kind fully comprehensive guide to natural parenting, taking the reader on a week-by-week journey that starts from preconception, continues through a healthy holistic pregnancy right...

Learning with Nature is full of fun activities from the Forest School. The games will get your children outdoors to explore, have fun, make things and learn about nature and...

The international super-successful What to Expectbrand has delivered again - announcing the arrival of a brand-new member of family: What to Expect the Second Year. This essential sequel to What...

Like the first edition, this new edition of Blender Baby Food guides readers through the process of making their your own baby food. The blender has proven to be an...

Following the success of Is that My Child?, Dr Pauc demonstrates how nutrition and exercise can help children overcome many conditions from dyslexia and dyspraxia to ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome....

Since having her first child nine years ago, Sarah Ockwell-Smith has worked tirelessly to prepare parents for the birth of their child. An antenatal teacher and a doula, with a...

When you ve tried everything to get pregnant from eating the right foods to spending thousands on medical treatments and nothing s worked, it s hard to stay positive. But...

We can't always be there to protect our kids as they make their way in the world. What we can do is equip them with the tools they need to...

Before Chelsea Conaboy gave birth to her first child, she anticipated the joy of holding her newborn son, the endless dirty nappies and the sleepless nights. What she didn't expect...

Lucy Wolfe, Ireland's leading sleep expert, introduces the stay-and-support method for parents who want to help their babies sleep through the night.With sleep-shaping supports for newborns, top tips for toddlers,...