Secret of Half-Arsed Parenting: Raising Kids with Half the Guilt and Twice the Joy by Susie O'Brien

$32.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

It's OK that your child's first word was 'Bluey' rather than 'Mum' - a practical and entertaining antidote to the extreme stress of modern parenting by a journalist with a PhD in education. Searching for permission to drop your standards, ditch the guilt and relax?The Secret of Half-arsed Parenting&nbs p;is a practical and entertaining antidote to the extreme stress of modern parenting. It pokes fun at the unrealistic goals and expectations thrust on parents today, and offers a way to raise kids with less pressure, less guilt, less stress and fewer cupcakes baked at midnight.It's not about doing a bad job. It's about recognising that parents don't have to be perfect. What's wrong with toasted sandwiches for dinner? Kids sharing bedrooms and bathrooms? The fact your child's first word was 'Bluey' rather than 'Mama'? Half-arsed parents let their kids succeed - and fail - on their own merits. They will protect them from bullies, head lice and mullet hairstyles, but not from every knock and bump of life that will make them better adults.Drawing on worrying research into anxiety in children and parents in this era of helicopter parenting, journalist and doctor of education Susie O'Brien lays out the case for embracing a bit of half-arsed parenting in your house. By doing half as much, you might just make everyone twice as happy. Here's how.   ...Show more

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

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

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

Raising Girls Who Like Themselves by Kasey Edwards; Christopher Scanlon

$34.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

When you raise a girl who likes herself everything else follows. She will strive for excellence because she has faith in their ability to achieve it and the confidence to pick herself up. She will nurture her physical and mental health because it's natural to care for that which you love. She will insis t on healthy relationships because she believes she deserves nothing less. She will be joyful and secure, knowing that her greatest friend and most capable ally is herself. Raising Girls Who Like Themselvesdetails the seven qualities that enable girls to thrive and arm themselves against a world that tells them they are flawed. Packed with practical, evidence-based advice, it is the indispensable guide to raising a girl who likes herself. Free of parental guilt and grounded in research, Raising Girls Who Like Themselvesis imbued with the warmth and wit of a mum and dad who are in the same parenting trenches as you, fighting for their daughters' futures. ...Show more

Mums Who Clean: Cheap and Easy Hacks and Tips for a Sparkling Home by Rachael Hallett; Karlie Suttie

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

Most of us don't love cleaning, but it's something that has to be done. So why not share all our trusty tips and clever shortcuts with each other to get the job done quicker? Rachael and Karlie are the creators of Mums Who Clean, the busy Facebook group where hundreds of thousands of Aussie mums swap t heir secrets for keeping their homes fresh and sparkling and dealing with domestic dilemmas. Whether it's soap scum in the shower, stubborn oven mess or kids' slime disasters, these ladies have the solutions - and often they're things you'd never think of trying! Combining all this tried-and-tested advice in one handy guide, Mums Who Clean covers- - The community's top cleaning products and tools, and how to use them for the best results - Exactly how to clean your home, room by room - Budget-friendly cleaning and odour-eliminating recipes - Dealing with unexpected guests and an out-of-control house - Real-estate cleaning - Creating a cleaning schedule for your family Enjoy the most gleaming and organised house you've ever had with Mums Who Clean. ...Show more

The Greatfulness Guide: Next Level Thinking - How to Think, Not What to Think by Jacqueline Ann Jones

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

"This is a gem of a book. The Greatfulness Guide gently teaches our kids the remarkable super power of gratitude by helping them see their life through a different lens: one of thankfulness." Rebecca Sparrow- Columnist, Speaker and Author. If life is a journey, then this book is an unmissable stop alo ng the way. An essential read for every child before they hit their teenage years, The Greatfulness Guide is a practical and interactive resource that sets the foundations for strong mental health and positive, resilient thinking. This entertaining guidebook provides a map that teaches children step-by-step how to use their minds to care for themselves in times of stress or worry, and to truly flourish. Packed with fun, engaging activities and real life examples from Novak Djokovic, Mel Robbins, Andy McCann, Isaiah Dawe and many others, The Greatfulness Guide teaches young people HOW to think, not WHAT to think, giving them the power, the self-belief, and the tools to bounce back from life's challenges. The Greatfulness Guide is based on the Greatfulness wellbeing programwhich has been taught to thousands of school children aged 8-13, reviewed by Australian Government mental health initiatives and endorsed by education standard authorities.   ...Show more

A Mother Is a House by Aurore Petit

$27.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

A mother is a nest, a mirror, a moon. The baby sees their mother in every aspect of their day. As the pages go by, the child grows. The mother who was a refuge becomes a road, a story, and a show. On the final page, the child is ready to take their first steps. This unique story looks through the baby 's eyes for an unexpected and affecting picture of parents and home--shown through bright, contemporary illustrations and special inks. ...Show more

How to Raise a Man - The Modern Mother's Guide to Parenting Her Teenage Son by Megan De Beyer

$32.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

How to Be Healthy by The Wiggles

$17.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

How to Be Healthy is full of clever tips, engaging facts and lots of Wiggly fun to teach little learners the importance of looking after themselves. From handwashing and healthy eating to sun smarts and more, The Wiggles show us how small habits can make a big difference to our bodies and minds.

Dummies for Suckers: a Comprehensive User Guide (#3 Self-Help for Babies) by Beck Stanton; Matt Stanton

$14.99 AUD

Category: Parenting | Series: Self-Help for Babies

Self-Help for Babies: if you don't laugh, you'll cry.Dear BabyDo you feel like no one understands the relationship you have with your dummy?Don't worry. A lot of babies feel this way.We're here to help you get the comfort you need, from the dummy you love.Happy sucking!If you've had a baby, you've no do ubt had some well-meaning parent smugly say, 'You know, babies don't come with a manual.'Well, now your newborn can READ the manual with Self-Help for Babies, a hilarious new series from bestselling Australian authors Beck and Matt Stanton. ...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

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

$49.99 AUD

Category: Parenting | Series: DUMMIES

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

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