Off the Map by Scot Gardner

$19.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

By turns dark and light, funny and poignant, this unforgettable collection of stories takes us right to the heart of what it means to be young in today's world, from a CBCA award-winning author. Our home town. Sometimes it feels like the centre of the universe, sometimes it's the bum-end of nowhere. We are her sons and daughters. These are our triumphs and our heartaches, our fears and hopes for a better life.Getting lost, falling in love, pushing boundaries, exploring the world - powerfully honest stories to make you think and feel, from the award-winning author of The Dead I Know and Changing Gear.'Off The Map is a stunning smorgasbord of short stories - each one a treat to be savoured. These are stories that stroll through the Australian landscape with measured, confident steps that never miss a beat. Walking with Gardner is a delight - you're in for a wild, funny and profoundly moving journey.' - Barry Jonsberg, author of My Life as an Alphabet ...Show more

Days Like These: A comforting, practical companion for tired and terrific mums by Pip Lincolne

$32.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

An exquisitely illustrated uplifting self-care guide for mothers by the bestselling author of When Life is Not Peachy. An exquisitely illustrated uplifting self-care guide for mothers by the bestselling author of When Life is Not Peachy. 'Pip's words are like a knowing hug of reassurance telling you eve rything is going to be OK, and making you think kind thoughts about yourself and the parenting you're doing.' CHRISSIE SWAN Mums are the greatest yet least appreciated humans and it's time they had their own huggable book all about mum care! Whether your child is 2 or 20, it can be easy to get lost in day-to-day survival mode and forget the long game - the magic you have already made and that they really will be OK in the end. Days Like These is an uplifting guide to supporting yourself and other mums you know. Let bestselling author Pip Lincolne remind you that it's fine to go slow as she helps you shift expectations (so many expectations!), drop the guilt, choose fresh ways to measure success, find yourself again and remember the things that delight you in the everyday. Because you are not alone and sometimes we all need a reminder that we're doing our best on this life-changing journey called motherhood.   ...Show more

Parents, This Is the One Thing You Have to know by Parent Tv

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

Any parent knows raising kids can be as confusing, challenging and maddening as it is profoundly life-affirming. We can't possibly have all the answers, all the time, but there are some parts of parenting you absolutely should not drop the ball on.In this book, ParentTV's Sam Jockel and Kerri Ryan have sought the wisdom of thirty-three experts to solve parenthood's most diabolical head-scratchers. With diverse backgrounds in children's health, education and psychology, these experts are armed with the data and insight to tackle everything from kids' resilience to their relationship with food and the influence of music on developing brains.Includes contributions from:Dr. Arne Rubinstein, Dr. Charlotte Reznick, Dr. Justin Coulson, Karen Young, Maggie Dent, Pinky McKay, And many more ...Show more

Dummies for Suckers: a Comprehensive User Guide (#3 Self-Help for Babies) by Beck Stanton; Matt Stanton

$14.99 AUD

Category: Parenting | Series: Self-Help for Babies

Self-Help for Babies: if you don't laugh, you'll cry.Dear BabyDo you feel like no one understands the relationship you have with your dummy?Don't worry. A lot of babies feel this way.We're here to help you get the comfort you need, from the dummy you love.Happy sucking!If you've had a baby, you've no do ubt had some well-meaning parent smugly say, 'You know, babies don't come with a manual.'Well, now your newborn can READ the manual with Self-Help for Babies, a hilarious new series from bestselling Australian authors Beck and Matt Stanton. ...Show more

Whine Guide (#2 Self-Help for Babies) by Beck Stanton; Matt Stanton

$14.99 AUD

Category: Parenting | Series: Self-Help for Babies

Self-Help for Babies: if you don't laugh, you'll cry. Dear Baby Do you feel like you're speaking a million words a minute, but no one truly understands you? Don't worry. A lot of babies feel this way. We're here to help you get your message across, when it matters most. Chat soon! If you've had a baby , you've no doubt had some well-meaning parent smugly say, 'You know, babies don't come with a manual.' Well, now your newborn can READ the manual with Self-Help for Babies, a hilarious new series from bestselling Australian authors Beck and Matt Stanton. ...Show more

Love Your Body (HB) by Jessica Sanders

$24.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

What if every young girl loved her body? Freedom is loving your body with all its "imperfections" and being the perfectly imperfect you! This book encourages young girls to admire and celebrate their bodies for all the amazing things they can do, and to help girls see that they are so much more than t han their bodies. It introduces the language of self-love and self-care to help build resilience, while representing and celebrating diverse bodies, encouraging girls to appreciate their uniqueness. This book was written for every girl, regardless of whether or not they are exhibiting signs of negative body image.  All girls deserve to be equipped with the tools to navigate an image-obsessed world. ...Show more

Everyday Wellbeing for Mums - Thirty Life-Changing Tools to Help You Feel Successful As You Raise Your Children by Rhiannon Colarossi

$19.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

During author Rhiannon Colarossi's first year of teaching, in 2002, she discovered something they don't teach you at university: a mum's wellbeing impacts a child's happiness and learning ability in the classroom. She saw the constant busyness and non-presence of mums, noticing this pattern in numerous families, regardless of circumstances. She knows for certain that if mums knew the value of their own wellbeing in their children's lives, they would choose to slow down and be more present. In Everyday Wellbeing for Mums, Rhiannon seeks to support mothers in achieving their best by implementing daily wellbeing tools such as positive action, self-kindness, and powerful pauses. Integrating these tools into your daily routine can help guide you towards nurturing your everyday wellbeing so that you can feel your best while raising your children. Despite the chaos and challenges that are often part of daily life, you deserve to be at peace, every single day. And it is possible to live a happy and peace-filled life while raising young children. This self-development guide provides a set of tools for mothers to use in building their own wellbeing and feeling good while raising their children. ...Show more

How to Raise a Man - The Modern Mother's Guide to Parenting Her Teenage Son by Megan De Beyer

$32.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

One Ingredient Cookbook: the Start of a Zero-Waste Life (#4 Self-Help for Babies) by Beck Stanton; Matt Stanton

$14.99 AUD

Category: Parenting | Series: Self-Help for Babies

Self-Help for Babies: if you don't laugh, you'll cry.Dear BabyDo you feel like every meal is the same, and perhaps a little variety would be nice?Don't worry. A lot of babies feel this way.We're here to help you spice up the menu, and rediscover the joy of feeding.Bon appetit!If you've had a baby, you'v e no doubt had some well-meaning jerk smugly say, 'You know, babies don't come with a manual.'Well, now your newborn can read the manual with Self-Help for Babies, a hilarious new series from bestselling Australian authors Beck and Matt Stanton. ...Show more

Ten-Ager by Madonna King

$32.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

An important book that shows that 10 is the new start of a girl's teenage years. It raises the issues our girls might not be talking about publicly, and guides their parents on how experts believe we should deal with it.At ten, we know how girls are pigeonholing themselves into what they think they shou ld be. Whether they see themselves as academic or not, whether they are interested in boys, puberty is a reality, friendship fights are underway, and the influence of social media is impacting. With heightened pressure from what they see in the media, in movies and on TV, our girls are leaving childhood behind well before they hit their teens. Not surprisingly, emotions can be heightened and relationships can be fraught. So many parents struggle to understand the pressures our girls are under and how to deal with their emotional volatility. Journalist and social commentator Madonna King has an extraordinary ability to connect with experts, schools and the girls themselves to deliver the answers parents need and the communication our girls want. TEN-AGER is the perfect guide to help parents understand how their daughter is feeling, what they need to know, what to say, and when to stay silent and listen. ...Show more

Hero Dads by Affirm Press

$19.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

This book celebrates the loving, unflappable, occasionally embarrassing and ever-evolving father figure. Plucked from different cultures, places and moments in history, these men embody the everyday heroism that comes with being a dad.     From J R. R. Tolkien to Steve Irwin and Queer Eye's Karamo, t hese blokes have taught us to stand up for what's right, harness the power of imagination and laugh at ourselves even on our worst days.     Featuring charming illustrations from Michael Weldon, HERO DADS is a thank you to the dads who carried us to bed when we fell asleep in the car, who let us dance on their toes, who checked the wardrobe for monsters and who valiantly finished our pizzas when we couldn't stomach another bite. ...Show more

Happy, Healthy Minds by The School of Life

$39.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

Our minds are beautifully complicated and brilliant machines. For much of our lives, these machines run hugely efficiently with minimal maintenance. However, just like our other organs, they do require some proper attention and thought every now and then and recognising this at an early age can only he lp as children progress into adulthood. We explore a range of common scenarios encountered by young children and talk about some of the very best ideas to help deal with them. By offering a sympathetic and supportive framework, HAPPY, HEALTHY MINDS encourages children to open up, explore their own feelings and face the dilemmas of growing up armed with emotional intelligence. ...Show more