Non Fiction > Parenting

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

Fathers Who Dare Win was self-published eleven years ago, sold strongly and now Ian Grant has updated and revised it for today's generation of fathers. Most of the original content remains highly relevant but there are new apsects for today's fathers to deal with the internet, Facebook and Twitter; strategies for the estranged dad; the importance of a father in his daughter's life, and in his son's life; smart strategies for how to love the mother of your children; and much more. In Ian's characteristic straight-talking way he off... read more

This book presents a clear and effective approach to helping children and adults alike understand and deal constructively with children's anger. The book offers engaging, well-organised activities which help to overcome the fear of children's anger which many adult care-givers experience, and distinguishes between anger the feeling, and violence the behaviour. Primarily created for ages 6 to thirteen, it is accessible for use in class or at home.

'How do I know if my baby is getting enough to eat?''How often do I feed her?''How can I tell if she's hungry?' There are many issues that surround breast- or bottle-feeding and the introduction of solid foods to your baby, and it can be a major cause of anxiety for many parents. Even the lucky ones, whose babies latch onto the breast easily or happily move from a liquid diet to solid foods, have initial concerns over ensuring their baby is getting adequate nourishment. Tracy Hogg's incredible sensitivity and ability to read infant... read more

Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding. A new reference book for prospective parents, this clear, helpful and easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you thousands of brilliant suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival. It also includes appendices of the top ten names through the centuries and the most popular celebrity names.

This baby book features characters and scenes from the children's book, "Guess How Much I Love You". When completed, the baby book should provide parents with a detailed account of the first two years of their child's life. There are spaces to attach newspaper clippings and photographs.

Brings together key scientific evidence about the way infants think and react to their parents and the outside world. This title offers guidance on sleeping, feeding, playing and washing as well as stage-by-stage advice on your baby's physical, intellectual and emotional development from birth to five.

Preparing to live on your own at college can be difficult and scaryespecially for teens with ADHD or LD. On Your Own provides a wealth of college readiness skills and teaches college-bound teens how to acquire these skills in a clear, easy-to-understand way. On Your Own explains facts about college life, differences between high school and college, how to use high school to get ready, and how to make a plan and set goals to ready one self teen readers will find a short set of surveys to rate themselves on a variety of skill areas n... read more

For all mothers who loved the simplicity, clarity and warmth of Buddhism for Mothers comes the book which answers the next lot of questions - Buddhism for Mothers with Lingering Questions. Now the mother of a toddler and a primary school-aged child, Sarah Napthali is continuing onto the next stage of the parenting journey. Writing from personal experience, and weaving in stories from other mothers throughout her narrative, Sarah shows us how spiritual and mindful parenting can help all mothers - be they Buddhist or non-Buddhist - t... read more

While our kids are safer now than they have ever been, we are constantly fearful for them. We drive them everywhere, organise their time, and cocoon them from every imaginable danger, assuming we're doing the right thing. Even when they are teenagers we continue to manage their lives, and unwittingly prevent their development. In this ground-breaking new book, internationally renowned family therapist and social worker Michael Ungar shows why our constant need to keep our kids safe often puts them in harm's way. By protecting them ... read more

Become a calmer and happier mother with The Complete Buddhism for Mothers. Parenthood can be a time of great inner turmoil for a woman yet parenting books invariably focus on nurturing children rather than the mothers who struggle to raise them. These books are different. Together for the first time, these three bestsellers - Buddhism for Mothers, Buddhism for Mothers of Young Children and Buddhism for Mothers of Schoolchildren - explore the joy of being with your children in the all-important present moment. In these books, mother... read more

The Good Man Project, a major study in 24 boys' schools around New Zealand, aimed to discover how best to help boys become men.
Celia Lashlie's involvement with the research, and her work in prisons and parenting, enable her to offer more of the razor-sharp insights and no-nonsense suggestions we have come to expect from this expert commentator and motivator.
First published October 2005.

Corporate-box seats at Mt Start Stadium to watch the Warriors or a kindy barbecue with his kids? These days the famous former league coach Graham Lowe would choose the latter every time. When Jack and Sam Lowe were born in 2003, it changed Lowie's life. Not only did he have twin boys, but he was almost 60 and had suffered life-threatening poor health for several years. Their birth completely changed his thinking and his behaviour. In this inspirational, candid, heart-warming, tear-inducing and chuckle-making book Lowie shares his d... read more

Motherhood, for a first-timer, can be an overwhelming and even frightening experience but admitting this doesn't seem to be the done thing.
The birth, according to Eleanor, is the least of it. It's what happens after the birth that blows your mind. You're meant to look like an expert from day one despite the fact that the choices confronting first time parents are mind boggling - and whatever they decide someone will tell them they're wrong. Then there's the unsolicited advice offered by complete strangers to the compe... read more

This title is a practical solutions to everyday problems for parents of children aged 0-5. "Baby & Child Questions & Answers" will help answer all your most pressing questions as a parent. Why is breastfeeding best for my baby? How can I cope with sleepless nights? And why is my child wetting the bed? However many children you've had, it's always good to have access to sympathetic guidance from someone who understands your concerns and can provide reassuring answers to questions. GP and mother of three Dr Carol Cooper gives realist... read more

Many believe it is a matter of luck as to whether you are blessed with a baby who sleeps well or are landed with one who doesn't. It isn't. Beatrice Hollyer and Lucy Smith provide clear, sensible and effective advice on how to achieve peaceful, problem-free nights in Sleep - from the first days of infancy throughout childhood. Taking a cue from the baby, and working with their natural instinct, this book puts parents in charge. Avoiding conflict over sleep, this approach builds trust, communication and confidence in your relationsh... read more