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 bestselling book from leading mental health professional and parenting expert Dr John Sharry has now been updated and expanded. Advocating a balanced approach to parenting, Parenting Teenagers sets out...

The future needs Dyslexic Thinking! British social entrepreneur, founder and CEO of charity Made By Dyslexia, Kate Griggs has been shifting the narrative on dyslexia and educating people on its...

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...

a complete guide to both what and how to feed your toddler, from one of the UK's most 'pragmatic', 'sensible' and 'reassuring' child nutritionists (Daily Telegraph) offers not just meal...

If you've ever had to navigate the sleep-deprived haze of parenting, or are looking forward to being a dad for the first time, this book is for you. In between...

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...

Did your home haircut make your child look like Friar Tuck?Did you forget to put bananas in your banana bread?Did your primary-schooler have to correct your times tables?Then you were...

Working mothers today confront not only conflicting demands on their time and energy but also conflicting ideas about how they are to behave: they must be nurturing and unselfish while...

New parents are bombarded with information from well-meaning parties, which can be difficult to absorb. The NCT Complete Book of BabyCare draws on the National Childbirth Trust's (the largest childbirth...

EATING WELL WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING provides mums-to-be with a realistic approach to navigating healthily and deliciously through the nine months of pregnancy - at home, in the office, at Christmas,...

The ability to use language well is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. Helping them to communicate, to listen, and to understand, will build the foundation...

In most societies around the world even quite small babies join the grown-ups at table, perched on a parent's or grandparent's knee, eating what the adults eat - healthy, nutritious...

Play is one of the most natural and widespread phenomena of childhood. But its purpose and importance for the growing child have been, and remain, a source of puzzlement not...

One ordinary morning, Norah walked out of her house on Willoughby Street and never looked back. Six years later, she returns to the home she walked away from only to...

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'...

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...

From a growing baby to a toddler, and beyond, a well-balanced diet has enough nutrients and calories to meet a child's needs. It lays the foundation of a lifetime 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...

Updated, trusted advice for new parents from expert Dr Miriam StoppardHelp your child reach their full potential using this updated guide to caring for your baby during the first three...

Only since Victorian times has it been standard practice for mothers and fathers to send their babies to sleep alone, away from the parental bed - often in another room....

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...

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...

Author of the highly successful Sixty Minute series Rob Parsons turns his attention to that very difficult period of adolescence - the teenage years.He explains how to cope with this...

Practical sleep solutions for your child from newborn to toddlerHelp Your Baby to Sleep tells you exactly what you need to know to finally get a good night's sleep. Age-specific...

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...

- 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...