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Fun Start  by June R. Oberlander
Few books as useful or as comprehensive as this one have ever been published for parents. ‘Fun Start’ contains hundreds of activities for children up to the age of five. The book is carefully structured so that there is one activity for every week of every year of the child’s life. All activities have been thoroughly tested over many years, and have been designed to develop both thinking and motor skills. Stimulating and varied, the superb ideas in ‘Fun Start’ will be a godsend to parents and caregivers everywhere.

Paperback,  352 pp,  $32.99. Buy now

Afterbirth  by Dani Klein Modisett
‘Afterbirth’ is about what parenting is really like: full of inappropriate impulses and unbelievable frustrations. It’s about how life for some parents changes for the worse after their kids are born. Or so it feels. It’s about how not every three-year-old is delightful and about how sometimes when your kid is having a tantrum, you have to stifle the impulse to round-house him. The participants are some of the best comic writers today, turning their attention very close to home and sparing no one, particularly themselves.

Hardback,  224 pp,  $33.95. Buy now

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

The Mighty Toddler  by Robin Barker
From the bestselling author of ‘Baby Love’ comes ‘The Mighty Toddler’, Robin Barker’s guide for the toddler years of one, two and three. Practical and essential, ‘The Mighty Toddler’ includes key milestones for each age group; a complete ABC of toddler behaviour and responses; a guide to day-to-day toddler care; explanations about toddler health, medical conditions and illnesses; and Robin’s down-to-earth advice on how to keep your life on track! Recently revised to include up-to-date information about potty training, childcare, swimming, personal safety and food allergies and intolerances, ‘The Mighty Toddler’ is the most comprehensive guide available to Australian parents.

Paperback,  528 pp,  $39.99. Buy now

Does My Child Have ADHD?  by Glen Stenhouse
ADHD has been a controversial issue over the last few decades but in child psychologist Glen Stenhouse’s opinion, based on his 15 years of clinical experience, this should not be so. It is estimated that about five per cent of children have a personality type known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. These children are active, impulsive, impatient, enthusiastic, demanding and exhausting to parent – and extremely likeable. Does My Child Have ADHD is for parents wondering whether their child (usually their son) has this particular personality type. Glen Stenhouse describes the characteristic traits and behaviours of the ADHD personality, both in children and adults explains the challenges that ADHD children face at school th

Paperback,  160 pp,  $16.95. Buy now

Top Tips for Starting School  by Helen Likierman and Valerie Muter
Starting school can be an anxious time for many children, but there are several simple steps you can take to prepare yourself and your child for the experience. Written by experienced child psychologists, Top Tips for Starting School will help you to: Encourage your child to develop good social skills teach preparatory reading, number and writing skills improve your child’s use of language promote emotional well-being and, much more!

Paperback,  192 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Keeping the Kids Entertained for Free  by Julie Athanasiou
This is the book for every parent looking for fun, engaging and free activities and outings for their kids. Compiled by a mother of two who knows about living on a tight budget, ‘Drongo’s 100 Simple Tips to Keeping the Kids Entertained for Free’ will have you wondering why you ever spent hard-earned money taking the whole family to the movies or to a play centre. From old favourites to company freebies, from community activities to sporting events, this book will save you a fortune in kids’ entertainment. It’s simple, effective, affordable – and parents will get plenty of helpful information from it.

Paperback,  100 pp,  $9.99. Buy now

Australian Autism Handbook  by Benison O’Reilly and Seana Smith
At last, the essential one stop resource guide written specifically for Australian parents whose children have just been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The medical maze explains the the evidence-based medical theories behind ASD and why there is such controversy, and schools and pre-schools, the options available

Paperback,  388 pp,  $39.95. Buy now

Potty Training Boys  by Simone Cave and Caroline Fertleman
Parents of boys will agree that getting sons to relinquish their nappies is often much harder than getting daughters to do the same. In Potty Training for Boys, Dr Caroline Fertleman and Simone Cave provide a clear step-by-step guide to redressing this balance and address all the concerns that can particularly affect boys. This invaluable guide takes you through preparation introducing and encouraging your son to use the potty troubleshooting and much more. You’ll also learn what kind of behaviour to expect, how to manage it, and even how to anticipate problems, solving them before they arise. Potty Training for Boys ensures that parents, and their sons, pass this important milestone calmly, without worry or stress, and shows that it can ev

Paperback,  144 pp,  $19.95. Buy now

A Child of Our Time  by Tessa Livingstone
What makes children intelligent, resourceful, creative and flexible? Their minds are the powerhouse for everything they think and do and are shaped crucially by the knowledge they gain when they are very young. At the very beginning, newborn babies are ready and eager to learn, but by the time children start school, five years later, many will have lost their all-embracing excitement for learning. So what can you do to hone your children’s skills?How can you improve their motivation, concentration and intelligence? Child of Our Time: Brain Child is an essential guide for parents and will help you achieve what everyone wants – the very best for your child.This book will help you discover: how to keep your child motivated to learn from babyho

Paperback,  234 pp,  $41.95. Buy now

Yogabugs  by Fenella Lindsell
YogaBugs is the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of yoga classes for children. With its truly inspirational concept of teaching yoga to the under-sevens, YogaBugs already has over 35,000 children signed up to its classes in the UK, and this is the book they will all want! With its colourful characters and fun themed stories, YogaBugs will get children off the sofa and into this enjoyable activity. Yoga has been proven to have many positive effects on children’s health, and can help with sleeping problems, anxiety, asthma, hyperactivity, emotional issues as well as sinus problems. This truly is the one bug you’ll want your kids to catch

Paperback,  192 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

Toddler Tactics  by Pinky McKay
If parents understand how toddlers learn and develop, they will be better able to manage their child’s behaviour. Knowledge is power, and in this book there is an overview of every age and every stage with practical examples and insightful anecdotes from other parents. Australian author

Paperback,  260 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Einstein Never Used Flashcards  by Roberta Michnick Golinkoff
Two noted child psychologists condemn the growing trend toward accelerated learning and the pressure put upon parents to meet constant expectations, introducing a series of simple, creative games that parents can play with their child to enhance mental and physical development

Paperback,  320 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Childcare Large Themed Notebook 

Stationery – Jigsaws, Notebooks, Etc. ,   $29.95. Buy now

The Unplugged Play Book  by Bobbi Conner
‘Unplugged Play’ is the family bible of hands-on fun, a parent-friendly encyclopedia of over 700 games and variations, with not a screen, plug, chip, disk, or battery in sight. Here are games to play alone and games to play with siblings and friends. Games to play indoors and games for outside. Toddler games, ten-year-olds’ games, and games for the whole family. There are craft projects, puppet ideas, music activities, card games, guessing games, plus loads of ideas for keeping little kids busy nearby. And so much more.

Paperback,  516 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Silent Nights  by Pat Spungin
The idea of your child sleeping peacefully through the night is wonderful. But unfortunately it can be a dream rather than reality. For some parents, getting their child to go to bed at all can be stressful, tiring and infuriating, while the prospect of them sleeping through the night may seem impossible. Into childhood the patterns and routines set when our children are babies can come back to haunt parents. As children refuse to sleep in their own beds, are unwilling to go to bed at a reasonable hour or wake continuously, stress levels can build and it appears impossible to find a satisfactory way forward. Continuous disturbed nights can have a far reaching and disruptive effect on the whole family. Parents become irritable and unable to

Paperback,  224 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Best of Friends  by Hilary Pereira
Although we may think that making friends as a child comes naturally, for some children it can be a difficult, scary and worrying prospect. Shyness, lack of confidence and, sometimes, just plain selfishness can stand in the way of your child developing meaningful and lasting friendships. As parents and adults we know that making friends as children can help develop a sense of self worth, educate us in dealing with conflict and disagreements, and enable us to learn how to interact with our peers and colleagues day-to-day. They can also offer a valuable source of support, love, protection and influence outside the family unit. In contrast, a failure to make friends can leave a child feeling depressed, lacking in confidence and generally left

Paperback,  192 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Can I Have a Cell Phone for Hanukkah?  by Sharon Estroff
How do you help your child choose between mandatory baseball practice and Hebrew school? How can you plan a birthday party (not to mention bar or bat mitzvah party ) for your child without sacrificing your values, sanity, and pocketbook? How can you keep peace on the homework homefront? And how do you deal with Santa envy-let alone the entire month of December? As any modern Jewish parent knows, balancing family traditions and the realities of contemporary culture can be incredibly challenging. Answering questions both old and new, Jewish and secular, internationally syndicated parenting columnist and award-winning Jewish educator and mother of four, Sharon Duke Estroff illuminates the ways that Jewish tradition can be used to form a lastin

Paperback,  304 pp,  $19.95. Buy now

The Parents’ Concise Guide to Vaccinations  by Lauren Feder
As a physician trained in both standard and holistic medicine-and as a parent herself-Lauren Feder, M.D., presents the facts about vaccinations. If you have chosen to vaccinate your children, she offers both practical medical and natural remedies to avoid possible side effects. If you have chosen not to vaccinate your children, she offers natural medicines to strengthen your child’s immune system, along with tips on how to deal with legal exemptions, school requirements, and medical insurances. If you’re just not sure what to do, she offers a balanced and easy-to-understand discussion of the issues, explaining the truth about the effectiveness of vaccinations, side effects, and much more. With information on the latest available vaccination

Paperback,  128 pp,  $19.95. 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

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