Becoming a Grandmother (€7.99) Sheila Kitzinger Becoming a Grandmother Every woman who is turned into a grandmother enters unmapped territory. In this ground-breaking book Sheila describes how the experience can bring intense pleasure but deep anxieties too. It can prove to be a bigger milestone in a woman’s life than the menopause, and often occurs at about the same time. She goes on to explore ways in which a grandmother can discover a satisfying new role, how she can understand tension in the family and communicate effectively with her daughter or daughter-in-law, offer emotional support when it is needed and enjoy her grandchildren. Based on interviews with grandmothers, daughters and granddaughters all over the world BECOMING A GRANDMOTHER IS BOTH an important contribution to the field of women’s studies and a personal friendly guide through a major life passage. Qty

Believing It All (€9.99) Marc Parent Believing It All Marc Parent is the rare American man who got to raise his own children. What make him even rarer are the insight and the elegant simplicity of his rating which allow him to express with clarity and beauty the truths he learned while guiding his sons from the cradle to the first day of school. Rainy morning runs toddlers in tow - sneaking peanut chews, into ICU trusting the wisdom of strangers the trouble with dead squirrels. With non preachy wisdom honest insight and uncommon grace Marc parent celebrates the wonder of children the gift of parenting the harmony in humanity I love this Qty

Blessing In Disguise (€5.99) Georgia Bockoven Blessing In Disguise When Lynda Miller is injured in a tragic accident her single mother, Catherine, is wracked by guilt and doubts. Her happy-go-lucky daughter has gone from being a good student and cheerleader to a virtual recluse. Robbed of her self-confidence at such a critical stage in her life, Catherine doesn’t know how best to help her. Qty

Caught In The Middle (€5.99) Alys Swan - Jackson Caught In The Middle - Teenagers Talk About Their Parents’ Divorce ’’Everyone thinks their parents will be together forever. When you find out that they’re splitting up it can really knock you for six.’’ Being A Teenager Is Tough Enough Without the hassle of your mum and dad separating. It’s a time of uncertainty and heartache, squabbles, sulks and even temper tantrums. But enough about your parents - how do you deal with divorce? At least loads of other teenagers have been there, seen it and come out on top. Find out how they’ve dealt with: * Riding on an emotional roller-coaster * Avoiding rows over who keeps the car, the cat and even the cactus * Breaking the bad news to friends without breaking down * Life with the new step-parent(s)&or worse, their children * Getting on with life and leaving the divorce behind Packed with real-life stories and essential information, Alys Swan-Jackson shows that it’s possible to live through your parents’ divorce and still come up smelling of roses. Qty

Cot Death the Facts (€8.99) Jane Chumbley Cot Death the Facts Losing a Child to cot death is every parents worst nightmare as it seems so sudden, so unexpected and happens for no apparent reason. Although the rate of cot death has lessened since parents have been advised to put babies to sleep on their backs, it still occurs and the reason why are still not known. This book has been written to tell parents exactly where things stand - What the doctors know and what they don’t know, what possible factors in cot death may be and what you can do to reduce the risk. Whilst the causes of cot death are still a mystery, this clear outline of the facts will do much to reassure parents. * Explains exactly what cot death is. * Explores its connection with smoking, sleeping position, illness and overheating. * Looks at the directions of ongoing research. * Tells you how to reduce the risk. * Gives advice on helping people who have suffered a cot death. Qty

Create your own Family Record (€3.99) Eileen Peck Create your own Family Record - A gift for the future Family history is a fascinating area in which there is an ever-growing interest. However, people tend to devote a lot of effort to researching their ancestry without actually spending the time to record something of their own life and times, information which would be of huge interest to future generations wishing to understand something of their family background and, indeed, of how they became who they are. Create your own Family Record encourages us to see ourselves and our times as a most important part or our ongoing family story and hence to consider what a valuable ’gift for the future’ we can make by preserving something of the essence of ourselves and our family as they are now. Qty

Self Esteem For Boys 100 Tips (€4.99) Elizabeth Hartley - Brewer Self Esteem For Boys 100 Tips Self-esteem is what every parent wants their son to have. It is his passport to a happier, more fulfilled life. The quiet confidence that self-respect gives will ensure that he can learn to learn, play, love and communicate better. As boys grow up, self-esteem comes and goes. Parents can be more helpful if they understand when difficult stages are likely to occur which can make boys vulnerable and prone to low self-esteem. In this practical and insight book, Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer shows parents how to: * Understand the challenges and opportunities that boys face today; * Help boys develop the inner strength to resist peer group demands; * Manage boy’s behaviour in a way that preserves and promotes their self-esteem; * Respond sensitively when boy’s suffer setbacks; * Support boys as they learn and teach them self-discipline so that they can achieve their goals. Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer is a widely respected author whose on how to guide and motivate children has made her a sought-after speaker and writer on the subject. Her previous books include: Positive Parenting and Motivating Your Child. Qty

Talking Of Mothers (€3.99) Douglas Brooks - Davies Talking Of Mothers This delightful collection celebrates motherhood in all its form. From traditional ballads to work by poets great a little known, these poems to mothers by mothers and about mothers touch on the closest bond in all our lives. Qty

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families (€10.99) Stephen R Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families True Happiness does not come from possessions or fame: it comes from the quality of your relationships with the people you love and respect. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families will help you find answers to such common family difficulties as: * How can you discipline without punishing? * How can you rebuild a broken relationship when the feeling is no longer there? * How can you build harmony in the family when everyone is criticising and putting one another down?, Etc. Qty

The Common Thread (€3.99) Martha Manning The Common Thread "The Common Thread is the perfect blend of professional knowledge and personal experience-reading. It is like getting psychotherapy from your best friend. Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the mother-daughter relationship is detailed here with wisdom and warmth, making Martha Manning the Dr.Spock of the new millennium for both mothers and daughters. A truly great book!" - Susan Swedo, M.D., author of Is It "Just a Phase"? and It’s Not All in You Head Qty

The Cradle of Thought (€7.99) Peter Hobson The Cradle of Thought Imaginative and creative thought is what distinguishes humans from animals. It is what defines us as Homo Sapiens. What it means to have thoughts, and what gives us the remarkable capacity to think. In this fascinating and thought-provoking book, Peter Hobson shows how very early engagement with others fosters the child’s growth out of the cradle of infancy and into the realm of human thought and culture. Qty

The Marriage Work Out Book (€6.99) Mary Kirk The Marriage Work Out Book The message in this book is that difficulties in marriage are opportunities to learn more about ourselves and our partner and they are learning experiences rather than grounds for divorce. With these words, Mary sums up a clear articulate and eminently readable book. It takes a complex subject and clarifies it both for the marriage counsellor and the ordinary reader. Qty

Three Steps to a Strong Family (€8.95) Linda and Richard Eyre Three Steps to a Strong Family Learn How You Can: * Develop a set of fair, effective "family laws" that help teach belonging rather than punishing * Make your children an integral part of your "family economy" - as a way to motivate them and help them learn responsibility for their actions and possessions. * Create "family traditions" - celebrations, activities, and events that reinforce your family’s goals and values and build long-term unity and loyalty. Qty

Your Record Book (€6.49) Anna Crosbie Your Record Book Congratulations! Whether you’re the proud new parent of a giggling baby girl or bouncing baby boy, you’re sure to want to record every detail of their development. Or are you? What about your experiences? Never mind baby’s first steps - what about your first sleep that was longer than three hours? A combination of the practical and the humorous, this is the perfect gift for first-time mothers everywhere. Qty