America's most loved and respected doctors, Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz, tell you what to expect when you're expecting. Packed with excellent information and surprising advice, the multi-million-copy bestselling authors have written a riveting, definitive resource that every mum- and dad-to-be will want with them throughout their special time.
Stocked 30/11/12***What should I feed my baby? is a simple but thorough guide for parents who want to introduce their baby to wholesome and nutritious food right from the start. Even if you are not skilled in the kitchen you will learn how to cook fresh and natural food so that you know your baby is receiving only the best ingredients. This book takes a parent from baby's first taste of solid food at around 4 to 6 months to 12 months and beyond, and includes: - A detailed list of organic and superfoods that your baby can eat at certain ages - Guidelines on fruit, vegetables, seeds, whole grains, nuts and superfoods - Simple recipes for babies and young children - Healthy recipes for the whole family to enjoy together - Healthy and delicious recipes for special occasions, such as baby's birthday!
Neuroscientists Aamodt and Wang illuminate how children's brains grow - and how they can be nurtured, scientifically, to reach their full potential. The authors investigate common child-rearing wisdom, exposing bad brain trainingA" products and the ways parents most influence a child's personality. They explain why playing outside improves vision, why teenagers stay up late, and why learning a second language increases empathy.
And they share amusing experiments that will let every parent watch a child's grey matter at work. Filled with myth-busting facts and clever advice, this is an indispensable, entertaining guide to your child's brain.
This title helps you prepare for childbirth. From parenting guru, Dr. Miriam Stoppard, comes the latest in the "Trusted Advice" series, "Preparing for Childbirth".
Providing warm and reassuring advice and guidance for every step of the way and with a fresh, contemporary feel and affordable price, these books are perfect for reading from cover to cover or to dip in and out of for quick reference. Focusing on how you can prepare for childbirth, this handy guide offers essential advice for expectant mothers about the final stages of pregnancy, the birth itself and the post-natal period. Birthing and pain relief options are covered as well as advice on how to stay emotionally and physically healthy once your baby is born. Stocked 1.2.12
Perfect for people lacking inspiration, "Things To Do With Dad" is packed with cool, fun and original games, projects and activities that will captivate both kids and dads alike. A great mix of things to do, stuff to make and games to play. This book is designed to get kids off the sofa and engrossed in the kind of good old-fashioned fun that Dad when he was a nipper.
Six million children under the age of 18 suffer from speech disorders
Breaking terminology down for the layperson, this book helps parents deal with every issue relating to their child's problems: where to find help, how to evaluate therapies and therapists, and how to help a child face his or her challenges
The Obesity Epidemic – published by Routledge - demolishes many of the myths about rising obesity levels and challenges accepted views about the causes.
According to the authors - Australian health studies experts Dr Michael Gard and Prof Jan Wright - no scientific study has ever shown a clear link between children’s weight and the amount of TV they watch, or how long they spend surfing the net.
Getting babies to sleep through the night is one thing; getting willful toddlers and energetic preschoolers to sleep is another problem altogether. Written to help sleep-deprived parents of children ages one to five, The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers offers loving solutions to help this active age-group get the rest they--and their parents--so desperately need.
Do 'milestones' feel like millstones? Does the thought of waiting at the school gate make you more nervous than your five-year-old? Do you find yourself sometimes tempted to just let your children fight to the death? And does flicking through childcare books leave you feeling mostly bewildered and blamed?