Parenting

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...

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...

There is growing recognition that baby-led weaning is the healthiest way for children to develop a love of good food. Aileen Cox Blundell used this method to successfully wean her...

Since first publication 20 years ago, there has been both change and stability among favourite Irish names for children. This book lists and glosses more than 200 of the most...

**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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

There is growing recognition that baby-led weaning is the healthiest way for children to develop a love of good food. Aileen Cox Blundell used this method to successfully wean her...

*****THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FIRST-TIME DADSUPDATED WITH NEW ESSAYS by George on the realities of being a new dad!'So funny you'll be glad you're having a baby!' - Josh Widdicombe'Great...

"The Baby and Toddler Healthy Eating Planner" is a fully updated bind-up of Amanda Grant's best-selling books, "Baby Healthy Eating Planner" and "Toddler Healthy Eating Planner". This book tells you...

Clinical psychologist Oliver James demonstrates that who we are is largely the result of the way we were cared for during our first six years, rather than our genes and...

Who among us hasn't suffered from the trauma of adolescence? Of great loves gained and lost all in a day and friendships forever destroyed - only to be rekindled the...

'Practical, compassionate, wise and grounded in both experience and science.' Dr Sarah Buckley, GP and author of Gentle Birth, Gentle MotheringShe Births (R), the world's first scientifically verified childbirth program,...

For the first twenty-three years of her life, Suzy Becker was sure she would have at least two babies. Then it took another fifteen years to decide to go ahead...

In the blink of an eye, our kids will be adults facing countless serious threats - climate change, political polarization and disinformation, to name but a few. We're not going...

360 Fertility brings the overwhelming and often heartbreaking process of a fertility struggle into manageable and relatable chapters' Katie Rollings, CEO & Founder, Fertility Action Network'Liberty nails it in this...

There has been a rapid increase in the interest of safe complementary and alternative approaches to healthcare in pregnancy and childbirth. For those working in maternity care who seek the...

Adoption is a big step which can change the whole dynamics of the family. It is crucial that parents understand the impact it has when new sibling relationships are forged...

A selection of recipes that the whole family will enjoy baking and eating. Easy-to-follow instructions for over 50 tasty cakes and bakes that kids will love to make. Children find...

What to do when you've been called to adopt and practical advice to make it work.Mary Ostyn married her sweetheart at nineteen, and the pair had four kids by their...

As would-be parents cycle through the adoption process, they balance anxiety and fear with the life-altering decision of adoption. The emotional toll of this dance can be completely overwhelming and...

Adopting an approach to yoga which is designed to help the expectant mother to develop confidence in her body, and avoiding complicated jargon, this book explains in detail how to...

Susan Jeffers explodes the modern myths of parenting as no one has ever dared before. With humour and compassion she shows how difficult it is to be a parent and...

The link between the food that children eat and their physical and general well-being is widely recognised today. Armed with this easy-to-use fully illustrated cookbook by best-selling expert Annabel Karmel...

'BoyMum is one of the most thought-provoking books I've read as a parent' The Times BoyMum is about boys and young men - how we are raising them, and what...

Everything you need to know for the first five years of your child's life from parenting expert, Dr Miriam Stoppard Let parenting guru, Dr Miriam Stoppard, guide you through the...

A philosophical memoir about becoming a father in an increasingly terrible world. Can I hope the child growing in my partner's womb will have a good-enough life?For Kant, philosophy boiled...

THIS IS NOT A PARENTING MANUAL. THIS IS REAL LIFE.The Unmumsy Mum writes candidly about motherhood like it really is: the messy, maddening, hilarious reality, how there is no 'one...

Packed with tips, hints and reminders, case studies, at-a-glance charts and a daily journal to help you keep track of your baby's progress, The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan is a...

How can I help my child that has got dyslexia or dyspraxia? Perhaps you've just found out your child has dyslexia, or suspect your child may have dyspraxia. This can...

Choosing a name for your baby is really exciting - it can also feel like a huge decision that you're terrified of getting wrong!Never fear: we bring you the very...

More than a cookbook, this indispensable kitchen companion not only offers delicious recipes and meal planners for every day of the year but also contains a wealth of information on...

This book has been replaced by Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder, Third Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-5712-7.