Anxious Mums by Jodi Richardson

$34.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

The challenge of anxiety never tests you more than when you become a mother. From conceiving, to pregnancy, to birth, and forever more, there are infinite reasons for your anxiety to be heightened. The impact on mothers isn't just the anxiety itself, it's the stop sign it seems to put up in front of you at almost every turn. Anxiety can stand in the way of living a rich, full and wonderful life, and from fulfilling your potential personally, professionally and as a mother. But this doesn't have to be your reality. Dr Jodi Richardson, co-author of the bestselling Anxious Kids, knows this because she lives with anxiety and is a wellbeing expert. Now, she wants to educate and inspire mothers to- recognise and understand your anxiety build the skills and a lifestyle to manage and minimise your symptoms develop thinking skills to manage unhelpful and worrying thoughts cultivate confidence to embrace change and uncertainty strengthen your ability and willingness to tolerate discomfort know and act by your values enrich relationships with your partner, friends and children understand emotional labour and manage your 'mental load' strive to fulfil personal and professional goals and ambitions raise emotionally intelligent children with skills for flourishing mental health Grounded in positive psychology, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Anxious Mums cuts through the science, giving mums the knowledge, tools, support and confidence to make a positive difference not just to their own mental health but to that of their whole family. ...Show more

Little Victories: Autism Through a Father's Eyes by Yvon Roy

$34.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

THE AWARD WINNING GRAPHIC NOVEL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A FATHER, AND THE CHALLENGES HE FACES RAISING HIS AUTISTIC SON.   A beautiful visual exploration of the highs and lows experienced by a parent learning how to adapt to his son's autism. Faced with a challenging road ahead, the author uses creative flair and ingenuity in order to connect with his son, enabling him to reach his fullest potential and prepare him for the transition into adulthood.   This stunning insight into the nature of autism and the daily struggles of a parent uses humor and compassion to convey its message. This is the perfect creative outlet for anyone - from parent to teacher - looking for detailed information on the subject with a more personal touch.   Yvon Roy won the Best Biography Award from the Disability Fund and Society, as well receiving the INSPIREO High School Students Award for the most inspiring youth book, and the Literary Award for Citizenship from the Maine Teachers' League. ...Show more

The Healthy Baby Gut Guide: How to Prevent Allergies, Build Immunity and Develop Good Gut Health from Day One by Vincent Ho

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

An accessible, practical guide to preventing and managing children's allergies and improving their immune systems, from leading gastroenterologist Dr Vincent Ho.  

Little Creatures Baby Days by Jedda Robaard

$24.99 AUD

Category: Parenting | Series: Little Creatures Ser.

How Do You Make a Baby by Anna Fiske

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

In How Do You Make a Baby? Anna Fiske answers the questions all children are curious about: How does a baby get into the mother's stomach? Who can make a baby, and how is it actually done? With comic illustrations and a playful tone, this is a funny and factual book about an eternally relevant topic, gi ving parents and children a starting point for discussion. Informational, funny and warm. ...Show more

Extraordinary Parenting: The Essential Guide to Parenting and Educating at Home by Eloise Rickman

$22.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

We are living through an unprecedented and stressful time, and many parents around the world have been asked to care for and educate their children at home. This presents unique challenges, especially for parents trying to work and oversee their children during long days at home. Extraordinary Parentin g offers authoritative, calm, credible advice that is easy to digest and put into practice straight away as parents learn to navigate unthinkable circumstances. Central to this quick, informative read is a guide to building strong, flexible family rhythms. Written by a homeschooling expert with the current Covid-19 crisis in mind, Extraordinary Parenting will have lasting appeal for any family dealing with a sudden change in circumstances — or even just those families who want to rethink the way their household and parenting is structured. What emerges, through Rickman’s Montessori and Waldorf-influenced approach, is a peaceful parenting style that fosters a slow childhood and a holistic family way of being in the world. ...Show more

Kids' Food Allergies for Dummies Australian and New Zealand Edition by EDI Tang

$49.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

Assuming no prior understanding of food allergies and written by two pediatric allergists from Melbourne.s Royal Children.s Hospital, Kids. Food Allergies For Dummies belongs on the reference shelf of every organisation responsible for the care of children, and is a must-have resource for anyone concern ed for their health and safety. ...Show more

My Body's Changing: A Boy's Guide to Growing Up by Franklin Watts

$26.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

A simple and reassuring introduction to body changes for boys aged 7 and up. This easy-to-understand, straightforward book gives clear advice for young readers who want to understand more about how the body changes during puberty. The clear, friendly approach explains what puberty is and what changes m ight happen such as getting hairier, growing taller and what wet dreams are. It includes sensible advice about healthy eating, exercise and keeping clean as well as how to tackle any emotional ups and downs and tips for boosting self-esteem. Questions and answers throughout will help dispel any myths and give gentle advice. The book focuses purely on the changes happening to a boy's body during puberty with no mention of sex, which some younger children aren't ready to learn about. ...Show more

The Next Generation: Preparing Today's Kids For An Extraordinary Future by Tony Ryan

$29.95 AUD

Category: Parenting

Today's children will be an unprecedented global force?are they ready? The Next Generation maps out the world of possibilities ahead for today's young people, and reveals the skills and habits they'll need to take full advantage of their unique futures. Around 35% of the world's population is under 20 y ears of age; known as Generation Z and Generation Alpha, these children are coming of age in a world that is safer, healthier, wealthier and more productive than ever before. Opportunities fan out in the distance for today's kids?a world of possibility awaits, and they will be the ones to shape the future for us all. Right now, it's the job of parents and educators to prepare these kids for what awaits. They need an instinctual adaptability, quick thinking and comfort with change. They need to be technologically literate, and ready to take on whatever challenges arise. This book explores the evolution of "coming of age" in a world where teens are already an entrepreneurial force, and shows you how to instill the talent, skills and instincts today's children will need to make the most of their future. * Explore the unique opportunities that exist for today's children * Discover the three capabilities that will prepare them for their dramatic journey * Learn three ways in which kids can help create a worthwhile future for themselves * Give them the skills they need to successfully navigate rapid, never-ending change Continuous technological advancements combined with our children's unprecedented levels of involvement will unleash humanity's next major social and economic evolution?will your child be ready? The Next Generation helps you prepare them for their journey to success. ...Show more

Growing Up With A Bucket Full Of Happiness: Three Rules for a Happier Life by Carol McCloud

$16.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

Age range 10+ Growing Up With A Bucket Full Of Happiness advances the bucket-filling concept for pre-teens, teens, and adults. Growing Up breaks new ground through expanded language as it teaches the value of kindness, self-control, resilience, and forgiveness in a world that is not always kin d. Readers gain a better understanding of all the ways they can fill and dip into buckets and how to use their lid to keep their own bucket full. Easy-to-read chapters, poignant illustrations, and daily self-reflection questions encourage readers to use their individual power of choice to be daily bucket fillers. Join the thousands of people of all ages and occupations who have read this book, taken the pledge, and practiced the daily skills to happier living. ...Show more

Sad Mum Lady by Ashe Davenport

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

If David Sedaris and Sheila Heti had a baby... well, there'd be a lot to unpack there. But the ensuing stories would be brutal and hilarious and endlessly readable. And they'd look a bit like Sad Mum Lady. If people knew how bad this was,' I said to a friend two weeks after the birth, nipples flashing red like emergency lights under my dressing-gown, 'they would be sterilised on their thirteenth birthdays.'It sometimes feels like there's a rule for parents: if you're going to say anything mildly unhappy about parenting, you must also be at pains to stress that it is all worth it. What joy! What wonder! How lucky we are!But then there's the crying. And the body horror. The tearing and the leaking. And the crippling isolation. And the sleep deprivation. And somehow a dead rat in the cubbyhouse and the endless judgement of peers and neighbours and the internet. But fear not. Ashe Davenport is here. And she's not afraid to say it's fucked.Unapologetic and frank, Sad Mum Lady navigates the joys of motherhood in ways that will be familiar, hilarious and essential reading for parents and non-parents alike. Savage, true and deeply relatable - finally, a book that resists the sanitised, acceptable face of parenting. You might not feel better, but at least you'll feel less alone. ...Show more

WHAT PARENTS REPRESS CHILDREN EXPRESS by SCOMAZZON SONIA

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting