Secondhand Parenting Books

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...

This provides clear sex education coupled with an understanding of moral attitudes and standards. An updated and revised edition of "Girls Talk", this edition includes material on AIDS, child sex...

"Child" explores the world of young children aged from 2 to 5 as they emerge from toddlerdom and start out on the long road to independence. These early years are...

Entertaining, honest and occasionally messy, I'm Wrecked, This Is My Journal is packed full of lists, quotations, doodles and more. Ideal for all frazzled new parents, this is the perfect...

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...

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...

'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...

First there was the Toddler Taming phenomenon - now this is the sequel every parent has been waiting for...Dr Christopher Green has written Beyond Toddlerdom for all those parents in...

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...

It all started when busy father Greg Pembroke posted a few pictures online of his three-year-old son, mid-tantrum, alongside the reason his son was crying: He had broken his bit...

A perfect gift purchase for the friend, partner or family member who is setting out on the challenging path of parenting. Text is light and humorous, reassuring and informal with...

The Father's Book contains everything a modern dad needs in order to discharge his duties, and more. Includes: * Top 10 excuses for forgetting your child's birthday * An easy-to-use...

The Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller from the no.1 bestselling author and podcast host of Happy Mum Happy Baby.Letters on Motherhood is a collection of heartfelt and deeply poignant letters...

Forget unrealistic childcare manuals - this is the book you really need to help you cope brilliantly with those first chaotic days and months ahead. As a health journalist and...

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...

This fact-packed guide to a healthy vegetarian diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding and for babies gives a clear overview of what comprises a healthy diet. To help you maintain a...

Annabel Karmel is known and trusted by millions of parents for her unrivalled advice on feeding babies and children. In association with Great Ormond Street Hospital, she puts her wide...

In 2005, the children from the BBC's groundbreaking "Child of Our Time" television series reach an important milestone as they turn five years old. Now familiar to millions of viewers...

Love Laughter and Parenting is a parent-centred book that recognises that a happy child can only be the product of happy parents. The authors mix practical advice with insights into...

Raising a child brings many joys but also plenty of challenges! The ups and downs of parenting can push even the most resourceful parent to the limit. Written by established...

Unlock your child's potential by helping them build their strengths.As a strengths-based scientist for more than 20 years, Dr Lea Waters has witnessed first-hand how focusing on our children's strengths,...

The death of a baby - either near the time of birth or earlier in the pregnancy - and the impact upon the family members requires special insights and care....