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Real Wired Child  by Michael Carr-Gregg and Ron Tandberg
Revealing the incredibly widespread uses of technology by kids, the author brings parents up-to-speed with the wired world by providing easy-to-understand explanations of Web surfing, downloading, social networking, blogs, chatrooms, online gaming, online bullying, and explains how to minimise the risks

Paperback,  160 pp,  $19.95. Buy now

Music Makes Your Child Smarter  by Philip Sheppard
Can music make your child smarter? Author Philip Sheppard reveals the secret power of music in your child's development with this book and CD set that includes songs for learning; lullabies and fingerplays; music for movement, dancing, and play; and music for story time.

Hardback,  352 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

How to Help Your Child Read and Write  by Dominic Wyse
It seems that concern around the literacy of our children has never been more prevalent in the press and media. Every day we hear new stories of failing schools and young adults leaving education without the basic reading and writing skills they need to fulfil their potential. This groundbreaking new book will help you to help your children to develop a love of reading, writing and learning in general. It will prove vital to the thousands of parents who know that their child's early successes in reading and writing could hold the key to a successful academic and professional future. The book sets out to answer all the questions that parents ask themselves about their child's reading and writing development: * When should I start reading to

Paperback,  192 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Add Answer  by Lawlis Frank
The primary contributing psychologist for the Dr. Phil Show gives parents innovative solutions for ADD that go beyond drug therapywith nearly 100,000 sold in hardcover. Based on my trust in Dr. Lawlis and my respect for his integrity and unselfish desire to help people, I have every confidence that you will find powerful answers in this important book. from the foreword by Dr. Phil McGraw Every year, 17 million new cases of attention deficit disorder, or ADD, are diagnosed in children. But medications designed to treat the disorder dont work for many children and often leave families frustrated and searching for more options. In The ADD Answer, Dr. Frank Lawlis draws upon his thirty-five years of experience as a clinical and research psycho

,  284 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Happy Kids  by Alexandra Massey
Depression in children is growing at such a rate that it is now recognised as a major health problem, both in the UK and internationally. This book, by the bestselling author of Beat Depression and Reclaim Your Life, will help deal with this problem in a friendly and practical way. With clear explanations of what depression is and how kids get depressed, along with practical advice on managing the symptoms and nurturing the child, this book will offer hope to all parents whose children are struggling with this increasingly common condition. The book includes chapters on: What is depression? Managing the symptoms Nurturing the child Building a team around the child and, The importance of Family. Alexandra Massey uses her expert knowledge and

Paperback,  208 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Is That My Child?  by Robin Pauc
Following the success of Dr Robin Pauc's Is that My Child?, Dr Pauc demonstrates how nutrition and exercise can help children overcome many conditions from dyslexia and dyspraxia to ADHD and Tourette's Syndrome. The book includes easy-to-follow advice and information, from the effects nutrition can have on children's behaviour to how different types of exercise can benefit children in different ways. There are also lots of recipe ideas as well as practical exercise and diet workbooks for parents to chart their child's progress

Paperback,  224 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

Underage and Overweight  by Frances M. Berg
More than a diet and exercise plan, Underage and Overweight encourages families to promote a more active lifestyle and provide healthier food choices, rather then prescribing aerobics and limiting portions. A helpful and insightful guide to healthy living for the whole family, Underage and Overweight encourages provides solutions for parents who want to learn how to help their children lead healthier, more active lives.

Paperback,  464 pp,  $26.95. Buy now

Helping Your Children Cope with Your Cancer, A Guide for Parents and Families  by Peter Van Dernoot
Cancer is bad news. It� s frightening to even think about it. Now think how frightening it would be for your children to know you have cancer. How do you tell them? How do you deal with the trauma and the pain? How do you prepare for the emotional and psychological upheaval a family endures when a parent has cancer? Peter Van Dernoot has gathered the real-life stories and experiences of over twenty parents who have been diagnosed with cancer. They share their deepest fears and their highest hopes as they provide the reader with invaluable advice, guidance and inspiration. Now including all-new stories from parents and advice from professional counselors, this groundbreaking book is a very special gift from families affected by cancer to fam

Paperback,  176 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Your Future  by Nancy Keene, Kathy Ruccione and Wendy Hobbie and others
The treatments used to cure children of cancer can affect growing bodies and developing minds. If survivors know of these potential problems, they can take steps to identify, cope with, or treat them early if they do develop. The second edition of "Childhood Cancer Survivors" charts the territory for survivors by providing state-of-the-art information about: Medical late effects from treatment Emotional aspects of surviving cancer Schedules for follow-up care Challenges in the heathcare system Lifestyle choices to maximize health Discrimination in employment of insurance Authors Keene, Hobbie, and Ruccione are experts in the field of childhood cancer. They have written, spoken, and advocated about all aspects of survivorship. Importantly, t

Paperback,  463 pp,  $39.95. Buy now

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Potty Training Problems  by Alison Schonwald and George G. Sheldon
It's one of life's first rites of passage: somewhere around the age of 26 months, toddlers are introduced to the potty. Some take to it right away some need a little more time or encouragement. Some, however, seem to have no interest in training at all or, indeed, seem bound and determined to resist it. And no matter how often a neighbor or relative tells you No one ever packs diapers when they go way to college, you're beginning to think your child might be destined to enter the Guinness Book of Records for longest continuous use of Pampers and Pull-Ups.In The Pocket Idiot's Guide[trademark] to Potty Training Problems, Alison D. Schonwald, also known as The Poop Doctor of Boston's Children's Hospital, addresses the needs of parents and the

Paperback,  176 pp,  $19.95. Buy now

A Contented House with Twins  by Gina Ford and Alice Beer
Offers advice, support and routines for coping with twins. This book deals with the practical and emotional aspects of parenting two babies, including: what you can expect in a multiple pregnancy; how to feed two at once; what to do when they each want a different story or both want a hug; and how to cope with everyday practicalities; and more

Paperback,  240 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

Learning Together  by Dawn Sedgwick and Fred Sedgwick
This handbook emphasizes the link between creativity at home and success at school and shows parents practical ways in which they can unlock their child's creative potential. It covers a wide range of subjects from story-telling to drama and music

Paperback,  256 pp,  $21.95. Buy now

The Tuckshop Kid  by Pat Flynn
Some kids are good at footy, or handball, or tennis. Not Matt, though, Matt's an expert at Tuckshop. In the dog eat pie world of the playground, the lunch lady can be your best friend. Ages 7+

Paperback,  112 pp,  $16.95. Buy now

They are What You Feed Them  by Alex Richardson
Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University and former school teacher� Dr Alex Richardson is the UK's leading expert on how what we do and do not feed our children impacts their learning� concentration� co-ordination and behaviour. Empowering and extremely practical� this book sorts out food fact from food myth and shows parents how to bring the best choices into their children's everyday diets. Includes simple meal plans and recipes as well as practical guidance on other lifestyle factors� such as time spent in front of TV and computer screens. A highly influential book that offers concerned parents concrete information and real solutions.

Paperback,  448 pp,  $38.99. Buy now

Natural Baby and Childcare  by Lauren Feder
A guide to environmentally responsible parenting outlines how to complement conventional medicine with such alternative treatments as homeopathy, essential oils, and herbal medicine, in a reference that also covers organic foods, earth-friendly baby products, and more. Original. 17,000 first printing

Paperback,  352 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

The Contented Toddler Years  by Gina Ford
Addresses the many problems parents face in the first three years - from feeding and sleeping problems in the first year, including weaning and early-morning waking, to teething and potty training. This book is useful for parents who would like to tackle the difficulties they may encounter as their babies become confident children

Paperback,  208 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

The Complete Sleep Guide For Contented Babies and Toddlers  by Gina Ford
Helps parents understand their children's sleep patterns and gives them advice on how to solve or avoid common problems. Among the questions this book answers are: how much sleep do babies need? What's the difference between a sleep and a nap? When can certain feeds be dropped?

Paperback,  208 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

Potty Training In One Week  by Gina Ford
Presenting the tips and tricks, this book aims to answer the questions that make potty training easy. It helps to learn: how to know when the child is really ready; how to make potty training fun; how to reward; how to deal with little accidents; why need a potty for upstairs and for downstairs; and how to help the child get over bed-wetting

Paperback,  160 pp,  $19.95. Buy now

Is That My Child?  by Robin Pauc
At least one child in five experiences some form of learning difficulty, but: * Learning difficulties as we understand them DO NOT exist, * They are not diseases just symptoms, * These symptoms never appear alone, * They are treatable and avoidable. Dr Robin Pauc, an expert in child neurology, approaches learning difficulties, including Dyslexia, ADD, OCD, ADHD, Dyspraxia and Tourette's syndrome of childhood, from a truly ground-breaking perspective. All human babies are born prematurely and develop special new brain cells four months after birth. Every human's developement in the womb and particularly in these early stages of life can, therefore, be affected by devlepement delay, which can blight childhood and marginalize a child at school

Paperback,  192 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

Twins!  by Connie Agnew, Alan Klein
Twins! is a comprehensive guide for all parents preparing for a multiple birth. It is filled with practical advice from specialists who work with expectant mothers and their twins every day. From the moment the expectant mom knows she's getting more than she expected, Twins! provides complete information on pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience: Your relationship with your practitioner; Pre-pregnancy planning; Fetal and embryonic development; Healthy weight gain for expectant mothers. Once the babies are born, Twins! sees the whole family through the exciting and challenging first year.

Paperback,  368 pp,  $26.95. Buy now

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