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9Ways to Bring Out The Best In You & Your Child, Maggie Reigh, ISBN 189683664X

Our Price $27.95, weight 310 grams, PB, In Stock
Many parents are waking up to the fact that parenting is not about controlling their children, but abut empowering themselves and their children. This books describes turning power struggles into powerful relationships. It is about raising children who are full of spirit and life, and about teaching them to be caring human beings.
Maggie Reigh teaches that parenting is a matter of the heart. combining profound insights with practical ideas, Reigh shows parents how to raise respectrul, responsible, and resilient children, and at the same time add more life and laughter to their children's lives and their own.

Always a part of me, Amanda Collinge, Sue Daniel & Heather Grace Jones, ISBN 0733310001

Our Price $29.95, weight 450 grams, PB, In Stock
Australian men and women talk about how they survived losing a child or the dream of a child. With courage, humour and tenacity, each writer recounts living throught he pain of infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth or new-natal death. There are stories from conventional and unconventional families. Always a part of me is for anyone who has ever wanted a child and found this difficult to achieve. It is also for their friends and family.

Choosing Single Motherhood, Mikki Morrissette. ISBN 0977204200

Our Price $45.00, weight 615 grams, PB, In Stock.
The thinking woman's guide. Every year thousands of unmarried women debate whether to have a child. This book gives them the tools to make and responsibly execute that decision. This book is written by an American woman and so is very relevant to conditions and options in the USA, but is still a very valuable reference tool for women thinking of taking this path..

For those thinking of this option and wanting to talk to others, there is an Australian forum up and running at www.smcaustralia.org.

Confessions of the Other Mother, edited by Harlyn Aizley, ISBN 0807079634
	Our Price $27.50, weight 220 grams, PB, In Stock Non-biological Lesbian Mothers talk about their parenting role in becoming the second mother and all that entails. A rivetting collection of personal stories.

*Forever Silent Forever Changed*, Kellie Davis ISBN 1931391572
	Our Price $24.00, weight 190 grams, PB, In Stock. A mother's experience and your personal journal following the loss of a baby in miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infancy. Kellie wrote this book for her son Kyle, and for families and friends of those who have experienced losses similar to hers. She has included pages you can use as a journal to help guide you on your onw healing path.

From One Single Mother to Another, Sandra P. Aldrich, ISBN 0830736875

Our Price $26.00, weight 280 grams, PB, In Stock
Many parents are waking up to the fact that parenting is not about If you are looking for the encouragement and hope that a veteran single parent can offer, you will find them here as Sandra Aldrich writes to you from one single mother to another. She presents practical advice, personal experiences, encouraging anecdotes and an occasional chuckle as she tells engaging stories or single mothering. Even single dads will find consolation and practical pointers..

How to Turn Boys into Men without a Man around the House, Richard Bromfield & Cheryl Erwin, ISBN 0761536302

Our Price $28.00, weight 420 grams, PB, In Stock
Any single mother who reads this book will have the feeling that someone helpful is standing by her side. The single mother's guide. If you are one of the millions of single mothers who is raising a son, you have unique questions and special concerns, such as: What is my role as a single mother? How can I be sure that my son grown up secure in his masculine identity? Single mothering asks a lot of a woman, but the end reward is unlike any other - a son who is well-balanced, well-adjusted as a man, and ready for life's challenges.

Knock Yourself Up, Louise Sloan, ISBN 1583332863

Our Price $24.00, weight 370 grams, PB, In Stock
Frank and funny. The ultimate guide to becoming a single mum. At 38, writer Louise Sloan realised she'd better get serious about motherhood before her fertility ran out. So began a hilarious and at times heartbreaking journey that involved cyberstalking an anonymous sperm donor, grappling with exploding semen vials, and being mistaken for a horse breeder. In addition to Sloan's experiences, this book is filled with candid, intimate stories from women all across the USA who have created happy families on their own.

Miracles of Motherhood, June Cotner. ISBN 9781931722926
	Our Price $27.50, weight 250 grams, HC, In Stock A beautiful collection of over one hundred prayers and poems for a new mother. Includes inspirational quotes, and blessings covering the thrill of pregnancy, the wonder and joy at the arrival of a newborn, the excitement and challenges of toddlerhood; all these stages and more.

Moonbeam, Maureen Garth, ISBN 1863711422

Our Price $21.50, weight 250 grams, PB, In Stock
Maureen Garth's popular meditations for children were born out of the author's desire to help her three-year-old daughter sleep soundly. Developing 'the gentle art of going within', her delightful stories helped her child - and many others around the world - to feel secure and to sleep peacefully. They help children deal with their anxieties, develop their concentration and enhance their creativity.

Mother And Daughters, June Cotner. ISBN 0609606891

Our Price $30.00, weight 300 grams, HC, In Stock
Celebrate the life passages shared only between mothers and daughters in the uniquely moving collection. From pregnancy to toddlerhood, adolescence to leaving home, grandmotherhood and behond, and every passage in between, this collection captures the voices of mothers and daughters as they write about the most moving moments of their times together.

Not having children, Helen Marshall, ISBN 0195549694
	RRP $14.95, Our Price $10.00, weight 350 grams, PB, In Stock Affirms that the couples who choose not to have children are not abnormal or immoral or irresponsible. For them, parenthood entails a profound commitment that they are not prepared to make at certain stages of their lives and careers.

Parenting from Your Heart, Inbal Kashtan, ISBN 1892005085

Our Price $11.50, weight 80 grams, PB, In Stock
Parents everywhere want to connect compassionately with their children, to show them love and offer guidance even in difficult moments. In this packed and practical booklet, Inbal Kashtan describes how Nonviolent Communication can transform parenting to promote peace for generations to come. Parents, educators or anyone in relationship with children will find this booklet filled with insightful perspectives and practical skills that will greatly nurture your connection with the children in your life..

Postpartum Depression, Sharon Roan, ISBN 1558507655

Our Price $17.50, weight 275 grams, PB, In Stock
New motherhood can be one of the most challenging times in a woman's life. During the six weeks after giving birth, a new mother is extremely vulnerable - in a state of both hormaonal adjustments and physical discomfort. While still recovering from childbirth, she is expected to know instinctively how to care for the needs of her newborn, often before she has had the time to heal properly herself. Not surprising that many new mothers experience a period of depression knows as 'the baby blues'. Some recover quickly, but for others this depression can last for months. Postpartum Depression offers comprehensive information and solutions.

Raising Boys without Men, Peggy Drexler, ISBN 1594865388

Our Price $26.00, weight 310 grams, PB, In Stock
Drexler counters the argument that a boy without the presence of a father will be a failure, and that mothers will smother their sons and turn them into sissies.

'This is a comforting argument and an upbeat one for all the single parents out there: the divorcees who worry about their children, the growing number of women who have children without a husband, the growing number of fathers with sole custory of their children' Judith Wallerstein.

Raising Children Compassionately, Marshall B Rosenberg, ISBN 1892005093

Our Price $10.00, weight 60 grams, Booklet 25 pages, PB, On Order
Parenting the Nonviolent Communication Way. This powerful, practical booklet offers the unique skills and perspective of Nonviolent communication. It stresses the importance of putting compassionate connection first. Compassionate parenting can help create a mutually respectful, enriching family dynamic filled with clear, heartfelt communication. This is a resource for parents, parent educators, families and anyone else who works with children.

Respectful Parents Respectful Kids, Sura Hart & Victoria Kindle Hodson, ISBN 9781892005229

Our Price $28.50, weight 540 grams, PB, In Stock
Do more than simply correct bad behaviour - finally unlock your parenting potential. Use this handbook to move beyond typical discipline techniques and begin creating an environment based on mutual respect, emotional safety, and positive, open communication. This book offers 7 simple keys to discover the mutural respect and nurturing relationships you've been looking for. With a combined 45 years of parent education and teaching experience, the authors offer refreshing activities, stories and resources. Apply these 7 keys to even your toughest parenting situations.

Saving our children from our chaotic world, Maggie Dent, ISBN 097512580X

Our Price $27.50, weight 275 grams, PB, In Stock
Teaching children the magic of silence and stillness. So often in our busy world, children are caught up in a pace that is dictated by others, and not at all cognisant of their needs. This book focusses on how those issues may be addressed, and at the same time how we give our children the gift of resiliance and a sense of well being. These are issues on which most parents reflect, but are not sure how to address. Saving our children is the guide.

The Love between Mothers & Daughters, Helen Exley ISBN 1850156409

Our Price $14.50, weight 125 grams, HC, In Stock
There's an unbreakable bond between mothers and daughters. Whatever happens. There's a tie so strong that nothing breaks it. And this little gem of a book celebrates this incredible trust. It makes a lovely gift - for mothers or their daughters.

The Love between Fathers & Daughters, Helen Exley ISBN 1850156433

Our Price $14.50, weight 125 grams, HC, In Stock
This beautiful collection celebrates the magical bond between fathers and their daughters. It's the perfect gift from one to the other.

The Love between Mothers & Sons, Helen Exley ISBN 1850156417

Our Price $14.50, weight 125 grams, HC, In Stock
The love between a mother and her son is a lifelong thing, overcoming all life's storms. This little collection pays tribute to a very special relationship, a deep sense of trust and caring. It's a great gift between mothers and sons.

The Seven Sacred Rites of Menarche, Kristi Meisenbach Boylan, ISBN 18911661191

Our Price $22.95, weight 190 grams, PB, In Stock
Kristi Boylan writes about both the pain and joy of the adolescent girl's coming of age - her spiritual journey from maidenhood to motherhood. She outlines the seven rituals, or stepping stones that a young firl faces during her voyage through adolescence. While parents are explaining in clear open terms what happens physically to their daughters, they often leave out the emotinal implications. More importantly, they often fail to address the spriitual impact of the transitions. Boylan includes ideas fro creating rites of passage, celebrations, and positive rituals for parents and their daughters to share during this time of growth..

Single by chance, Mothers by Choice, Rosanna Hertz, ISBN 0195179900

Our Price $43.00, weight 570 grams, HC, In Stock
How women are choosing parenthood without marriage and creating the new American Family. This book draws on real-life stories of women who have chosen to have children on their own. Dr Hertz interviewed 65 women, who speak candidly about how they manage their lives and families as single mothers. It describes how they summonsed the courage to follow their dream, how they organised it and the impact on families, careers and their lives.

Single Mothers by Choice, Jane Mattes, ISBN 0812922468

Our Price $30.00, weight 300 grams, PB, In Stock
This is a guide book for the rapidly growing population of single women who have chosen motherhood, and for the even greater numbers who are actively considering it. Mattes presents a personal and accessible analysis of the available options, from insemination to adoption, and examines the problems, rewards, and questions - including the important 'daddy questions' - that a single mother can expect to face. It is written from the American experience, but contains many issues of relevance in Australia as well.

*Single Mothers Survival Guide*, Patrice Karst, ISBN 1580910637
	Our Price $17.50, weight 165 grams, PB, In Stock 'Sometimes tongue-in-cheek, often humorous, and always poignant, The Single Mother's Survival Guide is a much needed respit e for those who are weary from the daily struggle of doing it all ... and doing it alone.' - Joan Brady

*So, Mum and Dad have separated*, Dally Messenger, ISBN 086455804X
	Our Price $5.00, weight 105 grams, PB, In Stock A book that can be read from those around 10 years old, and older, with a special section for parents and step-parents. Full of clear explanations and advice, answering a lot of questions that any child will have when placed within a family break-up.

*Step Parent Survival Guide*, Leila Henderson, ISBN 0646174584
	RRP $9.95, Our Price $5.00, weight 90 grams, PB, In Stock. Around one family in three involves some form of step-relationship yet surprisingly little advice and information is available to people who suddenly find themselves caring for their partner's kids. This concise book focusses on common problems.

*The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians*, Rachel Pepper, ISBN 157344216X
	Our Price $28.00, weight 440 grams, PB, In Stock. How to stay sane and care for yourself from preconception through birth. Written with humour and insight by someowne who rode the conception roller coaster, this book will guide you every step of the way from charting your body's own fertility signes to labour, birth and welcoming your baby.

You make me feel like an unnatural woman, Judith Newman, ISBN 1401359639

Our Price $24.00, weight 340 grams, PB, In Stock.
The diary of a new (older) mother. The 40+ will identify with much of what she writes. Newman spent seven years and almost all her savings on infertility treatments, and at age 40 she became pregnant with twins. She unflinchingly describes what happens to a marriage - and the the spirit, when even the most sought-after baby comes. Wry, warm, and brutally honest, this is the book for any woman who has awakened at 3am to the insistent shrieks of her darling and thought: Oh man, I'm too old for this.

When Children Grieve, John W James & Russell Friedman , ISBN 0060084294

Our Price $22.50, PB, weight 230 grams, Stock
To watch a child grieve and not know what to do is a profoundly difficult experience for parents, teachers, and caregivers. Yet there are guidelines for helping children develop a lifelong healthy response to loss. There are many life expereiences that can produce feelings of grief in a child, from the death of a relative or a divorce in the family to more everyday experienes such as moving to a new neighborhood or losing a prized possession. No matter the reason or degree of severity, if a child you love is grieving, the guidelines examined in this thoughtful book can make a difference.

When my Worries Get too Big! Kari Dunn Buron, ISBN 9781931282925

Our Price $20.00, PB, weight 125 grams, Stock
A relaxation book for children who live with anxiety. This book is written to help children, parents, and teachers understand about the anxiety experienced by children with autism spectrum disorder and offers some suggestions about how the child might recognize 'Anxiety' and what he or she might do. This is a companion book for 'The Incredible 5-Point Scale'.

Abbreviations:

HC        Hard Cover
PB         Paper Back
RRP      Recommended Retail Price
S           Spiral Bound
SH        Second Hand

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