Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life by Richard Louv

$33.00 NZD

Category: Nutrition & Health

In his groundbreaking international bestseller Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv spotlighted the alienation of children from the natural world, coining the term 'nature-deficit disorder' and outlining the benefits of a strong nature connection - from boosting mental acuity and creativity to reducing obesity and depression, from promoting health and wellness to simply having fun. Vitamin N is his comprehensive practical handbook, a companion to both Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle, a complete prescription for enjoying the natural world right now, with 500 activities, scores of informational websites and an abundance of down-to-earth advice Unlike other guidebooks, Vitamin N (for 'nature') addresses the whole family and the wider community, with tips for calming infants through nature, building a nature vocabulary with toddlers, and measuring weather with school children, as well as helping tweens become citizen scientists and exploring geocaching with teens; plus information on how the whole family can join nature clubs, volunteer to restore damaged habitats, or play outdoor games from all over the world. Vitamin N is a dose of pure inspiration, reminding us that looking up at the stars or taking a walk in the woods is as joyful as it is essential, at any age. ...Show more

First Forty Days: Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou; Amely Greeven; Marisa Belger

$45.00 NZD

Category: Birth & Pregnancy

The first 40 days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Based on author Heng Ou's own postpartum experience with zuo yuezi, a set period of "confinement," in which a woman remains at home focusing on healing and bonding with her baby, The First Forty Days revives the lost art of caring for the mother after birth. As modern mothers are pushed to prematurely "bounce back" after deliver-ing their babies, and are often left alone to face the physical and emotional challenges of this new stage of their lives, the first forty days provide a lifeline--a source of connection, nourishment, and guidance. The book includes 60 simple recipes for healing soups; replenishing meals and snacks; and calming and lactation-boosting teas, all formulated to support the unique needs of the new mother. In addition to the recipes, this warm and encouraging guide offers advice on arranging a system of help during the post-partum period, navigating relationship challenges, and honoring the significance of pregnancy and birth. The First Forty Days, fully illustrated to feel both inspiring and soothing, is a practical guide and inspirational read for all new mothers and mothers-to-be--the perfect ally during the first weeks with a new baby. ...Show more

What to Feed When by Annabel Karmel

$26.00 NZD

Category: Nutrition & Health

This is the only Q&A recipe book to tackle all your feeding challenges from Annabel Karmel. Bestselling author and children's food expert, Annabel Karmel, supplies all the answers to feeding your baby and toddler, from birth to age three. More than 400 Q&As guide you through the many issues you may encounter, with tips on when to wean, advice on allergies and suggestions for introducing exciting new foods. 50 tasty 'recipes to the rescue' help to solve key challenges such as how to ensure your child is getting enough omega-3s and how to sneak vegetables into your fussy toddler's diet. With Annabel Karmel by your side, you'll have everything you need to establish good eating habits that will stay with your child for life. ...Show more

Healthy Start: A New Zealand Guide to Childhood Problems by Dr. Lynda Exton

$25.00 NZD

Category: Nutrition & Health

At last someone has written one volume that Kiwi parents need. Healthy Start is the healthy start you need to give your children. It is conveniently organised into five main sections: a quick guide to the common things that ail a child's body and mind; a section on keeping your child well; a more detail ed section on managing common illnesses; a guide to common medicines used to treat children's ailments; and a resource section, including a guide to health services and assistance with the costs of illness. ...Show more

Adventures in Veggieland : Help Your Kids Learn to Love Vegetables With 101 Easy Activities and Recipes by Melanie Potock (Contribution by)

$38.00 NZD

Category: Nutrition & Health

Your kids can learn to love vegetables--and have fun doing it! So long to scary vegetables; hello to friendly new textures, colors, and flavors! Here is a foolproof plan for getting your kids to love their vegetables. Just follow the "Three E's": Expose your child to new vegetables with sensory, han ds-on, educational activities: Create Beet Tattoos and play Cabbage Bingo! Explore the characteristics of each veggie (texture, taste, temperature, and more) with delectable but oh-so-easy recipes: Try Parsnip-Carrot Mac'n'Cheese and Pepper Shish Kebabs! Expand your family's repertoire with more inventive vegetable dishes--including a "sweet treat" in every chapter: Enjoy Pears and Parsnips in Puff Pastry and Tropical Carrot Confetti Cookies! With 100 kid-tested activities and delicious recipes, plus expert advice on parenting in the kitchen, Adventures in Veggieland will get you and your kids working (and playing!) together in the kitchen, set­ting even your pickiest eater up for a lifetime of healthy eating. ...Show more

Party Yummies for Small Tummies by Bonnie Peters

$27.00 NZD

$55.00 (50% off)

Category: Nutrition & Health

A N.Z. cookbook written for children with food allergies and intolerances. The focus is on providing party and special occasion recipes. The book covers allergies and intolerances to eggs,dairy,gluten and sugar etc:. All recipes are colour,additive and preservative free and use readily available ingr edients. ...Show more

What to Eat When You're Expecting POD by Eisenberg

$46.00 NZD

Category: Birth & Pregnancy

Clear answers to hundreds of concerns: How diet affects morning sickness, mood swings, leg cramps How to tell what's safe to eat and what's not. Whether or not your baby will suffer if you can't drink milk. Featuring the Best

The First Foods Book: The Purple One by Ella's Kitchen

$30.00 NZD

Category: Vegetarian & Vegan | Series: Ella's Kitchen

Covering every step of the weaning journey, from six months to a year, The First Foods Book includes more than 130 recipes - from single-veg purees to exciting combinations and full meals. Every one has been rigorously tested to ensure it meets with Ella's Kitchen nutritional standards. There is also l ots of practical advice to give every parent confidence at this key stage of their baby's development. Top tips and insider advice from nutritionists, baby experts and real mums, dads and carers make weaning easy and stress-free - introducing solids becomes as much of an adventure for parents as it is for the little one whose taste exploration has only just begun. Weekly meal planners show you just what to expect, and there is a pull-out chart included in the book that you can stick on your fridge or wall. The third in the hugely successful Ella's Kitchen Cook Book series, The First Foods Book brims with recipes guaranteed to set tiny taste buds alight. With every recipe specifically developed for its nutritional content, as well as for its yummy flavour, and with the Ella's Kitchen stamp of approval on every page, this is set to become every parent's must-have guide to weaning. ...Show more

River Cottage Baby and Toddler Cookbook by Nikki Duffy

$40.00 NZD

Category: Cooking, Food & Wine

'This is a book about feeding children, but these recipes are for adults too. I don't think there should be any sharp distinctions between 'baby food', 'children's food' and 'grown-up food'.It's a spectrum the whole family can be on, the food each person eats becoming a little more sophisticated and sea soned as they mature.' Nikki Duffy brings the River Cottage ethos to feeding children, and shows that it's never too early to involve the youngest family members in mealtimes. Her delicious seasonal purees and simple, wholesome recipes put the needs and wants of babies and toddlers first, whilst offering up dishes that will delight adults too. With clear advice on nutrition and weaning, The River Cottage Baby & Toddler Cookbook is the perfect starting point for your child's great food adventure. Start the day with breakfasts like blueberry pancakes, apple muesli or eggy bread, followed by simple and delicious meals like fishcakes, meatballs, shepherd's pie, home-made pizza, falafel, mackerel pate, pea risotto or roasted fish with tomato sauce. Nice little puddings include baby baked apples with chocolate, rhubarb crumble and a classic rice pudding. With an introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, this book will put real food on the table for the whole family to share. ...Show more

Weaning by Annabel Karmel

$30.00 NZD

Category: Babies

This is a definitive guide to weaning your baby, from the UK's No.1 baby and child nutritionist, Annabel Karmel. With her years of expertise and personal experience, bestselling author Annabel Karmel guides you through every aspect of weaning your baby. It starts at the very beginning with basic, but cr ucial details, such as what type of spoon to use and the time of day to first offer solids, and covers other common concerns like when to begin weaning, fussy eaters and the latest allergy advice. 50 delicious, nutritious puree recipes and 3 menu planners will show you exactly what to feed your baby, and when. And input from the 'Weaning Club', parents of six babies who are expertly guided by Annabel through the weaning process, troubleshooting any problems they, and you may encounter along the way, will steer you and your baby along the right path to solid food. ...Show more

Detoxing Childhood by Sue Palmer

$39.99 NZD

Category: Nutrition & Health

When Sue Palmer wrote Toxic Childhood, her ground-breaking book that showed how problems of diet, education, fitness and mental health problems were all inter-related, she created a national debate. Everyone from educationists and scientists to politicians, religious leaders and authors got involved in the debate. The problems seemed potentially overwhelming. Now, in this important successor volume, Sue Palmer provides an essential guide on how to bring up children in a way that avoids the problems of a toxic world. With practical, easy-to-follow advice she explains what children need, in terms of food, play, sleep and talk; what childcare and education will help most; how families can work together for the best, given the hectic pace of 21st century life; and how to turn the electronic village of TV, computers and mobile phones to our advantage. With so many pressures across so many parts of our lives today, this book is the one-stop solution to all our concerns about raising healthy, happy children in the modern world. ...Show more

Healthy Family, Happy Family: The Complete Healthy Guide to Feeding Your Family by Karen Fischer

$39.99 NZD

Category: Nutrition & Health

This is the one-stop food manual for parents. With just a few simple rules to follow, any parent, no matter how busy and stressed they may be, can provide healthy food for their family day after day, and have more time left over, not less. Healthy Family, Happy Family shows you how to cook quick and del icious meals. You also prepare many of them in bulk so you don't have to cook every night. The book includes over 100 recipes as well as weekly menus and detailed shopping lists. These are the keys to saving time and money. Specialised recipes cover lunchbox options, vegetarians and vegans, gluten-free, parties and picnics. In addition, informative yet accessible text explains to parents the basics of proper nutrition and invaluable ways of 'marketing' healthy food to kids so that they choose vegies over KFC! ...Show more