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A collection of thirty positive birth stories brought together in a beautiful book to offer positivity and confidence to anyone about to give birth

The fully revised third edition of Katharine Hill's wise and encouraging book on parenting in the digital world. A lifeline for parents and carers, this book offers practical advice on screen time and social media, as well as cyberbullying, grooming and pornography, with new content on gaming and 'sharenting'

A judgment-free handbook on parenting kids in all their uniqueness We all want to raise independent, confident children, but unfortunately, there's no one right way to parent that we can all learn. Each child is unique, and each mom and dad has their own ideas on parenting, often influenced by the way they were raised. The Imperfect Parent shows us how we can celebrate those differences, embracing the individuality of our kids, carrying on the successful practices our parents demonstrated, and learning from their--and our--mistakes. A mom of two boys, author Kate Hamilton is no stranger to parenting struggles, and she knows well that anyone who thinks they can parent error-free is just kidding themselves. This book is an honest look at her parenting triumphs and failures and what parents everywhere can learn from both. She explains: - How to handle parenting advice from others - How to communicate well with your partner or co-parent - How to help your children discover their identities - How to have conversations with your kids about uncomfortable topics > And that just scratches the surface! Recognizing that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to raising kids, The Imperfect Parent teaches you how to forge a path that works best for your family.

The book aims to broaden understanding of the diverse positions and meanings of motherhood by investigating understudied and marginalized mothers (rural itinerant, African American, and Irish Catholic American) between 1920 and 1960.

This book unpacks and interrogates dominant constructions of mothering, making use of interdisciplinary, ideological and theoretical perspectives to investigate how new rhetorics of mothering can expand the realm of maternal care-givers beyond the biological definitions of motherhood.

Marc H. Bornstein has published widely in experimental, methodological, comparative, developmental, and cultural science as well as neuroscience, pediatrics, and aesthetics. In this volume, he has collected an integrated series of his papers on parenting.

This interdisciplinary volume offers international perspectives on the crucial question of whether the Best Interest of the Child should be the primary consideration to decide child custody cases in case of divorce or separation, or whether it should be one of a range of primary considerations.

In this vibrant insight into life with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Rossi shares the tough bits, the highlights, and advice for other young people to live fabulously with FASD. Chapters from a specialist psychologist and Rossi's birth mum give context for parents and professionals supporting young people living with FASD.

What psychologist Susan Newman has learned during her most recent study from only children and their parents will help readers wrestle with concerns, whether they are deciding their family size or parenting one child right now.

Rory O'Connor has three kids and, in his own words, is just about surviving a life filled with sleep deprivation, stray Lego underfoot, mashed potato on the walls and the unmatched pride that comes with being a dad!Having coped with the labor ward and having been lulled into a false sense of security with one child, he's now knee deep in nappies, tackling tantrums and trying desperately to enjoy the occasional family holiday.The Rory's Stories Guide to Parenting brings Rory's trademark brilliant observations, everyday humor and down-to-earth common sense to the wonderful world of parenting. It's the 'guide' to parenting we've all been waiting for!

A glorious antidote to parenting books, this darkly humorous, candid and insightful graphic memoir brings the early years of parenthood to life - in all their chaos, wonder and delirium. Intimate, relatable and very funny, Becky Barnicoat explores everything from the anatomy of the hospital bag to the frantic obsession with putting your baby down drowsy but awake, to the tyranny of gentle parenting. From pregnancy to the feral toddler years, Barnicoat extends a sticky hand to all new parents grappling with the impossible but joyous jigsaw puzzle of their lives. Barnicoat gives us permission to cry when the baby cries - and also laugh, snort, lie on the floor naked, drool and generally revel in a deeply strange new world ruled by a tyrannical tiny leader, growing bigger and more loved by the day.

Dear Minnie, My darling baby girl. How do I go about trying to tell you what you mean to me? I well up every time I try to even describe the love I hold for you. My little showstopper. My best little pal. The love of my life.Let me fill you in... After having her first child, Stacey Dooley had a new understanding of what family means - but not everyone's experience of motherhood is the same. In Mother Nature, Stacey brings her trademark empathy and investigative skill to an entirely new 'frontline', exploring the varied perspectives of mothers of all stripes, all over the world. Using letters that each mother has written to their child as her starting point, Stacey's frank, honest, and moving inquiry takes in experiences from pregnancy to birth and beyond, uncovering the messy truths and different emotional journeys women take, as well as the common bonds they all share.Mother Nature shines a light on the quiet selflessness, resilience, pain, trauma, grief, and joy of every kind of mother, to tell a story that transcends culture and geography, and speaks to us all.

'In one important sense maternity leave is a misnomer, as it involves no actual leave. You are constantly on. Even when your offspring is having a nap, you are gearing up for their next appearance, or on alert for their first whimper before the big cry. There is nothing restful about it. In another sense maternity leave is aptly named, although not in the way it was originally intended. It's a period of leave from all you know: taking leave of one's mind, body, job, and relationships'When award-winning broadcaster Emma Barnett began her second maternity leave, she realised that despite having been there before, as soon as her first leave had finished, the rose-tinted lenses descended and she had immediately forgotten what the experience was actually like when you're in it. This collective forgetting, which leads to well-meaning comments such as: 'enjoy every minute' and 'treasure this special time', is doing a disservice to women, leaving them unprepared for the more complicated, conflicted reality of the experience.In Maternity Service she sets out to capture this reality, in real time, arguing that it is more helpful, and honest to think of maternity leave as being akin to a military tour of duty, with its kit that needs to be acquired and mastered (and often lugged around); full body work-outs; night shifts that turn into day shifts; an unofficial uniform; a plethora of injuries; the sense of unrelenting effort for a larger, not always fully comprehensible long term goal and then the slow satisfaction that comes from doing your bit - for your baby and your family.This is not a parenting book - Emma isn't offering advice on sleep-training or weaning or helping your baby reach 'milestones'. Instead, her focus is on acknowledging the work of being on maternity leave, with its highs and lows, its boredoms, its insecurities, its unsocial hours and its impact on how women feel about themselves and their purpose. As eye-opening as Rachel Cusk's A Woman's Work, as honest and relatable as Don't forget to Scream and as groundbreaking as Friendaholic , Maternity Service is the essential companion for every mother embarking on maternity leave.

Help your child learn to read and write with 100 engaging activities to develop phonic knowledge, from early sound recognition to reading and writing fluency. Perfect for time-poor parents as all activities make use of common household items and no craft skills or knowledge of the phonics curriculum is required.

An informative and enjoyable book explaining the process of getting ready for a liver transplantation to children and families, providing comfort and key information. Featuring easy to understand language, helpful facts and color illustrations, this book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.

This book captures the voices and lived experiences of Black fathers, offering a strengths-based perspective on the significant roles they play in the lives of their children and families. The volume examines three key areas: health, parenting, and community.

First Love is about teens' experiences in the maelstrom of crushes, relationships, and breakups. It offers parents the information they need to navigate the complexities and challenges of their child's first love and guidance on how best to support them on their journey through all of love's stages.

Originally published in 1962, this was the first comprehensive study of a group of families often referred to as 'problem families'. Harriett Wilson shows that they are not a homogenous group, and furthermore, that they do not possess any unique personality traits.

Golden Girls is a unique, up-to-date and culturally inclusive guide that gives advice and inspiration to today's grandmothers.

100 simple, nutrition-packed recipes to help you put good food first in the early years Make your little one's meals varied, balanced and super-tasty with these 100 new recipes from the UK's go-to child nutritionist, Charlotte Stirling-Reed.No longer will you need to wonder what to make or fall back on the same old processed foods. With this book at hand, cooking for your baby and toddler alongside the whole family will be easy, with recipes designed for little hands to get stuck in and the bigger family members to enjoy too.This is the essential accompaniment to the weaning and early years, with purées, mashes and finger foods for baby's first tastes, 'bridge meals' for introducing new textures and flavours and comforting breakfasts, lunches, dinners and celebration treats the whole family can get excited about, including On-the-Go Brekkie Bars, Rainbow Mac & Cheese, Veggie Muffins, Easy Chicken Satay, All-in-One-Pan Pasta and Sugar-Free Chocolate Mousse.Make family mealtimes easy and give your little foodie the best start in life.

This book is a unique exploration of the adult's experience as they journey through youth sports. Offering the author's personal discoveries alongside those of coaches, parents, and experts, this book is an invaluable guide for "Team Adult" to learn to effect change and create an emotionally healthy place for kids to learn, play, and grow.

A practical guide to navigating the politics, challenges, choices and opportunities in 2SLGBTQ+ fertility, conception and family building in Canada.

Follow parenting coach Cathy C. Adam’s empowering advice to help your teenager follow their happiness in an evolving society.

An informative and enjoyable book explaining the experience of dialysis to children and their families, providing comfort, hope, and key information. Featuring easy to understand language, helpful facts and fun color illustrations, this book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.

Ultimately, Power to the Parent enables parents everywhere not only to raise happy and resilient children, but also to become happier and more confident parents.

The follow up to the Sunday Times Bestselling title Unprocess Your Life.Children and adolescents are some of the biggest consumers of UPFs, with 65% of their diet made up of these foods. Rob Hobson tackles this issue head on, giving practical recipes and tips of how to reduce UPF intake for all the family, including advice on how to deal with teenagers and junk food.