Hand or Foot Print - IMP Print - Non Toxic

$4.99 AUD

Category: PARENTING

The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide - How to Grow up Awesome and Autistic by Siena Castellon

$39.99 AUD

Category: PARENTING

"Never be ashamed of being different: it is this difference that makes you extraordinary and unique." This essential go-to guide gives you all the advice and tools you'll need to help you flourish and achieve what you want in life. From the answers to everyday questions such as 'Am I using appropriate body language?' and 'Did I say the wrong thing?', through to discussing the importance of understanding your emotions, looking after your physical and mental health and coping with anxiety and sensory overloads, award-winning neurodiversity campaigner Siena Castellon uses her own experiences to provide you with the skills to overcome any challenge. With practical tips on friendships, dating, body image, consent and appearance, as well as how to survive school and bullying, The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide gives you the power to embrace who you are, reminding you that even during the toughest of teen moments, you are never alone. ...Show more

Your'e Here baby book

$34.99 AUD

Category: PARENTING

Secret of Half-Arsed Parenting: Raising Kids with Half the Guilt and Twice the Joy by Susie O'Brien

$32.99 AUD

Category: PARENTING

It's OK that your child's first word was 'Bluey' rather than 'Mum' - a practical and entertaining antidote to the extreme stress of modern parenting by a journalist with a PhD in education. Searching for permission to drop your standards, ditch the guilt and relax?The Secret of Half-arsed Parenting is a practical and entertaining antidote to the extreme stress of modern parenting. It pokes fun at the unrealistic goals and expectations thrust on parents today, and offers a way to raise kids with less pressure, less guilt, less stress and fewer cupcakes baked at midnight.It's not about doing a bad job. It's about recognising that parents don't have to be perfect. What's wrong with toasted sandwiches for dinner? Kids sharing bedrooms and bathrooms? The fact your child's first word was 'Bluey' rather than 'Mama'? Half-arsed parents let their kids succeed - and fail - on their own merits. They will protect them from bullies, head lice and mullet hairstyles, but not from every knock and bump of life that will make them better adults.Drawing on worrying research into anxiety in children and parents in this era of helicopter parenting, journalist and doctor of education Susie O'Brien lays out the case for embracing a bit of half-arsed parenting in your house. By doing half as much, you might just make everyone twice as happy. Here's how.   ...Show more

The Penguin Book of Baby Names by David Pickering

$12.99 AUD

Category: PARENTING

Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant, and the most rewarding.This clear, helpful and easy-to-use A - Z guide will give you thousands of brilliant suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival. It includes- Separate sections for boys and girls 5000 names from well-loved favourites to something a little different The most popular celebrity names, from Apple to Tigerlily Top ten names through the centuries Facts about the true meanings and stories behind each name Help make that all-important decision a little bit easier - and give your baby a great start in life! ...Show more

Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss

$29.99 AUD

Category: PARENTING | Series: Dr. Seuss | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 1-2, Age 6-7

A beautiful introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss - for babies, and babies-on-the-way! An artful adaptation of and introduction to Dr. Seuss's work, this beautiful hardback edition with matching slipcase is the perfect gift for babies, new parents, and those still expecting! Author Trish Rabe poetical ly explains the joys awaiting newborns when they meet the iconic characters of Dr. Seuss, with appearances from the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, and many other beloved Seuss characters. Written to be read aloud to babies and babies-to-be and based on the bestselling classic 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!', the book includes a brief introduction by Mrs. Dr. Seuss - Audrey Geisel - revealing how they were fascinated by the idea that babies could hear sounds while still in the womb, and might actually respond to the voices of their parents. A perfect gift for baby showers and newborns, Oh, Baby, the Places You'll Go! is the ideal way to nurture a love of reading and Dr. Seuss in the very youngest children! ...Show more

My Body's Changing: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up by Anita Ganeri

$19.99 AUD

Category: PARENTING

A simple and reassuring introduction to periods and body changes for young girls aged 7 and up. This easy-to-understand, straightforward book gives clear advice for young readers who want to understand more about the changes in their body that happen during puberty. The clear, friendly approach explai ns what puberty is, what changes might happen from getting hairy to growing breasts, as well as explaining all about periods. The book answers the many questions girls might have about periods, such as: how long do periods last; what are period pains; how do I use sanitary products? The book focuses purely on the changes happening to a girl's body during puberty with no mention of sex, which some younger children aren't ready to learn about. There is sensible advice about heathy eating, exercise and keeping clean, as well as how to tackle any emotional ups and downs and tips for boosting self-esteem. Questions and answers throughout will help dispel any myths and give gentle advice. Suitable for all ages, and in particular for any young girls experiencing early puberty. ...Show more

Raising Girls Who Like Themselves by Kasey Edwards; Christopher Scanlon

$34.99 AUD

Category: PARENTING

When you raise a girl who likes herself everything else follows. She will strive for excellence because she has faith in their ability to achieve it and the confidence to pick herself up. She will nurture her physical and mental health because it's natural to care for that which you love. She will insis t on healthy relationships because she believes she deserves nothing less. She will be joyful and secure, knowing that her greatest friend and most capable ally is herself. Raising Girls Who Like Themselvesdetails the seven qualities that enable girls to thrive and arm themselves against a world that tells them they are flawed. Packed with practical, evidence-based advice, it is the indispensable guide to raising a girl who likes herself. Free of parental guilt and grounded in research, Raising Girls Who Like Themselvesis imbued with the warmth and wit of a mum and dad who are in the same parenting trenches as you, fighting for their daughters' futures. ...Show more

Moments of Joy Newborn Milestone Cards

$34.99 AUD

Category: PARENTING

From Boys to Men: Guiding our Teen Boys to Grow into Happy, Healthy Men by Maggie Dent

$35.00 AUD

Category: PARENTING

For boys, adolescence can be a confusing minefield and parents can be bewildered as how to best guide their precious sons. Many parents wake one day to find that their beautiful little boys have grown into silent, withdrawn, sometimes angry and often unmotivated tweens and teens. Well-known Australian author, parenting and resilience educator, and 'boy champion' Maggie Dent, offers parents and guardians a compassionate and practical guidebook, packed with advice and ground-breaking techniques on how to stay calm and:- Communicate effectively and defuse conflict- 'Unstick' an unmotivated son- Teach them to cope with loss and failure, and how to recover- Help them foster healthy friendships and intimate relationships- Navigate technology and the digital world. From Boys to Men empowers parents with insight, tips and a common-sense approach to help all boys - and their families - thrive as they progress through adolescence, offering hope for their bright futures as happy, healthy men.Featuring a Foreword by Michael Gurian   ...Show more

Puberty Is Gross but Also Really Awesome by Gina Loveless

$24.99 AUD

Category: PARENTING

Puberty . . . is pretty gross for pretty much everyone. It's a smelly, hairy, sticky, and (worst of all) totally confusing time! But did you know there's a lot about puberty that makes it REALLY AWESOME? Get the whole picture with this honest, humorous, and empowering survival guide to the tween years. It's packed with straighforward illustrations, easy-to-understand scientific information, interesting studies, and tips from experts, covering everything from breast development and gender identity to acne and mental health. No matter your gender, sexuality, or race, this book is for you. Never shying away from the tough stuff, this utterly modern take on puberty is the resource this generation needs! Welcome to modern puberty--it's transformative, kind of gross, but undeniably AWESOME!   ...Show more

Welcome to Your Period! Your easy no-dumb-questions guide to handling it like a boss by Yumi Stynes; Dr. Melissa Kang

$19.99 AUD

Category: PARENTING | Series: The\Welcome Collection

A frank, funny, age-appropriate guide for pre-teens about getting your period, from Dr Melissa Kang (a former Dolly Doctor) and Yumi Stynes (all-round excellent woman). Getting your period for the first time can be mortifying, weird and messy - and asking questions about it can feel even worse. But it doesn't have to be like that! This little book is packed with honest advice on all the things you need to know: from what cramps feel like to whether you can feel it coming out, to what you should do if your pad leaks onto your clothes.  Welcome To Your Period includes case studies, first-person accounts and questions from real teens (and answers from real experts - us!) so you can manage your period like a boss. ...Show more