The Worry (Less) Book by Rachel Brian

$16.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction

This is a book for people who worry (so, yeah-everyone!) We all have a mixture of fun and not-so fun feelings. And everyone feels worried sometimes. But too much anxiety can get in the way. So this book is here to help you identify your anxiety, understand why it's just part of that thing we call life , and equip you with all the tools you need to find calm again. Playfully presented, packed with fun and helpful illustrations, and expertly vetted, author-artist Rachel Brian (co-creator of the viral Tea Consent video) delivers a must-have book for anyone who wonders why they worry and what they can do about it. From recognising when you're feeling anxious, to taking charge, training your brain and using awesome techniques to help you feel good again, this book will have you worrying less and living more. ...Show more

Respect: Consent, Boundaries and Being in Charge of YOU by Rachel Brian

$16.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction

From the co-creator of the viral 'Tea Consent' video, this is the perfect introduction to consent for kids and families everywhere. Your body belongs to you and you get to set your own rules, so that you may have boundaries for different people and sometimes they might change. Like when you hi-five you r friends and kiss your kitten, but not the other way round! But consent doesn't need to be confusing. From setting boundaries, to reflecting on your own behaviour and learning how to be an awesome bystander, this book will have you feeling confident, respected, and 100% in charge of yourself and your body. Brought to life with funny and informative illustrations, this is the smart, playful and empowering book on consent that everyone has been waiting for. ...Show more

So... You're Having a Teenager: Adolescence from Argumentative to Zits by Sarah McDonald; Cathy Wilcox

$29.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

So, you're having a teenager? Congratulations/commiserations. Worried about drugs? We recommend Valium, wine and HRT. Happy you survived the toddler tantrums? Let us introduce you to the eye roll, the cold shoulder and the incoherent mumble. On the bright side, you've reduced your need for Google - your adolescent is now able to frequently correct, hector and lecture you with their strong opinion on everything. And if you feel tired, you're not imagining it. Teen years are like dog years: for every year your teen ages, you age seven. You need a survival guide for the testing times ahead. Friends, next-door neighbours and fellow mums of teens Sarah Macdonald and Cathy Wilcox have lived through it all and produced this straight-talking, not entirely sarcastic, informative guide to what for many parents are the most challenging - but interesting and exciting - years in the role. From A is for Argumentative, Awkward and Angst, to Z is for Zits and Zzzzzs. ...Show more

7 Steps to Get Your Child Reading by Louise Park

$24.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

Generation Alpha is the swiper, pincher, tapper cohort, the first to grow up with devices in their hands. They are breaking new ground as a result of technological advances, while you, their parents, are having to navigate these uncharted waters. Literacy is the single most important thing we can teach kids. If they can read, all other learning will follow. Learn how to futureproof your child's literacy in a rapidly changing world, and give them the best chance of success. Louise Park has spent decades watching children working away at this reading thing. As a teacher, children's author and leading educational consultant, she knows better than anyone how the goalposts have shifted over time. The road to literacy has never been smooth, but now there is the added challenge of digital distractions. Louise will show you how to make the most of both digital and traditional forms of reading, as well as setting out commonsense plans for making a reader of your child. Based on scientific research and presented in a friendly, accessible style for time-poor parents, the seven simple steps will lead your Generation Alpha child to an irreplaceable love of reading. 'Simple, practical and inspiring - what a treasure! This book contains all you need to know in order to help children to become enthusiastic, proficient and joyful readers.' - Andy Griffiths 'This awesome book should be in every community, library, school and home. A triumph.' - Gabbie Stroud 'An essential book for every parent - the pages are filled with all the tools and understanding you need to get your child reading.' - Matt Stanton 'Bold, assured and waffle free ... warm and non-judgemental. This book inspired me to make some simple, positive changes to our home routines.' - Lucinda Gifford ...Show more

Anxious Kids by Michael Grose; Jodi Richardson

$34.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

Anxious Kids offers parents a new perspective on their children's anxiety, encouraging them to view each episode as an opportunity to empower their kids with the skills to manage anxiety, and thrive. Bestselling parenting author Michael Grose and wellbeing expert Dr Jodi Richardson explain why mor e children than ever before experience anxiety. In plain language that can be shared with children, they outline the origins and biology of anxiety to make sense of it - key knowledge such as why it happens, the flood of physical symptoms that comes with it, how to calm it down and why each strategy works. Grose and Richardson also give advice on a range of important steps parents can take to develop emotional intelligence, tolerance of discomfort, mindfulness, resilience, thinking skills and flourishing mental health. In so doing, parents can reduce the impact of anxiety, enabling children of all ages to live their lives in full colour. ...Show more

Starting Secondary School by Michael Carr-Gregg; Sharon Witt

$32.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

'We want to give you and your child the best opportunity to thrive in secondary school. By the end of this book you're going to feel a whole lot more capable of dealing with what Year 7 throws at you.' The jump between primary and secondary school marks one of the biggest transitions in a student's life . It's the point at which a child leaves the relatively safe cocoon of childhood and enters the wide world of adolescence. For both parents and their children, it can be a huge shock, as they encounter a minefield of serious issues to deal with - everything from peer and study pressures to phones, parties and beyond. In this invaluable resource for Australian families, bestselling authors Michael Carr-Gregg and Sharon Witt provide all the tools and information you need for entering this turbulent and testing time. With warmth and wisdom, they offer latest advice on the following- Choosing the right school for you Settling into secondary school Homework, study tips and tricks Coping with stress, anxiety and depression Social issues such as bullying and friendships Health and wellbeing, including the importance of sleep and diet Latest advice on mobile phones and technology Starting secondary school is a whole lot more complex than it once was, but this invaluable resource will help your family face this major milestone armed with knowledge and confidence.   ...Show more

The Little Book of Shit Baby Names - And Other Pearls of Parenting Wisdom by Orange Orange Hippo!

$12.99 AUD

Category: Parenting | Series: The\Little Book Of... Ser.

The perfect parenting companion... Not suitable for children. Mums and Dads have always yearned for a rule book, a hitchhikers' guide if you will, that spelled out for them how to raise their children properly so they grow up to be well-rounded, decent and likeable adults. Well, that book doesn't exist. And it never will. So, why not read this one instead? We won't bullshit you with lies. We're here to make you laugh. The Little Book of Shit Baby Names ... and Other Pearls of Parenting Wisdom is the ideal antidote to a long day of looking after those little versions of yourself. This tiny tome is the perfect pick-me-up once you've dropped the kids off (at school, not a cliff) or put the baby down (to sleep) and you can finally reflect on how degrading and awful parenting is. This book will make you feel better if only because it'll teach you alternative, and perverted, lyrics to 'Wheels on the Bus'. Packed to the gills with hilarious jokes on all things baby-related, from how to avoid choosing a shit baby name, through to scores of bite-size parenting wisdom that may one day save your sanity from leaking out of your ears. ...Show more

Surviving Year 12 by Michael Carr-Gregg and Elly Robinson

$22.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

A fully revised and updated edition of the classic bestseller. Available January 2020   Each year, more and more emphasis isplaced on achieving good results in the end-of-school exams. This can lead tostudents feeling extraordinary pressure and having unrealistic expectations. Inthis new all-new and completely revised edition of the bestselling Surviving Year 12,Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Australia's leading adolescentpsychologist, gives advice to students on how they can cope with the pressure,work smarter and actually enjoy their final years of school. Includes advice on-The secrets of studying smarter (latest research)Overcoming anxiety and stressGetting enough sleep (the best study tool of all) Setting goalsDealing with procrastinationEnsuring good exercise and diet regimes Coping with exams. Most importantly, Dr Carr-Gregg offershumorous encouragement to both students and their parents on how to maintainperspective and keep their sanity intact during this important year. With a special section just for parents, aswell as words of wisdom from past students and teachers, Surviving Year 12 is a must-have for final-year students andtheir families.   ...Show more

So You're Going to Be a Dad - 25th Anniversary Edition by Peter Downey

$35.00 AUD

Category: Parenting

Dr Peter Downey knows babies and kids, and his bestselling book - now in this 25th anniversary edition - helps first-time dads prepare for what's coming their way ... with a grain of salt and a smile on their face. Fully revised and updated, he explores the joys and trials of new parenting, including: Surviving pregnancy and childbirth Nappies, breast pumps, sleep deprivation Living with a baby in your house The gear you need ... and the gear you don't Navigating the latest apps, social media and the online parenting world Lots of stuff about sex And more importantly, how to be a switched-on dad in the 21st Century New to this edition is a Foreword by Mark Scott, revised glossary of handy words new dads need to know (and some they don't), as well as updated words of wisdom from other ordinary fathers. So You're Going to Be a Dad remains the most engaging, reassuring and down-to-earth book for new dads around. ...Show more

Everyday Resilience by Michelle Mitchell

$24.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

The way our children handle 'small knocks' is crucial, as it will be the foundation for much bigger things. Parents are wise to see each small knock as a teachable moment that has long-term significance. We can't dismiss or understate our child's daily experiences. Our children can 'have it all' and sti ll be ill-prepared to handle life's challenges. Despite the posters on our school's walls and the endless research on resilience, there has been a significant rise in mental illness over the past five years. For many of our young ones, resilience is much easier to talk about than put into practise. In this book Michelle shows every family how they can cultivate resilience in their children or adolescents by focussing on 7 key traits - courage, gratitude, empathy, self-awareness, responsibility, self-care and contribution. She answers questions like, How can I help my child be more confident? What do I say when my child is rejected by friends? How do I help a child who is struggling academically? What do I say when my child says, "I can't"? How do I help an anxious or shy child find their voice? What can I do to help them discover their potential? As a teacher, and founder of Youth Excel, Michelle has witnessed first-hand what works. Using every day scenarios and how-to actions, Michelle explains resilience in a way that will relate to every family. Her practical tone, humour and hands on experience provide every parent with tools to nurture strength in young lives. ...Show more

Tresillian Sleep Book by Tresillian

$32.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

The Little Book of Baby Massage - Use the Power of Touch to Calm Your Baby by Kellett, Jo

$19.99 AUD

Category: Parenting

To a baby, touch is talk, and through these relaxing techniques you and your child can share some of your most fulfilling and communicative moments. Calm your little one, soothe them to sleep, and most importantly, strengthen your love, all with the wonderful power of touch. With guidance on how to inc orporate massage into your baby's day-to-day routine, and massage techniques to ease common ailments, such as colic, teething and constipation, this book will give you everything you need to comfort your baby from head to toe. Charming illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions take you through a full-body baby massage, teaching you in detail how, when, and why to massage each part of your baby. The book also covers massaging babies of all ages, from newborns to toddlers, as well as special situations such as premature babies and adoption, helping you personalize the practice and find what's best for you and your baby to make the most of every touch. Massage is the most intimate way to soothe, nurture and relax your baby. Reinforce your loving bond with easy-to-learn massage techniques that promote all-round wellbeing - for your baby and for you. ...Show more