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Somehow, somewhere, parenting has become far too complicated and serious. Battlefield Wisdom is the perfect antidote. As a gift for newbie parents, or a soothing balm for the bumps and bruises of the seasoned veteran, this handy little pocket-sized book is for all those who've been worn down by the dreary, politically correct, guilt-inducing Dr Fudgebuffers telling us all what a rotten job we're doing. Bestselling author and clinical psychologist Nigel Latta takes you on an entertaining, irreverent, and utterly unapologetic ride t... read more

In the vein of Celia Lashlie's Good Man Projectwhich became the basis for her international bestseller, He’ll Be OK, in-depth research has been undertaken with schoolboys of various ages to canvass their views on current schooling, what worries them and how schools could enhance their education opportunities. The ground-breaking result offers... read more

Since its initial publication in 1994, Manhood has had a profound emotional impact on thousands of men and women. It has sold over 150 000 copies in Australia and New Zealand, making it the most popular book on men's lives in both countries. Steve Biddulph uses stories, humour and a refreshingly honest style of writing that resonates with both men and women. In Manhood, he tackles two critical social issues: creating a healthy masculinity, and how men can free themselves from crippling and outdated roles. This new edition has be... read more

GETTING READY TO START SCHOOL covers everything from choosing and applying for primary schools, to preparing your child in order to making their transition as smooth as possible, to what to expect once they get there, including the impact on parents, as they adapt to the politics of the school gate and to life fitting round the school days and terms. With input from childcare professionals, experienced teachers and Netmums themselves, GETTING READY TO START SCHOOL is the only book a parent will need to plan their child's first step... read more

A paperback that puts the reader back in control of their hormones by explaining what's going on when they're tetchy, spotty, tearful, fearful or just plain awful. Hormones rule our internal world: they control our growth, our metabolism, weight, water-balance, body clocks, fertility, muscle bulk, mood, speed of ageing, whether we want sex or not (and whether we enjoy it) and even whom we fall in love with. Their effects may occur in seconds and be over in a flash, or emerge over months and last for years. In "The Truth About Hormo... read more

From asthma to chicken pox, learn to look after your child in times of illness with this home guide for parents covering childhood diseases and disorders. Plus, updated advice on first aid, specially tailored for children, gives you the knowledge you need instantly if your baby or child gets hurt. For parents and carers of children of any age.

Find out how a green approach helps you to have a natural, comfortable and rewarding pregnancy, leading to a happy, healthy baby. This authoritative guide by health and childcare expert Claire Gillman will tell mothers-to-be all they need to know about having a safe, green pregnancy. The first chapter, 'Nurture and Care', is a practical guide to keeping yourself well during your pregnancy. 'Nutrition During Pregnancy' takes a close look at the optimum diet when 'eating for two', including pregnancy superfoods, supplements, and deal... read more

When can your child legally get a job? When can they babysit? Is it legal for them to get a tattoo yet? What can you do about your child being bullied? As your children become more independent, the parenting questions multiply. Tackling the trickiest problems head on, childcare expert Karen Sullivan explains when it is safe, appropriate, necessary or normal for children aged 9-18 to do certain things. You Want to Do What? has been tried and tested in the UK, and this adaptation for Kiwi parents answers every conceivable parenti... read more

The bestselling guides for preteens and teens updated with a brand-new look. The Madaras growing-up guides are acknowledged by parents, educators, librarians, and doctors for their unique, nonthreatening style, excellent organization, and thorough coverage of both the physical and emotional issues surrounding puberty and adolescence. And kids love them too! As one fan wrote, "Dear Lynda, I can't believe that you, a mom, knew all this stuff!" ""What's Happening to My Body?" for Boys" features detailed coverage, in age-appropriate la... read more

A fresh and practical guide to successfully managing children's behaviour -- from babies to young adults.

Living with a Willy is about what it's really like to be a willy owner. It's about your body and what happens to it. Packed with honest factual information, presented with humour, it answers all the concerns that teenage boys have.

Many children's lives are touched by a serious illness within their families, and some will be faced with the loss of a parent or grandparent, or the death of a sibling or beloved pet. How can adults help young people cope with these losses? How do they explain and console in language that a child can understand? Dr. Daniel Schaefer, working with child psychologists and trauma experts, and drawing on more than three decades of experience with families in crisis, has written a practical guide for anyone who works or lives with child... read more

Popular science meets parenting in this fascinating and beautiful book. Covering a baby's first two years with retrospective glimpses of life in the womb, it details the incredible changes that occur as development progresses. Desmond Morris' thought-provoking book sets out the astonishing facts with outstanding visual reference to make you marvel at the complexity of the human body and your baby's ability to achieve so much in so little time. Stunning photographs and artwork overlays complement amazing facts about the growth, gene... read more

Parents and caregivers who struggle to cope with the demands of modern day living and need practical, sensible advice to raise happy, well-adjusted and independent children will find this title invaluable.

From the author of 'Oh Baby ...Birth, Babies & Motherhood Uncensored' comes the next instalment: 'Oh Grow Up ...Parenting Toddlers to PreTeens Uncensored'. Renowned for her ability to 'cut through the nonsense', Kathy Fray is a parenting author whose writing style blows the cobwebs off antiquated ideologies, while engaging the reader with entertaining realism. Kathy describes Oh Grow Up as being about 'parenting with spirit' - strength, guts, soul. The result is an eclectic fusion of ordinary old-school middle-of-the-road philosoph... read more

Peter is excited about moving to a new house, although he has to leave his best friend behind. But at his new school he soon comes up against Jack, the class bully, who makes Peter's life a misery. When Peter's mother eventually finds out, she decides they must speak to the teacher...

Laura loves acting, but she is not looking forward to the school play because she doesn't expect her parents to be there. Laura's parents have separated and she misses her father. When her mother invites a new friend, John, to dinner, Laura decides to do her best to persuade him not to stay...

With a new foreword, written for Australia; shows how we can improve our children's lives by encouraging them to find freedom and creativity in nature.

Camping in the garden, riding bikes through the woods, climbing trees, collecting bugs, picking wildflowers, running through piles of autumn leaves ... these are the things childhood memories are made of. But for a whole generation of today's children the pleasures of a free-range childhood are missing, and their indoor habits contribute to epidemic obesity, attention d... read more

One in three people in the UK is part of a stepfamily. Remarriages now make up 38% of weddings and many of these marriages involve children from previous relationships on both sides. It's an unfortunate statistic that 70% of blended families break up within the first three years.
Seven years ago Jo Danks was in that very situation. She had a daughter from a previous marriage and was head over heels in love with a man in a similar position. She desperately needed help and guidance but while there were many books available on b... read more