Item category 1: Family & Parenting

Dealing with a relationship breakdown, custody dispute or other family crisis can be an overwhelming, emotional and stressful experience. The last thing you need is to be thrust into the unfamiliar territory of the family court system without a clue about how to navigate it. Separation and Divorc...

There have been many books written for parents who are facilitating a child's gender transition, but almost none for parents who decide that social or medical transition is not the best option for their child. Written by three professionals working in the field, 'When kids say they're trans' is e...

When Life Sucks is an essential guide to supporting your teen's mental health. As a parent and psychiatrist, Dr Jo knows how hard it can be - especially if a teen communicates only in eye rolls and grunts! Covering everything from anxiety, depression, trauma and eating difficulties, to understand...

Most loving relationships fail, not because of communication or empathy breakdown, but because we unknowingly burden our partners with the task of caring for disowned and unloved parts of ourselves. Internal Family Systems (IFS) provides the tools for you to foster a healthy dialogue with your ow...

Did you know that the average American child spends 1,200 hours a year in front of a screen? And that outside play can boost children in every area of development? This book has everything you need to reset the balance and swap screen time for outdoor fun! Challenge your family to spend 1,000 hou...

Parenting through the teenage years can be challenging and overwhelming. With over twenty years of clinical practice, psychotherapist and parenting expert Joanna Fortune has devised a simple and proven 15-Minute parenting model packed with practical, playful and creative communication techniques ...

When death is dancing closer than you'd like, what becomes important? What do you need to tell your child? And how do you want to be remembered? A beautiful, tender, funny and poignant guide on how to really live, from a mother to her daughter.

While there is a wealth of advice for new mums on caring for their babies the same is not true for postpartum health. Fulfilling this vital need, "After Birth" is the ultimate postnatal primer for women facing changes to their bodies after having a baby. Addressing issues great and small - from h...

Does your baby have trouble sleeping? You're not alone. Designed specifically for the very many parents encountering the same issues as you, this practical, no-nonsense book gives you the insights, tools and strategies to help your baby get the rest they need - however difficult the challenge. Fe...

A diagnosis - or a suspected diagnosis - of autism in a child can be overwhelming for a parent, especially if you know nothing, or very little, about either of them. Dr Luke Beardon is a well-known expert in the field, and this book is an accessible, easy-to-read introduction for those encounteri...

Have you ever wished there was a manual for parenting children on the autism spectrum? This book provides just that, offering clear, precise, step-by-step advice on everything you want to know, including: How to toilet train your child without pushing or pressuring; How to get your child to sleep...

Fully updated for 2023, the original baby names book now has over 8,000 names inside. From each state's most popular names and trends for 2023 to tips about initials, last names and nicknames, Baby Names 2023 includes everything parents-to-be need to know to pick the perfect name for their baby.

Are you having trouble choosing a name for your baby? Do your parents want to follow a family tradition? Does your partner really like a name you absolutely hate? Or do you just need some inspiration? Choosing a name for your newborn can be a challenge. Naming your baby is one of the first things...

How will I ensure my child is school ready? After the birth of her son, this was the question that inspired Danielle, a primary school teacher, to bring Before Big School to life. Drawing on her experience and knowledge from the early childhood classroom a practical parent's guide for school read...

Beryl & Bertha is a comical account of more than six years of continuous breastfeeding across three babies and is designed to help mums everywhere relax and share in a laugh over what is meant to be one of the most natural processes on earth. Laughter is the best medicine. And who could need a go...

An informative and supportive guide for anyone who has experienced pregnancy and baby loss which also contains interviews with experts and other women who have experienced losses of their own, including Elizabeth Day, Leandra Medine Cohen, Melissa Odabash, Jools Oliver, Alexandra Stedman and Lath...

For most mums-to-be, the birth suite is a black box. An alarming number venture in with little clue of what to expect. The Birth Book empowers mothers, partners and support people with knowledge - changing potentially frightening birth experiences into cherished, life-long memories. Drawing on hi...

Following the birth of her first children, twin boys, Jessica Cornwell collapsed in a fever. Rushed back to hospital, she was initially dismissed, before a life-threatening infection was diagnosed. Alone, recovering, watching her body bruise and break, a curious thing happened: she stopped feelin...

Presenting the most up to date information for every day of your pregnancy - from conception to the first two weeks of your newborn's life - The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book ensures you are fully-equipped for your joyful journey. Information has been gathered and included from a wide body of healthc...

Like grief or falling in love, becoming a mother is an experience both ordinary and transformative. You are prepared for the sleeplessness and wonder, the noise and the chaos, the pram in the hall. But the extent to which this new life can turn your inner world upside-down - nothing prepares you ...

The viral video star behind Dude Dad offers a humorous and heartfelt guide to helping expectant fathers survive and thrive during the wild ride that is forty weeks of pregnancy.

The tween and teen years are rife with intense social challenges in school, friendships, sports, and other activities where instances of teasing, bullying, social exclusion and marginalization are unfortunately all too common. Social media has only made this behavior easier and more insidious. Bu...

There is so much to do every day, but there's always room to play. Kate Ritchie has created the ultimate collection of recipes, activities and ideas for families. By celebrating the wonder of nature, the power of creativity and the pure joy of playing together, this book shows how easy it is to m...

When you're raising a PDA child, with societal judgements and internal pressures, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, resentful and alone. Eliza's comedic illustrations explain the challenging situations and feelings you may face in a way that words simply cannot, bringing some much-needed levity bac...

Raise calmer, happier, healthier children with these fun, hands-on nature activities for parents and kids to enjoy together. What we all suspected intuitively for generations, science has now confirmed: spending time connecting to nature is a safe, effective tool to help improve our health and ha...

Maggie Dent, Australia's queen of common-sense parenting, has investigated the development period from birth to age eight. Drawing on nearly 5,000 survey results, the latest research, and her own extensive experience as an educator, counsellor, facilitator, mum and grandmother, Maggie shows us ho...

Over the past several years, Dr. Becky Kennedy -- known to her followers as "Dr. Becky" -- has been sparking a parenting revolution. Millions of parents, tired of following advice that either doesn't work or simply doesn't feel good, have embraced Dr. Becky's empowering and effective approach, a ...

When a child struggles with learning to read, it can feel overwhelming. What causes reading difficulties? How can parents support their children on the road to a rich and rewarding literacy life? Drawing on her dual expertise as a literacy specialist and a psychotherapist, Diane Tracey takes a un...

This positive parenting guide will help you understand how children develop and how discipline shapes not only your child's behavior but their overall health and well-being. With your child's developmental stages in mind, you'll be empowered to create a family discipline plan that manages misbeha...

There are epidemic rates of ADHD, depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide in young people. The conventional medical model wants to put a plaster on the problems with medication and CBT, but we, as parents, need to dig deeper. We need to face the fact that it is not our child's fault, but the w...