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    COMPLETE BABY and TODDLER MEAL PLANNER over 200 quick easy and healthy recipes for babies and toddlers by ANNABEL KARMEL See more books by Annabel Karmel click here New hardcover book 208 pages. This is the revised 20th Anniversary edition - delux illustrated and updated edition published 2010. The classic bestselling cookbook for babies and toddlers - now with illustrations and new recipes. In this brand new illustrated edition of her famous bestseller Annabel Karmel offers a fantastic collection of mouth-watering recipes for babies and young children along with vital advice and helpful tips for parents. There is information on when and how to begin weaningyour baby the best first foods to more details.....

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    READY SET GO? How to tell if your child is ready for school and prepare them for the best start by KATHY WALKER See other books on Parenting Older Children and Teenagers click here New small softcover book measures 14 x 17cm 178 pages published 2011. Starting school for the first time is a significant milestone in every child's life. But how do you know when your child is ready? And what can you do to help them prepare? Educational and parenting expert Kathy Walker explains how to assess your child's readiness sets out all the factors to consider and gives you the information you need to be confident you're making the right decision for your child. She also provides advice on how to pick a s click here.....

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    VBABYBLISS The must-have Australian Guide by JO RYAN For more parenting books click here New softcover book with remainder mark on bottom of text block 284 pages published 2009. Is your household suffering sleep deprivation? Are you feeling daunted by the prospect of becoming a new parent? Jo Ryan is a paediatric nurse‚ nanny extraordinaire and considered by many as ′the Baby Whisperer′ and she has spent her life‚ reassuring and empowering new and stressed-out parents and soothing their young babies. In her much anticipated book‚ Babybliss‚ she gives you practical and gentle advice on your baby′s: sleeping patterns feeding routines crawling‚ wa more information.....

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    A CONTENTED HOUSE WITH TWINS by GINA FORD and ALICE BEER To see more parenting books click here New softcover book 226 pages published 2006. A Contented House with Twins unites the UKs leading baby expert Gina Ford and the highly regarded television presenter Alice Beer a mother of twin girls. Discovering you are expecting twins is both an exciting and a thoroughly terrifying prospect. Within weeks of the arrival of her beautiful daughters Alice found that she was screaming out for a routine and craving the knowledge of mothers who had been through it with two. This book is the result of those needs. Alice's front-line experience of coping with twins is combined with Gina's highly successful more.....

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    The ORGANIC BABY BOOK How to plan and raise a healthy child 2nd Edition by TANYIA MAXTED-FROST See other books on parenting babies and toddlers click here New softcover book 190 pages. Published 2003 The original edition of The Organic Baby Book was published in 1999 and introduced readers to the basics of going organic for conceiving and raising a healthy child including reviews of all organic products for babies pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and young families. This second edition is updated with many new products home delivery companies and useful websites. It is divided into two sections: Part One features general advice on going organic for a healthy baby and includes the experienc click here.....

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    RAISING A HAPPY CHILD In the precious years from birth to six by STEVE and SHAARON BIDDULPH See other Parenting books click here New softcover book 240 pages. Published 2007 Forget advice on nappies feeding and flu jabs: this funny inspiring book goes to the heart of being a parent – communication. Find out how to nurture your children during the precious years from birth to six helping them become happy and confident individuals. Discover how to get to know your baby's personality and enjoy each stage of their early years. Pick up tips on teaching good behaviour and learn how to achieve the impossible making bath-time shopping and car journeys fun! Includes advice on helping your chil extra info.....


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    THE CONTENTED LITTLE BABY BOOK The simple secrets of calm confident parenting by GINA FORD See other parenting books click here New softcover book 177 pages published 2001. Learn the secret to getting your baby to sleep through the night - so you can get the rest you need. You've heard horror stories about babies who cry constantly need to eat every two hours and never learn to sleep through the night. And now whenever you think about your soon-to-be-born bundle of joy you can't help wondering how you're going to manage those two a.m. feedings and non-stop crying jags - and how you're going to live your already-hectic life on little (or no) sleep. Relax! If you follow the practical real-life more information.....

  • Contented softcover Little Baby Ford Book Weaning
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    The CONTENTED LITTLE BABY BOOK of WEANING Your one-stop guide to contented feeding by GINA FORD See other parenting books click here New softcover book 208 pages. Published 2006 measures 22 x 14cm Fussy eating food fighting food hurling ... what has happened to my contented little baby? Weaning your baby on to solid foods is one of the most important milestones during the early months of parenthood and Gina's expert advice on weaning makes a baby's transition from milk to solid foods as straightforward as possible. Successful weaning establishes a pattern of healthy eating in babies avoiding the pitfalls of fussy eaters restricted to a narrow diet. Everything about weaning and feeding is cov more information.....

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    WHEN TO REALLY WORRY Mental Health Problems in Teenagers and What to do about them by MICHAEL CARR-GREGG See other books on Parenting Older Children and Teenagers click here New softcover book 248 pages published 2010. When does normal teenage behaviour become something you really need to worry about? In this insightful book one of Australia's leading authorities on adolescent mental health Dr Michael Carr-Gregg offers practical information on the symptoms causes and treatment for everything from ADHD and eating disorders to anxiety and depression. Michael also includes tips on: detecting early warning signs encouraging your teenager to visit a doctor finding a youth-friendly GP counsellor o more information.....

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    The BUTTERFLY EFFECT A positive new approach to raising happy cinfident teen girls by DANNIELLE MILLER B. Ed To see other Parenting books at The Bookshelf of Oz - click here New softcover book published 2009 288 pages. ‘Our teenage girls are in trouble. Peer pressure insidious marketing and unrealistic expectations of themselves have left them vulnerable and hutring. And while they may appear to be coping behind closed doors many are silently imploding’ The grim picture of binge drinking extreme dieting and alarming rates of STDs self-harm and suicide among teenage girls is cause for concern. Caught in a relentless pursuit of impossible perfection self-hatred has almost become a more.....

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    TOP 100 FINGER FOODS 100 quick and easy meals for a healthy happy child by ANNABEL KARMEL See more books by Annabel Karmel click here New hardcover book 160 pages published 2009. By the age of nine months many babies want to start feeding themselves but can't yet handle a spoon which is when finger foods come into their own. They're also great to offer to toddlers who are prone to go into 'meltdown' just before dinner. This essential collection of tempting nutritious finger foods features 100 quick and easy recipes including fresh fruit ice lollies - perfect for soothing sore gums - goujons of fish and raw vegetables with dip that will that will not only introduce your baby to new textures a find out more.....

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    DOWN CAME THE RAIN My Journey Through Postpartum Depression by BROOKE SHIELDS To see other books on Pregnancy and Parenting at The Bookshelf of Oz click here New hardcover book with dustjacket 2261 pages published 2005. First edition first printing dustjacket has minor shelfwear. "At first I thought what I was feeling was just exhaustion but with it came an overriding sense of panic that I had never felt before with fatigue. Rowan kept crying and I suddenly began to fear the moment when Chris would bring her back to me. I started to experience a sick sensation in my stomach; it was as if a vise was tightening around my chest. Instead of the nervous anxiety that often accompanies panic a feel more.....

  • Made book Contented Ford Easy New family Gina hardcover Feeding mealtimes
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    FEEDING MADE EASY From weaning to school: the ultimate guide to contented family mealtimes by GINA FORD See other parenting books click here New hardcover book 272 pages published 2008. Gina Ford’s bestselling The Contented Little Baby Book established Gina as one of the UK’s most influential voices in baby and childcare issues and her groundbreaking routines have been the salvation of hundreds of thousands of parents around the world. In Feeding Made Easy Gina tackles one of the most problematic areas of parenting: how to give children a healthy nutritious and tasty diet without mealtimes becoming a battleground. Her one-stop feeding guide is a parent’s lifesaver offering click here.....

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    THE BABY WHISPERER SOLVES ALL YOUR PROBLEMS By Teaching You How to Ask the Right Questions by TRACY HOGG and MELINDA BLAU See other parenting books click here Large new softcover book. 402 pages. Sleeping Feeding and Behaviour - Beyond the Basics from Infancy Through to Toddlerhood This is the third book in the best-selling Baby Whisperer series - the most comprehensive up-close and personal to date! Tracy Hogg knows babies. She can calm even the most distressed or difficult infant because she understands their language. Hence her clients call her 'The Baby Whisperer'. Her incredible sensitivity and ability to read infants' cries coos and assorted baby noises quickly earned Tracy the admirat find out more.....

  • Juju softcover Sundin Skills Sarah new Murdoch Birth
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    BIRTH SKILLS by Juju Sundin with SARAH MURDOCH To see other books on Pregnancy and Parenting click here Brand new softcover book 271 pages published 2007 Proven pain management techniques for your labour and birth If you're like most women you'll go into labour with little knowledge of exactly what your body is doing and why and how you can actively manage the pain and stay in control while helping your body do what it's designed to. That's where Birth Skills Class comes in a step-by-step guide packed with information plus easy-to-learn proven pain management skills. In Birth Skills obstetric physiotherapist Juju Sundin shares the techniques she has pioneered over her 30-year career while Sa more information.....

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    THE NO-CRY DISCIPLINE SOLUTION Gentle Ways to Encourage Good Behaviour Without Whining Tantrums and Tears by ELIZABETH PANTLEY See other books on parenting toddlers click here Brand new softcover book 298 pages The No-Cry Discipline Solution is written for parents of children aged two through eight and features a foreword by Tim Seldin president The Montessori Foundation and chair The International Montessori Council. Nearly all parents acknowledge that while raising children can be the best and most rewarding job of their lives discipline is often the most complicated challenging and frustrating aspect of parenthood. But how do parents promote good behavior? How can they be firm without sho more details.....

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    NEW ACTIVE BIRTH by Janet Balaskas See other Pregnancy and Childbirth books click here New softcover book 212 pages. Black and white photography by Anthea Sieveking. A concise guide to natural childbirth. New Active Birth will help you and your partner prepare for and experience an Active Birth. Naturally throughout time and the world over women have chosen to walk stand squat lie - to move their bodies freely and actively to find the most comfortable positions for labour and birth. It is only we in the west who have the extraordinary notion that a woman should lie on her back in a position that defies the laws of nature and gravity. With this book you can learn to develop all your body&prim more.....

  • recipe Lambert Cookbook Tanyia Baby Daphne Toddler New
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    The ORGANIC BABY and TODDLER COOKBOOK From first foods to family meals by Daphne Lambert and Tanyia Maxted-Frost See other cookbooks click here New softcover book 128 pages. Published 2009 The Organic Baby Toddler Cookbook advises parents to prepare and feed their children a seasonal mainly raw or lightly cooked wholefood organic diet emphasising raw food in spring and summer and lightly cooked foods in autumn and winter. The book is a comprehensive but easy-to-follow nutrition guide for babies from weaning to toddlerhood - four to six months to three years old. It advises on how to achieve optimum health for babies and toddlers. It includes the basic principles of good nutrition for mother more.....

  • book Men about softcover G New Straight Marriage
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    STRAIGHT TALK FOR MEN ABOUT MARRIAGE by MARTIN G FRIEDMAN Includes 'Secrets of the Married Man's Mind' New softcover book 196 pages What Men Need to Know about Marriage (And What Women Need to Know about Men) Finally. A Relationship Book Both Women AND Men Will Read! Why? Because this one doesn't pull any punches. It doesn't tiptoe around the issues with nice-sounding psycho-talk; it addresses the issues head-on. It deals with the issues of marriage and relationships with intelligence strength and sensitivity yet it shows men how to be fully masculine in their marriages. Straight Talk for Men about Marriage tells you: How to play to your strengths while respecting your partner's concerns How more.....

  • Fresh book recipe Used Babies AWW Australian Food Toddlers Women's Cookbook Weekly
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    FRESH FOOD for BABIES and TODDLERS by The Australian Women's Weekly See other Australian Women's Weekly cookbooks click here used softcover book in very good condition 120 pages. Published 2008. Good nutrition is key when it comes to raising children whether you're learning the ropes with a newborn or trying to tempt your toddler at mealtimes. Fresh Food for Babies and Toddlers offers sound advice for all parents and carers as well as a multitude of recipes - including brilliant family meals party food and purees for first-time eaters. Home-cooked food gives your baby the best possible start in life - but it often takes a long time to prepare. These recipes are not only nutritious they are f more information.....

  • Pregnancy Ultimate New Rachel To Lesbians Guide
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    THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PREGNANCY FOR LESBIANS by Rachel Pepper See other pregnancy books click here New softcover book published 2005 270 pages How to Stay Sane and Care for Yourself from Pre-Conception to Birth from the author of Lesbo Mama a Go Go A fully revised and updated edition of this excellent and comphrensive resource it covers everything readers need to make the thrilling and challenging journey to motherhood: from choosing a donor to tracking fertility to signing the right papers on the dotted lines. Rachel Pepper's lively and easy-to-read guide is the first place to go for up-to-the-minute information and sage advice on everything from sex in the sixth month to negotiating family more details.....

  • New Blau Melinda Tips Sleep Tracy softcover from book
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    TOP TIPS from the BABY WHISPERER: SLEEP Secrets to Getting Your Baby to Sleep through the Night by TRACY HOGG with MELINDA BLAU See other parenting books click here New softcover book 154 pages. Published 2009 measures 14 x 14cm In her bestselling book Secrets of the Baby Whisperer Tracy Hogg taught parents how to understand their baby's needs. Now busy parents everywhere can benefit from her expertise with these handy easy-to-use tips. Sleep is the number one issue that plagues parents from the moment they bring their baby home from hospital. Even the lucky ones whose babies are naturally good sleepers wonder when their baby will sleep through the night. Tracy Hogg's incredible sensitivity more here.....

  • hardcover Karmel Pasta cookbook Top New Dishes
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    TOP 100 PASTA DISHES 100 easy everyday recipes for the whole family by ANNABEL KARMEL See more books by Annabel Karmel click here New hardcover book 144 pages published 2010. For most kids mums and dads pasta is the best food in the world! It's a firm family favourite plus it's tasty and nutritious easy quick and economical to cook and even better comes in lots of fun shapes! Here is Annabel Karmel's ultimate collection of pasta dishes with 100 recipes for the whole family and for every day of the week. With separate sections on pasta for babies (it's a good way of introducing texture) toddlers (pasta makes a fantastic standby supper) and families and older children the book features fuss-fr more here.....

  • Gaskin manifesta softcover midwife's
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    BIRTH MATTERS A Midwife's Manifesta by INA MAY GASKIN foreword by Ani Difranco To see other books on Pregnancy and Parenting at The Bookshelf of Oz click here New softcover book 250 pages published 2011. In Birth Matters America's leading midwife Ina May Gaskin reminds us that the ways in which women experience birth have implications for us all. Renewing confidence in a woman's natural ability to birth provides transformative possibilities for individual families and for society at large. Upbeat and informative Gaskin asserts that the way in which women become mothers is a women's rights issue and it is perhaps the act that most powerfully exhibits what it is to be instinctually human. A wo more here.....

  • hardcover New Baby book recipe Annabel Cookbook Toddler
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    NEW BABY and TODDLER COOKBOOK More tempting nutritious and easy-to-cook recipes for young children by ANNABEL KARMEL See more books by Annabel Karmel click here New hardcover book 192 pages. Published 2000. Writing from sound practical experience Annabel Karmel's Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner was the result of the author's determination to feed her children well while coping with the demands of a professional career. The New Baby and Toddler Cookbook is Annabel's bestselling follow-up containing more than 150 further ideas for simple delicious yet healthy meals. Now fully updated for the new millenium it contains recipes for every occasion transforming healthy foods into fun foods. find out more.....

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    TOP TIPS from the BABY WHISPERER for TODDLERS Secrets to Raising happy and cooperative toddlers by TRACY HOGG with MELINDA BLAU See other parenting books click here New softcover book 154 pages. Published 2008 measures 14 x 14cm The baby whisperer offers her top tips for a healthier happier toddler. In her bestselling book Secrets of the Baby Whisperer for Toddlers Tracy Hogg offered practical advice for parents faced with a delightful yet demanding toddler. Now busy parents everywhere can benefit from her expertise with these handy tips. Having successfully helped parents to calm and connect with their baby in Secrets of the Baby Whisperer Tracy Hogg now provides practical advice and handy find out more.....

  • Buckley Sarah new Gentle Mothering Gentle book J Birth softcover
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    GENTLE BIRTH GENTLE MOTHERING A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices by SARAH J BUCKLEY M.D. with foreword by Ina May Gaskin See other Pregnancy books at The Bookshelf of Oz click here Brand new softcover book 348 pages published 2009. An authoritative guide to natural childbirth and postpartum parenting options from doctor who home-birthed her own four children. Sarah approaches the question of how a woman and baby might have the most fulfilling birth experience with respect for the wisdom of both medical science and the human body. Using current medical and epidemiological research plus women's experiences including her own she demonstrates that what she find out more.....

  • Sleep Parenting Go book Mansbach
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    GO THE F*CK TO SLEEP A gift book for parents that will have them laughing even as they cry by ADAM MANSBACH illustrated by Richard Cortes To see new books click here New small hardcover picture book 32 pages published June 2011 At last a parenting book that tells it how it really is. Go the Fuck to Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don't always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland. Profane affectionate and radically honest California Book Award-winning author Adam Mansbach's verses perfectly capture the familiar - and unspoken - tribulations of putting your little angel down for the night. In the proces click here.....

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    100 FAMILY MEALS 100 simple nutritious meals for all the family by ANNABEL KARMEL See more books by Annabel Karmel click here New softcover book 208 pages published 2011. Annabel Karmel is a leading authority on children's food and the best-selling author of cookbooks for children and their families. Relied on by millions of parents Annabel knows what children like to eat and how to make family meals as trouble-free as possible. In this collection Annabel has chosen 100 nutritious tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes that will suit kids and grown-ups alike from healthy breakfast muffins to tasty tea-time snacks and from light meals to nutritious family suppers. Contents include : Breakfast bite more details.....

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    THE NEW CONTENTED LITTLE BABY BOOK The secret to calm and confident parenting by GINA FORD See more Parenting books click here New softcover book 256 pages minor bumping to front cover at corners. This is the revised 2006 edition of Gina Ford's bestselling book The Contented Little Baby Book which is also available at The Bookshelf of Oz - click here for more information about the 1999 edition. Thousands of mothers have put Gina Ford's kind but firm routines into practice and put some calm back into their lives. The prospect of bringing a tiny baby home for the first time is daunting. Stories of sleep-starved nights inconsolable crying feeding on demand can makeany proud new parent fearful o more information.....

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    TOP TIPS from the BABY WHISPERER Secrets to Calm Connect and Communicate with Your Baby by TRACY HOGG with MELINDA BLAU See other parenting books click here New softcover book 154 pages. Published 2008 measures 14 x 14cm The baby whisperer offers her top tips for a healthier happier baby. In her bestselling book Secrets of the Baby Whisperer Tracy Hogg taught parents how to understand their baby's needs. Now busy parents everywhere can benefit from her expertise with these handy easy-to-use tips. With reassuring down-to-earth advice on everything from feeding and bathing to choosing a carer and teaching your baby to sleep Tracy's practical programme works with infants from as young as a day find out more.....

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    SAVE OUR SLEEP Fully revised and updated by TIZZIE HALL See other Parenting Books click here Tizzie's new book Save Our Sleep: Toddler is also available - click here for more information New softcover book 290 pages. Published 2009 The bestselling book that answers that all-important question for parents - how can I get my baby to sleep? A fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling baby sleep guide. Tizzie Hall has gained an international reputation as a baby interpreter baby coach baby whisperer and miracle worker. Even from an early age Tizzie knew how to read babies body language and cries and from that auspicious beginning she has developed a series of sleep routines that have extra info.....

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    MY MUM'S GOT CANCER by Dr Lucy Blunt illustrated by Eloise Osborn with an introduction by Petrea King See other books about cancer click here New softcover picture book 32 pages published 2009. Suitable for children aged 3 and older. Steffie's mum has cancer - but what does that mean and what's going to happen? My Mum's Got Cancer is a picture book with a difference: it provides information and practical advice for parents and children who are dealing with the stress of a parent's cancer diagnosis and treatment. Author Dr Lucy Blunt is a Clinical Psychologist mother and breast cancer survivor who knows as a mum the fears and concerns involved in telling children about cancer. This book is ho extra info.....

  • How Baby softcover New Afford Books ABC Justine from Davies book
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    HOW TO AFFORD A BABY by JUSTINE DAVIES See other Finance Investing books click here New softcover book 248 pages minor cover creasing. Includes templates for assets and liabilities balance sheet annual budget and insurance planning. The nine-month plan to finance having a child Being able to afford a baby is a modern dilemma for many couples wanting to start their family. There are so many costs - before and after the baby's arrival - medical expenses maternity and baby clothes prams bassinets cots and all those nappies .... the list is endless and it all adds up (very quickly). How can you possibly pay for it all? Featuring realistic financial planning advice How To Afford A Baby offers you click here.....

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    THE NO-CRY POTTY TRAINING SOLUTION Gentle Ways to Help Your Child Say Goodbye to Nappies by ELIZABETH PANTLEY See other books on parenting toddlers click here Brand new softcover book 208 pages Say goodbye to nappies and hello to fast effective potty training from the parenting author trusted by millions. New from the bestselling author of the classic No-Cry sleep guides! Potty training your child doesn't have to be a stressful experience. Parenting authority Elizabeth Pantley helps your child get on the road to bathroom independence without frustration confusion or tears. Elizabeth Pantley's easy no-cry solution will help you: Determine the right time to start toilet training Create a simpl click here.....

  • new year first baby's Heart by book Parenting
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    PARENTING BY HEART by PINKY McKAY To see other Parenting books click here New softcover book 352pages. Published 2011. In this essential guide to your baby's first year Pinky provides the best information available on how to feed your baby how to get your baby to sleep how to stop your baby crying surviving the first six weeks beyond how life changes now you have a baby routines that will suit everyone and much much more. Everyone loves to tell a new parent what they 'should' be doing. But you know best what your baby needs; you just have to trust your instincts. Pinky McKay has helped thousands of parents feel confident and in tune with their baby. Every day she works hands on with mum and find out more.....

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    THE NO-CRY SLEEP SOLUTION Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by ELIZABETH PANTLEY See other books on parenting babies click here Brand new softcover book 254 pages A breakthrough approach for a good night's sleep--with no tears There are two schools of thought for encouraging babies to sleep through the night: the hotly debated Ferber technique of letting the baby "cry it out " or the grin-and-bear-it solution of getting up from dusk to dawn as often as necessary. If you don't believe in letting your baby cry it out but desperately want to sleep there is now a third option presented in Elizabeth Pantley's sanity-saving book The No-Cry Sleep Solution. Pantley's su click here.....

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    The CONTENTED BABY with TODDLER Book by GINA FORD See more books by Gina Ford click here New softcover book 338 pages published 2009. One of the most exciting moments in a parent's life is introducing a toddler to their new baby brother or sister. But alongside the joy of having two younger children comes the challenge of balancing their different needs. The prospect of bringing a tiny baby home when you already have a toddler can be extremely daunting. Life with a newborn baby is tiring and challenging enough but with a demanding elder brother or sister to deal with too how do you cope? Written in the same reassuring accessible style as Gina Ford's bestselling The Contented Little Baby Book more.....

  • New Harrington Paul Power Secret book Teen
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    THE SECRET TO TEEN POWER by PAUL HARRINGTON See more books for and about teens click here New hardcover book with dustjacket 176 pages published September 2009. So what's the big secret? And what can it do for you? Well if you've ever had a dream a secret ambition a passionate desire or goal but had no idea how to make it real The Secret to Teen Power is for you. The Secret has already shown millions of people all over the world how to change their lives and make their dreams come true. And you can do it too. The Secret to Teen Power gives you the power to have do or be anything you choose. We're talking wealth success great relationships better health and self-esteem .... anything your hear more details.....

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    GROWING GREAT BOYS How to bring out the best in your son by IAN GRANT with foreword by Nick Farr-Jones To see other Parenting books click here New softcover book published 2008 208 pages. In Growing Great Boys parenting guru Ian Grant shows how to work with the essential character of boys using understanding and emotional support to raise loyal passionate hard-working sensitive funny fearless and strong men. Growing Great Boys is full of practical and informative parenting advice for raising great sons from the vital preschool years through to the challenges of teens. It includes chapters on the roles of mums and dads and on the special challenges faced by solo parents. Hot tips quotes and a more here.....

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    TRICKY KIDS Transforming conflict and freeing their potential by ANDREW FULLER See more books on parenting children and teenagers click here New softcover book 216 pages published 2007 What makes some kids 'tricky'? They've found one particular way to get what they want in the world and they've kept using that approach over and over again. They are not 'bad' kids but they can make their parents and teachers feel like doing some very bad things. Why? Because they are used to getting their own way and they are not the type of people to give up an advantage easily. Is there one in your life? They come in a variety of flavours: the Negotiator (think Bart Simpson) the Competitor (shades of Lance more here.....

  • new Yehudi Encyclopedia softcover Janet Pregnancy
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    The ENCYCLOPEDIA of PREGNANCY and BIRTH by Janet Balaskas and Yehudi Gordon See other Pregnancy and Childbirth books click here New softcover book 352 pages published 2004. Superb colour photography by Anthea Sieveking. A complete self help guide to active birth and early parenthood including an A - Z of modern obstetrics. This book is unique in that it is co-written by natural childbirth pioneer Janet Balaskas and Yehudi Gordon the ground breaking consultant obstetrician who has pioneered the concept of integrated practise - both pioneers of the Active Birth Movement. In this book all options are available to women. There is firstly an understanding of the natural physiology of pregnancy an more details.....

  • Carol Australian A parenting Collier Parents New Commonsense Guide
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    A COMMONSENSE GUIDE FOR AUSTRALIAN PARENTS Sleeping Feeding Teething First Aid Emergencies and Common Childhood Illnesses by CAROL FALLOWS and SHAYNE COLLIER See other Parenting books click here New softcover book. 356 pages. A Commonsense Guide for Australian Parents is designed to equip you with the facts help you feel comfortable with your new role and empower you to make decisions about what you feel is best for your baby from birth to three years. Even if you are having your second or third baby the advice and product updates in this book will keep you informed about the latest trends. Each chapter provides expert tips on perennial issues such as sleeping feeding and teething and handy more information.....

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    WHAT'S HAPPENING TO OUR GIRLS? by MAGGIE HAMILTON To see other Parenting books click here New softcover book published 2009 312 pages. Why are girls as young as five years old concerned about their looks and addicted to shopping? Why are young teenage girls having sex and binge-drinking responding to chat-room predators and bullying their peers via email and text messages? Why are depression cutting and eating disorders on the rise and why with so much choice when it comes to careers do so many just want to marry young and have babies? Over two years Maggie Hamilton interviewed girls teachers school counsellors psychologists and law enforcement and medical personnel to get an insider's view more information.....

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    THE SECRET OF HAPPY CHILDREN by STEVE BIDDULPH with SHAARON BIDDULPH To see other Parenting books at The Bookshelf of Oz - click here Used softcover book in excellent condition. 140 pages published 2001. No marks writing torn loose or missing pages. Humorous easy to read sensible and practical In The Secret of Happy Children you will discover what's really happening inside kid's minds and what to do about it. And you will find out how to be a stronger more loving more definite and more relaxed parent. You'll learn how to let go of old negative approaches and free up more energy to enjoy your kids and your life. Includes - Stopping tantrums before they start Curing shyness in your children Th more here.....

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    NO SEX PLEASE WE'RE PARENTS How your relationship can survive children and what to do if it doesn't by MELANIE ROBERTS-FRASER and OLIVER ROBERTS See other baby books click here New softcover book 272 pages. Published 2007 Becoming a parent is a life changing experience but it is a myth that children make relationships complete. A new baby can put a terrible strain on couples - one in five will split by the time their youngest starts school and many more will struggle along the way. As for having sex well… But stressed out parents no longer need to feel so alone. No Sex Please We're Parents offers practical advice to help couples restore some vitality fun and normality to their lives a more details.....

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    PARENTING A practical guide to raising preschool and primary-school children by KATHY WALKER See other books on Parenting Older Children and Teenagers click here New softcover book 264 pages published 2010. Does your child have trouble settling at bedtime? Refuse to sit at the table for meals? Ignore you or argue when you say it's time to turn off the TV? Expert parenting and educational consultant Kathy Walker recognises that being a parent is one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever do but that it isn't always easy. In this book she shows you how to create a calmer more nurturing home environment for you and your children and gives you her top strategies for managing challenging behavi extra info.....

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    100 WAYS to CALM the CRYING by PINKY McKAY To see other books on Parenting click here Used softcover book in very good condition 232 pages. Published 2002. You are walking the floor with a crying baby. Tears are streaming down your face. Why can't I comfort my baby? you wonder. Is my baby sick or hungry again? Why am I crying as well? 100 Ways to Calm the Crying addresses the reasons babies cry from the normal developmental changes that may make them more sensitive to painful conditions such as colic and reflux. Along the way Pink McKay offers gentle strategies to help you calm and connect with your baby practical tips to help you cope with crying and sleepless nights and ways to identify sy more information.....

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    SURVIVING ADOLESCENTS The must-have manual for all parents by MICHAEL CARR-GREGG To see other Parenting books click here New softcover book 158 pages. Young people today enter puberty earlier than ever before and leave home later. The good news is that teenagers aren't impossible to live with especially if parents adopt the common-sense strategies set out in this book. Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is one of Australia's leading authorities on teenage behaviour. Surviving Adolescents is a clear and very down-to-earth manual drawing on his wealth of experience and wisdom. It has advice on all the thorny issues that confront families with teenagers – sexuality risky behaviours laziness school and more here.....

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    The HAPPY BABY COOKBOOK The complete recipe collection for babies and toddlers by The Australian Women's Weekly See other Australian Women's Weekly cookbooks click here New softcover book 288 pages published 2009. A wonderful new cookbook from The Australian Womens's Weekly for all new parents. When you're a first-time parent you're naturally nervous and unsure about what to feed your precious little bundle of joy. Should you choose breast or bottle? When should you start introducig solid food? When can baby start eating with the family? Is there such a thing as a healthy snack? The Happy Baby Cookbook is jammed full of recipes for first foods puddings and lunchboxes as well as allergy-frien more information.....

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    WHAT'S HAPPENING TO OUR BOYS? by MAGGIE HAMILTON To see other Parenting books click here New softcover book published 2010 310 pages. What kind of world are our boys growing up in? Why are increasing numbers of boys suffering body image and self-esteem problems? Why do they feel worthless without the latest branded toy game or item of clothing? What makes soft drinks snacks and fast foods so attractive? Why are they drawn to countless acts of violence on TV in movies and in computer games? What impact does our highly sexualised climate and our emphasis on success and money have on them as they grow? And why are so many boys vulmerable to cyber-bullying and porn? Childhood and teenage life is more.....

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    WHOLEFOOD FOR CHILDREN Nourishing young children with whole and organic foods by JUDE BLEREAU See other cookbooks click here New large softcover book 336 pages. Published 2010 The underlying philosophy behind Wholefood for Children is the importance of feeding young growing children nutrient-dense whole and real food preferably organic. Not only does a child require fuel to live they also require it to build every part of their body and future pathways and to learn. Nature has designed an exceptionally nutrient-dense human-compatible food in breast milk and it's important to that we continue to feed our young truly good food to establish good lifelong eating patterns. Wholefood for Children more information.....

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    WINNIE-THE-POOH BABY DAYS A record of early childhood illustrated by E.H. Shepherd quotations by A.A Milne See other books on parenting babies click here Brand new hardcover book 54 pages measures 25 x 27 cm With this delighful book parents can keep a record of all the events that take place in the life of a new baby even before the birth. There are spaces for photographs and envelopes to hold special things like the prenatal scan photo and the identity tag from hospital. The book contains quotations from Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A.A Milne and is illustrated throughout with E.H. Shepard's original drawings. Contents include: Waiting for baby Baby's birth Things to reme more.....

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    YOU: HAVING A BABY The Owner's Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy by MICHAEL F ROIZEN MD and MEHMET C OZ MD See other Pregnancy books click here New softcover book 448 pages published 2009. This new tour de force from the bestselling authors of You: On a Diet accompanies expectant parents week by week through pregnancy. Full of the latest cutting edge information and written in the authors′ highly entertaining style this compelling book is a must for all mums and dads to be. Few life experiences feature the extreme emotional swings as pregnancy does - it's a monumental mix of both intense excitement and skip-a-beat anxiety. If you're like most you scour web sites read books browse more.....

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    THE NO-CRY NAP SOLUTION for babies toddlers and preschoolers by ELIZABETH PANTLEY See other parenting books click here New softcover book 246 pages Guaranteed gentle ways to solve all your naptime problems New from the bestselling author of the classic baby and toddler No-Cry Sleep guides! Does your child:. nap only in your arms a sling a swing or the car?. require elaborate rituals before sleeping?. get fussy act cranky or have tantrums due to lack of sleep?. take very short naps - or none at all? Naps are important to a child's mood well-being and development. The No-Cry Nap Solution offers you a proven formula to allow your baby toddler or preschooler to get daily restorative rest. You'll more.....

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    RAISING BOYS by STEVE BIDDULPH See other books on Parenting older children teenagers - click here New softcover book 224 pages. Third edition published September 2008 Why boys are different - and how to help them become happy and well-balanced men This book altered the whole approach to boys in government policy schools and of course at home - the first parenting book ever to be a number one bestseller in Australia with more than a million copies sold it is still hugely popular even in countries like Brazil Japan South Africa and Northern Ireland. Covers both the social forces and the biological and hormonal forces that make a boy what he is and how to use these to help boys be safe caring e more here.....

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    MORE SECRETS OF HAPPY CHILDREN by STEVE BIDDULPH with SHAARON BIDDULPH To see other Parenting books at The Bookshelf of Oz - click here Used softcover book in very good condition 128 pages. No writing marks tears loose or missing pages minor cover creasing name on first page. Humorous easy to read sensible and practical More Secrets of Happy Children (written with Shaaron Biddulph) tackles the important concerns of parents today such as: how to help toddlers and children feel secure and settled; discipline methods that work (without hitting or yelling); making sure your love gets through; being the best kind of dad; and the childcare dilemma. More Secrets of Happy Children is a highly practi more.....

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    TOP 100 BABY PUREES 100 quick and easy meals for a healthy happy baby by ANNABEL KARMEL See more books by Annabel Karmel click here New hardcover book 128 pages published 2005. Making your own baby food is not only more economical than buying commercial brands - you can be sure your baby has only the best-quality ingredients. This essential collection of Annabel's best ever purees features 100 quick and easy recipes that will make for a healthy and happy baby ... and parent! From first tastes and weaning right through to meals for older babies all the recipes are suitable for babies aged 6 months and above. And with all those fruity favourites vegetable goodness and innovative fish meat and more information.....

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    THE POST-BABY CONVERSATION What parents need to say to each other by ALISON OSBORNE New softcover book. 280 pages published 2007. The Post-Baby Conversation is a first:a relationship book for new parents. It is not a book about babies and it's not about how to be a parent it's about how to be a happy couple with children. Has your relationship changed since you had a child? Do you ever get to talk or spend time as a couple? Do you feel your partner understands your life now? Do you have less sex? Most couples experience relationship issues after the arrival of a baby. The chaos and exhaustion the changes to both partners' lives often means that many couples find it impossible to communicate more.....

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    THE YUMMY MUMMY PREGNANCY COOKBOOK by HOPE RICCIOTTI MD and Fiona Ford To see other books on Pregnancy and Parenting at The Bookshelf of Oz click here Brand new softcover book 192 pages published 2007 Healthy food for you and your baby Eating the right foods in pregnancy means better health for you and your baby so follow this menu for success. Follow trimester-by-trimester nutritional guidance on the best foods for your baby’s development. Give your baby the best possible start in life with this practical guide to key nutrients foods to avoid snacks to satisfy cravings and more. Enjoy over 60 no-fuss delicious dishes for optimum nutrition with daily menu plans and yummy ideas for snac more.....

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    THE MIGHTY TODDLER The essential guide to the toddler years from bestselling author ROBIN BARKER See other books on raising toddlers click here New softcover book 498 pages. Published 2006. From the bestselling author of Baby Love comes The Mighty Toddler Robin Barker’s guide for the toddler years of one two and three. Practical and essential The Mighty Toddler includes key milestones for each age group; a complete ABC of toddler behaviour and responses; a guide to day-to-day toddler care; explanations about toddler health medical conditions and illnesses; and Robin’s down-to-earth advice on how to keep your life on track! Recently revised to include up-to-date information about find out more.....

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    THE FAILSAFE COOKBOOK Reducing food chemicals for calm happy families by SUE DENGATE See other books by Sue Dengate click here New large softcover book 316 pages. Fully updated and expanded edition includes a handy 'Nasty Additives' wallet list. This revolutionary book contains hundreds of new and improved recipes for all kinds of occasions. With the help of these tasty and easy-to-follow recipes for breakfasts lunches main meals and desserts through to food for special occasions vegetarian cooking and gluten-free food - and by following Sue's step by step guide to eliminating harmful natural and added food chemicals - it is possible to be free of a wide range of health and behavioural probl more.....

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    MY MISERABLE LONELY LESBIAN PREGNANCY by Andrea Askowitz See other pregnancy books click here New softcover book published 2008 241 pages Andrea Askowitz has the best life in the world. She's pregnant and healthy. She has friends and family who love her. She has money and meaningful work. And all she can do is obsess about the one thing she doesn't have: Kate her ex-girlfriend. My Miserable Lonely Lesbian Pregnancy is a funny whiny all-too-real account of one girl's true adventure in maternity. From finding a great donor who turns out to be shooting blanks ("I was a lesbian with male fertility problems ") through all-day morning sickness and graduation into "fat-girl underwear " Andrea's lif more details.....

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    WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT MOTHERHOOD by Marty Wilson To see other books on Parenting click here New softcover book published 2011. Famous and not so famous mums give their tips and insights into what they wished they had known about motherhood before they became mums Warm and wise this beautiful collection of uplifting and frequently funny insights reveals motherhood in all its hues - the heartbreak and exhilaration the good days and bad the tears and the laughter. After hearing the thoughts of almost a hundred mums on the wonder anxiety and joy of being a mum you realise all those everyday little things a mum does adds up to a debt we can never repay and that mums matter more than they can p more information.....

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    SAVE OUR SLEEP TODDLER A parents' guide to safe and secire toddlerhood by TIZZIE HALL See other Parenting Books click here New softcover book 290 pages. Published 2010 From the bestselling author of Save Our Sleep this is baby whisperer Tizzie Hall's essential guide to a happy secure toddlerhood. Save Our Sleep: Toddler is Tizzie Hall's invaluable guide to sleep and behaviour in toddlerhood. The tried and tested information in this book will help you learn how to deal with the challenges that inevitably accompany toddlerhood and enjoy a good night's sleep while you're doing it. This book contains: Specific routines for sleeping and feeding toddlers aged between one and three years Informatio click here.....

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    BIRTH REBORN What Childbirth Should Be by MICHEL ODENT with introduction by Sheila Kitzinger See other Pregnancy books at The Bookshelf of Oz click here New softcover book 124 pages published 2008. For over 40 years Michel Odent has been the world's leading 'birth guru'. He has poineered a new philosophy of childbirth making it a natural experience for women and providing settings that allow a woman to give birth her own way. Women become their own birthing experts: if they follow their instincts they can give birth naturally with minimal intervention from medical science. Many of the birthing practices that Michel Odent has advocated are now in common usage including the creation of more ho click here.....

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    500 BABY and TODDLER FOODS the only compendium of baby toddler foods you'll ever need! by BEVERLEY GLOCK See other Parenting books click here Brand new hardcover book with dustjacket published 2011 288 pages including very comprehensive index and over 200 colour photos. This book is packed full of useful and delicious recipes for your newly weaned baby. Helping with the transition to solid food recipes for your own 'ready meals' include the nutrition and variety needed for a child's development. Choose exactly what goes into your child's food while being inspired to prepare delicious healthy and varied recipes. 500 Baby and Toddler Foods helps make the transition from breast milk or formula click here.....

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    INA MAY'S GUIDE TO BREASTFEEDING by INA MAY GASKIN To see other books on Pregnancy and Parenting at The Bookshelf of Oz click here New softcover book 341 pages published 2009.Minor cover damage at top of book's spine. Everything you need to know to make breastfeeding a joyful natural and richly fulfilling experience for both you and your baby . Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience Ina May Gaskin the nation’s leading midwife shares practical recommendations for making breastfeeding a mutually beneficial experience covering topics that range from breast pumps and sleeping arrangements to nursing multiples and returning to work. Filled with sensible practical advice this inval more here.....

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    ECO BABY A Green Guide to Parenting by SALLY J HALL See other books on parenting babies and toddlers click here New softcover book 144 pages. Published 2008 Are towelling nappies really that difficult to use? Where can you find ethical products? Why should you avoid plastic? Is it safe to buy second-hand? With a huge number of products to choose from and decisions to make how do you create a healthy environment which will give your baby the best start in life - and give the planet a chance. Eco Baby shows parents how to make the most ethical decisions about the products they buy and the way they live as new parents as well as showing them an easy route to greening their baby's life. The auth more details.....

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    THE NEW ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO LESBIAN CONCEPTION PREGNANCY AND BIRTH by Stephanie Brill See other pregnancy books click here New softcover book published 2006 532 pages Thoroughly revised and updated The New Essential Guide to Lesbian Conception Pregnancy and Birth remains the most complete resource for women embarking on this life-changing journey. Stephanie Brill co-founder of the nationally renowned Maia Midwifery Preconception Services draws upon her years of expertise in working with lesbians single women and the many faces of alternative families. In addition to helping you create a plan and timeline for conception Brill covers the most up-to-date developments in conception and pregnancy more details.....

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    HEATHY BABIES Food for healthy babies and toddlers by The Australian Women's Weekly See other Australian Women's Weekly cookbooks click here New softcover book 120 pages published 2009. Minor damage to front cover at right-hand edge - internally the book is fine. Every parent wants their baby to be healthy and with childhood obesity becoming such a problem parents especially first time parents are even more in need of help and guidance. Here is a book full of recipes - more than 100 of them - for healthy food for children from birth to five years. The chapter on breast and bottle feeding is written by a paediatrician and there are hints tips and information throughout the book written by exp find out more.....

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    THE HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLOCK The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Sleep Longer by HARVEY KARP M.D. Brand new softcover book 269 pages In perhaps the most important parenting book of the decade Dr. Harvey Karp reveals an extraordinary treasure sought by parents for centuries -- an automatic 'off-switch' for their baby's crying. Never again will parents have to stand by helpless and frazzled while their poor baby cries and cries. Dr. Karp has found there IS a remedy for colic. "I share with parents techniques known only to the most gifted baby soothers throughout history and I explain exactly how they work" In a innovative and thought-provoking reevaluation of early inf click here.....

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    INA MAY'S GUIDE TO CHILDBIRTH by INA MAY GASKIN To see other books on Pregnancy and Parenting at The Bookshelf of Oz click here NNew softcover book 340 pages first published 2003 updated with new material 2010. What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you. Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience Ina May Gaskin the nation’s leading midwife shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience. Based on the female-centered Midwifery Model of Care Ina May’s Guide to Natural Childbirth gives expectant mothers comprehensive information on everyt more information.....

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    SPIRITAL MIDWIFERY by INA MAY GASKIN To see other books on Pregnancy and Parenting at The Bookshelf of Oz click here New softcover book 480 pages 4th edition published 2002. The 4th edition of the classic book on home birth that introduced a whole generation of women to the concept of natural childbirth. This edition has even more amazing birthing tales including those from women who were babies in earlier editions and stories about Old Order Amish women attended by the Farm midwives. Spiritual Midwifery also contains new information about the safety of techniques routinely used in hospitals during and after birth information on postpartum depression and maternal death and recent statistics more information.....

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    REAL WIRED CHILD What parents need to know about kids online by MICHAEL CARR-GREGG See other books on Parenting Older Children and Teenagers click here New softcover book 208 pages published 2007. How can you protect your kids if you don't know where they are? Few parents would let their children wander the streets at all hours or meet with strangers but kids do that and more on the internet without even leaving their bedrooms. Do you know the people your daughter chats with online every night? Is your son being cyberbullied? Have you seen the videos your kids are downloading? Michael Carr-Gregg urges parents to venture into the online world inhabited by their children and get in touch with click here.....

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    RAISING POSITIVE KIDS in a NEGATIVE WORLD by ZIG ZIGLAR To see other Parenting books at The Bookshelf of Oz - click here New softcover book 245 pages. Revised edition published 2002 Here is a proven prescription for happy well-adjusted morally sound kids In Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World Zig Ziglar shows you how to help your children grow into men and women who are positive productive and able to make wise choices. With wisdom and practical advice gained from his years of experiences as a father of four Ziglar helps you see your own potential as a parent. He then opens your eyes to all the wonderful qualities your kids possess. As your children face the difficult situations of mod more here.....

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    THE PRINCESS BITCHFACE SYNDROME Surviving adolescent girls by MICHAEL CARR-GREGG To see other Parenting books at The Bookshelf of Oz - click here New softcover book 164 pages. Planet Girl is in crisis In this hard-hitting book Michael Carr-Gregg focuses on the special trials of raising adolescent girls today: what to do when your previously quiet loving daughter becomes a restless rebellious stranger who behaves like a responsible adult one day and a vampish brat the next. Part of the problem is that girls are becoming sexualised earlier and their physical development is shooting ahead of their cognitive capacities. By the time they turn 13 they look like they're ready for anything – b find out more.....

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    FED UP The revolutionary approach that changes parents' lives. by Sue Dengate See other books by Sue Dengate click here New softcover book minor cover creasing 352 pages. Fully revised and updated published 2008. Sue Dengate's bestselling books Different Kids The Failsafe Cookbook Fed Up and Fed Up with Asthma have opened the eyes of thousands of desperate parents over the last fifteen years to the adverse affects of synthetic additives and natural chemicals in foods. Based on groundbreaking research Sue's books show that learning difficulties behavioural problems and minor chronic illness in children and adults can all be the result of intolerance to food chemicals. Now in this long-awaited more details.....

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    FEEDING FUSSY KIDS Delicious nutritions recipes and clever ideas to encourage picky eaters by JULIE MAREE WOOD with ANTONIA KIDMAN See more cookbooks click here New softcover book 272 pages published 2009. Naturopath and nutritionist Julie Wood has two children; Antonia Kidman has four. Like most parents they have encountered one of the most frustrating aspects of parenting: the fussy eater. In Feeding Fussy Kids the authors have combined their nutritional expertise and parenting wisdom to show you how to boost your children′s diets encourage them to adopt a healthier approach to food and move them beyond their pickiness to understand how good food can make them feel stronger happier a more details.....

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    SURVIVING STEP-FAMILIES An essential handbook for any step-parent by MICHAEL CARR-GREGG See other Parenting books - click here New softcover book published 2011 210 pages. Becoming a step-parent is one of the toughest journeys anyone could ever take but the rewards can be immeasurable. In this insightful and reassuring book Australia's leading parenting expert Michael Carr-Greg offers practical advice on the following: the typical stages of step-family transition the particular challenges of the first two years how to manage conflict and build lasting relationships dealing with the ex the great 'no-nos' of step-parenting the essential lessons every step-parent needs to learn Surviving Step-F more.....

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    SLEEPING LIKE A BABY by PINKY McKAY To see other books on Parenting click here New softcover book 324 pages. Published 2006. Are you obsessed about your baby's sleep? Do you feel 'weak' because you can't bear to leave your baby to cry himself to sleep? Would you like to relax more and enjoy being a parent? Babies need their sleep but sometimes it seems like the hardest thing in the world to get them to drift off. Parenting expert Pinky McKay argues that controlled crying and other current trends are restrictive and can add to the stress faced by parents. A more natural intuitive approach to settling your child Sleeping Like a Baby will help you understand normal infant sleep at each stage of extra info.....

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    HELP YOURSELF FOR TEENS Real-life advice for real-life challenges by DAVE PELZER Brand new softcover book 180 pages. RRP $32.95 Sex not having sex friends bullies exams laughter opportunities fears worries hopes dreams life ..... From the preeminent inspirational speaker and memoirist of our time comes a stirring self-help book for teenagers. Dave Pelzer continues his tireless crusade against despair with Help Yourself for Teens an uplifting new book written specifically for young adults. Sharing stories of his own adolescent struggles—fighting for his life against his alcoholic mother and enduring outrageous oppression at the hands of bullies and false friends— Pelzer imparts more information.....

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    BETTER BIRTH The Definitive Guide to Childbirth by LAREEN NEWMAN and HEATHER HANCOCK See other Pregnancy books at The Bookshelf of Oz click here New softcover book 190 pages published 2006. Many women believe that birth is painful and something you have to endure to have a baby. They tell you horror stories of fear when the hospital took control and they were left out of the cycle of drugs and last-minute surgical intervention. This book explains how you can go about preparing for a better birth. Written by two experienced midwives it doesn’t promise a magical remedy. And it doesn’t treat all birth options and all women as if they are the same. But with the right information and more information.....

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    SECRETS OF THE BABY WHISPERER for TODDLERS by TRACY HOGG with MELINDA BLAU See other parenting books click here New softcover book 333 pages Unnerved by the ceaseless demands of your toddler? Concerned that your two-year-old isn't developing on schedule? You clearly need to spend some time with Tracy Hogg. Nicknamed the 'baby whisperer' by grateful parents because of her extraordinary gift for understanding and connecting with children Tracy became internationally famous after the smashing success of her New York Times bestseller Secrets of the Baby Whisperer. Now Tracy is back with the same winning blend of common sense and uncanny intuition. Starting with the simple but essential premise t more information.....

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    HE'LL BE OK Growing Gorgeous Boys into Good Men by CELIA LASHLIE To see other Parenting books at The Bookshelf of Oz - click here Brand new softcover book 220 pages. ‘Do you think you’ll ever have a life plan?’ – ‘No.’ ‘So how will your life sort itself out?’ – ‘Oh that’s easy. I’ll be about 25 and some gorgeous-looking chick will walk past. She’ll have a great plan so I’ll just hook onto her.’ How do you raise boys to men in a world where trouble beckons at every turn? How do you make sure they learn the 'right' lessons stay out of danger find a path to follow? How do you ensure they'll be OK? Author C find out more.....

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    THE NO-CRY SLEEP SOLUTION for toddlers and preschoolers Gentle Ways to Stop Bedtime Battles and Improve Your Child's Sleep by ELIZABETH PANTLEY See other books on parenting toddlers click here New softcover book 396 pages Guaranteed to help parents reclaim sweet dreams for their entire family New from the bestselling author of the classic baby sleep guide! Getting babies to sleep through the night is one thing; getting willful toddlers and energetic preschoolers to sleep is another problem altogether. Written to help sleep-deprived parents of children ages one to five The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers offers loving solutions to help this active age-group get the rest th more details.....

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    COMPLETE FAMILY MEAL PLANNER over 150 wonderfully easy and healthy recipes for all the family by ANNABEL KARMEL See more books by Annabel Karmel click here New hardcover book 192 pages published 2009. Are you serving the same old meals to your family week in week out? Do you find yourself staring at the contents of your fridge hoping for inspiration? Do you long for recipes that are quick stress-free healthy and tasty? If so help is at hand from Annabel Karmel bestselling author and leading authority on feeding children. The Complete Family Meal Planner is packed with over 150 mouth-watering recipes for both children and adults to enjoy plus essential tips on nutrition time-saving and planni more here.....

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    The COMPLETE SLEEP GUIDE for CONTENTED BABIES and TODDLERS by GINA FORD See other parenting books click here New softcover book 184 pages. Published 2003 measures 22 x 14 cm Sleep is one of the most misunderstood and confusing aspect of parenthood. Babies are supposed to sleep most of the time aren't they? Well some do but an awful lot don't. While many babies will naturally fall into a good sleeping pattern many do not which can lead to months and sometimes years of stressful sleepless nights for children and parents. If your child is one of the many who has trouble sleeping and disrupts your own days and nights in the process don't despair. There are ways of encouraging regular sleep patte find out more.....

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    RAISING GIRLS by Gisela Preuschoff with foreword by Steve Biddulph See other books on parenting older children and teenagers - click here New softcover book 192 pages. In this straightforward and thought-provoking book psychologist and parenting author Gisela Preuschoff considers the important issues for parents who are raising girls today. These include how to Understand the key emotional and physical aspects of girls' development from babyhood to adolescence Appreciate the emotional and behavioural differences between girls and boys - and what they mean for you Realise the importance of having a close bond with your daughter Recognise the importance of fathers to daughters Understand how s more details.....

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    THE COMPLETE SECRETS OF HAPPY CHILDREN by STEVE BIDDULPH with SHAARON BIDDULPH To see other Parenting books at The Bookshelf of Oz - click here New softcover book 297 pages. Humorous easy to read sensible and practical A special combined edition of the highly acclaimed bestsellers Secrets of Happy Children and More Secrets of Happy Children. In The Secret of Happy Children you will discover what's really happening inside kid's minds and what to do about it. And you will find out how to be a stronger more loving more definite and more relaxed parent. You'll learn how to let go of old negative approaches and free up more energy to enjoy your kids and your life. Includes - overcoming tantrums s click here.....

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    AUSTRALIAN BABY and TODDLER MEALS by ROBIN BARKER See other books on raising children click here New softcover book 214 pages published 2010. From the bestselling author of Baby Love and The Mighty Toddler here is Robin Barker’s guide to feeding babies and toddlers Baby and Toddler Meals is written by the bestselling author of Baby Love Robin Barker and explodes all the myths that surround feeding babies and toddlers. Robin takes you through each developmental stage showing you how to introduce new foods and explaining why some foods are more appropriate at certain stages than others. Realistic advice based on sound guidelines is given to help you if your baby or toddler won't eat or w click here.....

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    TODDLER TAMING The guide to your child's behaviour from one to four by Dr CHRISTOPHER GREEN To see other books on parenting toddlers click here New softcover book published 2006 435 pages. Fully revised and updated edition. Over 1 million copies sold! Twenty-one years young this childcare classic has helped millions of parents with children at the challenging stage of toddlerdom. Now Dr Green's perennial bestseller has been newly revised and updated for a whole new generation. With today's parents increasingly pressed for time yet under pressure to succeed both at work and at home Dr Green's reassuring message is to remember that you are normal and not alone. The key to effective parenting h more here.....

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    NEW PREGNANCY and BIRTH A practical guide for all parents to be by Dr MIRIAM STOPPARD To see other books on Pregnancy and Parenting at The Bookshelf of Oz click here Brand new softcover book 256 pages published 2007. A guide to every magical stage of your pregnancy from pre-conceptual planning to the first days of life from pregnancy and babycare expert Dr. Miriam Stoppard. Packed with reassuring fully updated advice on fertility treatment antenatal care nutrition exercise and your choices in childbirth and special sections on working mothers and expectant fathers - keep it close so there's always somewhere to turn if you have a question. Also includes information on common complaints specia click here.....

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    THE HAPPIEST TODDLER ON THE BLOCK How to Eliminate Tantrums and Raise a Patient Respectful and Cooperative One- to Four-Year-Old: Revised Edition by HARVEY KARP M.D. See other books on parenting toddlers at The Bookshelf of Oz click here Brand new softcover book 336 pages published Sept 2008 The Happiest Toddler on the Block will make you the "happiest parent on the block!" This streamlined revision of the breakthrough bestseller by renowned child-development expert Dr Harvey Karp will do even more to help busy parents survive the 'terrible twos' and beyond.... In one of the most revolutionary advances in parenting of the past twenty-five years Dr. Karp revealed that toddlers often act like more.....

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    TODDLER TACTICS How to make magic from mayhem by PINKY McKAY To see other books on parenting toddlers click here New softcover book 318 pages. Published 2008. Do you automatically cut toast into fingers? Appreciate finger painting as much as fine art? Hear 'no' a million times a day? If the answer is yes then Toddler Tactics is for you. Being the parent of a toddler can be exciting inspiring and exhausting - all at once! Your adorable little baby has now become a moving grooving tot with attitude and it will take all your patience and skill to deal with these changes. Parenting expert Pinky McKay explains what to do at each stage of development and offers fuss0free advice on: communicating w find out more.....

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    BABY LOVE Everything you need to know about your new baby by ROBIN BARKER See other books on parenting babies click here New softcover book 588 pages. Published 2009. Australian authoritative and totally up-to-date Baby Love is the only book you’ll need to guide you through your baby’s first year. Australia’s bestselling babycare book is loved by thousands of new parents every year. With expert advice for the first twelve months of every baby’s life and full of Robin Barker’s wisdom and humour this classic guide has been fully revised including new material on nutrition food allergy and intolerance and updates on safe sleeping breastfeeding ‘reflux’ click here.....

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    The PUBERTY BOOK A guide for children and teenagers by WENDY DARVILL and KELSEY POWELL See other Parenting books at The Bookshelf of Oz - click here New softcover book 195 pages. 4th and most up-to-date edition published 2007. This new edition of The Puberty Book provides up-to-date information on all aspects of puberty and also includes a new chapter on mental health. Although some aspects of a young person’s mental health are mentioned throughout the book the new chapter discusses these issues in more detail. This chapter addresses issues that may concern young people as they are growing up and experiencing puberty. With all the latest information this fourth edition answers all of t click here.....

  • New Growing book softcover Ian Grant
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    GROWING GREAT GIRLS How to bring out the best in your daughter by IAN and MARY GRANT To see other Parenting books click here New softcover book published 2008 224 pages. Growing Great Girls is the must-have parenting book for anyone with daughters. It contains a wealth of excellent practical advice on bringing up girls from babies preschoolers and tweens right through to teenagers. In their positive and down-to-earth style parenting gurus Ian and Mary Grant show you how to raise self-assured optimistic adventurous generous strong and loving women. Hot tips quotes and action labs encourage parents to take a hands-on approach to helping their daughters succeed in life. Chapters include: Your d more information.....

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    BABY BOWL Australian home-cooked meals for happy healthy babies and toddlers by Kim McCosker To see other parenting books click here New softcover book published 2011 150 pages The definitive Australian recipe book for new mothers from 4 Ingredients co-author Kim McCosker! Where do you start when introducing solids to your baby? Kim McCosker mother of three boys and passionate cook has set out to answer this universal question by providing simple healthy age-appropriate recipes aimed at introducing a variety of flavours to baby's palate. Baby Bowl walks you through the basics of baby food preparation and the storage defrosting and preparing of frozen food as well as the sometimes daunting ta more here.....

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    SECRETS OF THE BABY WHISPERER How to Calm Connect and Communicate with Your Baby by TRACY HOGG with MELINDA BLAU See other parenting books click here Brand new softcover book 327 pages When Tracy Hogg's Secrets of the Baby Whisperer was first published it soared onto bestseller lists across the country. Parents everywhere became 'whisperers' to their newborns amazed that they could actually communicate with their baby within weeks of their child's birth. Tracy gave parents what for some amounted to a miracle: the ability to understand their baby's every coo and cry so that they could tell immediately if the baby was hungry tired in real distress or just in need of a little TLC. Tracy also di find out more.....

  • Denley Book Softcover biography New Almost
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    ALMOST PERFECT by KELLY DENLEY New trade-format softcover book. 350 pages plus 8 pages of colour photos. How an Aussie mum of 8 got her life together and stopped her family falling apart. Growing up Kelly Denley had dreamed of the perfect family and of being the perfect mum but as the mother of eight she discovered that almost perfect was actually just perfect enough . After being a full-time wife and mother since the age of 17 by 31 Kelly Denley has lost sight of who she truly is so when the pregnancy test comes back positive for number eight she isn't exactly ecstatic. Then things get a whole lot worse. Postnatal depression takes its toll on Kelly her father is given just a year to live he find out more.....

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    THE NO-CRY SEPARATION ANXIETYSOLUTION Gentle Ways to Make Good-Bye Easy from Six Months to Six Years by ELIZABETH PANTLEY See other books on parenting toddlers click here Brand new softcover book 154 pages with Magic Bracelet to help antiety disappear A tear-free approach to child separation blues-from the bestselling 'No Cry' author a generation of parents have come to trust Almost every child suffers some sort of anxiety during their first six years of life. Babies cry when grandparents hold them toddlers cling to mummy's leg children weep when their parent leaves them at daycare at school or to go to work. This can cause frustration and stress in an already too-busy day and can break a pa extra info.....

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    EVERYDAY PLAY Play experiences and activities for young children by KAYE PLOWMAN in association with Playgroup Victoria See other books on raising toddlers click here New softcover book 230 pages. Published 2011 The importance of play in the early years of life cannot be overestimated and this book is the essential guide to play experiences. Based on a lifetime spent working with small children in Australian playgroups Everyday Play is filled with ideas to help children reach their optimum wellbeing through exploration experimentation and discovery. With an emphasis on practical open-ended and easily replicated ideas this fresh contemporary book is perfect for parents grandparents group-lear more information.....

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    FED UP WITH ASTHMA How food affects asthma and what you can do about it by Sue Dengate See other books by Sue Dengate click here Used softcover book in good condition. Has minor cover creasing no writing marks tears loose or missing pages. Published 2003 and now out of print and hard to find. 260 pages. Please note: does not include 'Additives to Avoid' card. By the author of the bestselling books Different Kids Fed Up and The Failsafe Cookbook Fed Up with Asthma tackles one of the most dangerous and insidious health issues to be associated with the Western lifestyle: asthma. Sue Dengate examines the scientific research that shows links between a whole range of synthetic and natural food che more here.....

  • book Five First New Poppy Baby hardcover Journal Anne Keepsake
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    MY FIRST FIVE YEARS A record of early childhood by ANNE GEDDES See other books on parenting babies click here New hardcover book 96 pages plus height chart and a large pocket for precious mementos - ultrasound pics hospital tag bracelet giftcards keepsakes etc. A new edition of the perennial bestselling baby record book My First Five Years. Featuring new images from Anne's latest large format gift book Beginnings this book is a personal keepsake to treasure. My First Five Years is the perfect place to record all the precious moments in your baby's life from birth to age five. This edition features space for photographs an envelope for special mementos and a beautiful pull out height chart. T click here.....