Item category 1: Family & Parenting

15-20 percent of children are highly sensitive and they are often labelled shy, introverted, fussy or faddy. The real story is very different though and this practical book helps parents know what to do, when to back off, and how to ensure their child is given the right sort of treatment at school.

In her first book, happy-go-lucky YouTuber and Instagrammer Emma Conway explores motherhood in all its glory through the medium of hilarious and uplifting poetry. A mum to two young humans aged 7 and 9, she revisits the days of no sleep, potty training and toddler tantrums; dives deep into first ...

50 Fantastic Ideas for Supporting Children's Wellbeing is packed full of easy-to-follow activities for to calm busy minds and bodies and develop young children's self-esteem through engagement with their senses, nature and the world around them. With the ever-increasing pressures on children and ...

This guide to having teenagers differs from other parenting books in at least one crucial way: Instead of prescribing a set of parenting rules, it explains clearly and straight-forwardly why teenagers do what they do. With a new understanding of your teenager's psychological development and state...

What is my son doing behind his constantly closed door? What's with his curt responses, impulsiveness, newfound obsession with gaming, and that funky smell? As paediatrician and mother of two teenagers Cara Natterson explains, puberty starts in boys long before any visible signs appear, which cau...

Discovering you're going to be a dad is a strange time - a combination of excitement, uncertainty and a whole lot of questions... What do I need to buy? When's the first scan? Where will the baby sleep? A Dad's Guide to Having a Baby answers all these questions and more. Dominic Bliss offers reas...

Discover your roots! The answers to all your genealogy questions in one place! This convenient, timesaving collection of genealogy hacks gathers the best resources, tips, lists, and need-to-know facts from the experts at Family Tree Magazine. Inside, you'll find fast facts about a variety of fami...

This is the story of how Australian education fell behind the world's best and how Finland came to lead. It is also a guide to how some of Finland's ideas can be used by teachers and schools to begin to reverse the current malaise of Australia's education system.

In this absorbing, clever and funny book, renowned psychotherapist Philippa Perry tells us what really matters and what behaviour it is important to avoid - the vital dos and don'ts of parenting. Instead of mapping out the 'perfect' plan, Perry offers a big-picture look at the elements that lead ...

Tizzie Hall is an internationally renowned baby whisperer who has been working with babies and their parents for over 24 years. Her customised sleep routines have helped thousands of restless babies sleep through the night, and in this easy-to-use sleep guide she shares: sleep routines for baby's...

What to Expect When You're Expecting has long been the go-to manual for parents-to-be around the world. With detailed week-by-week explanations of what is happening to mother and baby, and advice backed by the latest research -- think preparation, diet, self-care and complications -- this book re...

William McInnes, one of Australia's best-known storytellers and actors, has turned to a subject that is close to his heart. Fatherhood is about family, about memories of his father and the memories he's creating as a dad himself, with his own son and daughter. Warm, witty and nostalgic, these tal...

This is a collection of very special stories written for your child's enjoyment along with psychological strategies to support you. The Bunny Books have each been written based on different techniques to help new parents with common problems that arise, equipping them with what they need to step ...

Choosing a name for your baby has never been easier. Deciding on a name is one of the most exciting decisions you'll make ahead of your new arrival but with so much choice it can be daunting to know where to start. Best Baby Names 2021 is full of inspirational names for your new baby. Whether you...

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 latest news, trends and inspiration in Baby Names 2021. Thousands of inspirational names, including the UK's favourites (we're still b...

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, so its right to think long and hard about t...

Bringing a new baby home can be one of the most intimidating experiences of our lives and can fill us with self-doubt. But in order to nurture our child, says parenting expert Pinky McKay, we must maintain our own sense of worth. Bonding with our baby and learning to trust our maternal/paternal i...

In her down-to-earth style, Chantelle will act as your guide and support system as you prepare to Milk It, including: Preparing before birth, what to expect in the early days, milestones to reach breastfeeding in public and going back to work, problems to look out for with tried and tested soluti...

The Positive Breastfeeding Book doesn't promise to make it easy, nor will it get up in the middle of the night for you, but it will empower you with the knowledge and encouragement you need to feed your baby with confidence.

This is a guide to help you evaluate information and evidence to decide what is right for you, your body and your baby. In three main parts it will firstly open your eyes to how information is shared in the media and how this can affect our thinking and decision making. Next it will help you spot...

Many say that breastfeeding is natural yet most health professionals teach mothers to practice responsive, baby-led feeding using a set of predetermined, latching instructions. This book describes a new, proactive, mother-led approach called biological nurturing. Biological nurturing research hig...

For boys, adolescence can be a confusing minefield and parents are often bewildered as to how to best guide their precious sons. Many parents wake one day to find that their beautiful little boys have grown into silent, withdrawn, sometimes angry and often unmotivated tweens and teens. Well-known...

In The Baby-Friendly Family Cookbook, Aileen Cox Blundell, mother of three and the creative force behind the popular Baby-Led Feeding blog, has created over 150 fuss-free recipes everyone in the family will love - from the smallest to the biggest and including weaning babies. From lunch-box insp...

Groundbreaking music educator Dr Anita Collins draws on the latest international neurological research to reveal the extraordinary and often surprising benefits of learning music for children from newborns to teenagers. Brain research has revealed something extraordinary: learning music and liste...

The author of Punished by Rewards and The School Our Children Deserve builds on his parenting theories of working with children rather than trying to control them, arguing against practices that teach children that they must earn a parent's approval, and presents techniques that promote desired c...

A practical, meditative approach that can be used in the moment to help you stay calm and balanced when your child's behavior is pushing you to your limit -- by the author of Simplicity Parenting. In difficult and challenging situations with our kids, every parent wants to react as much as possib...

In this fully revised and updated edition for modern dads, Peter Downey tells all about the trials and joys of parenting, including advice about pregnancy, why embryos look like aliens, names not to call your baby, what childbirth feels like, how much it's all going to cost, lots of stuff about s...

Discover how to get your baby or child to settle easily and sleep well with step-by-step advice that gets right to the heart of the issue.

At a time when many boys are in crisis, a much-needed roadmap for helping boys grow into strong and compassionate men.

From his decades of research and work with thousands of families, leading authority Russell A. Barkley knows how overwhelming the everyday challenges of ADHD can be. This unique book guides parents to help their child or teen thrive and keep their loving connection strong, even in hot-button situ...