This funny and insightful book is written by a professor of economics who wonders what it would be like to apply key economic principles to raising his own three gorgeous children. Can incentives and rewards help to get them to do things like sleep through the night, eat healthy meals, clean up their rooms, do their homework? Can economics help the smart, caring, well adjusted, high-achieving little person that we know is in there to emerge? From the birthing class to the birthday party and the parent-teacher interview, Joshua Gans... read more

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When Nick Duerden learned that he was going to become a father, he experienced a sense of anxiety and malaise that, in his more reflective moments, now shames him. He had never felt less prepared for anything in his life. He was 36. He had air miles, a full social life, and lived with his girlfriend in a heavily fortified flat in one of London's more insalubrious neighbourhoods. Where on earth would a baby fit into all that? In the course of extensive research over the next few months, he learned that the majority of men felt just ... read more

Publication of this book is timed to coincide with the implementation of recommendations of a groundbreaking United Nations study on Violence Against Children. To support Save the Children and raise awareness for its fight to end violence against children, bestselling authors from around the world have banded together to create a bold and moving anthology of stories about childhood. Participants include such acclaimed and award-winning authors as Ali Smith ("The Accidental"), David Almond ("Skellig"), Melvin Bur... read more

Hilarious, indispensable and full of useful tips for the modern grandmother.Grandparents know the most precious gift they can offer their grandchildren is time. In The Good Granny Guide you will find a whole range of practical advice to help you make the most of the time that you spend with your grandchildren, as babies, as toddlers, and through the primary school years.Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall, a loving and closely involved grandmother of four children, has gathered first-hand tips from other grandparents, from grandchildren an... read more

A whole range of practical advice to hlp you make the most of the time you spend with your grandchildren. First published 2005.

Offers a unique way for children to discover themselves and their creativity through easy and enjoyable meditation. It includes 20 illustrated visualizations.

More New Zealand children than ever before are having to cope with the effects of their parents' separation. Parents are the principal parties but children are often the unnoticed victims. Here Trish Allen translates her wide knowledge of human development and her immense experience as a custodial specialist into easily followed advice where children's needs are the central focus. You're Still Mum and Dad is a compassionate, comprehensive guide for families after separation. It deals with the practical day-to-day problems as we... read more

In this practical handbook for all parents of young children, Julie Wylie shows how to gently introduce music into children's lives. Even if you're not musical yourself, this book makes it fun for parents and caregivers to take part in their child's learning.

'Cappuccino Moments' offers examples of how every mother can delight in their kids.

Raising Boys has created shifts in how parents understand the development and needs of boys from birth to the teenage years. Completely new and revised with 50 extra pages and new photographs. First published 1997; this 3rd edition September 2008.

Many parents feel anxious about coping with teenagers - it's not surprising given all the horror stories you hear. Other parents warn us of previously docile and compliant children who appear to have undergone personality changes and become more like mini psychopaths - turning sullen, rebellious and moody overnight. You hear reports of drugs, alcohol, violence, youth suicide, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and road accidents regularly. Parenting teenagers brings a whole raft of new issues and challenges to every parent, ... read more

During her many years as a successful New Entrant (Year 0/1) teacher, Colleen Young has been providing parents of pre-schoolers and New Entrants with many practical ideas to help with the transition to school. She developed an 'introduction to School' programme which gave parents an outline of the abilities and skills which five year olds should have when entering school. Now Colleen's programme is available to all parents through her book The Amazing Five Year Old: Getting Ready for School. It is a practical book based on observat... read more

This is a practical, down-to-earth and unintimidating guide for new fathers and fathers-to-be which describes everything men need to know about pregnancy and the first 12 months after birth. Written from an entirely male perspective, this book aims to demystify the art of fatherhood and awaken men to the realisation that there is nothing to fear about being a dad. The book is written and packaged in such a way as to ensure it reaches new fathers from all backgrounds - including those who wouldn't usually pick up a book. Lots of pho... read more

The fourth in a series of titles presenting a wry and sometimes subversive look at parenting. Using pithy text and charming 1950's style illustrations the author takes a look at the joys of grandparenting. First published August 2008, New Zealand 152 x 152mm / 80pp

Struggling to cope with an emotionally charged minefield as your son becomes a man? Do you sometimes wonder if you'll both come out alive? In Sons to Men, Anne Harvey offers a practical guide for mothers as their sons enter adolescence. While many other books concentrate on teenage boys' propensity to misjudge situations and inability to consider implications, Anne focuses on mothers and how they are impacted by their sons' actions and developments. Using real-life examples, she demonstrates how these situations can affect any boy ... read more

Written in a reassuring, clear style, this book covers the most common ailments that carers and new parents need to know about to keep kids healthy.

In the vein of Celia Lashlie's Good Man Projectwhich became the basis for her international bestseller, He’ll Be OK, in-depth research has been undertaken with schoolboys of various ages to canvass their views on current schooling, what worries them and how schools could enhance their education opportunities. The ground-breaking result offers... read more

By popular demand, New Zealand’s most popular parenting writer has drawn on his extensive experience in family therapy and working with the country’s most difficult teenagers to write the book that will save the sanity of parents everywhere. Once you’ve negotiated the terrors of toddlerdom and the perils of primary school you think you’ve got a pretty good handle on this parenting thing - then along comes Mother Nature with her horrible hormones and suddenly you’re so far behind square one you’re starting to wo... read more

Updated 160pp Plunket has been providing new parents with guidance, advice and support for 100 years. This book of indispensable advice from New Zealand's acknowledged experts on childcare is given to every mother of a new baby born in New Zealand. Previously produced in magazine/pamphlet form, it is now produced as a book and sold in the trade and is also updated every year with the latest information and advice. It is a valuable guide for relatives, friends and caregivers, and is ideal for sending to new mothers overseas. Attr... read more