Parenting

Weaning your baby on to solid foods is one of the most important milestones during the early months of parenthood, and Gina's expert advice on weaning makes a baby's transition...

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...

Indigo Children are bright, intuitive, strong-willed, and sometimes self-destructive individuals. They are often labelled (and misdiagnosed) as having ADD or ADHD because they won't comply with established rules and patterns,...

So, you followed "The Contented Little Baby Book" to the letter and your baby behaved like a dream - at least for the first few months. But as your baby...

'Mate's book will make you examine your behaviour in a new light' Guardian'bold, wise and deeply moral. [Mate] is a healer to be cherished' Naomi Klein, author of No Logo...

Creative Play the Steiner Waldorf Way is the ideal book for parents who want their children to develop their creativity and imagination through play. It teaches you how to let...

From the widely acclaimed HOW TO TALK series, discover how to cope with - and deflect - sibling rivalry.Full of humour and compassion, SIBLINGS WITHOUT RIVALRY challenges the idea that...

For many people conceiving a baby is easy. For others, the difficulty or inability to conceive can cause anguish and heartache due to possible fertility issues.When people learn that their...

Anna and Daphne have combined their many years of experience, producing an interesting and well written book based on fact rather than opinion, covering conception to postnatal. Most expecting mothers...

Getting 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....

This book works.It shows that that the naughty step, sticker charts and controlled crying are NOT the only solutions.Many parents struggle with getting their toddlers to sleep, picky eaters; respect;...

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...

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...

Do you find bringing up teenagers more of a pain than a pleasure?Raising teenagers can test parental love to breaking point, particularly if you have previously enjoyed a close and...

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...

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...

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,...

**WINNER OF THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE 2014**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSometimes your child - the most familiar person of all - is radically different from you. The saying goes that...

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....

A pioneering work on early childhood development that is as relevant today as when it was first published 60 years ago.To a small child, the world is an exciting but...

Elaine Addison is a modern-day Mary Poppins. A trained nanny who has worked for many high profile clients, her childcare recipe is discipline plus fun. In this book she shares...

Winner of the American Horticultural Therapy Association's Book Publication Award 2014A garden or nature setting presents the perfect opportunity for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and special needs to learn,...

This guidebook for parents of teenagers is a companion to the RTE Radio 1 series of the same name. It aims to help Irish parents understand the problems and the...

She's back! The Unmumsy Mum has put pen to paper (or fingers to the keyboard!) once more to bring you the next instalment of her life as mum to two...

Having a brood has changed the mood... As one of the biggest parenting stars on social media, mother-of-three Louise Boyce knows a thing or two about navigating the craziness of...

13 women explore motherhood in this book. Joy and fascination, uncertainties and ambivalences, run as common threads, as does the persistant grip of wanting to be the "perfect mother". There...

In this post-Dr. Spock generation, THE BABY'S ASTROLOGER goes way beyond traditional parenting guides that offer general advice on child development and nutrition by addressing a baby's individual needs in...

Produced with the co-operation of the world's most famous children's hospital, backed up by the expertise of Great Ormond Street's doctors, psychologists and other specialists, it presents in a single...

Expanded and fully updated content promotes student confidence.New case studies relate theory to real-life situations.Encourages learning by progress checks, activities and 'think about' features.Enhances student understanding through clear definitions of...

With 1 in 6 couples experiencing some kind of fertility problem and the average couple taking between 6 and 8 months to conceive, there is a real need for advice...