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For any parent who has ever struggled with a child’s difficult or peculiar behavior, this candid and compelling memoir about raising a child on the spectrum offers reassurance that you are not alone—and a path forward is possible.When your child is diagnosed with autism, a million questions come to the surface and fear sets in. The discovery that they are high functioning comes as a relief—it may enable them to disguise their shortcomings. Or it may create additional problems. Barely Visible is not a heroic tale of a champion parent. It’s a candid memoir of one mother’s struggle with the gray space between her son appearing one way on the surface, yet being quite different beneath it. Walking that fi ne line between when to say something and when to bite your tongue, hoping your child can handle life on his own, requires tremendous foresight and energy. How do you convince others to “cut your child some slack” when the kid they see looks like every other kid they know? How do you explain away behavior that, at face value, looks like the result of bad parenting? And how do you prevent others from discriminating against your child once you do disclose their disability? Chronicling a journey spanning twenty-three years, Barely Visible is a mother’s admission of guilt, for choosing to ignore her son’s diagnosis initially; acceptance of defeat, for rarely knowing the right thing to do; and an acknowledgment of love—not only for her son, but also for herself.

Evidence-based advice to empower your weaning journeyIf there is one thing I have learnt since starting my weaning platform on Instagram and through my work as a GP, it is just how many parents are desperately seeking a trusted resource to guide their baby's transition from milk to solids. My book aims to be that resource - a comprehensive, reliable, evidence-based weaning guide by a doctor for all parents and carers to feel supported and informed.With over 70 delicious, healthy recipes that will introduce a variety of flavours and textures, as well as the latest scientific evidence on weaning and children's health topics including allergies, choking, constipation, faltering growth, iron deficiency and rashes, let this be your companion and expert guide on this exciting (and challenging!) journey ahead.

The first book of its kind, Parenting Psychoanalysed: Letters to a Parent collates the musings of a thoughtful group of psychoanalysts with a series of candid letters, each addressing the aspect of parenthood they most want to share and what they wish they knew before becoming a parent.

This record from the 1980s offers useful historical comparisons with today's paediatric cardiac services in both the remarkable progress over nearly 40 years and the continuing concerns.

A short, informative guide for adults who are supporting children with a PDA profile, including parents, extended family members and professionals. The emphasis is on accessibility and demystification. There are engaging illustrations provided throughout.

Empower children aged 7 and upward to process big feelings and regulate their senses with Lauren Brukner's bestselling guide. This updated edition has been fully revised to be accessible for neurodivergent and dyslexic readers.Are you ready to be a superhero? Self-Control is here to teach you! With these amazing superpowers, you'll be able to understand your big feelings and find the strength and confidence to feel better.Inside, you'll team up with Self-Control to learn powers that help you feel calm and in control. Try quick boosts, like deep breaths and using mantras, or practice recharging powerups like finding your peaceful place. Whether you're feeling tired, angry, worried or wiggly, you can calm those big feelings with Self-Control's help. You can even read with a grown-up as a superhero team!With fun illustrations that show you exactly what to do, handy charts and tips for parents and teachers, this amazing guide gives you all the self-regulation superpowers you need. Put on your cape and your mask - Self-Control (and You!) to the rescue!

In a world of labels being placed on people, one father and one son were determined to break that tag, even if it was one of autism. This is their story.

Not a Survival Guide is your straight taking parenting companion, guiding you through the transition from childhood to teenage years, one conversation at a time.  You will find moments of comfort, practical approaches to support your journey and (eeep) some home truths.  Offering insight and a sense of community, during what can be a challenging few years, Not a survival Guide combines personal experiences and expert advice, with real life scenarios and accessible analogies.  Carefully crafted to help you make the right choices for your family, encourage healthy conversations with your teen and offer support when it all feels a bit too much.  Note from the author; This book is not a survival guide. I do not believe that teenage years are there to be 'survived". They are there to be lived and loved, just like the other stages of parenting that you have already passed through and those you have to come. I am not insinuating it will be an easy ride, but maybe that's part of the fun of it? Failing that, at least within the pages of this book, we are all in it together.

The first book of its kind, Parenting Psychoanalysed: Letters to a Parent collates the musings of a thoughtful group of psychoanalysts with a series of candid letters, each addressing the aspect of parenthood they most want to share and what they wish they knew before becoming a parent.

An intimate and compelling memoir of how a traumatic journey into motherhood led one woman to revisit the myriad mental-health assessments she had received growing up, until she discovered that she’d been autistic all along.Laura Richmond had no idea that childbirth could result in post-traumatic stress until she experienced it for herself. After a harrowing labour, she was admitted to a psychiatric mother and baby unit together with her six-week-old son. Having been funnelled into mental health services almost twenty years earlier, Laura had tried every medication going and everyone had different views on what her problem was. She’d found that sometimes no one – however qualified they are or however deeply they care – really knows what to say or how to help. She was increasingly desperate, until the birth of her son sparked a sequence of events that would change everything.Laura retraces her steps through all of this. In doing so, she reflects on the tensions and absurdities within modern mental health care, the ways in which trauma shapes us and directs us, and how we can learn to trust ourselves as parents and as people.All My Worldly Joy is a story of self-discovery and profound love. It is a story of how one woman's life has been transformed, and of the thousand tiny joys her son brings every day.

Children are eager learners, but many find school alienating. How can parents nurture kids' natural curiosity? Educators Ken Bain and Marsha Marshall Bain show that by creating a "learning household" that encourages creativity and resourcefulness, parents can help bring the joy of learning back to the classroom.

Are you ready to show your bladder WHO'S BOSS?The pelvic floor is often overlooked, misunderstood or even considered taboo-so let's talk about it! Focusing on your pelvic floor can be the solution for tons of symptoms like lower back pain, peeing when you sneeze, finding it hard to have a bowel movement, pain during sex and more. In this comprehensive guide for people with any anatomy, pelvic floor expert Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas will finally answer the age-old question "Should I be doing Kegels?" and more importantly, empower anyone to heal and prevent pelvic issues at home. Pelvic problems are common, but they don't have to be your normal! With easy, everyday practices, hacks and exercises, you'll learn how to:¿ Determine whether your pelvic floor is weak or tense-then learn how to strengthen or relax it. ¿ Discover the root of chronic pelvic pain and build your toolbox of exercises and massages tailored to your needs. ¿ Train your bladder and literally "get your sh*t together" for regular and painless exit strategies. By following Alicia's approachable, step-by-step instructions, you'll be on your way to smooth poops, no leaks, sex that actually feels good and a pain-free pelvis. Especially useful for postpartum healing and aging with confidence and continence, this handbook is an essential tool to show some love to a vital part of your body.

I took the tatters of my life and created something incredible using my mindset alone. I did it with tiny newborn twins and a toddler in tow. I did it on my own. I did it with no money and with no coaches, courses or retreats - and so can you!Francesca Amber is on a mission to make manifesting accessible to the most time-poor and overworked demographic in our society: MOTHERS. Francesca used manifesting to go from being a single mum of three who lost her business during COVID to a highly successful entrepreneur and host of a no. 1 hit podcast - this book shows how you can use it to take control of your life, too.Written with Francesca's signature humour, this practical and relatable book takes you on inspirational journey, teaching you how to intentionally design a life you LOVE that fits manifesting practice into your own busy schedule. Covering all the basics of manifesting, this book offers you so much more, showing you how your home environment, the way you dress, energetic spending, micro habits and divine feminine energy can all help you turn your dreams into an abundant reality.

Acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager reveals the new science of motivating young people in this groundbreaking book. It is a must-read for parents, educators and mentors.___________________________________'Required reading for anyone who aspires to be a wise influence on the young people they care about.' Angela Duckworth'One of the most fascinating and important books of the past decade . . . It will change millions of lives.' Carol Dweck'This book is life-changing . . . a must-read for anyone who works with young people.'Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast'An important and extremely useful book.' Andrew Huberman__________________________________________In 10 to 25, David Yeager explains the emerging science of adolescent and young adult brains to reveal how we can engage, teach and support the young people in our lives. Neuroscientists have discovered that around age ten, changes in the brain spur young people to crave socially rewarding experiences, such as pride, admiration, and respect, and to become highly averse to social pain. This sensitivity to status and respect continues into the mid-twenties. 10 to 25 helps adults to use this science to learn how to encourage young people and avoid frustrating patterns of miscommunication and conflict.Yeager explains how to adopt the mentor mindset - a leadership style that's attuned to young people's need for status and respect - by following a few highly effective and easy-to-learn practices. These include validating young people's perspectives (rather than dismissing them), asking them questions (rather than telling them what to do), and holding them to high standards (rather than coddling them). Yeager's scientific experiments have shown these practices reduce a wide variety of behaviour problems, including mental health issues, unhealthy eating, stress and purposelessness.Young people in this age group are poised to learn, grow, and accomplish incredible things - if only we can tap into the basic neurobiological systems that drive their motivation and behaviour. 10 to 25 offers long-term strategies to help nurture well-adjusted, independent, accomplished young adults, and is necessary reading for all parents, educators and mentors.

The ultimate guide to raising a happy child with ADHD

An urgent and useful guide for parents navigating the uncertainty of the climate crisis (their kids' and their own) that offers doable advice on how to turn the worry and fear into hope and action.  Camp canceled because of wildfire smoke. Favorite beaches closed due to erosion. Recess held indoors due to extreme heat. Kids today are experiencing the climate crisis firsthand. So how do parents help it all make sense for them? And how can we keep our kids (and ourselves) from despair? Environmental journalist and parent Bridget Shirvell has created a handbook for parents to help them navigate these questions and more, weaving together expert advice from climate scientists, environmental activists, child psychologists, and parents across the country. She helps parents answer tough questions (how did we get here?) and raise kids who feel connected to and responsible for the natural world (it starts with nature walks and a family dog), feel motivated to make ecologically sound choices, and feel empowered to meet the challenges of the climate crisis (it starts with building resilience and problem-solving skills), and to ultimately fight for change.

An essential guide to restoring our children’s behavioral health and wellbeingOver the past decade, children’s mental health challenges have reached epidemic levels—stress, anxiety, childhood depression, and suicide are at unprecedented high rates. Amid high-stakes pressure for kids to succeed, parents and teachers have never needed a road map to healthy child development more urgently. And as psychologist and educator Doug Bolton explains in this eye-opening and powerful guide, underlying our modern-day stresses is an even more pervasive problem: We’re relying on practices that are not in line with what science tells us about how to truly motivate children and help them thrive.As Bolton persuasively argues, we need to step away from parenting and teaching based on controlling our children with incentives and punishments—they focus on short-term compliance at the cost of health development. Instead, creating healthy and strongly bonded communities for our children, both in our own families and in our schools, is key to their emotional well-being, and their success in life. Untethered offers tools to help us create these communities so our kids develop healthy attachments and learn emotional regulation, helping them feel more connected, less anxious, more included, less shamed, and more securely grounded. The power of communities is not only that they enhance our wellness—they buffer us from the impact of trauma and can be a guiding force in helping kids develop resilience.Weaving in Bolton’s own experiences as a former principal at a therapeutic school and as a father, Untethered is a deeply empathetic and powerful guide to combating the isolation we see in this generation today, leading them toward a healthier, more interconnected future.

A clear and accessible guide for parents, detailing what drugs are, how they cause harm, and how to reduce the risk of their child experiencing drug problems. Provides practical advice on detecting drug use and accessing help, empowering parents to have supportive conversations with their children about drugs.

Everyone told Sinead that having a newborn was a bubble of bliss - and after a traumatic pregnancy, she was hoping they were right. Instead, a few weeks in, Sinead was admitted to the Mother & Baby unit at Starship with Vivie, in the grips of severe postnatal depression.An honest, gut-wrenching, irreverent and shockingly funny memoir about motherhood and mental health, with deeply personal insights into Sinead's own journey. It Nearly Killed Me But I Love You is a no-holds-barred discussion of what it is to be a mother, written with humour, wit and devastating frankness.This book will be for, and about, her. This book will be for mums and stepmums and mums with mental illnesses and mums without mums.This book will be for me.