All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum by Kathy Hoopmann

$26.99 AUD

Category: Parenting & Pregnancy

This updated edition of the bestselling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome provides an engaging, gentle introduction to autism.   All-new cats take a playful look at the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with typical autistic traits, bringin g to life common characteristics such as sensory sensitivities, social issues and communication difficulties.   Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes all the joys and challenges of being on the autism spectrum, leaving the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and the potential of autistic people. ...Show more

Babies and Toddlers - Sequel to Up the Duff by Kaz Cooke

$39.99 AUD

Category: Parenting & Pregnancy | Reading Level: 4 Non Fiction

Now you have a newbaby, what are you going to do with it?! Babies & Toddlershas you covered from your very first day with a baby. With the help of more than 30 medical and other experts, in her friendly and reassuring way, Kaz Cooke tells you everything you need to know about being a parent for the first three years. breast or bottle-feeding * crying * sleeping * coping * mum health & body image * developmental milestones * common illnesses & worries * eating * fun stuff * toilet-training * tantrums (theirs and yours) * extra stuff for dads * and much, much more. Fun, practical, and updated every year, Babies & Toddlersis full of trusted info from Kaz, just like you found in her pregnancy book, Up the Duff. ...Show more

Children Need Grandparents by CAWOOD, ANNE

$20.00 AUD

$24.95 (19% off)

Category: Parenting & Pregnancy

Life does not end when your children leave home and create their own families -- it just enters a new and challenging era. Dipping into her extended case files, parenting expert and grandmother of four, Anne Cawood gives sage advice for grandparents entering or already in this wonderful phase of their l ives. Grandparents play a vital role in the lives of the new generation -- both their own children and their grandchildren. In the modern world of technological development, instant communication and fast travel, there is still no replacement for the care, love and support of the extended family in the circle of life where grandparents are the vital link between past and future. This book is for all grandparents or anyone who fulfils this very important role in a childs life. It offers guidance and support to give grandparents insight into the lives of 21st century children, with valuable coping skills and positive strategies to help them enjoy their grandchildren while still living meaningful lives nurturing their own needs and well-earned freedom and independence. ...Show more

From Boys to Men: Guiding our Teen Boys to Grow into Happy, Healthy Men by Maggie Dent

$34.99 AUD

Category: Parenting & Pregnancy

For boys, adolescence can be a confusing minefield and parents can be bewildered as 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 Australian author, parenting and resilience educator, and 'boy champion' Maggie Dent, offers parents and guardians a compassionate and practical guidebook, packed with advice and ground-breaking techniques on how to stay calm and:- Communicate effectively and defuse conflict- 'Unstick' an unmotivated son- Teach them to cope with loss and failure, and how to recover- Help them foster healthy friendships and intimate relationships- Navigate technology and the digital world. From Boys to Men empowers parents with insight, tips and a common-sense approach to help all boys - and their families - thrive as they progress through adolescence, offering hope for their bright futures as happy, healthy men.Featuring a Foreword by Michael Gurian   ...Show more

Girl Stuff 8-12: Your Real Guide to the Pre-Teen Years by Kaz Cooke

$24.99 AUD

Category: Parenting & Pregnancy

Here's everything you need to know about being a pre-teen, from Kaz Cooke, author of Girl Stufffor teens. * body changes * dealing with friends & bullies * getting confident * first periods * pimples * hair (wherever it is) * phones & being online * what to eat * being fit & healthy * the be st books & movies * how to be happy with your own true self * & lots more! Girl Stuff 8-12 fits under your pillow and is written with the help of medical and other experts. PS- This book is for girls aged 8 to 12. Girls 12+ need Girl Stuff- Your Full-on Guide to the Teen Years. ...Show more

Kidwrangling : Looking After Babies Toddlers and Preschoolers by Kaz Cooke

$45.00 AUD

Category: Parenting & Pregnancy

Now you have a baby, what on earth are you going to do with it? Kaz Cooke delivers all the up-to-date, reliable info, with advice from the experts, including real mums and dads.Kidwranglingis funny, reassuring and practical, with no judgmental guruspeak about the right way to do things - just a range of great solutions for you to choose from. This much-loved parenting bible has been in print since 2003 and Kaz keeps all the info bang up-to-the-minute with updates to every reprint. BABIES Getting through the first weeks; bosoms & bottles, sleeping & crying; coping, bonding & the blues; new mum & newborn health & mum's post-baby body; first food, teething & dummies and equipment. TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS Family food & using the loo; child care, teaching kids how to behave & getting ready for school; dealing with common illnesses. PLUS Emotional and physical development 0 to 5; immunisation, safety & travel; what dads need to know; birthday parties & presents; games, toys & activities; being at home or doing paid work; best ever lists of helplines and other contacts. ...Show more

LITTLE BITS OF WISDOM by Josie Bissett (Compiled by); Dan Zadra (Editor); Debbie Tomassi (Illustrator); Kobi Yamada (Artist)

$19.99 AUD

Category: Parenting & Pregnancy

Written by real parents, Little Bits of Wisdom is a world-wide compilation of parenting tips and advice on such topics as sleeping, feeding, potty training, teething, and discipline. The book also includes thoughts on more profound and heartfelt subjects, such as family traditions and rituals, marriage, values, love, and self-esteem. ...Show more

Parenting Freak Ability: How Ordinary Parents Unleashed Ability in Their Kids and How You Can Do it, Too by Mark Dobson

$20.00 AUD

$32.95 (39% off)

Category: Parenting & Pregnancy

Australia's Mark Dobson is a performance adviser to the world's elite athletes and coaches. Testimony to his skill is that leading up to the Beijing Olympics Mark spent one year as a direct resource for the Australian Olympic Swimming Coach Ian Pope. He also coaches USA Pipe and Slope Skier Colby West a nnually at the Winter X Games and was a founding member of New York City's first University for exceptionally talented teenagers which was acknowledged by President Obama for its educational innovation. In this book he taps into the wisdom of some of Australia's great parents and explains the strategies he also uses to unleash ability. Discover and enjoy applying wisdom from: Lindsey Gaze - Parent of Andrew Gaze - 5 time Olympian; Allison Siddle - Parent of Peter Siddle - Australian Test Bowler; Ray and Karen Buckley - Parent of Nathan - AFL Brownlow Medalist; David Carney - Parent of Emma Carney - 3 time World Triathlon Champion; Denis Ginn - Parent of Drew Ginn - Triple Olympic Gold Medalist; Dot and Alec McGory - Parent of Scott McGory - Olympic Gold and Bronze Medalist; Susan Davis - Parent of Anna Segal - Winter Games Gold Medalist; Paul and Andres Smith - Parents of Brad Smith - Australian Mini SX Champion; Meryl and Richard Harry - Parents of Richard Harry - Wallaby's team of decade; Ken Sinclair - Parent of Cam Sinclair - Double back flip on a motor bike; Geoff O'Shea - Parent of Katherine O'Shea - Australian Cross Country Mountain Bike; Katrina Jenkins - Parent of Sarah Jamieson - 3 times Olympian and World record holder; Meredith and Manfred Guehrer - Parents of Marieke Guehrer - World Champion Gold Medalist; Esther Thompson - Parent of Archie Thompson - Socceroo. ...Show more

Parents, This Is the One Thing You Have to know by Parent Tv

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting & Pregnancy

Any parent knows raising kids can be as confusing, challenging and maddening as it is profoundly life-affirming. We can't possibly have all the answers, all the time, but there are some parts of parenting you absolutely should not drop the ball on.In this book, ParentTV's Sam Jockel and Kerri Ryan have sought the wisdom of thirty-three experts to solve parenthood's most diabolical head-scratchers. With diverse backgrounds in children's health, education and psychology, these experts are armed with the data and insight to tackle everything from kids' resilience to their relationship with food and the influence of music on developing brains.Includes contributions from:Dr. Arne Rubinstein, Dr. Charlotte Reznick, Dr. Justin Coulson, Karen Young, Maggie Dent, Pinky McKay, And many more ...Show more

Practice is a Dirty Word : How to Clean up Your Act! by Ruth Bonetti

$24.99 AUD

Category: Parenting & Pregnancy

Practice is a Dirty Word - How to Clean Up Your Act rescues teachers, parents and students alike from the bogey of practice. The book aims to help developing musicians to "work smart" so they can enjoy their playing and realise their potential.

Raising Boys In The Twenty-First Century by Steve Biddulph

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting & Pregnancy | Reading Level: Adult

The most popular book ever about raising boys is back, significantly updated to help raise sons in a world that offers gender equality, respect and a whole new kind of man, but is still haunted by toxic masculinity.     You'll find cutting-edge science about the 'physical fours', the 'emotional eights' and how puberty can be turned into a positive time, along with hundreds of other practical tips for raising a son.   No two boys are alike, and you have to get to know our own unique boy. The idea that 'if we understand them, we can help them' is what has made this book so well loved and trusted in over a million homes.   As one of Australia's best-known psychologists for almost 30 years, Steve has introduced a generation of fathers into hands-on engagement with kids, and helped thousands of mothers gain confidence in their ability to raise sons well. He has worked with schools in 17 countries, and 130,000 parents have heard his unforgettable live talks.     'Biddulph is electrifying' -Telegraph    'Biddulph is a spellbinder'  - 60 Minutes   ...Show more

Raising Girls in the 21st Century by Steve Biddulph

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting & Pregnancy

A powerful revised and updated edition of the bestselling parenting classic, Raising Girls. There has been a sudden and universal deterioration in girls' mental health and wellbeing, starting in primary school and devastating the teen years. Fierce and tender in its mission, Raising Girls in the Twent y-first Century is both a guidebook and a call-to-arms for parents. The five key stages of girlhood are laid out so that you know exactly what matters at which age, and how to build strength and connectedness into your daughter from infancy onwards. At last, there is a clear map of girls' minds that accepts no limitations, narrow roles or selling-out of your daughter's potential or uniqueness. Raising Girls in the Twenty-first Century explores how to help your daughter feel secure, become an explorer, get along with others, find her soul, and ultimately become a woman. All the hazards are signposted - bullying, eating disorders, body image and depression, social media harms and helps - as are concrete and simple measures for mums and dads to help raise a daughter to be strong, wise and able to stand up for herself and others. Parenthood is restored to an exciting journey, not one worry after another. Raising Girls in the Twenty-first Century has been updated to include: Two kinds of girlhood: why some girls go off the rails while others go from strength to strength. Finding comfort in her own skin: avoiding the toxic mix of perfectionism and overachievement. Mirror, mirror on the screen: how our devices and social media steal joy, and how we can put them in the right perspective. Pets, plants and wild places: bringing nature and its power to heal into your daughter's life. What's missing? A diagnostic list to identifying the gaps, and the ten vital ingredients to being happy and free. ...Show more