Parenting: advice and issues

Concrete, research-driven advice on humanity's oldest, hardest job Why is parenting so fraught and so difficult in today's society? There has never been a time when advice was so readily available, and yet there is also a prevailing sense that parents...

The #1 Sunday Times bestselling guide to healthier, happier relationships by a leading psychotherapist How can we have better relationships? In this Sunday Times bestseller, leading psychotherapist Philippa Perry reveals the vital do's and don'ts of...

The 20th anniversary edition of Australia’s top-selling, most respected pregnancy book – fully revised and updated.  First published in 1999, Kaz Cooke’s best-selling Up the Duff is firmly established as the most loved and trusted book for Australian...

It’s well established that parents in western countries such as Australia currently do too much for their kids, albeit with good intentions. Before driving their kids to school (or station or bus stop) each morning most parents would have woken their...

Are you obsessed about your baby's sleep? Do you feel 'weak' because you can't leave him to cry himself to sleep? Do you need to relax more and enjoy being a parent? Parenting expert Pinky McKay offers a natural, intuitive approach to solving your...

This vital question is taking on a new urgency as our culture grows ever more abrasive and divided. We all want our kids to be kind. But recognizing that abstractly is not the same as knowing what to do when your son tunes you out or you catch your...

A supportive guide that gives busy moms permission to care for themselves, from a popular parenting blogger with one million Facebook followers "Would you rather have a perfect mom, or a happy one?" This is the question that popular parenting blogger...

More than twenty years after Dr. Thomas Armstrong's Myth of the A.D.D. Child first published, he presents much needed updates and insights in this substantially revised edition. When The Myth of the A.D.D. Child was first published in 1995, Dr. Thomas...

A baby has joined the family. Now what? Practicing GP, mother-of-two and Instagram’s popular Wholesome Doctor, Preeya Alexander, is a refreshing new voice in the parenting space. Her practical, inclusive and down-to-earth advice, combined with a big...

The Raising Girls Workbook is a dual gift. It provides the very best information we have about girls growing up today alongside interactive tasks that will help you put this knowledge into practice. These simple questions will help you reflect on your...

Being Zen(ish) is what we call it – and it’s the ish that we endorse! Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen are two mums from opposite sides of the world who are doing their best to raise happy, empathetic children while working, travelling and...

Dr Peter Downey knows babies and fatherhood, and his bestselling book – now in this 25th anniversary edition – helps first time dads prepare for what’s coming their way … with a grain of salt and a smile on their face. Fully revised and updated, and...

The landmark text aimed at conquering toxic masculinity and paving the way for a fairer world, updated for a new generation. For twenty years, Steve Biddulph’s groundbreaking book Manhood and the revised edition, The New Manhood, have had a remarkable...

The revised and updated edition of the bestselling parenting classic Raising Girls in the Twenty-first Century is Steve Biddulph’s warm, wise and up-to-the-minute look at how to help your daughter – at every age, from baby to teen. Girls today need to...

A comprehensive month by month guide to pregnancy, birth and beyond from mother of four and media personality Bec Judd and her dream team of experts.  What you're not expecting, when you're expecting …  Bec Judd has been pregnant quite a lot: three...

Teen Brain

They say that one of the hardest parts of parenting is that there's no manual. Well, now there is (at least for dads!). Dadskills delivers simple, hard-hitting tips and advice in a witty, fun, and easily digestible format. This handy, amusing book is...

When Rosalind Wiseman first published QUEEN BEES & WANNABEES, she fundamentally changed the way adults look at girls' friendships and conflicts - from how they choose their best friends, how they express their anger, their boundaries with boys, and their...

Calm the chaos and transform your home into a space that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence Too often, the toys, games, and other materials meant to educate young children end up being a detriment instead. If you're overwhelmed and your...

Zombies are not just found in horror movies, sometimes they're lying on your living room couch. These are undead adolescents whose psychological and social development have come to a screeching halt. Torn by their yearning for freedom and their fear of...

A charming keepsake for all the special moments and memories from your baby's first three years  The perfect gift for all new parents! The Baby Book is the ideal place to record all the special moments and memories from the first three years of your...

A fully updated edition of this essential guide for new parents with unsettled babies. A revolutionary new approach to caring for your baby from a respected Australian GP. Did you know there are things that you can do to help your baby cry and fuss...

Families today are pulled in so many different directions, and with the increasing pressure to excel at parenting, home keeping, work, and personal relationships, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and dissatisfied. This targeted Positive Discipline guide...

Everything you need to know about your baby's food journey Wean your baby confidently and safely, with guidance from bestselling baby and child nutrition author, Annabel Karmel. Weaning guides you through every aspect of weaning your baby, with advice...

A practical guide to parenting 8- to 12-year-olds applying modern psychology to everyday scenarios. Is the pull towards independence and the start of puberty bringing new challenges for you and your 8-to 12-year-old? The answers you seek are here. This...

Help your daughter become her best, well-rounded self. Raising a girl is complicated. Empowerment messages and incredible achievements are everywhere, yet poor self-esteem, peer pressure, and fear of failure are very real threats. This essential...

Calm Parents, Happy Kids is the UK version of Dr Laura Markham's hugely successful and ground-breaking book, Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids. Now adapted for UK audiences, this practical and inspiring book reveals a three step programme that will transform...

The international bestseller that has helped millions of women trust in their body - and their baby - and give birth without fear. Drawing on over 40 years' experience, internationally acclaimed midwife Ina May Gaskin shows you how to use the mind-body...

In this ground-breaking book on the children of affluence, a well-known clinical psychologist exposes the epidemic of emotional problems that are disabling America's privileged youth, thanks, in large part, to normalized, intrusive parenting that stunts...

From bestselling author Liz Climo comes You're Mum, a hilarious and relatable ode to motherhood. Mums: they are there for us through the good, the bad, the scary, the sticky and everything in between. They also read us a lot of picture books along the...

With so many parenting styles to choose from, when it comes to giving your child the best start in life it can be difficult to know which way to turn. Psychiatrist and mother Robin Burman’s brilliant new book shows you the way: Hate Me Now, Thank Me...

Renowned neurologist Dr. Frances E. Jensen offers a revolutionary look at the brains of teenagers, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for teens, parents, and teachers. We used to think that erratic teenage behaviour was due to a sudden surge...

Highly Sensitive Child, The: Helping our children thrive when the world overwhelms them