Parenting and Childcare

Polly Young-Eisendrath / The Self-Esteem Trap: Raising Confident and Compassionate Kids in an Age of Self-Importance (Hardback)

  . Kids today are depressed and anxious. They also seem to feel entitled to every advantage and unwilling to make the leap into adulthood. As Polly Young-Eisendrath makes clear in this brilliant account of where a generation has gone astray,...

Jan Parker, Jan Stimpson / Raising Happy Children: What Every Child Needs their Parents to Know - from 0 to 11 Years (Large Paperback)

 This guide moves away from the "one expert, one voice" childcare books and toward a synthesis of research from a wide range of world-renowned professionals, together with the experiences of real parents and children. Its warm, funny,...

Dorothy Einon / Number & Logic Games (Large Paperback)

 With these 150 easy and fun-filled games, parents can prepare their preschoolers for future math success. Kids won’t even realize they’re learning as they search for sequences and patterns; weigh and measure items; play guessing games;...

Sue Ellin Browder / The New Age Baby Name Book (Large Paperback)

 Completely revised, updated, and expanded, The New Age Baby Name Book is the quirky naming guide that has outlasted the trendiness of New Age. Now at 512 pages, with 10,000 new names for a total of 20,000, with over 125 new sidebars...

Karen Sullivan / You Want to Do What?: Instant answers to your parenting dilemmas (Large Paperback)

 Aimed at parents of 9-16 year olds, this A-Z of questions and answers covers every conceivable dilemma – from what age you should give your child a mobile phone, to dealing with internet chat rooms. When can your child legally get a job? When...

Allison Lee / The Parent's Guide to Childcare: How to Choose and Manage the Right Care for Your Child (Large Paperback)

 Written by an experienced author, this is a thorough and practical guide which aims to help working parents with one of the most difficult decisions they have to make - getting the right childcare.     All of our books are second hand,...

Thomas W. Phelan / 1-2-3 Magic: Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting (Large Paperback)

 Are you the parent of a strong-willed child? Is bedtime a nightly battle? Are you looking to get your kids to behave without yelling? Whether you have a toddler, preschooler, or school-aged child, this parenting book can help you create a calm,...

Kathy Goldman / My Mother Worked and I Turned Out Okay (Hardback)

 A collection of anecdotes and advice from children who grew up during the 1950s and 1960s with successful working mothers shares the principles of working motherhood and examines the impact of working mothers on their children. 35,000 first...

Rosie Day / Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon: Kick-ass women on how to take over the world (Hardback)

 An unmissable guide for teenage girls and women everywhere who are ready to take over the world.This book is a call to arms. Because though you may be going through the hardest and most confusing years of your life, it's time to channel your...

Rosalind Wiseman / Ringleaders & Sidekicks (Large Paperback)

   When Rosalind Wiseman published her bestseller Queen Bees and Wannabes in 2001, it fundamentally changed the way that parents, educators and the media looked at the impact of girls' social dynamics and created a road map for girls...

Samuel J. Arnold / No More Bedwetting: How to Help Your Child Stay Dry (Large Paperback)

 In this reassuring, eye-opening book, noted urologist Samuel J. Arnold explains how almost all childhood bedwetting can be cured or controlled. Drawing on over 35 years of experience--and thousands of actual cases--Dr. Arnold illustrates how,...

Clay Nichols / DadLabs Guide to Fatherhood: Pregnancy and Year One (Large Paperback)

 We Screwed Up So You Don’t Have To  So the kid’s butt is redder than a baboon’s and he’s screaming like a crazed hockey fan. What to do? Powder or butt paste? Who can a new father ask? The guys at DadLabs have you...

David Bordon / 101 Things You Should Do Before Your Kids Leave Home (Hardback)

   Eighteen years, maybe twenty - that's about all the time parents will have to prepare their kids to be happy, responsible, independent, peace-loving citizens of the world into which they were born. That might seem like a reasonably long...

Charlie Taylor / Divas & Dictators : The Secrets to Having a Much Better Behaved Child (Large Paperback)

 Supermarket tantrums? Insufferable car journeys? Sibling in-fighting? Bedtimes that last hours? Sound familiar?Behavioural expert Charlie Taylor has the answers in this practical handbook which is full of simple, effective techniques for improving...

Erin Bried / How To Rock Your Baby (Large Paperback)

   Just what every new mother needs--100 charming and useful step-by-step how-to's, advice, and stories, culled from mothers and grandmothers throughout the ages. As a first-time mother, Erin Bried found she had countless things to worry about...

Rita Offen / The Chilled Parent (Large Paperback)

 Do you feel you're on the rollercoaster of life, with little opportunity to relax, or appreciate your kids? Have you wondered if you're doing the right thing, when things just don't seem to be turning out how you wanted, or your kids don't turn out...

Brenda McCreight / Parenting Your Adopted Older Child (Large Paperback)

 If you've adopted a child older than two years--from the U.S. or abroad--this practical guide will provide you with all the information and tools you'll need to overcome difficulties and develop a healthy, loving relationship with your child...

Elisabeth Beck-Gernsheim / Reinventing the Family (Large Paperback)

 The traditional image of the family as a life-long unit is fading fast. There are fewer marriages, more divorces, and ever more children born to unmarried or single parents. The forms of our private life are changing rapidly, and people are...

Jenn Mann / SuperBaby : 12 Ways to Give Your Child a Head Start in the First 3 Years (Large Paperback)

 The first three years of life are the most important for nurturing a child's full potential: that's when they start forming attachments, developing a sense of self and learning to trust. During this time, there are critical windows of opportunity...

Timmen L Cermak / Marijuana - What's A Parent To Believe (Large Paperback)

 As a parent, if you're not sure what to believe about marijuana, how will you handle the subject with your child? Maybe you smoked pot as a teen, or you use marijuana today. Maybe you never tried pot, or you don't even know what it looks like...

Paul Greenwood / Your First Grandchild (Large Paperback)

 A 'Biddulph-like' witty and spaciously-designed survival guide which is both practical and celebratory. Written by two generations of one family with illuminating case studies, tips and practical ideas - as well as a sensitive look at emotional...

Clara Clark / Coping Alone - Single Parenting

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

John K Rosemond / Ending the Homework Hassle : Understanding, Preventing, and Solving School Performance Problems (Large Paperback)

 Advises parents how to help children take responsibility for their own homework, and explains how to find remedial help, motivate an underachiever, and handle Attention Deficit Disorder     All of our books are second hand, and while...

Nesa Kovacs / Party Sex & Drugs "A Teenager's Survival Guide" (Large Paperback)

 Bravo! Finally, a book written by a teen for teens. The narrative voice is simply fantastic! It's simple and easy to read. Nesa Kovacs, Hollywood's most sought after teen-socialite and teen celebrity has written a "steamy" yet direct in-your-face...

Rachel Hollis / Girl, Wash Your Face : Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be (Hardback)

 Do you ever suspect that everyone else has life figured out and you don't have a clue? If so, Rachel Hollis has something to tell you: that's a lie.If you have ever said any of these things to yourself . . .Something else will make me happy.I'm not...

Raquel D'Apice / Welcome to the Club : 100 Parenting Milestones You Never Saw Coming (Hardback)

 From the comedian behind the popular parenting blog The Ugly Volvo comes a refreshing spin on the baby milestone book. Instead of a place to lovingly capture the first time baby sleeps through the night, this book shows what it's like the first...

Conor Gallagher / If Aristotle's Kid Had an iPod : Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents (Hardback)

 You've never seen Aristotle like this! In " If Aristotle's Kid Had an iPod: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents, " Conor Gallagher dusts off Aristotle's "Ethics" and reveals a vibrant, illuminating philosophy no less powerful and profound than when...

Jenny McCarthy / Baby Laughs : The Naked Truth about the First Year of Mommyhood (Hardback)

   The former host of the popular MTV dating show, Singled Out, presents in a follow-up to Belly Laughs the lighter side of parenthood's first year, from postpartum embarrassment and baby diapers to sleep deprivation and grandparent...

Elisa Medhus / Raising Children Who Think for Themselves (Hardback)

      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may damage it, so we refrain from doing so. If you see a...

Louise Pentland / MumLife (Hardback)

 The Top 10 Sunday Times Bestseller'Hilarious, honest, heartwarming, like a hug from a friend, just perfect. I couldn't love this "mumoir" more' Mrs Hinch'An honest account of becoming a woman and mother... an engaging read' Giovanna...

Edward Dickens / 101 Amazing Dad Skills : Improve Your Parenting Know-How and Have More Fun in the Process (Hardback)

 From how to improvise a bedtime story to the ins and outs of high-quality dad dancing, 101 Amazing Dad Skills is an essential read for all long-suffering dads and excited fathers-to-be.It contains a heady mix of fun and inspiring Dad skills for the...

Elaine Addison / Miss Poppy's Guide to Raising Perfectly Happy Children (Hardback)

 Elaine Addison is a modern-day Mary Poppins. A trained nanny who has worked for many high profile clients, her childcare recipe is discipline plus fun. In this book she shares her successful formula for bringing up children who are well-behaved...

Giovanna Fletcher / Letters on Motherhood (Hardback)

 The Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller from the no.1 bestselling author and podcast host of Happy Mum Happy Baby.Letters on Motherhood is a collection of heartfelt and deeply poignant letters written by Giovanna to her three young sons, her husband...

Jean M. Twenge / The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant (Large Paperback)

 The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnantis a complete guide to getting pregnant-the medical, psychological, social, and sexual aspects, told in a straight-forward, funny, and compassionate manner, like talking to a good friend who's been...

Tizzie Hall / How to Raise a Happy Toddler (Large Paperback)

 Tizzie Hall is an international bestselling childcare author who has been working with babies and parents for over 18 years. The tried and tested information in this parenting book will help you to deal with the inevitable challenges that come as...

Stella Duffy / Lullaby Beach (Large Paperback)

 No more days, no more times, no more tides. No more secrets.A compelling novel about family secrets and the legacy of trauma, set against the changing fortunes of an English seaside town, from award-winning writer Stella Duffy.When Lucy discovers...

Chris and Rosie Ramsey / Sh**ged. Married. Annoyed. : The Sunday Times No. 1 Bestseller (Hardback)

 This is not a self-help book. This book contains absolutely no advice that you should follow yourself.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, A HILARIOUS AND ACHINGLY RELATABLE NEW BOOK FROM CHRIS AND ROSIE RAMSEY, STARS OF THE CHART-TOPPING PODCAST'Laughed...

Bunmi Laditan / The Honest Toddler : A Child's Guide to Parenting (Large Paperback)

 From the bestselling author of Dear God, an irreverent, bracingly honest, and "awfully funny" (The Boston Globe) satirical parenting guide from the Twitter's most infamous tot, whose unchecked sense of entitlement and undeniable charm have...

Simon Singh / Trick or Treatment? (Large Paperback)

 Prince Charles is a staunch defender and millions of people swear by it; most UK doctors consider it to be little more than superstition and a waste of money. Welcome to the world of alternative medicine. In "Trick or Treatment?", the truth about...

Ken Graver / A Guide for the Partners of Incest Survivors (Large Paperback)

  Although the impact of incest or sexual abuse can destroy relationships and test long-standing commitments, Ghosts in the Bedroom provides comfort and guidance for partners in the process of recovery. Graber draws from personal experience to...

John Sharry / Parenting Preschoolers and Young Children (Large Paperback)

  Bringing up a pre-school child is both a rewarding and a daunting task and one that requires great patience and commitment. In 'Parenting Preschoolers and Young Children' you will find practical advice on how to deal with the very real...

Ann Ingle / Openhearted (Hardback)

 SHORTLISTED FOR TWO IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2021'Something they don't tell you about getting older is that you fall. Oh, you hear about it in passing, of course, "She had a fall, poor thing". Falling is not something you ever think about as a younger...

Rob Kemp / The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide : Everything You Need to Know (Large Paperback)

 From buying buggies and cutting the cord to dealing with your wife's breastfeeding in public - the life of a first-time father will throw up new experiences every day.The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide tells you everything you need to know during...

Maureen Gaffney / Your One Wild and Precious Life (Large Paperback)

 WINNER OF THE AUDIENCE CHOICE IRISH BOOK AWARD 2021Once you've got a few decades on the clock, life can seem sort of cross-roadsy. Once you're no longer thinking of yourself as 'young', you may be looking back, thinking 'How did I get here?' And...

Mark Harris / Men, Love and Birth

 There's a wealth of information out there for expectant mums on pregnancy and birth, but so often the dad is left out of the conversation. Male midwife Mark Harris seeks to redress the balance with this new book, drawing on his decades of...

Tony Humphreys / A Different Kind of Discipline (Large Paperback)

 Discipline is a topical issue. It is fundamental to all our lives and our relationships. Discipline is about safeguarding our rights both as individuals and as a society.In this ground-breaking new book, bestselling author and psychologist Dr Tony...

Kathleen Jordan / Nanny, Ma and me (Large Paperback)

 'This story is the result of long hours of delving into the pasts of my nanny and my ma. I hope it will give some insight into the experiences of one family of colour in Ireland today. Most of all, I just want to start a conversation, because once...

Diane Wiessinger / The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (Large Paperback)

 It's no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering...

Tim Dowling / Dad You Suck (Large Paperback)

 Written with self-excoriating candour and the driest humour, comes a book about being a dad from one of our best loved journalists."For me the hardest task of fatherhood was always the oppressive obligation to lead by example. My sons have been...

Janine Latus / If I am Missing or Dead (Large Paperback)

 In April 2002, Janine Latus's youngest sister, Amy, wrote a note and taped it to the inside of her desk drawer. 'If I am missing or dead', it read, 'pick up Ron Ball'. By the time the letter was found ten weeks later, Amy was already missing...

Armin A. Brott / The Expectant Father : The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be (Large Paperback)

 Armin Brott - best-selling author, broadcaster, nationally syndicated columnist, and dad of three - is America's foremost expert on fatherhood. His wisdom - along with the advice of leading obstetricians and researchers, and the experience of...

Mark Woods / Babies and Toddlers for Men (Large Paperback)

 Becoming a father is a moment in a man's life like no other.The love, the pride, the joy and occasionally the fear stirred up inside us by the complex little being that moves into our home and our relationship takes some serious getting used to.And...