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Parenting at your child's pace  by Joel Warsh

Parenting at your child's pace

Joel Warsh

"More adults with young children are committed to integrative and holistic health, but the available information can be overwhelming and confusing. Through accessible, evidence-based guidance, Dr. Joel Warsh helps parents work through the health concerns and...

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Mayo Clinic guide to a healthy pregnancy

Mayo Clinic guide to a healthy pregnancy

"Pregnancy can be an adventure - full of thrilling moments, unknowns, decisions and joy. And, sometimes, surprises. Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy is the ultimate guidebook for navigating the road to parenthood, with everything you need to know along...

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How to have a baby  by Sara Kayat

How to have a baby

Sara Kayat

"In a world where our instinct is to turn to the internet for answers, even when we know we shouldn’t, this book delivers an entirely unbiased, medical-based guide to everything you need and want to know about pregnancy, birth and babyhood"--Publisher's...

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The collapse of parenting  by Leonard Sax

The collapse of parenting

Leonard Sax

"In The Collapse of Parenting, internationally acclaimed author Leonard Sax argues that rising levels of depression and anxiety among young people can be traced to parents abdicating their authority. The result is children who lack self-control, who look to...

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Raising securely attached kids  by Eli Harwood

Raising securely attached kids

Eli Harwood

"In the daily grind of being a parent it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture: How do we lay a foundation that helps kids grow into people who are secure, caring, and capable? The key ingredient is connection. When children feel seen, heard, and...

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Pink chaos  by Shayna Barksdale

Pink chaos

Shayna Barksdale

"An honest guide to cultivate connection and confidence with your tween. Growing up today can feel like chaos. Everyone expects the teen years to be tough, but what about the years before? Pink Chaos is a guide for moms who are navigating the stormy waters of...

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Parenting when you're autistic  by Pooky Knightsmith

Parenting when you're autistic

Pooky Knightsmith

"This clear, supportive guide explores the joys and challenges of parenting as an autistic person. Clearly-structured sections including self care, special interests, meltdowns and shutdowns, building relationships, avoiding burnout and more help you to...

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He's not lazy  by Adam (Psychologist) Price

He's not lazy

Adam (Psychologist) Price

"On the surface, capable teenage boys may look lazy. But dig a little deeper, writes child psychologist Adam Price in He's Not Lazy, and you'll often find conflicted boys who want to do well in middle and high school but are afraid to fail, and so do not try....

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The Danish secret to happy kids  by Helen Russell

The Danish secret to happy kids

Helen Russell

"What do Vikings know about raising children? Turns out, quite a bit. After a decade of living in Denmark, and raising her three kids there, Helen Russell noticed that Nordic kids (or mini-Vikings) are different from children raised in other parts of the...

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Lessons in life  by Andria Zafirakou

Lessons in life

Andria Zafirakou

"What can the best teachers in the world tell us about our children? What advice can they give to help us raise happy, confident and caring kids? Teachers spend a lot of time with their pupils - talking and listening to them, observing and guiding them. What...

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Childhood narcissism  by Mary Ann Little

Childhood narcissism

Mary Ann Little

"Narcissism is one of the most difficult disorders to treat in adults, but many of the symptoms and tendencies begin in childhood when it's easier to address and curtail such behaviors. Mary Ann Little helps parents recognize the symptoms and develop parenting...

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The flourishing family  by David L. Erickson

The flourishing family

David L. Erickson

"When it comes to Christian parenting, we crave confidence, wisdom, and--most of all--peace. We pray for peace when our little ones are tossed about by waves of emotions, for connection and confidence when navigating stressful mornings and exhausting nights,...

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Raising LGBTQ allies  by Chris (LGBTQ advocate) Tompkins

Raising LGBTQ allies

Chris (LGBTQ advocate) Tompkins

"Raising LGBTQ Allies is the first book to focus on the prevention of homophobia, transphobia, and bullying before they begin. It encourages families to have open and authentic conversations in a practical, timely, and inclusive way. It also creates a dialogue...

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Value creation kid  by Scott Donnell

Value creation kid

Scott Donnell

"Kids need healthy struggles to succeed. Every parent loves their kids. They want to protect them from pain and give them all the opportunities and comforts they never had growing up. But by removing certain struggles, parents may unknowingly jeopardize their...

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Is this autism?  by Donna A. Henderson

Is this autism?

Donna A. Henderson

"Though our understanding of autism has greatly expanded, many autistic individuals are still missed or misdiagnosed. This highly-readable book clarifies the many ways that autism can present, particularly in people who camouflage in order to hide their...

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Baby names Australia 2025  by Catherine Proctor

Baby names Australia 2025

Catherine Proctor

"Are you having trouble choosing a name for your baby? Do your parents want to follow a family tradition? Does your partner really like a name you absolutely hate? As well as thousands of names to choose from Baby Names 2025 includes the year's most popular...

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Unlocking your child's potential  by Jan Muhlfeit

Unlocking your child's potential

Jan Muhlfeit

"Every child is a genius, let's discover their hidden talents. Unfortunately, the classic school system often does not develop strengths, but instead focuses on weaknesses and the elimination of mistakes. However, these four basic mistakes are committed by...

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River Cottage baby & toddler cookbook  by Nikki Duffy

River Cottage baby & toddler cookbook

Nikki Duffy

"Nikki Duffy brings the River Cottage ethos to feeding children, and shows that it's never too early to involve the youngest family members in mealtimes"--Publisher's description.

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Breathe, sleep, thrive  by Shereen Lim

Breathe, sleep, thrive

Shereen Lim

"Understand airway health to unlock your child's full potential. Did you know that the way a child breathes will impact every aspect of their development including their sleep quality, learning, behavior, jaw and facial development, speech, and future health?...

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Out of the box  by Madonna King

Out of the box

Madonna King

"An increasing number of Australian children are being diagnosed with variations in their brain development. These can include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and dyslexia. Authors Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow have surveyed and...

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Your child's point of view  by Kelsie Olds

Your child's point of view

Kelsie Olds

"In Your Child's Point of View: understanding the reasons kids do unreasonable things, the Occuplaytional Therapist (Kelsie Olds) combines reassuring knowledge, modern research, light humor, and empathetic imagination to provide helpful insights and...

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Dad truths  by Mike Julianelle

Dad truths

Mike Julianelle

"Your antidote to the aspirational parenting craze, Dad Truths is a collection of laugh-out-loud stories that provides much-needed real talk and commiseration for parents everywhere. Mike Julianelle, creator of the hilarious social media platform Dad and...

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A parent's guide to self-regulation  by Amber Thornton

A parent's guide to self-regulation

Amber Thornton

"This book will demystify the concepts of dysregulation and parental self-regulation, and will normalize prioritizing these skills for parents, before bringing the concepts into parenting children. With this book’s step-by-step framework, you will learn how to...

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Sexism & sensibility  by Jo-Ann Finkelstein

Sexism & sensibility

Jo-Ann Finkelstein

"An invaluable guide to understanding and dismantling sexism for parents trying to raise confident and powerful girls in a culture that often demeans them. We live in a world of mixed messages for women: You can be anything you want to be, but don't expect to...

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Unlock autism  by Taiba Bajar

Unlock autism

Taiba Bajar

"If you're the parent of an autistic child between the ages of 1-11, you already see their incredible potential. However, without enough support, it can feel like you're on your own. Autism's challenges from self-harm and anxiety, to trouble with eating,...

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Toddler to table  by Luka McCabe

Toddler to table

Luka McCabe

"A guide to help and inspire you when it comes to family mealtimes and navigating the wild season of toddlerhood. With over 100 family friendly recipes designed to share from starting solids, toddlers to teens and beyond"--Publisher's description.

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Coming of age  by Lucy Foulkes

Coming of age

Lucy Foulkes

"Adolescence is the most dramatic and formative period of our lives. At times thrilling, occasionally traumatic, it is when we become who we are, when the smallest things can have life-long effects. But it is also full of contradictions, making it bewildering...

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What your ADHD child wishes you knew  by Sharon Saline

What your ADHD child wishes you knew

Sharon Saline

"In this insightful and practical book, veteran psychologist Sharon Saline shares the words and inner struggles of children and teens living with ADHD - and a blueprint for achieving lasting success by working together. Based on decades of experience...

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Manners begin at breakfast  by Princess of Greece Marie-Chantal

Manners begin at breakfast

Princess of Greece Marie-Chantal

"Princess Marie-Chantal's perennial, must-have parenting resource for the modern age, now fully revised and updated. The founder of a successful lifestyle and gifting brand, author of an influential parenting blog, and mother of five children, Princess...

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Yummy little belly  by Romina Bertinazzo

Yummy little belly

Romina Bertinazzo

"Deliciously simple recipes for happy children and happy parents! Cooking healthy food from scratch has never been easier – discover the ease of homemade meals for your little ones with quick recipes and everyday ingredients! This colourful cookbook is packed...

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What matters for family wellbeing?  by Rosemary Roberts

What matters for family wellbeing?

Rosemary Roberts

"WHAT MATTERS? delves into the crucial topic of nurturing the well-being of babies, young children, and their caregivers at home. This concise guide, backed by research, offers insights for parents, grandparents, and caregivers alike. It advocates for a...

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Feeding tiny bellies  by Lily Payen

Feeding tiny bellies

Lily Payen

"Lily Payen, the mama behind the popular baby-led weaning website Feeding Tiny Bellies, knows how challenging it can be to start feeding solids to your baby. When Lily was a new parent faced with offering solids to her baby for the first time, she was lost on...

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Family unfriendly  by Timothy P. Carney

Family unfriendly

Timothy P. Carney

"Washington Examiner columnist Timothy P. Carney explains why parenting is harder and children are less happy than a generation ago"--Publisher's description.

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The birds, the bees, and the elephant in the room  by Rachel Coler Mulholland

The birds, the bees, and the elephant in the room

Rachel Coler Mulholland

"Known as Shug to her nearly 1 million TikTok followers, Rachel Coler Mulholland has become a favorite voice for parents trying to navigate tricky conversations with their curious and confused children. As a nationally certified counselor with a master's...

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Toddlers made easy  by Cathryn Tobin

Toddlers made easy

Cathryn Tobin

"Discover the power and joy of big-hearted parenting and strengthen your bond with your child. Experienced pediatrician Dr. Cathryn (@healthiest_baby) shares her innovative approaches to common challenges such as tricky tantrums, sibling struggles, fussy...

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Healthy kids, happy kids  by Elisa Song

Healthy kids, happy kids

Elisa Song

"Raising healthy, happy kids shouldn't be so hard. Yet, despite living in what should be a golden age of medicine, our children are sicker than ever. At least 1 in 5 kids has eczema, and 1 in 10 has asthma, ADHD, or anxiety--and sometimes they have all of the...

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Talking with your teen about sex  by Julia Sadusky

Talking with your teen about sex

Julia Sadusky

"Talking with Your Teen about Sex helps equip parents to be primary educators as teens move through adolescence. Guided by Catholic teaching, this book intended for parents of those ages ten and up goes beyond the typical "sex talk," equipping you to...

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Start talking to your kids about sex  by Julia Sadusky

Start talking to your kids about sex

Julia Sadusky

"One of the most difficult challenges we may face as parents is to have that first "talk" with our kids. You know the one--discussing their changing bodies and sex for the first time. When do we begin? Where do we start? How do we do it in a way that makes...

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Conquering your child's chronic pain  by Lonnie K. Zeltzer

Conquering your child's chronic pain

Lonnie K. Zeltzer

"A nationally recognized leader in the field of pediatric pain management, Dr. Lonnie K. Zeltzer offers an invaluable guide to control the pain that plagues your child, from headaches to arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and more. Drawing on...

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Becoming homeschoolers  by Monica Swanson

Becoming homeschoolers

Monica Swanson

"Monica Swanson helps you navigate your real-world concerns about school, culture, and what it takes to create an amazing homeschool experience that you and your kids will never regret! If you've ever wondered whether you have what it takes to homeschool your...

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How to raise happy neurofabulous children  by Katy Elphinstone

How to raise happy neurofabulous children

Katy Elphinstone

"Parenting any child is filled with its own triumph and challenges. This is an invaluable resource to gain insight and advice into raising autistic children from a fellow parent. Easy to follow, supportive and refreshingly direct, Neurofabulous empowers you to...

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Kids thrive at every size  by Jill Castle

Kids thrive at every size

Jill Castle

"For every parent who's worried about their child's weight or size, Kids Thrive at Every Size offers an approach to health that focuses on the whole child-not just the growth chart. All children deserve a future free of health concerns and one full of...

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Feeding toddlers  by Simone Ward

Feeding toddlers

Simone Ward

"Nourish Your Toddler Without the Stress! Jump-start your toddler's healthy relationship with food with quick, easy recipes and actionable advice. In this comprehensive guide for busy parents of 1- to 4-year-olds, Simone Ward--food writer, cookbook author and...

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Your baby's first year  by Louenna Hood

Your baby's first year

Louenna Hood

"Complete with tips for daily care, from changing a nappy to how to hold, feed and swaddle your baby, qualified Norland Nanny and maternity nurse Louenna Hood also provides five important routines for you to follow at different stages of your baby's first...

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Brain brilliance  by Lucinda (Naturopath) Miller

Brain brilliance

Lucinda (Naturopath) Miller

"Brain Brilliance offers 60 delicious and nutritious recipes as well as a wealth of diet and supplement tips and hacks for children living with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism as well as other unique and special brains. If you are a parent, teacher or...

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Back on track  by Rebecca Jackson

Back on track

Rebecca Jackson

"Attention, mood, emotions, behaviors, organization, communication, social interactions, learning, and confidence all have one thing in common-the brain. Your child's brain determines how they take in, process, and react to the world around them, influencing...

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Reclaiming education  by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias

Reclaiming education

Cynthia Ulrich Tobias

"In a world where traditional education systems make little or no accommodation for individual learning styles (such as auditory or visual learning), and they're failing to teach even the basics, it's time for parents to take charge of their children's...

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The parent revolution  by Corey A. DeAngelis

The parent revolution

Corey A. DeAngelis

"It's no secret that our government-run public education system has held generations of Americans hostage. The teachers unions-the government's stormtroopers-have been hard at work running a mass misinformation campaign to convince parents that because this is...

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Think differently about learning  by Angela Sizer

Think differently about learning

Angela Sizer

"You want a different learning experience for your child and for yourself. You might be feeling hopeless and defeated, knowing that school shouldn't be this hard, but you don't know what to do. You're at a crossroads, but the homeschool route looks daunting....

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Momma cusses  by Gwenna Laithland

Momma cusses

Gwenna Laithland

"A humorous field guide to responsive parenting and trying not to be the reason your kid needs therapy, by MAJOR TikTok star Gwenna Laithland"--Publisher's description.

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Anxiety coach  by Stephen P. H. Whiteside

Anxiety coach

Stephen P. H. Whiteside

"The Mayo Clinic Anxiety Coach is a groundbreaking program in book form, for parents of children and adolescents with anxiety disorders or obsessive compulsive disorder. When children have anxiety disorders they are very afraid, nervous, or worried about...

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Brain rules for baby  by John Medina

Brain rules for baby

John Medina

"What's the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What does watching TV do to a child's brain? What's the best way to handle temper tantrums? Scientists know. In his New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina showed us how our...

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A judgement-free guide to feeding your baby  by Olivia Hinge

A judgement-free guide to feeding your baby

Olivia Hinge

"When you've just had a new baby it seems everyone around you suddenly becomes an expert, particularly when it comes to how to feed your newborn. It's an emotional time for new parents when female hormonal balance is skewed, sleep hard to come by and...

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Parenting with pride  by Heather Hester

Parenting with pride

Heather Hester

"The ultimate LGBTQ+ parenting handbook, guiding parents and caregivers through transformative steps of Embrace, Educate, Empower, and Love so they can support their teen with open arms and hearts. Your kid just came out to you, and amid the flurry of emotion...

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10 to 25  by David S. Yeager

10 to 25

David S. Yeager

"In 10 to 25, David Yeager explains the emerging science of adolescent and young adult brains to reveal how we can engage, teach and support the young people in our lives. Neuroscientists have discovered that around age ten, changes in the brain spur young...

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The homeschool advantage  by Colleen Kessler

The homeschool advantage

Colleen Kessler

"This book provides parents with practical tools to teach and engage their children at home. By focusing on their children's strengths and passions, rather than on their limitations, parents can foster a love of learning that will last a lifetime. Kessler...

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Debunking teenagers  by Daphne Adler

Debunking teenagers

Daphne Adler

"Why are teenagers constantly tempted to behave recklessly, and what can parents do about it? Why is telling your son or daughter to "just say no" a hopelessly ineffective strategy? How do imaginary peers influence your adolescent's decisions? Why does the...

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Weaning  by Annabel Karmel

Weaning

Annabel Karmel

"Weaning will lay the foundation for a lifetime of happy, healthy eating. Wean your baby confidently and safely with expert advice from child nutrition expert and bestselling author Annabel Karmel. With over 60 nourishing stage-specific recipes accompanied by...

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How to raise a Viking  by Helen Russell

How to raise a Viking

Helen Russell

"What do Vikings know about raising children? Turns out, quite a lot. After a decade of living in Denmark and raising a family there, Helen Russell noticed that Nordic children are different. They eat differently. They learn differently. They run, jump and...

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Magnificent minds  by Suzanne Goh

Magnificent minds

Suzanne Goh

"An estimated one in thirty-six children in the United States is diagnosed with autism. New research has shed light on the many factors that determine a child's trajectory-but many parents are still navigating this complex terrain without a road map....

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No labels here  by Eve Marie Bent

No labels here

Eve Marie Bent

"Eve Bent has been where you are now. She knows how it feels to work your way through the seemingly endless pre-diagnosis period, while trying to access the right financial, medical and educational support for your child. This is a journey that can feel long...

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You the daddy  by Giles Alexander

You the daddy

Giles Alexander

"Welcome to the hands-on dad's guide to fatherhood - for anyone who's embarking on the rollercoaster ride of parenting but doesn't know where to begin. Split into digestible chapters, this book provides practical and easy-to-follow advice on every stage of...

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