Parenting

'The thing about having a second baby is it's likely to differ a lot from your first experience. Sarah Ockwell's Smith's guide looks at the challenges you might face along...

They grow up so quickly! Keep a journal of the first twelve months for you to look back on and to show your little one when they're older.This book helps...

Wean your baby confidently and safely, with guidance from bestselling baby and child nutrition author, Annabel Karmel.The new edition of Weaning guides you through every aspect of weaning your baby,...

Make every moment with your child count. Tap into the psychology behind your child's behaviour and respond with confidence.Find out what your child really means when he or she says...

DK brings you an all-encompassing and illustrated guide to your pregnancy journey week by week! Becoming pregnant is a beautiful moment in any person's life, but we understand that it...

DK brings you an all-encompassing and illustrated guide to your pregnancy journey, from the moment of conception to the first two weeks of your newborn's life.Becoming pregnant is a beautiful...

** Published in the U.S. as The Self-Driven Child**A hands-off parenting guide to nurture independent thinking and collaboration for happier, smarter and stress-free kids.'Sometimes the most helpful thing we can...

Concrete, research-driven advice on humanity's oldest, hardest jobWhy is parenting so fraught and so difficult in today's society? There has never been a time when advice was so readily available,...

'Hugely warm, wise, hopeful and encouraging' Alain de Botton'So clear and true ... Helpful for all relationships in life, not just parent-child' Nigella LawsonEvery parent wants their child to be...

An essential read for any parent, Dr Margot Sunderland's bestseller What Every Parent Needs To Know explains what science can teach us about parenting.Covering everything from breastfeeding to brain development,...

Just discovered you're pregnant? Feeling a little bit lost? The Pregnancy Encyclopedia has the answers to all your questions, including the ones you haven't even thought of yet. From early...

Why 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...

Need help with wardrobe essentials, exercises and quick beauty fixes to suit your new life? Looking for advice on relationships, sleep, sex (or lack of both!) and work-life balance? Help...

Alissa Quart's deeply disturbing account looks at the intensely competitive and frenzied lives of America's children. Travelling the country and talking to scores of parents, teachers and children she looks...

"This is one of the best books I have read on the subject" The Sun"Fresh, witty and reassuringly down-to-earth" You MagazineFed up with advice that did not take into account...

Trusted maternity nurse Lisa Clegg is on-hand to gently guide you through your child's toddler years. In this book, you'll learn everything you need to know to support your toddler's...

Toddler mealtimes can be a battleground. And for busy parents, time for preparing food is in short supply. The UK's number-one expert on feeding children, Annabel Karmel, is on hand...

An important part of childhood is exploring the world. What do things taste, feel, smell, sound like? What happens when you add red to blue, mix soil with water or...

Are you serving the same old meals to your family, week in, week out? Do you find yourself staring at the contents of your fridge, hoping for inspiration? Do you...

Weaning your child has never been so confusing: the government says one thing, an expert says another; some people are into baby-led weaning, some swear by purees. Easy Weaning cuts...

There are few life experiences more joyful than becoming a parent, but caring for a newborn can be daunting, particularly when you're not sure whose advice to follow or what...

Learn how to use your baby's natural instincts and abilities to give him the very best start in life. This practical and sensitive guide shows you how following your baby's...

The prospect of bringing a new baby home when you already have a toddler can be extremely daunting. Life with a newborn baby is tiring and challenging enough but with...

Discovering that you are about to become a mum is one of life's most joyful moments. This indispensable guide from Gina Ford and consultant obstetrician Dr Charlotte Chaliha provides mums-to-be...

Weaning your baby can be a tricky milestone for any parent, but with her years of experience and wealth of expertise, Annabel Karmel is on hand to help. In her...

Tizzie Hall is an international baby sleep expert who has been working with babies and their parents for over 15 years. Her customised sleep routines have helped thousands of restless...

With 69 per cent of children under the age of 10 affected by sleep problems that can lead to mood swings, behavioural disorders and irritability, good sleep plays a major...

By the age of nine months, many babies want to start feeding themselves but can't yet handle a spoon, which is when finger foods come into their own. They're also...

The international bestseller that has helped millions of women trust in their body - and their baby - and give birth without fearDrawing on over 40 years' experience, internationally acclaimed...

A breakthrough approach for a good night's sleep--with no tearsThere are two schools of thought for encouraging babies to sleep through the night: the hotly debated Ferber technique of letting...

Many parents wonder how the sweet, chubby baby which gurgles happily at them for the first twelve months changes so suddenly into a bellowing, tantrum prone, heel drumming, carpet biting...

Tracy Hogg knows babies. Her incredible sensitivity and ability to read infants' cries, coos and assorted baby noises quickly earned Tracy the admiration and gratitude of high-profile couples, including a...

Every child loves a party and occasions for celebration can be found throughout the year - including Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Midsummer's Day, Hallowe'en and Christmas, not to mention...

Gina Ford's bestselling The Contented Little Baby Book established Gina as one of the UK's most influential voices in baby and childcare issues. Her groundbreaking routines have been the salvation...

The fully updated and revised edition of Baby-led Weaning is a practical and authoritative guide to introducing solid food, enabling your child to grow up a happy and confident eater....

Writing from sound practical experience, the New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner was the result of Annabel Karmel's determination to feed her children well while coping with the demands...

Is anxiety making your child's life a misery - causing problems at school, difficulties in making friends or facing new experiences, even affecting their physical health? Anxiety is a curse...

Worried about feeding your baby bland processed purees? Having problems getting your child to eat? Or are your children fussy eaters who will only eat junk food? Bestselling cookery writer...

Tracy Hogg knows babies. She can calm even the most distressed or difficult infant, because she understands their language. Hence, her clients call her 'The Baby Whisperer'. Her incredible sensitivity...

Potty Training offers you a stress-free way to teach your toddler to give up nappies.This realistic, reassuring guide begins at the very beginning with recognising the signs your little one...

Based on recent groundbreaking studies that will change the way parents feed their children, Allergy-Free Kids is a revolutionary guide to preventing food allergies When her infant daughter was diagnosed...

An insightful, myth-busting book based on one core belief: maths doesn't have to be scary! Exploring the many myths around teaching and learning mathematics, this book offers practical strategies to...

From influential Executive Headteacher Nick Hart comes Impact, a practical framework for improving academic and pastoral outcomes for pupils, helping them thrive and succeed. Impact provides a strategy for thinking...