Parenting > Child Care

Parental anger is a real problem for children and parents. Children may react by being less caring and concerned for others, less accepting of themselves. They are more likely to develop problems at school, in relationships, with drugs, and the law.
This book helps parents who know they are angry too often to identify the trigger points that lead to anger, and to see these points as mistaken beliefs about their children's behaviour, temperament, needs and development. It gives parents a realistic understanding of why t... read more

Earth-friendly nappies, plastic-free toys, and organic foods - learn to make greener lifestyle choices for you and your baby. For parents who want to make a difference to the environment and protect their baby's future planet. Millions of nappies are thrown away every day and much of baby care is far from environmentally friendly; find out how you can make a difference by choosing greener lifestyle choices for you and your family. Discover how to feed, clothe, clean, entertain and transport your baby in a greener way. Pick up p... read more

Informative, inspiring, and enlightening, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be provides parents with the building blocks they need to discover their own parenting philosophy and develop effective parenting strategies.
Through in-depth information, practical suggestions, and many lively first-person stories, the authors address the many dilemmas and joys that the parent of young children encounter and demonstrate a range of solutions to the major issues that arise in the raising of babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Full o... read more

Somehow, somewhere, parenting has become far too complicated and serious. Battlefield Wisdom is the perfect antidote. As a gift for newbie parents, or a soothing balm for the bumps and bruises of the seasoned veteran, this handy little pocket-sized book is for all those who've been worn down by the dreary, politically correct, guilt-inducing Dr Fudgebuffers telling us all what a rotten job we're doing. Bestselling author and clinical psychologist Nigel Latta takes you on an entertaining, irreverent, and utterly unapologetic ride t... read more

Uses an understanding of unconscious desires and needs to offer advice to parents on how to promote the emotional wholeness of their children and nurture their own development at the same time.

In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling book Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson demystify the meltdowns and aggravation, explaining the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures

Kids Behaving Bravely gives helpful guidance in the tough job of raising children in a challenging and ever-changing world. Life is full of hurdles and a parent's core goal should be to instil in their children a sense of inner resilience. A resilient child is an emotionally healthy child, equipped to successfully confront challenges and bounce back from setbacks. This book will show: The role of resilience in overcoming trauma, change and adversity; Resilience differences between boys and girls; Teaching kids 'learned optimism'. ... read more

This book teaches parent-child communication from babyhood to teens. There are special sections on subjects the author is most often asked about: stopping tantrums before they start, curing shyness, being a single parent and how to make it easier, kids and TV, the skills of lathering, the 10 minutes that can save your marriage ... and lots more!

Introduces the idea that in order to achieve optimal physical, mental and emotional development, human beings - especially babies - require the kind of instinctive nurturing as practiced by our ancient relatives. This book suggests practical ways to regain our natural well-being, for our children and ourselves.

Goes to the heart of being a parent - communication. This work shows you how to nurture your children during the precious years from birth to six, helping them become confident individuals. It helps you: to discover your baby's personality; pick up tips on teaching good behaviour; and, learn how to make bath-time, shopping and car journeys fun.

Best-selling author and distinguished childcare expert David Elkind takes on the "over-scheduled" child syndrome, providing parents with an understanding of, and appreciation for the powerful role of "play" in healthy emotional and academic development.
In modern childhood, free, unstructured play time is being replaced more and more by academics, lessons, competitive sports and passive entertainment. While parents may worry that their children will be at a disadvantage if they are not engaged in constant learning, child deve... read more

This book is a must for the parents of unusually bright and active children. Indigo children are those who display a new and unusual set of psychological attributes and show a pattern of behaviour generally undocumented before. The Indigo Children tells you how to identify this behavioural pattern, then guides you on how you can help these children to realise their amazing potential.

This New Zealand guide to parenting offers practical, supportive explanations and suggestions to encourage responsible behaviour from children. It teaches skills that deal with anger, conflict, stress and family hassles. It inlcudes an alphabetical section on common behavioural problems.

The parent screaming from the touchline at an eight-year-old to make an overlapping run; the pregnant mother playing Mozart to her unborn baby; the rigid schedule for babies, which develops into an agenda of activities for a young child - all these are familiar instances of hyper-parenting.With the pressure growing all the time for children to get into the best schools and universities, or to develop their nascent talents and become the next Tiger Woods or Williams sister, it has never been more difficult to be a child. In Carl Hon... read more

This is the first book from Diane Levy since the highly successful Of Course I Love You... Now Go To Your Room. In this new book, she has collected together short articles she has written over the last ten years for a variety of magazines and newspapers. The articles are a mixture of light and entertaining anecdotes about the adventures of parenthood, through to solid strategies, hints and tips for dealing with the issues that arise when dealing with temporarily small people. Her writing is in the same wise, humorous and accessible... read more

Children need exercise, not just to stimulate their bodies but to stimulate their brains as well. The first five years of a child's life are now seen as crucial to later health, well-being and success. Margaret Sasse has had decades of practical experience in the area of child development, and in training parents and teachers on the importance of healthy food and exercise. Smart Start is a practical guide for parents on how to give their children the best start in life, with down-to-earth advice on diet and exercise to encourage op... read more

You've seen his show on TV, now read the book it was adapted from. Why is it so hard to be the parent you thought you would be? Nigel Latta, clinical psychologist and parent, has seen almost everything there is to see and offers some hard-won battlefield wisdom. He offers practical commonsense answers and real life examples, logical and realistic strategies, and innovative behaviour modification tools that work in the real world. Written in down-to-earth language, this book needs to be handed out at birth, an essential guide fo... read more

During her many years as a successful New Entrant (Year 0/1) teacher, Colleen Young has been providing parents of pre-schoolers and New Entrants with many practical ideas to help with the transition to school.
She developed an 'introduction to School' programme which gave parents an outline of the abilities and skills which five year olds should have when entering school.
Now Colleen's programme is available to all parents through her book The Amazing Five Year Old: Getting Ready for School. It is a practical book based... read more

Plunket has been providing new parents with guidance, advice and support for more than 100 years. This book of indispensable advice from New Zealand's acknowledged experts on childcare is given to every mother of a new baby born in New Zealand.
It is updated every year with the latest information and advice. Attractively presented in colour-coded, age-related sections, it also includes special information on child safety, family relationships, feeding and common childhood ailments.

This volume invites the sharing of experiences of parenting and family paths. The contributors offer readers space for encouragement and support. There are no easy answers to the challenges of parenting. However, learning from each others' experiences can help on the many journeys different families tread.
The book is an invitation to a conversation about things to question, areas to explore and things to build on. This includes moments for laughter, for joy and for being deeply moved. There are many practical insights to pre... read more