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The Recovery Mama Guide to Your Eating Disorder Recovery in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Linda Shanti McCabe. Foreword by Carolyn Costin
This book offers friendly, realistic advice to support pregnant women and new mothers struggling with changing body image, eating disorders or postpartum depression. Self-care tips and recovery tools help women let go of social and self-imposed pressures, and embrace being good enough during the massive learning curve of new motherhood. Learn More2019, 208pp -
Raising Rosie
Our Story of Parenting an Intersex Child
Eric Lohman and Stephani Lohman. Foreword by Georgiann Davis.
There is often medical pressure on parents of intersex children to have their child's gender reassigned at birth, based on cultural ideas of gender. When Rosie was born, Eric and Stephani Lohman decided to not have her gender reassigned. Part memoir, part guide, this book gives much needed information for parents of children born intersex children. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 7.72in x 5.47in / 196mm x 139mm, 192pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 97817859276762018, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-652-0 -
The Tiger Mum Who Came to Tea
Uttom Chowdhury, illustrated by Liz Whallett
For parents who are anxious about their child's attainment at school and beyond, this laugh out loud book uses visual humour and informed jokes to illustrate the pitfalls of competitive parenting, without being judgemental or didactic. Learn More2018, Hardback, 8.58in x 6.69in / 218mm x 170mm, 56pp, CA$21.95ISBN: 97817859244532018, Ebook, PDF, 56pp, CA$21.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-818-0 -
When Are You Going to Get a Proper Job?
Parenting and the Creative Muse
Richy K. Chandler, illustrated by Richy K. Chandler
As a parent and graphic artist, Tariq finds himself stuck in a cycle of guilt, torn between quality time with his family and creative time in the studio. This beautifully illustrated comic humorously and helpfully looks at how to keep your creative muse happy while fulfilling the other important roles in your life. Learn More2017, Hardback, 7.20in x 6.18in / 183mm x 157mm, 112pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-84819-324-62017, Ebook, PDF, 64pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-277-7 -
You Make Your Parents Super Happy!
A book about parents separating
Richy K. Chandler, illustrated by Richy K. Chandler
Explaining why parents decide to separate in simple, understandable language to children, this candid graphic story reassures and comforts any child whose parents are breaking up. Fully illustrated, with characters that any child can relate to, this book is a lifeline during a confusing time. Learn More2017, Hardback, 8.54in x 8.39in / 217mm x 213mm, 40pp, CA$18.95ISBN: 97817859241492017, Ebook, PDF, 40pp, CA$18.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-776-3 -
Justice for Laughing Boy
Connor Sparrowhawk - A Death by Indifference
Sara Ryan. Foreword by Baroness Helena Kennedy QC
A personal account from the mother of Connor Sparrowhawk, a teenager with autism and epilepsy, who died due to neglect while in a specialist NHS unit. After Connor's death, Dr Sara Ryan started the #JusticeforLB campaign, which uncovered a wider failure by the NHS to appropriately care for people with learning difficulties. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.66in x 6.65in / 220mm x 169mm, 272pp, CA$27.95ISBN: 97817859234872017, Ebook, ePUB, 272pp, CA$27.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-683-4 -
He's Always Been My Son
A Mother’s Story about Raising Her Transgender Son
Janna Barkin
This true story by a family about raising their transgender son is both a captivating read and an invaluable support source for parents facing similar issues. A warm, insightful portrait of a family that includes tips on helping young transgender people navigate their transition, it will support, educate and inspire. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 7.80in x 5.20in / 198mm x 132mm, 320pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 97817859274782017, Ebook, ePUB, 220pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-525-7 -
The Gender Agenda
A First-Hand Account of How Girls and Boys Are Treated Differently
Ros Ball and James Millar. Foreword by Marianne Grabrucker.
Aiming to tackle gender stereotypes head-on, two parents tweeted about the differences they experienced in raising their son and their daughter. What began as an attempt to retain their sanity in a gender obsessed world became a life changing experiment about gender identity presented in this collection of their online writing. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 7.80in x 6.14in / 198mm x 156mm, 184pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 97817859232032017, Ebook, ePUB, 184pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-633-9 -
Adoption at the Movies
A Year of Adoption-Friendly Movie Nights to Get Your Family Talking
Addison Cooper. Foreword by Rita L. Soronen
For the adoptive family that loves to watch movies, this is the ultimate collection exploring adoption. Perfect if your family struggles to talk about the difficult issues surrounding adoption, recommendations are accompanied by a discussion of the key themes. Adoption at the Movies will be a lifeline even for those who didn't know they needed one. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.26in / 216mm x 159mm, 288pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 97817859270962017, Ebook, ePUB, 288pp, CA$24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-275-1 -
Digital Kids
How to Balance Screen Time, and Why it Matters
Martin L. Kutscher, MD
Help children and young people to have healthy relationships with the internet with this handy book. Showing you when and why exposure to digital media becomes excessive and problematic, this book also provides practical steps for dealing with problems effectively. The book also includes advice for working with kids with ADHD and autism. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 6.57in / 215mm x 167mm, 144pp, CA$21.95ISBN: 97817859271262016, Ebook, ePUB, 128pp, CA$21.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-296-6
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