This is the ultimate babycare bible for all first-time parents. Many mothers feel overwhelmed in the first six months of parenthood, but Alison Mackonochie gives out practical, sound advice and information so parents will know what to expect every week as their baby grows.
A clear, practical and friendly guide to using yoga positions and breathing techniques to prepare for and then manage labour - written for pregnant women and their partners.
This confidence-boosting book aims to help children overcome the damaging effects of teasing and bullying, and to develop practical skills and attitudes to improve their self-esteem and quality of life.
Guides mothers through the practical problems and emotional issues they face when returning to work. This book offers advice and information on: achieving a work-life balance; maternity leave and pay, parental leave and tax credits; choosing suitable childcare; surviving the nine-to-five, or finding a job after a career break; and more.
There is currently a huge resurgence of interest in genealogy and in searching out one's roots. People are keen to delve back to early civilisations from which family ancestors came, hence the fascination with all things Celtic. Drawn from legend, place names, mythology and history, Celtic names reflect the magic and charm of the isles they come from: Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, and even Spain and Italy.
Stocked 22 April 2013 - Sourcebooks is a clear leader in baby names and a refreshed edition of the #1 baby name book in the country, The Complete Book of Baby Names, will solidify our place in the marketplace across the category. includes: updated cover 100,000 names including origin and definition The Popularity Contest (lists of most popular names in categories such as country, ethnicity, religion, etc.) Attributes of a Perfect Name (considerations such as sound, family names, nicknames, meaning, stereotypes, putting together first and last names, etc.) What Not to Name Your Baby Adding a Middle Name or Two Sibling Rivalry (naming more than one child).
**Stocked 1/12/12**How to give birth is the most important decision of a woman's pregnancy, but navigating the maze of options is overwhelming. The Complete Illustrated Birthing Companion clearly lays out the process for eight successful birthing plans from home births and hospital births to a natural unmedicated delivery and C-sections. Each path outlines the latest research on every technique and procedure from water birthing to medications and includes "Real Deal" and "Inside Information" sections that detail the huge variations parents-to-be sometimes encounter.
Phil Beadle is a former rock musician, the winner of the Secondary Teacher of the Year Award 2005, and the inspirational teacher who wowed the nation with his unorthodox teaching methods in Channel 4 series "The Untouchables". There, his bizarre but effective approach to teaching English included Punctuation Kung-Fu, and reciting Macbeth to a field of cows. Through techniques such as these Beadle seemingly achieved the impossible by successfully drawing out the desire to learn from a group of failing pupils.
When people have children they can often feel daunted by the prospect of creating bedtime stories for their children. This inspirational book will cut through that fear and help people to develop the skill and confidence to excite and enthral their children.This book shows you how to get them involved, and willing, perhaps eager to go to bed. It is ideal for all those parents who want quality time with their children and to remove the stress out of bedtime.
Fathers of disabled children can feel overlooked when the focus of much parenting support is aimed at mothers. Different Dads is a collection of inspiring personal testimonies written by fathers of children with a disability who reflect on their own experiences and offer advice to other fathers and families on the challenges of raising a child with a disability.