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Gin And Juice: A Victorian Guide To Parenting
Alan Tyers

$19.99 – Hardcover book / Bloomsbury

Learn the importance of routine from Gertrude Fj?rd-Mett?d, how to Have It All from Queen Victoria (mother of seventeen and Empress of India), how to tell which twin is the Good One and which the Evil, how to turn a Bad ... Buy or find out more 


The Girl With The Butterfly Tattoo
Dannielle Miller

$19.95 – Paperback book /

My first book, The Butterfly Effect, is aimed primarily at mothers, helping them to navigate their daughters’ often challenging adolescent years. Yet many of the parents who buy the book tell me they are buying it for th... Buy or find out more 



Healthy Parents Healthy Babies
Jan Roberts

$29.95 – Paperback book / Random House

'This book is for anybody who might ever become a mum or a dad - the physical and mental health of your children is in your hands. It all depends on your efforts before conception. Truly beautiful, healthy, happy babies ... Buy or find out more 


Baby Names 2012
Eleanor Turner

$16.95 – Paperback book /

The ONLY annually updated baby names book including the year's most popular names, celebrity choices and names making a comeback. Discover the right name for your new child with over 7,000 inspirational names, tips on ch... Buy or find out more 



French Children Don't Throw Food
Pamela Druckerman

$29.95 – Hardcover book / Random House

How the French tame their babies, raise 'sage' kids and have a life! What British parent hasn't noticed, on visiting France, how well-behaved French children are - compared to our own? ·French Children Don't Throw Food a... Buy or find out more 


Complete Book Of Mother And Babycare
Elizabeth Fenwick

$39.95 – Trade paperback / Dorling Kindersley

A specially adapted Australian edition of the classic bestselling baby and childcare manual

The Complete Book of Mother and Babycare was the first baby book to provide illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to care... Buy or find out more 



Career Mums
Kate Sykes & Allison Tait

$19.95 – Paperback book / Penguin

'I want to go back to work.'

No matter what your story, your reasons, your philosophy, chances are that if you're a mum, one day you'll find yourself saying a version of those words. And then wondering how you'll make it... Buy or find out more 


Save Our Sleep My Very First Diary
Tizzie Hall

$39.99 – Paperback book / Macmillan

The companion diary to the bestselling baby book SAVE OUR SLEEP. Tizzie Hall has gained an international reputation as a baby whisperer, baby coach, baby interpreter and miracle worker. Even from an early age, Tizzie kne... Buy or find out more 



Save Our Sleep Toddler
Tizzie Hall

$32.99 – Trade paperback / Macmillan

A new Toddler-centric edition of the bestselling sleep series. In 14 years of operation, Tizzie Hall's Save Our Sleep organisation has assisted thousands of children of all ages to learn how to sleep through the night, e... Buy or find out more 


Shit On My Hands: A Down and Dirty Companion to Early Parenthood
Madeline Hamilton and Bunny Banyai

$20.00 – Paperback book / Arcade

An irreverant agony aunt for sleep-deprived new parents and hormonally unbalanced expectants, Shit on My Hands: A Down and Dirty companion to Early Parenthood provides a pithy commentary on the twists and turns of parent... Buy or find out more 



10 Mindful Minutes
Goldie Hawn

$29.99 – Paperback book / Little Brown

From the bestselling author, Academy Award-winning actress and founder of the Hawn Foundation, a practical guide for parents to help children cope with stress, improve concentration and lead happier lives.

Bestselling au... Buy or find out more 


Get Out Of My Life But First Could You Drive Me And Cheryl To The Mall
Anthony Wolf

$22.95 – Paperback book / Henry Holt & Company

This updated edition (a chapter on gay and lesbian teenagers and the ramifications of the electronic world have been added) will be as useful to parents as the 1992 version. Wolf, a clinical psychologist who works with a... Buy or find out more 



Becoming Us: Loving Learning And Growing Together
Elly Taylor

$35.00 – Paperback book / Harper Collins

There are thousands of books that tell you how to find Mr Right. But what do you do once you've found him, and thrown a child or two into the mix? Ninety-six per cent of couples report having more conflict and disagreeme... Buy or find out more 


Parenting Apart
Christina Mcghee

$29.95 – Paperback book / Vermilion

When a marriage ends, the most important thing divorcing parents can do is to help their children through this difficult transition and remain united as parents even if they are no longer united as a couple. In Parenting... Buy or find out more 



Complete Buddhism For Mothers
Sarah Napthali

$35.00 – Trade paperback / Allen & Unwin

Firmly grounded in the day-to-day reality of being a mother, The Complete Buddhism for Mothers gives personal and honest advice based on Buddhist teachings as applied to the everyday challenges of bringing up children.

B... Buy or find out more 


Parenting For A Peaceful World
Robin Grille

$35.00 – Paperback book / Longueville

Parenting for a Peaceful World is a fascinating look at how child-rearing customs have shaped societies and major world events. It reveals how children adapt to and are influenced by different parenting styles and how sa... Buy or find out more 



Mind In The Making: Seven Essential Skills Every Child Must Learn
Ellen Galinsky

$23.95 – Trade paperback / Harper Collins

Ellen Galinsky has spent her entire career studying early childhood development, first at Vassar College, then for twenty-five years at the Bank Street College of Education, and for the past twenty years as the founder a... Buy or find out more 


Politically Incorrect Parenting
Nigel Latta

$27.99 – Paperback book / Harper Collins

Includes full text of previously published title Before Your Kids Drive You Crazy, Read This plus approximately 1/3 new content!

Do your kids sometimes make you feel your head is going to explode? Ever yelled at them unt... Buy or find out more 



Being Dad: For Dads To Be And The Women Who Love Them
Sam Holt

$27.99 – Paperback book / Allen & Unwin

Being Dad is the bloke's guide to pregnancy, birth and babies. Whether the dad-to-be would rather undergo Chinese water torture than attend a child birth class or is keen as mustard but utterly clueless about all things ... Buy or find out more 


Whats Happening To Our Girls?
Maggie Hamilton

$26.95 – Paperback book / Penguin Books

WHY ARE GIRLS as young as five years old concerned about their looks and addicted to shopping?

WHY ARE YOUNG TEENAGE GIRLS having sex and binge-drinking, responding to chat-room predators, and bullying their peers via em... Buy or find out more 



Save Our Sleep Second Edition
Tizzie Hall

$29.99 – Trade paperback / Macmillan

A fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling baby sleep guide. Buy or find out more 


The Contented Little Baby Book Of Weaning
Gina Ford

$23.95 – Paperback book / Vermilion

All parents have to do it but even the most confident will admit that weaning is one area of parenting that can be cause for much anxiety and concern. So many questions need answering, most of them begining with 'when?' ... Buy or find out more 



The New Contented Little Baby Book
Gina Ford

$29.95 – Paperback book / Vermilion

This book could be your salvation! A quote from the Daily Telegraph, but this cry could equally have come from the thousands of mothers who have put Gina Ford's kind but firm routines into practice and put some calm back... Buy or find out more 


Anonymums: Three Women, The Truth And A Whole Lot Of Dares
Anonymums

$27.99 – Paperback book / Harper Collins

Once upon a time, there were three mums - Mum A, Mum B and Mum C. Bored with their suburban existence, they decided to add some spice to their lives. For three months, they would dare each other to do things. Mum B would... Buy or find out more 



Buddhism For Mothers
Sarah Napthali

$27.99 – Paperback book / Allen & Unwin

Firmly grounded in the day-to-day reality of being a mother, this revolutionary guidediscusses Buddhist teachings as applied to the everyday challenges of bringing up children

 

Teaching how to become a calmer and ... Buy or find out more 


The Attachment Parenting Book
William Sears

$19.95 – Paperback book / Little Brown

Might you and your baby both sleep better if you shared a bed? How old is too old for breastfeeding? What is a father's role in nurturing a newborn? How does early attachment foster a child's eventual independence? Dr. B... Buy or find out more 



Buddhism For Mothers Of Young Children Becoming A Mindful Parent
Sarah Napthali

$27.99 – Paperback book / Allen & Unwin

From the author of the acclaimed Buddhism for Mothers, a guide to discovering the path to meaningful, spiritual, and satisfying motherhood   A combination of personal narrative and stories gathered from mo... Buy or find out more 


Buddhism For Mothers Of School Children Finding Calm In The Chaos Of The School Years
Sarah Napthali

$27.99 – Paperback book / Inspired Living

Raising school children is a radically different experience from tending children under the age of five. With children at school, life is both easier and harder and there are very different challenges on the horizon—moth...


Mindful Motherhood
Cassandra Vieten

$23.95 – Paperback book / New Harbinger

From hormones to stretch marks, labor pains to diaper changes, motherhood is an adventure like none other. The rapid changes in your body, your lifestyle, and your very identity call for a certain mental agility. Mindful... Buy or find out more 


What's The Hurry?
Kathy Walker

$21.95 – Paperback book / Australian Scholarships Group 25 35 Hanover St. Oakleigh, Vic 3166 Aus

Are well-meaning parents over-scheduling their children's activities with the possible effect of robbing young people of the joys of childhood?

Education consultant and early childhood expert, Ms Kathy Walker, author of ... Buy or find out more 



Ready, Set, Go? How to tell if your child's ready for school and prepare them for the best start
Kathy Walker

$19.95 – Paperback book / Penguin Books

Starting school for the first time is a significant milestone in every child's life. But how do you know when your child is ready? And what can you do to help them prepare?

Educational and parenting expert Kathy Walker e... Buy or find out more 


The Billings Method: Using The Body's Natural Signal Of Fertility To Achieve Or Avoid Pregnancy
Evelyn Billings And Ann Westmore

$29.95 – Paperback book / Anne O'donovan

Wanting a baby?

Not wanting a baby just now?

Nature has provided every woman with a precise signal of her state of fertility, which she can quickly learn to recognise. This simple fact is the basis of the Billings Method... Buy or find out more 



How To Crack An Egg With One Hand, A Pocketbook For The New Mother
Francesca Beauman

$24.99 – Hardcover book / Bloomsbury

Within these pages you will find everything you need to know (and a few things you don’t) in order to embark on the mindboggling journey that is modern motherhood.

Discover humorous yet pertinent advice on everything f... Buy or find out more 


Helping Children To Cope With Change Stress And Anxiety
Deborah M Plummer

$38.95 – Paperback book / Jessica Kingsley Pub

This book is full of creative ideas for use with children who have difficulty in coping with change, stress and normal levels of anxiety. Supported by a comprehensive but accessible theory section, the practical exercise... Buy or find out more 



Helping Children With Dyslexia
Liz Dunoon

$29.95 – Paperback book / Global Publications

Is your child struggling at school? To Read? ...To Write?.To Remember?...To Learn? Helping Children With Dyslexia shows you how to ensure your child's success at school .You will find out:How to tell if your child is dys... Buy or find out more 


The A to Z of Mummy Manners
Libbi Gorr

$29.99 – Trade paperback / Harper Collins

An etiquette guide for managing other children′s Mothers and assorted Mummy dilemmas

So you thought dealing with your own Mother was a challenge? Try dealing with someone else′s ...

The A to Z of Mummy Manners is a h... Buy or find out more 



Greater Expectations Living With Down Syndrome In The Twenty First Century
Jan Gothard

$26.95 – Paperback book / Freemantle Press

Down syndrome is the most common cause of intellectual disability in Australia and renowned child health expert Professor Fiona Stanley calls Greater Expectations THE book to read if you have a child with Down syndrome. Buy or find out more 


The Panic Virus: Fear, Myth And The Vaccination Debate
Seth Mnookin

$32.95 – Trade paperback / Black Inc

In 1998 Andrew Wakefield claimed to have found a link between a common childhood vaccine and autism. Wakefield based his findings on a case study of just a dozen children, and his methods and conclusions almost immediate... Buy or find out more 



Infertility The Hidden Causes
Cabot Sandra And Jasinska Margaret

$24.95 – Paperback book / Health Directions

One in six Australian couples experience infertility. Infertility is a symptom of an underlying health problem. This book outlines the dozens of potential causes of infertility and provides safe and effective solutions t... Buy or find out more 


Babycare Everything You Need To Know
Ann Peters

$24.95 – Paperback book / Dorling Kindersley

Some new parents feel daunted by huge pregnancy and babycare tomes. Babycare: Everything You Need to Know delivers just the right amount of information in crystal-clear detail. Gets straight to the point, showing parents... Buy or find out more 



Rocket Your Child Into Reading
Jackie French

$19.95 – Paperback book / Harper Collins

The book every parent and teacher should own.

Written in Jackie French′s inimitable style, one of the aims of this book is to help parents and teachers identify children′s reading difficulties and then suggest ways to de... Buy or find out more 


Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother
Amy Chua

$29.99 – Trade paperback / Bloomsbury

Witty, entertaining and provocative, this is a unique and important memoir that will transform your perspective of parenting forever.

A lot of people wonder how Chinese parents raise such stereotypically successful kids.... Buy or find out more 



Brain Rules For Baby: How To Raise A Smart And Happy Child From Zero To Five
John Medina

$32.95 – Trade paperback / Scribe Publications

A groundbreaking new book from the author the New York Times bestselling author of Brain Rules

What’s the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What does watching TV do to a child’s brain? What’s the b... Buy or find out more 


Baby Love (Revised Edition)
Robin Barker

$35.99 – Trade paperback / Macmillan

Australian, authoritative and totally up-to-date, Baby Love is the only book you'll need to guide you through your baby's first year. With expert advice for the first 12 months of every baby's life and full of Robin Bark... Buy or find out more 



Opening The Door A Mothers Journey When Her Son Comes Out
Shirley Argent

$20.00 – Paperback book / Pacific Books

OPENING THE DOOR is written for anyone who is interested in how families react when someone they love discloses they are gay or lesbian. Shelley Argent tells of her efforts to understand her son's life and become part of... Buy or find out more 


Raising The Best Possible Child
Jo Jackson-King

$35.00 – Trade paperback / Abc Books

An original and knowledgeable take on child rearing, using cutting-edge research it will show you how you can be the best possible parent and make sure that your child becomes the best possible person they can be.

How to... Buy or find out more 



Please Mum Dont Supersize Me
Marc Richard And Joey

$0.00 – Paperback book / Rockpool Publishing

This is the essential parents' guide to a healthier, happier child. It provides simple, straight forward information and advice to families about good health. You can open any page and find tips and learn healthier habit... Buy or find out more 


Up Downs A Fun And Practical Way To Introduce Reading And Writing To Children Aged 2 To 5
Michelle Newman

$29.95 – Paperback book / Finch Publishers

Up Downs shows how enjoyable and easy it can be for parents to introduce reading and writing to young children. The Up Downs’ approach makes it fun for parents and children to share time together reading, singing, moving... Buy or find out more 



Eco Baby
Hall Sally Jane

$0.00 – Paperback book / Green Books

Shows new parents how to make the most ethical decisions about the products they buy. This book looks at each aspect of a new baby's life in the first year, including: cots, nappies, decorating, the nursery, clothing, fo... Buy or find out more 


Attack Of The Fifty-Foot Hormones
Emma Tom

$35.00 – Trade paperback / Harper Collins

For many women, the emotional aspects of pregnancy are far more taxing than the physical ones. There′s no shortage of studies into the health of the foetus and the physical state of its incubator. But how women FEEL duri... Buy or find out more 



Unspoil Your Kids
Cheryl Critchley

$9.95 – Paperback book / Wilkinson Publishing

Mother of three Cheryl Critchley, who refuses to let the parenting industry run her life, is on a mission to de- clutter parenthood and bring back the basics. Today's parents are time-poor and confused. We are literally ... Buy or find out more 


Mums And Dads Get Active With Your Kids
Brandt Kelly

$7.95 – Paperback book / Wilkinson Publishing

Mums and Dads it's time to get active with your kids. Australia has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the world. Our kids deserve better, so get outside with your family and let's fix this. Where do we sta... Buy or find out more 



Parenting: A practical guide to raising preschool and primary-school children
Kathy Walker

$32.95 – Paperback book / Viking

Does your child have trouble settling at bedtime? Refuse to sit at the table for meals? Ignore you or argue when you say it's time to turn off the TV?

Expert parenting and educational consultant Kathy Walker recognises t... Buy or find out more 


Breast Bottle Bowl Revised And Updated
Hillis Anne And Stone Penelope

$29.99 – Trade paperback / Harper Collins

Breast Bottle Bowl is the only book you'll ever need to ensure your child gets the best start to life. Now updated with a new chapter about childhood obesity, this invaluable, commonsense guide takes all the anxiety and ... Buy or find out more 



The Essential First Year
Penelope Leach

$35.00 – Paperback book / Dorling Kindersley

A new research-based guide to baby-care from the world-renowned authority on child development, Penelope Leach This outstanding new guide to parenting from the expert who transformed the way we raise children. Penelope L... Buy or find out more 


The Winter Of Our Disconnect
Susan Maushart

$34.95 – Trade paperback / Bantam Press

Think of this as reality TV. Only without the TV!

For any parent who's ever IM-ed their child to the dinner table - or yanked the modem from its socket in a show of primal parental rage - this account of one family's sel... Buy or find out more 



Happy Kids: The Secrets Of Raising Well-Behaved Contented Children
Cathy Glass

$35.00 – Trade paperback / Harper Collins

Cathy Glass has been a foster carer for over 20 years, during this time fostering more than 50 children, as well as bringing up three of own. Many of these children have had severe behavioural difficulties and have come ... Buy or find out more 


Be A Parent Not A Pal
Dr Jeff Kemp

$24.95 – Paperback book / Australian Academic Press

At last! A guide that treats parents with respect and offers real comfort and support in the often baffling world of child rearing. Dr Loretta Giorcelli, OAM FACE, Professor of Special Education and Child Development Syd... Buy or find out more 



What's Happening To Our Boys?
Maggie Hamilton

$29.95 – Trade paperback / Viking

What kind of world are our boys growing up in?

Why are increasing numbers of boys suffering body image and self-esteem problems? Why do they feel worthless without the latest branded toy, game or item of clothing? What m... Buy or find out more 


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