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Ever wished your midwife lived next door so you could ask her for answers to your questions as soon as they came to mind? My Mini Midwife, by experienced midwife and lecturer D. J. Kirkby, is here to reassure you and provide all the guidance you need, anytime and anywhere. This handy and authoritative book gives clear answers to confusing questions, covering everything from conception to delivery and beyond: it will be invaluable for anyone who is planning or expecting a baby.

Babies do wake at night; it’s nature’s way of keeping them safe – but you can help them to sleep better with some gentle guidance

A refreshed edition of the original, with added content and a new chapter, The Baby Sleep Guide maintains the gentle and logical approach to improve your baby’s sleep, whilst ensuring that everything captured in the book can be as accessible as possible to all those who are looking for some support in how to establish positive sleep habits.

The secret to helping babies sleep through the night is understanding their sleep cycles and natural rhythms. The Baby Sleep Guide provides simple and easy tips to help you establish positive sleep habits early on that will pay dividends in the long term.

It will guide you through responsive, gentle parenting techniques that emphasise the importance of nurturing your baby and always responding to their needs, while gradually encouraging a little sleep independence. Designed to be deliberately concise so you can find information at a glance, The Baby Sleep Guide offers clear solutions to ensure a good night’s sleep for everyone and will support you through the first year of your baby’s life.

Do you struggle to get the little ones in your family to eat anything of nutritional value or even so much as sniff at a green vegetable? Mealtimes can often feel like a battle of wills when there are fussy eaters to cater for. This handy cookbook, packed with mouth-watering, quick and easy-to-execute, nutritious recipes is your one-stop guide to introducing new flavours to a developing palate. With tips on how to encourage your child to try different things and helpful advice on how to turn fussy eaters into food lovers, happy mealtimes and satisfied smiles are guaranteed!
Recipes include simple soups and quick snacks, as well as hearty meals for all the family, including old favourites and exciting new dishes to tickle the taste buds.

An invaluable tool to get boys talking

Talking costs nothing but it can change your life for the better

Growing up is hard work! You’re expected to ace your exams, be responsible, keep up a hectic social life both online and IRL, make big decisions about your future, and somehow stay happy at the same time. But, as we know, no one feels OK all the time, so what happens then? What happens when we don’t feel great and don’t know what to do about it or where to get help?

Let’s Talk provides the tools to get boys talking about how they’re feeling. Within this insightful guide you will find activities to figure out what help you might need, advice on where to get help, and case studies to show how others have voiced their feelings and found help.
Learn to:
– Articulate how you’re feeling
– Build a support network
– Create your own well-being toolkit
– Bounce back from low mood
– Help others who might be struggling

Remember: if you’re not feeling OK, you have the power to do something about it and this book will show you how.