Pregnancy/Childcare

This is a book about motherhood. And the shapes it takes. This is a book about bodies. And how some are less than the sum of their (read more)

This is a book about motherhood. And the shapes it takes. This is a book about bodies.

And how some are less than the sum of their parts. This is a book about choices. The roads we follow, and those we are not allowed to walk.

In a world where women have more choices than ever, society nevertheless continues to exert the stigma and pressures of less enlightened times when it comes to having children. We define women by whether they embrace or reject motherhood; whether they can give birth or not. Behavioural Scientist Pragya Agarwal uses her own varied experiences and choices as a woman of South Asian heritage to examine the broader societal, historical and scientific factors that drive how we think and talk about motherhood.

Published:3 Jun 2021 (hide)

In answer to the crisis in girls' mental health, the UK's best selling parenting author, Steve Biddulph brings an interactive learning (read more)

In answer to the crisis in girls' mental health, the UK's best selling parenting author, Steve Biddulph brings an interactive learning guide rich in content and interactive elements to help parents be prepared and self-aware in providing for their daughters. In his ground-breaking new book, Steve Biddulph, million copy best-selling author of Raising Girls, psychologist and parent educator offers an interactive experience for parents to explore the relationship with their girls from the cradle to the teenager. It is a guided journey of exercises, conversations, reflections and self-rating questionnaires that builds the inner capacities in a parent, targeted at each stage of their daughters growing up.

Every aspect - love and security in babyhood, mindfulness, setting boundaries, emotional well-being and emotional literacy, education and learning in primary and secondary school, friendship, puberty and adolescence, sexuality and sexualization, choosing partners and negotiating equality and respect.; in fact everything a father or mother needs to think about to be prepared and self-aware in providing for their growing girl. Complemented by real -life case studies and full colour photographs throughout.

Published:20 Apr 2017 (hide)

50 Risks to Take With Your Kids shows parents and carers how to nurture resilience and independence in kids as they learn to take (read more)

50 Risks to Take With Your Kids shows parents and carers how to nurture resilience and independence in kids as they learn to take their own risks, with simple, practical challenges for children aged 0-10. The more children are allowed to play in mud, create games and find their own solutions to problems, the more they will thrive later in life. For anyone who wants to combat helicopter parenting and a bubble-wrapped generation, 50 Risks to Take With Your Kids is an easy-to-use framework for children aged up to 10 years old. (hide)

Written from a dad's perspective, here's everything a man should know about pregnancy and taking care of your new arrival. Discovering (read more)

Written from a dad's perspective, here's everything a man should know about pregnancy and taking care of your new arrival. Discovering you're going to be a dad is a strange time - a combination of excitement, uncertainty and a whole lot of questions... What do I need to buy? When's the first scan? Where will the baby sleep? A Dad's Guide to Having a Baby answers all these questions and more.
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As a best-selling children's cookery writer, entrepreneur and mum of three, Annabel Karmel knows what it's like to juggle motherhood (read more)

As a best-selling children's cookery writer, entrepreneur and mum of three, Annabel Karmel knows what it's like to juggle motherhood with a busy life. The prospect of spending hours cooking a nutritious meal for the family can be daunting, but Annabel's stunning new cookbook offers a solution with over 100 simple, tasty recipes that the whole family will enjoy. For those busy weeknights, try Annabel's 20-minute recipes and 6-ingredient meal ideas - all of which are easy-to-make and packed with flavour - such as Chicken Chow Mein or her mouth-watering Dover Sole with Parsley Butter.

Planning lunches for school or work is also a breeze thanks to Annabel's innovative ideas for lunchboxes and snacks. There are meals you can prepare in advance and store in the fridge or freezer ready for an action-packed family weekend, and easy recipes that you can make from store cupboard ingredients. If you have family or friends coming round, Annabel has got it covered with superb ideas for easy weekend entertaining and show-stopping desserts.
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Dear Reader, When I found myself experiencing a motherhood that I never expected, one that I was terrified of living, I didn't know (read more)

Dear Reader, When I found myself experiencing a motherhood that I never expected, one that I was terrified of living, I didn't know how I would carry on being 'normal'. I didn't know how much I would long for people to say my son Teddy's name, to not treat him like he didn't exist. Maybe you're in this boat too, or maybe you want to support someone who is? Whatever your reason, I hope our story goes a little way to help.

Love, Elle What do you do when the unthinkable happens? Elle Wright had an admittedly easy pregnancy - her scans went well, she and her baby were healthy throughout, and in May 2016, she and her husband welcomed their son, Teddy, into the world. Just a few hours after giving birth, they woke to find a nurse holding a cold and unresponsive Teddy, who had stopped breathing during the night. The happiest day of Elle's life had turned into every parent's worst nightmare, and she had to let her beautiful baby boy go.
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Baby at the Table is a 3-step guide to making your favourite meals their favourite flavours Michela and Emanuela's Italian approach (read more)

Baby at the Table is a 3-step guide to making your favourite meals their favourite flavours Michela and Emanuela's Italian approach to weaning will have your baby eating solid food and enjoying meals with the whole family by the time they celebrate their first birthday. Involving clever combinations of simple ingredients, no special kit, and under 15 minutes' preparation time for each recipe, your baby will quickly progress from basic no-cook purees to interesting snacks and delicious fresh meals eaten at the table. The 3-Step Guide: Baby: a foolproof introduction to their first steps in food - 6-8 months: enjoying a variety of flavours - 8-10 months: exploring textures - 10-12 months: experiencing first meals - clever natural teething solutions - 'masking it' tricks Toddler: happy, healthy tummies for them and a stress-free life for you - finger foods - speedy lunchtime meals - travel and lunchbox solutions - quick-fix snacks - tips on dealing with picky eaters Femily: feed your whole family (baby included) one meal - recipes for Brunches, Speedy Dinners, One-pot Meals, Desserts and Bakes - tasty Italian classics you'll return to again and again: Red pepper and super-bean Bolognese Speedy cheat's pizza Fish pies in a mug Chicken pot pie Salmon and sweet potato parcel Chocolate ricotta pudding - '4-ways-with' sections for porridge, pesto, eggs, jacket potatoes and leftovers - healthy make-ahead meal ideas - how to get the kids involved 'How to get babies eating family meals by the age of ONE ...it's much easier than you think.
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This is a new edition of the best-selling practical manual on baby care written specifically for men, covering all shapes, models (read more)

This is a new edition of the best-selling practical manual on baby care written specifically for men, covering all shapes, models and sizes. Dr. Ian Banks combines his medical expertise with his experience as a father of four to produce this unique book.

It covers all stages of infant development, from conception to birth and on to 2 years old. Hints, tips and advice from real-life fathers and medical professionals, fault finding charts, serious illustrations and a look at the lighter side with Jim Campbell's cartoons are provided. It is now in full colour and is updated to include the latest opinions on breastfeeding, immunisation (including the MMR controversy) and paternity leave. (hide)

People say that nothing prepares you for parenthood. Now think of that unpreparedness... and double it. The growing numbers of twin (read more)

People say that nothing prepares you for parenthood. Now think of that unpreparedness... and double it.

The growing numbers of twin parents soon realise that the best people to speak to are others who have been there. Be Ready to Parent Twins is a no-holds-barred guide to how to prepare and survive pregnancy and the first year, sharing the experience and expertise of Dr Ella Rachamim and twin buddy Louise Brown alongside first-hand accounts of many other parents they have surveyed, interviewed and met. (hide)

`What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong?' Those are the wrenching questions that haunted every (read more)

`What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong?' Those are the wrenching questions that haunted every moment of David Sheff's journey through his son Nic's addiction to drugs and tentative steps toward recovery. Before Nic Sheff became addicted to crystal meth, he was a charming boy, joyous and funny, a varsity athlete and honor student adored by his two younger siblings. After meth, he was a trembling wraith who lied, stole, and lived on the streets.

With haunting candour, David Sheff traces the first subtle warning signs: the denial, the 3am phone calls (is it Nic? the police? the hospital?), the attempts at rehab. His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself, and the obsessive worry and stress took a tremendous toll. But as a journalist, he instinctively researched every avenue of treatment that might save his son and refused to give up on Nic. (hide)