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Pan Macmillan, Australia, 2007. Softcover. Very Good Condition. 'Mother Wisdom' is just like being in a room with your mum, your grandmother, and your best friend all at the same time. This is a journey of motherhood. From pregnancy to birth, to the experience of mothering babies, toddlers and teens, 'Mother Wisdom' is raw, honest and unique. It contains thoughts, short quotes, longer stories, testimonials, phrases, and sayings that are complemented by striking photographs. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Parenting; Parenting & Childcare; Inspirational. ISBN/EAN: 9781405037938. Inventory No: 262149. . 9781405037938

Shambhala, USA, 1997. Softcover. Very Good Condition. A tender and funny exploration of the sacred dimension of motherhood. When a woman becomes pregnant she is suddenly carried far beyond the self she previously knew. She becomes a vessel through which life proceeds, and she begins to learn something of the spiritual forces that ignite all of life. Maren Hansen's book explores this inner experience of motherhood as a timeless and universal expression of feminine spirituality. Drawing on the experience of her own three pregnancies in chapters like "Raging Hormones" and "The Venus of Willendorf and Me," she takes the reader on an amusing but thought-provoking tour through morning sickness, amniocentesis, preparing a nest, birth, postpartum depression, nursing, and working outside the home. The deepest spiritual realities, she shows, are intertwined with the commonest daily events. 339 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category:… Leer más

big Sky Publishing Pty Ltd, Australia, 2012. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Being a grandmother is one of life's most important roles and many women can feel unprepared to take it on. New Age Nanas presents the rich and diverse views of over 1000 modern Australian grandmothers on what it is like to be a grandmother today, interwoven with expert commentary on how to make the most of this potentially wonderful and rewarding stage of life. This book is for grandmothers and their families to contemplate, learn from, laugh and cry with. Readers will read about grandmothers' views on topics such as feelings towards grandchildren, managing changing relationships as grandchildren get older, negotiating conflicts, special issues faced by grandmothers and taking time for their own lives, together with expert suggestions and advice from the authors on positive grand mothering. Based on sound research, and written in an engaging and readable style, it is a `self help' book for grandmothers with… Leer más

McGraw-Hill, New York, 2005. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Research has shown that kids who don't get enough sleep are far more likely to have behavior problems, be overweight, and have learning problems. This book provides parents with solutions to various sleep-related problems of children ages 2 through 6. 396 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Parenting; United States; Parenting & Childcare; ISBN: 0071444912. ISBN/EAN: 9780071444910. Inventory No: 266078.. 9780071444910

Little, Brown & Company, Boston, 1997. Softcover. Good Condition. Every parent knows that children, even babies, have distinct personalities. Any parent with more than one child is probably well aware of how different from each other children, even siblings, can be. So it's only natural that the parenting strategies that work with one child may be less effective with another child. How can you be sure that your nurturing is well suited to your child? With this one-of-a-kind parenting guide, you can use Personality Type analysis - a powerful and well-respected psychological tool - to understand your child better and become a more effective parent. In Nurture by Nature you'll learn which of 16 distinctly different types best matches your child's personality; how this personality type affects your child in each of the three stages of development - preschool, school age, and adolescence; how other parents, whose experiences are recounted in scores of case studies, deal with a wide… Leer más

Harvest / Harcourt Inc, USa, 2002. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Dirty looks and taunting notes are just a few examples of girl bullying that girls and women have long suffered through silently and painfully. With this book Rachel Simmons elevated the nation's consciousness and has shown millions of girls, parents, counselors, and teachers how to deal with this devastating problem. Poised to reach a wider audience in paperback, including the teenagers who are its subject, "Odd Girl Out" puts the spotlight on this issue, using real-life examples from both the perspective of the victim and of the bully. 301 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Parenting; Parenting & Childcare; Sociology. ISBN: 0156027348. ISBN/EAN: 9780156027342. Inventory No: 258516. . 9780156027342

Namaste publishing, Vancouver, 2014. Fourth Printing. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Every parent wants the golden key to raising well behaved, academically gifted, successful, happy children. Embedded in our collective psyche is the notion that discipline is the cornerstone to achieving these goals. This book lambasts this notion, offering a never-before-published perspective on why the entire premise of discipline is flawed. Dr Shefali Tsabary shows that the very idea of discipline is a major cause of generations of dysfunction. Out of Control goes to the heart of the problems we have with our children, challenging societys dependence of discipline, daring us to let go of our fear based ideologies and replace them with an approach that draws parent and child together instead of alienating them. 250 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Parenting; Canada; Parenting & Childcare; ISBN/EAN: 9781897238769. Inventory No: 267964.. 9781897238769

Pandanus Press, Australia, 1999. Trade Paperback. Very Good Condition. The aim of this very practical handbook is to guide parents and the professionals who work with them in raising happy, well-adjusted girls. Contributors to the book have backgrounds in medicine, teaching and female health, and have firsthand experience of the joys and the problems of bringing up daughters. Parenting Girls first examines issues of infant development, toddler tantrums, sibling rivalry and bullying. It goes on to explore the complexities of teenage development, including anorexia and bulimia, body piercing and tattoos, divorce and single-parenting, the role of sex, the use of drugs and how to cope with teenage pregnancy.In recognising the need for modern parents to be well-informed, Parenting Girls addresses the real challenges of bringing up a daughter in the twenty-first century. Readable and realistic, it is essential reading for parents and for professionals working with families. 208 pages.… Leer más

Pandanus Press, Australia, 1999. Trade Paperback. Very Good Condition. The aim of this very practical handbook is to guide parents and the professionals who work with them in raising happy, well-adjusted girls. Contributors to the book have backgrounds in medicine, teaching and female health, and have firsthand experience of the joys and the problems of bringing up daughters. Parenting Girls first examines issues of infant development, toddler tantrums, sibling rivalry and bullying. It goes on to explore the complexities of teenage development, including anorexia and bulimia, body piercing and tattoos, divorce and single-parenting, the role of sex, the use of drugs and how to cope with teenage pregnancy.In recognising the need for modern parents to be well-informed, Parenting Girls addresses the real challenges of bringing up a daughter in the twenty-first century. Readable and realistic, it is essential reading for parents and for professionals working with families. 208 pages.… Leer más

HarperCollins, New York, 2006. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Madeline Levine has been a practicing psychologist for twenty-five years, but it was only recently that she began to observe a new breed of unhappy teenager. When a bright, personable fifteen-year-old girl, from a loving and financially comfortable family, came into her office with the word empty carved into her left forearm, Levine was startled. This girl and her message seemed to embody a disturbing pattern Levine had been observing. Her teenage patients were bright, socially skilled, and loved by their affluent parents. But behind a veneer of achievement and charm, many of these teens suffered severe emotional problems. What was going on?Conversations with educators and clinicians across the country as well as meticulous research confirmed Levine's suspicions that something was terribly amiss. Numerous studies show that privileged adolescents are experiencing epidemic rates of depression, anxiety disorders,… Leer más

Finch Pyblishing, Sydney, 1997. Second Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. This complete guide for parents, educators, and relatives includes sections on bullying, online pornography, social media, and how boys' and girls' brains differ. With gentle humor and proven wisdom, Raising Boys focuses on boys' unique developmental needs to help them be happy and healthy at every stage of life. 186 pages. With black and white photographs and drawings. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Parenting; Australia; Parenting & Childcare; Psychology. ISBN: 0646314181. ISBN/EAN: 9780646314181. Inventory No: 235182. . 9780646314181

Pan Macmillan, Australia, 2007. Reprint. Trade Paperback. Very Good Condition. Tizzie Hall has gained an international reputation as a baby whisperer and miracle worker. Even from an early age, Tizzie knew how to read babies' body language and cries, and from that auspicious beginning she has developed a series of sleep routines that have provided parents and babies with a good night's sleep the world over. 'Save Our Sleep' is the book that parents asked Tizzie to write, and with over 40,000 copies sold in the past three years it has rapidly become the only book parents need to cure their own sleep deprivation! New material includes new routines, integrated feedback on routines, dummy use, express feeding, dealing with premature babies and twins, more information on teaching your baby to self-settle and brand new case studies and tips. 259 pages. Light tanning to page edges. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Parenting; Parenting & Childcare; ISBN/EAN:… Leer más

Murdoch Books, Sydney, NSW, 2021. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Searching for permission to drop your standards, ditch the guilt and relax?The Secret of Half-arsed Parenting 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… Leer más

Angus & Robertson, Australia, 1996. Reprint. Softcover. Good Condition. Illustrator: Allan Stomann. In the Secret of Happy Children you will discover what's really happening inside kid's minds, and what to do about it. And you will find out how to be a stronger, more loving, more definite and more relaxed parent. You'll learn how to let go of old, negative approaches, and free up more energy to enjoy your kids and your life. More Secrets of Happy Children (written with Shaaron Biddulph) tackles other important concerns of parents today such as: how to help toddlers and children feel secure and settled; discipline methods that work (without hitting or yelling); making sure your love gets through; being the best kind of dad; and the childcare dilemma. 128 pages. Cover has a few creases. Illustrator: Allan Stomann. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Parenting; Parenting & Childcare; ISBN: 0207189455. ISBN/EAN: 9780207189456. Inventory No: 262394.… Leer más

Three Rivers Press, New York, 2000. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Does your child constantly misbehave and ignore or refuse your requests for proper behavior? Is your relationship with your child based on conflict instead of mutual respect and cooperation? With the help of this groundbreaking book, you can create a positive, respectful, and rewarding relationship with your child. Inside are proven techniques and procedures that provide a refreshing alternative to the ineffective extremes of punishment and permissiveness. Parents and teachers alike will discover how to effectively motivate the strong-willed child and achieve proper conduct. You will learn how to: · Understand and empathize without giving in · Hold your ground without threatening · Remove daily power struggles between you and your child · Give clear, firm messages that your child understands and respects · And much more! 273 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category:… Leer más

Viking, Australia, 2014. Softcover. Good Condition. Soon enough, every parent will have to discuss online safety with their children. This book is your salvation. It helps you understand and connect with your child's online world, and guide them safely through it. Widely regarded as Australia's first cyber cop, cyber-safety expert Susan McLean shows you how to - establish good online habits set time restrictions and boundaries identify good apps and bad apps deal with cyber bullying work out who to 'friend' and 'unfriend' manage your child's digital reputation Filled with case studies about what children get up to online and the latest research, Susan's advice is firm but fair. With her clear guidelines, parents can allow their children to embrace and enjoy technology, without the stress or worry. 183 pages. Tanning to pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Parenting; Parenting & Childcare; ISBN/EAN: 9780670077885. Inventory… Leer más

Murdoch Books, Sydney, NSW, 2020. Softcover. As New. So, you're having a teenager? Congratulations/commiserations. Worried about drugs? We recommend Valium, wine and HRT. Happy you survived the toddler tantrums? Let us introduce you to the eye roll, the cold shoulder and the incoherent mumble. On the bright side, you've reduced your need for Google - your adolescent is now able to frequently correct, hector and lecture you with their strong opinion on everything. And if you feel tired, you're not imagining it. Teen years are like dog years: for every year your teen ages, you age seven. You need a survival guide for the testing times ahead. Friends, next-door neighbours and fellow mums of teens Sarah Macdonald and Cathy Wilcox have lived through it all and produced this straight-talking, not entirely sarcastic, informative guide to what for many parents are the most challenging - but interesting and exciting - years in the role. From A is for Argumentative, Awkward and Angst, to Z is… Leer más

Finch Publishing, Sydney, 2013. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Steve Biddulphs Raising Boys was a global phenomenon. The first book in a generation to look at boys specific needs, parents loved its clarity and warm insights into their sons inner world. But today, things have changed. Its girls that are in trouble. There has been a sudden and universal deterioration in girls mental health, starting in primary school and devastating the teen years. Steve Biddulphs Raising Girls 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. Raising Girls is both fierce and tender in its mission to help girls more at every age. Its a book for parents who love their daughters deeply, whether they are newborns, teenagers, young women - or anywhere in between. At last, there is a clear map of girls minds that accepts no limitations,… Leer más

Viking, Australia, 2014. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Ron Tanberg. 'If you want to land your kids in therapy, then by all means, give them everything under the sun.' In his work as a family psychologist, Michael Carr-Gregg has noticed a worrying trend in our modern parenting styles, which sees kids running riot and parents running for cover. In our desire to give our children the best, we may have given them way too much, and overlooked the importance of setting boundaries. He believes it's a recipe for disaster. In Strictly Parenting, Michael asks parents to take a good hard look at the way they are parenting – to toughen up and stop trying to be their kids' best friends. Instead he offers practical, evidence-based solutions on how to take back the reins and start making the most of the precious family years. With a user-friendly A-Z guide covering all the tricky issues that parents encounter over the years – everything from birthday parties and bedtimes… Leer más

Penguin Books, 2005. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Ron Tandberg. Full of practical strategies for everyday survival, and crammed with the latest research findings, this indispensable guide will teach you how to communicate effectively with young people, defuse family conflict, set limits, avoid common mistakes, and keep the stress of parenting at bay. Size: Small Octavo. 160 pages. Light tanning to page edges. Illustrator: Ron Tandberg. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Parenting; Parenting & Childcare; ISBN: 014300378X. ISBN/EAN: 9780143003786. Inventory No: 267554.. 9780143003786