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Teenproofing: Fostering Responsible Decision Making in Your Teenager  by John Rosemond
In Teen-Proofing John Rosemond tackles the challenges of raising a teenager with humour and commonsense. He lays out a case for recognizing the realities of the teen-parent relationship, forming the foundation, and parenting with the Long Rope Principle. In short, the author demonstrates how Mom and Dad can avoid the pitfalls of becoming dictatorial Control Freaks, skirt the potholes of turning into permissive Wimps, and enjoy the freedom and rewards of parenting in a controlled (but not controlling) and relaxed manner. Teenagers, Rosemond readily admits, can be a challenge. But infusing young adults with a sense of personal responsibility, then showing them the results of good and bad choices, is a goal every parent can achieve.

Paperback,  272 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

My Kid is Back  by June Alexander and Daniel Le Grange
Early intervention with family-based treatment can greatly reduce the severity of anorexia nervosa in children and adolescents. The best outcome is for those whose illness is intervened within six months. Ten families are the book’s voice, and they lift the lid on what living with anorexia is really like. Parents describe their frustrations in seeking help for their child and sufferers describe this illness that slips into the brain and becomes part of one’s self. The families believe prompt recognition and intervention with family-based treatment greatly enhances recovery.

Paperback,  320 pp,  $32.99. Buy now

At Home Cafe  by Helen Puckett Defrance, Carol Puckett and Helen Puckett Defrance and others
DeFrance is back with an all new “At Home Café” cookbook. Building on how the first book involved the whole family in the kitchen, this new volume features entertaining with friends and neighbours, including Neighbour Notes on complementary dishes that guests can bring. The author is a veteran cooking school teacher with a knack for keeping things simple. Whether it is a hearty soup served around the fireplace on a cold winter’s night; a make ahead casserole for those evenings when there’s no time to cook; or a low-key tree-trimming get-together during the high-stress holidays, a whole lot of comfort is served up in these delectable dishes designed to create special memories with loved ones.

Hardback,  240 pp,  $45.95. Buy now

Heartbreak Diet  by Thorina Rose
Thorina Rose’s husband unexpectedly began an affair with a woman whose photograph he’d taken (he’s a photographer) and who became his running partner. The Heartbreak Diet starts here and follows Thorina, and her children, through the dissolution of the marriage and finding their footing together in the aftermath with resourceful strength and humour. In beautiful black and white painted panels and lovely handlettering, this personal and playfully illustrated memoir charts the realities of the all-too-common situation of divorce with children. Interspersed are occasional quotations from wise women (Ella Fitzgerald, Coco Chanel, Dolly Parton.) It earns every laugh and tug of the heartstrings

Hardback,  176 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

The Practical Guide to Grandparenting  by Doug Hewitt and Robin Hewitt
The cool grandparent’s activity and advice guide to bonding with their grandkids. Whether they see their grandchildren once a month, once a week, or are their primary caregiver, all grandparents agree – today’s world can be hectic. It’s difficult to plan activities that can nurture their grandchildren and strengthen family bonds while still making those loving, lasting memories. The practical guide to grandparenting, a follow-up to the successful the practical guide to weekend parenting, will help the modern grandparent come up with activities that will inspire their grandchildren’s imaginations, open their minds to new ideas and concepts, and help develop their social skills. Each activity is accompanied by conversation starters, fun facts

Paperback,  192 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

170 Family Meals  by Martha Day
This perfect basic family recipe book is a definitive collection of delicious meals, combining classic and traditional dishes that will appeal to diners of all ages for weekday stand-bys, weekend treats and the occasional special occasion. Contains step-by-step instructions, informative cook’s tips and variations, and a complete nutritional breakdown for every recipe, so the cook will have everything they need to create a complete menu.

Paperback,  96 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Actually, It Is Your Parents’ Fault  by Philip Van Munching and Bernie Katz
Bestselling author Philip Van Munching and psychotherapist Dr Bernie Katz team up to show readers how even our earliest childhood experiences dictate our relationship choices; how the unconscious elements of our personalities both attract and repel the people we become romantically involved with; why breaking up is hard to do, and much more!

Paperback,  288 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Don’t Blame Me, Sister  by Tim Mikkelsen, Phyllis Wright-Herman and Mik Wright and others
Tim Mikkelsen and Phyllis Wright-Herman, the creative duo behind MikWright, combine 60s-era photographs with bitingly witty comments to offer candid insights on sisterhood. ‘Don’t Blame Me, Sister: I Told You Not to Use it in the Bathtub’ is the perfect present for birthdays, hen’s nights, or just those times when you want to conjure up some girl power. Thoughts include: * “If you can’t say something nice about someone, I want to hear it.” * “Are you out of your mind, sleeping with someone you don’t know? Save that for when you’re married.” * “I’m not here to make things better, only to observe and pass judgment.”

Paperback,  80 pp,  $9.95. Buy now

Help Your Children Cope with Your Divorce  by Paula Hall
Children of all ages can be devastated by the news that their parents’ relationship has broken down. Even those who have been living in a highly conflictual situation are often shocked by the final decision to separate. For most children, separation means major changes to family life and often losing a parent. The long-term impacts of divorce are now widely recognised with increasing chances of problems at school, criminal behaviour, problems in their own relationships and mental illness.This guide will provide you with clear advice and guidance on how to minimise the impact of your relationship breakdown on your children. Including: an explanation of the age-specific issues that children face when they find out their family is breaking up

Paperback,  192 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Family Book  by Parr Todd
Some families are large, some families are small, some families live together, some families live apart. All families will love this book! With child-like smiling stick figures, bold, brilliant colour and upbeat text, picture-book creator Todd Parr celebrates the diverse, wonderful world of families in The Family Book.Parr’s quirky artwork and eternally optimistic books are truly irresistible, for both grown-ups and kids.

Paperback,  32 pp,  $14.95. Buy now

Family Gi Diet, Healthy Green-Light Recipes And Lifestyle Tips For Your Entire Family  by Rick Gallop
A part of the “gi diet” series, this book offers individualized weight-loss and healthy eating strategies for every member of the family, whether to help lose weight or simply keep in good shape. It offers advice, practical tips, and green-light recipes.

Paperback,  192 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Chicken Soup for the Father and Daughter Soul  by Hansen Canfield
Offers a collection of stories featuring the special bond between fathers and daughters.

Paperback,  386 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

Doing Our Best  by Leanne McKenzie and Gail Thomas
In this revealing book, over 100 New Zealand mothers speak from the heart about their real-life experiences of motherhood. Leanne McKenzie and Gail Thomas asked women from all over New Zealand to contribute to the book, and the response was impressive, from teenage mothers to grandmothers, and from a range of ethnic backgrounds. With honesty and good humour, they describe experiences both rare and commonplace, from everyday joys and laughter to extraordinary struggles and tragedy. There are stories about childbirth, about weaning and infancy, about parenting young children and raising difficult teenagers. Among the subjects covered are preparing for a homebirth, caring for a disabled child, solo parenting, family holidays, rural isolation,

Paperback,  238 pp,  $22.99. Buy now

Facing Codependence  by Pia Mellody
Discusses the symptoms of codependence, explains how child abuse and dysfunctional family life can cause the condition, and suggests a path toward recovery.

Paperback,  236 pp,  $35.00. Buy now

Dad’s in Prison  by Margaret Speed and Sandra Cain
“Dad’s in Prison” tells the story of two brothers whose father is sent to prison. Narrated by the elder brother, the book describes the boys’ experiences and emotions, during and after their father’s arrest, including their first visit to prison

Paperback,  28 pp,  $26.95. Buy now

Steven Appleby’s Soap Opera Book Miserable Families  by Steven Appleby
If you thought that the family was the root of all happiness, this humorous book should make you think again. Here is the horrible truth about those dear little groupings of humanity. From the author of “Men: the Truth”

Hardback,  96 pp,  $35.95. Buy now

Building Better Families  by Matthew Kelly
For more than a decade, Matthew Kelly has been traveling the world inspiring people to become the-best-version-of-themselves. During this time he has been amazed at how regularly he is asked: How do I encourage my children to embrace this message? How does your message apply to a family? Now, for the first time, Kelly shares with us remarkable insights and sensible everyday strategies for transforming the family into what it should be: a place where each of us can become the-best-version-of-ourselves. Beginning with an exploration of the changing face of the family in our culture, Kelly sets every reader at ease by explaining: A family is not what we think a family should be, or what we hope to have, or should have, or what would be ideal-a

,  190 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

Dating for Dads  by Ellie Slott Fisher and Paul Halpern
Here is the first book written specifically for men who date while answering to a higher authority: their children. As a single father, you’re ready to begin dating again. But are your kids ready? In this much-needed guide, relationship expert Ellie Slott Fisher comes to the rescue with no-nonsense, no-judgments advice on everything from how to ask a woman out to navigating the potential minefield of overnight dates. Single dads are as nervous as single moms about merging their parental responsibilities with their social lives, but they often don’t have intimate friendships in which to share their concerns. Drawing on her own experience as a single parent, interviews and surveys she conducted with more than a hundred single fathers and thei

Paperback,  256 pp,  $16.95. Buy now

Eco-Friendly Families  by Helen Coronato
Going green is a family affaira] Parents and kids making the world a better place. Eco-friendliness has grown into a way of life across the country. Eco-Friendly Families is the perfect guide to raising a family with agreena values, whether theyare celebrating their first Earth Day or are old hands at recycling, eating organic, and carrying a cloth bag to the supermarket. Parents and children can all live by eco-example by following the tips in this book, including: a Start-up advice for going green as a family affaira motivating all family members to embrace change a Family activities that can make every day Earth Day and living green fun a A practical guide to growing up greenawhat everyone can do around the house, at school, at work, and

Paperback,  224 pp,  $22.95. Buy now