Parenting

Calling all teenagers quit the moaning and start loving life! Don't be a cliche. Don't stay in your bedroom grunting and grumbling. How about getting motivated, energized and start making...

Karen Gravelle and her fifteen-year-old niece, Jennifer Gravelle, have written a down-to-earth practical book that answers any questions you might have about your period, from what it is and what...

Anne Enright was married for eighteen years before she and her husband started having children. Already a confident, successful novelist, Enright continued to work after each of her two children...

'Essential reading for all parents and professionals supporting young people struggling with the issue of gender identity' Louise PerryBeing the parent of a gender-questioning child is confusing. There is a...

With 18.5 million copies in print, What to Expect When You're Expecting is read by 93% of women who read a pregnancy book and was named one of the 'Most...

Written by a team of experts, this is the ultimate reference for the expectant mother of twins, explaining everything a parent needs to know for the pregnancy, birth and first...

Steve Biddulph's Raising Boys was a global phenomenon. The first book in a generation to look at boys' specific needs, parents loved its clarity and warm insights into their sons'...

It's no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has...

When Joanna Wolfarth was pregnant with her first child, she assumed she would breastfeed, as her mother had fed her. Yet she was unprepared for the startling realities of new...

"If every parent receiving a diagnosis of autism for their child could read this book, it would avoid so much misunderstanding and unhappiness." - Dr Clare LawrenceA diagnosis - or...

The No.1 bestselling weaning bible for babies and toddlers - over 5 million copies sold worldwide!Leading weaning expert and mum-of-three, Annabel Karmel celebrates the 30th anniversary of her most trusted...

FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED 5TH EDITION OF THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING PREGNANCY GUIDE. 'My best friend during my pregnancy' Mariella Frostrup With 18.5 million copies in print, What to Expect When...

_______________Do you have questions? The Guide for Everyone has all the answers you needMarley Hall is a midwife and mum of five - in other words, she's seen it all....

Baby-led or traditional puree weaning? Weaning your baby can be a daunting prospect, and the advice you'll receive is often confusing and contradictory. Should you follow the traditional method of...

The most important period of your child's physical growth comes in the first few years of life. This engaging and informative book shows you how to help promote strength, suppleness,...

- offers you insight into your teenager's world - gives you the confidence and skills you need to tackle difficult issues - teaches you how to communicate and negotiate with...

'Offering wisdom and understanding, written with sensitivity, this book has much practical help within its pages for a loss like that feels like few others' SandsWhether it happens before or...

A look at the most commonly experienced dreams of children aged between three and ten. This book explains the different types of children's dreams and how to interpret the symbols...

The authors take the reader through the background theory of NLP before providing practical guidance on how to incorporate it into classroom practice. Elston and Sphorer take the reader through...

Can ultrasound harm the baby? Which type of pain relief is best for me?How will I feel after the baby is born? Whether you are already pregnant or planning a...

Having children is one of the biggest decisions you'll make in your life. Increasingly, we aren't making it at all.A NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF 2024'A book for lovers of...

'Will allow you to find the peace, the rage, the acceptance, the anger, the love, the hatred, the joy and the connection that we all need to be allowed to...

Interest in natural ways to improve fertility is soaring. For many people, it feels time to take control of their health to give themselves the best chance to get their...

First words . . . First steps . . . First smile. Never forget those fabulous firsts with this gorgeous gift set containing 20 double-sided cards. Just choose a card,...

How to hold it together ... even if it feels like everything is falling apart. Welcome to the rollercoaster of family life - the parts nobody talks about, the 'wow'...

Craft beer, vinyl, trendy trainers, vintage bikes: it's not a midlife crisis, it's a state of mindAre you a man of a certain age who feels more at home at...

The list of what foods to introduce to your child and when can be daunting, especially in this day and age when everything from food safety to allergy issues dictates...

While the seemingly perfect celebrities in glossy magazines may make juggling family life with a career look effortless, the reality is that reaching equilibrium without going insane requires support and...

The perfect gift for Mother's Day! For those at any and all stages of motherhood.'I read every single poem and wished that I'd had this book when I was pregnant,...

This is a must-have guide to planning for, and decorating, beautiful yet practical rooms for babies and small children. The book begins by looking at sleeping nooks for young babies,...

This title provides new answers to this most puzzling and often controversial of disorders, combining moving stories, personal experience and the latest science. It is about Anthropologist and father Roy...

What do young children, as they grow from infancy to childhood, understand of others and of their social world? How does this understanding change, and what influences its development? The...

Announcing the prequel! 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...

"Growing up is tough, especially the bit between being a boy and being a man." Illustrated with hilarious cartoons about the pitfalls of being a teenage boy and containing Frequently...

The perfect gift for every dad-at Father's Day or just because-to remind him he's doing a great job (at least compared to the likes of pop culture and historical dads,...

Renowned child psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Lost at School and The Explosive Child explains how to cultivate a better parent-child relationship while also nurturing empathy, honesty,...

Now in a new updated version, Kurcinka offers parents the most up-to-date research, effective strategies and real life stories for: managing intensity - not just the kids, but parents too;...

Successful study is dependent on effective study skills. Yet many students are never taught how to study, and many are anxious about their ability to develop the necessary skills required...

From Birth to Five Years, based on the pioneering work of Mary Sheridan, has become a classic guide to the developmental progress of pre-school children. It is widely recognised as...

__________________________________________________________________Bestselling author and psychologist Dr Susan Forward offers effective alternatives for achieving inner peace and freeing yourself from frustrating patterns of relationships with your parents. Millions of lives are damaged...

Depressive disorders can produce dramatic and frightening changes in young peoples' behaviour, but while parents may suspect something is wrong, they are often at a loss to know what. This...