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  • Weaving the Cradle

    Facilitating Groups to Promote Attunement and Bonding between Parents, Their Babies and Toddlers

    by Camille Kalaja, Bobby Taylor, Jessica James, Ruth Price, Lisa Clayden, Cristina Franklin, Norma Thompson, Korina Hatzinikolaou, Katerina Ydraiou, Eleni Agathonos, Myrto Nielsen, Klio Geroulanou, Penny Rackett, Bridget Macdonald, Caryn Onions, Marina Rova, Sarah Haddow, Sheila Ritchie, Gerry Byrne, Gabi Lees, Caroline Feltham-King, Rachel Moody, Christine Puckering, Lynaire Doherty, Rachel Tainsh, Margaret Gallop, Moira McCutcheon, Tamara Hussain, Catherine O'Keefe, Rebecca Foster, Dr Angela Underdown ...
    Groups for parents, babies and toddlers, spanning the 1001 critical days from late pregnancy up to age two, are an effective way of supporting expectant and new parents by helping them to become more attuned, sensitive and empathic towards their child.Contributors bring together a range of theoretical perspectives to show different ways to facilitate groups that combine mindfulness and ... Read more

    R529,68

  • Mindset - Updated Edition

    Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential

    by Dr Carol Dweck ...
    DISCOVER THE MINDSET FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESSWorld-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, in decades of research on achievement and success, has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea - the power of our mindset.Professor Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success - but whether we approach our goals with a fixed or growth mindset. With the right ... Read more

    R248,27

  • Mummy Told Me Not to Tell

    The true story of a troubled boy with a dark secret

    by Cathy Glass ...
    ONE REMARKABLE WOMAN.OVER 30 YEARS OF FOSTERING.THE STORY OF ONE CHILD SHE COULD NEVER FORGET.The true story of a troubled boy with a dark secret…Seven-year-old Reece is the last of six siblings to be taken into foster care. He can't cope with school and is often excluded for his violent and aggressive outbursts. But behind that anger is a kind little boy with secrets – he's just too scared ... ... Read more

    R127,18

  • Overheard in a Dream

    by Torey Hayden ...
    Bestselling author Torey Hayden's novel is a fascinating study of a fractured family, a troubled child, and a psychiatrist’s attempts to rescue them.Conor, aged nine, arrives in the play therapy room of child psychiatrist James Innes with the diagnosis "autistic". His mother Laura, an aloof, enigmatic novelist, can't handle him. His rancher father, embroiled in divorcing Laura, does not feel there ... Read more

    R78,07 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Toxic Parents

    by Dr Susan Forward ...
    Bestselling author and psychologist Dr Susan Forward offers effective alternatives for achieving inner peace and freeing yourself from frustrating patterns of relationships with your parents.Millions of lives are damaged by the legacy of parental abuse:· Parents who ignored their children's needs or overburdened them with guilt.· Parents who were alcoholic or addicted to drugs.· Parents who were ... Read more

    R239,42

  • At Risk

    An innocent boy. A sinister secret. Is there no one to save him from danger?

    by Casey Watson ...
    Adam is a fragile and anxious boy whose relationship with his mother starts to unravel. His mother is seen as ‘wonderful’ and ‘devoted’ to Adam who she works hard for, but all isn’t as it seems.Eleven year old Adam is taken in by Casey, following his mother’s car accident which left her with a broken pelvis. Casey is told that Adam is not in the best of health and he attends regular medical ... Read more

    R45,13

  • The Whole-Brain Child

    12 Proven Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

    by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, Dr. Daniel Siegel ...
    In this pioneering, practical book for parents, neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures. Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child's brain and raise ... Read more

    R341,42

  • The Conscious Parent

    Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children

    by Dr Shefali Tsabary ...
    FOREWORD BY HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA'The most profound book on parenting I've ever read' - Oprah Winfrey'Shefali Tsabary's invaluable book shows how the challenges of parenting can become a great opportunity for spiritual awakening. Becoming a fully conscious parent is the greatest gift you can give your child.' - Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now**********************In this ... Read more

    R341,42

  • Bounce

    How to Raise Resilient Kids and Teens

    by Naomi Holdt ...
    Bounce: How to Raise Resilient Kids and Teens is an easy-to-read, effective guide that can make an immediate difference to your parenting approach and your relationship with your children. Based on years of experience as a parent and a parenting expert, it provides accessible information and advice, thought-provoking exercises and proven techniques. It explores issues that impact us all, including ... Read more

    R190,43

  • A Terrible Secret

    Scared for her safety, Tilly places herself into care. A shocking true story.

    by Cathy Glass ...
    Tilly hates her stepfather, Dave. He abuses her mother, but she refuses to leave him.Frightened for her own safety, Tilly asks to go into foster care and is placed with Cathy. Tilly arrives with a graze on her cheek and Cathy becomes increasingly concerned by Dave’s behaviour, especially when she learns he has been showering Tilly with gifts. While she’s busy looking after Tilly and trying to keep ... Read more

    R135,46

  • If Only He’d Told Me

    A foster family pushed to the limits

    by Mia Marconi ...
    Series series HarperTrue Life – A Short Read
    The third in a series of true short stories from foster carer Mia Marconi.Brody had been on the at-risk register since birth but was only removed from his alcoholic parents when he reached the age of six. Foster carer Mia Marconi was thrilled when he first arrived – a boy the same age as her son.It can be so bewildering for foster children when they arrive. The older ones are usually withdrawn and ... Read more

    R29,92

  • Playful Parenting

    An Exciting New Approach to Raising Children That Will Help You Nurture Close Connections, Solve Behavior Problems, and Encourage Confidence

    by Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. ...
    Parents have heard that play is a child's work—but play is not for kids only. As psychologist Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D., demonstrates in this delightful new book, play can be the basis for an innovative and rewarding approach to parenting. From eliciting a giggle during baby's first game of peek-a-boo to cracking jokes with a teenager while hanging out at the mall, Playful Parenting is a complete ... Read more

    R188,36

  • Torn Apart

    The True Story of a Childhood Lost

    by James Patterson ...
    Cory Friedman was an ordinary fun-loving little boy. But one fateful March morning in 1989, the course of Cory's life changed dramatically. It started with an irresistible urge to shake his head; before long, overtaken by physical urges, tics and compulsions, his body became a volatile, explosive and unpredictable force.Cory had developed a rare combination of Tourette's syndrome, obsessive ... Read more

    R184,10

  • How Children Succeed

    by Paul Tough ...
    Why character, confidence, and curiosity are more important to your child’s success than academic results. The New York Times bestseller. For all fans of Oliver James or Steve Biddulph’s Raising Boys, Raising Girls, and The Complete Secrets of Happy Children.In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our children’s success in adult life, Paul Tough sees things very ... Read more

    R202,62

  • The Anxious Generation

    How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

    by Jonathan Haidt ...
    THE NO.1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA TIMES, FT, ECONOMIST AND INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR‘Boundlessly wise . . . important and engrossing’ The New York Times‘One of the most important books I’ve read . . . It’s absolutely brilliant’ Dr Rangan Chatterjee'Urgent and essential' GuardianAcclaimed psychologist Jonathan Haidt reve... ... Read more

    R239,42

  • Raising Girls in the 21st Century

    Helping Our Girls to Grow Up Wise, Strong and Free

    by Steve Biddulph ...
    Steve Biddulph’s Raising Boys was a global phenomenon. The first book in a generation to look at boys’ specific needs, parents loved its clarity and warm insights into their sons’ inner world. But today, things have changed. It’s girls that are in trouble.There has been a sudden and universal deterioration in girls’ mental health, starting in primary school and devastating the teen years.Raising ... Read more

    R206,87

  • Positive Discipline for Preschoolers

    For Their Early Years--Raising Children Who are Responsible, Respectful, and Resourceful

    by Roslyn Ann Duffy, Jane Nelsen Ed.D., Cheryl Erwin MA ...
    Completely updated to report the latest research in child development and learning, Positive Discipline for Preschoolers will teach you how to use methods to raise a child who is responsible, respectful, and resourceful.Caring for young children is one of the most challenging tasks an adult will ever face. No matter how much you love your child, there will be moments filled with frustration, anger ... Read more

    R257,13

  • We

    Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love

    by Robert A. Johnson ...

    R198,13

  • Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew

    by Sherrie Eldridge ...
    "Birthdays may be difficult for me.""I want you to take the initiative in opening conversations about my birth family.""When I act out my fears in obnoxious ways, please hang in there with me.""I am afraid you will abandon me."The voices of adopted children are poignant, questioning. And they tell a familiar story of loss, fear, and hope. This extraordinary book, written by a woman who was adopted ... Read more

    R239,88

  • Not To Blame

    Rejected by everyone, can loving foster carer Maggie reach a troubled girl?

    by Maggie Hartley ...
    Series Book 16 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
    'Could I do that, Maggie? Could I find my mum?'Sixteen-year-old Rebecca has been in care all her life, bouncing from foster carers and children's homes without ever having a permanent home to call her own. Social Services are at a loss as to what to do with the troubled teenager. Prone to violent outbursts and sudden, uncontrollable tantrums, Rebecca has never spent more than a few months in any ... Read more

    R18,08

  • No-Drama Discipline

    the bestselling parenting guide to nurturing your child's developing mind

    by Tina Payne Bryson, Daniel J. Siegel, MD ...
    A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline.‘A lot of fascinating insights … an eye-opener worth reading.’—ParentsHighlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehaviour, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate ro... ... Read more

    R589,82

  • Understand Child Development: Teach Yourself

    by Carolyn Meggitt ...
    This book is a complete guide to child development from birth to 16 years. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject it will take you through all the perspectives on the subject, covering physical, cognitive, moral and behavioural aspects of a child's development. It covers key figures such as Piaget, Freud and Bowlby as well as looking at the work of more contemporary theorists. With case ... Read more

    R217,22

  • Emotionally Intelligent Parenting

    How to Raise a Self-Disciplined, Responsible, Socially Skilled Child

    by Maurice J. Elias Ph.D., Steven E. Tobias Psy.D., Brian S. Friedlander Ph.D. ...
    Have you, as a parent, ever found yourself treating your children in a way you would never tolerate from someone else? The authors of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting call for a new Golden Rule: Do unto your children as you would have other people do unto your children. And most important, they show us how to live by it. Based upon extensive research, firsthand experience, and case studies, ... Read more

    R136,95

  • A Life Lost

    Jackson Is Haunted by a Secret from His Past

    by Cathy Glass ...
    Jackson is aggressive, confrontational and often volatile. His mother, Kayla, is crippled with grief after tragically losing her husband and eldest son. Struggling to cope, she puts Jackson into foster care.Cathy, his carer, encourages Jackson to talk about what has happened to his family, but he just won’t engage. His actions continue to test and worry everyone.Then, in a dramatic turn of events, ... Read more

    R169,38