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The Incredible Teenage Brain
Everything You Need to Know to Unlock Your Teen's Potential
Bettina Hohnen, Jane Gilmour & Tara Murphy. Foreword by Sarah Jayne Blakemore, illustrated by Douglas Broadley
An accessible, expert guide to the incredible potential of the teen brain from 3 psychologists. The authors give practical tips and advice based on the very latest research that reappraises the adolescent years as an exciting and unique period of development, showing how we can best support teens' emotional, social and intellectual development. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 9.69in x 6.77in / 246mm x 172mm, 360pp, $21.95ISBN: 97817859255732019, Ebook, ePUB, $21.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-952-1 -
Emily Is Being Bullied, What Can She Do?
A Story and Anti-Bullying Guide for Children and Adults to Read Together
Helen Cowie, Harriet Tenenbaum and Ffion Jones, illustrated by Ffion Jones
This guide for children ages 7-11 helps children, parents, teachers and other professionals discuss bullying together. It is based on the latest research and practice in anti-bullying interventions and portrays different perspectives - the child being bullied, the child doing the bullying and the bystanders. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.46in / 216mm x 164mm, 64pp, $14.95ISBN: 97817859254812018, Ebook, ePUB, 56pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-948-4 -
The Simple Guide to Understanding Shame in Children
What It Is, What Helps and How to Prevent Further Stress or Trauma
Betsy de Thierry. Foreword by Dr Marc Bush, illustrated by Emma Reeves
Full of helpful information and advice, this is the perfect introduction for any adult caring for or working with a child who has experienced shame. It explains what shame is, how it affects children and what adults can do to help them overcome it. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 7.72in x 5.12in / 196mm x 130mm, 112pp, $14.95ISBN: 97817859250542018, Ebook, ePUB, 80pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-895-1 -
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, $19.95ISBN: 97817859276762018, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-652-0 -
Ellie Jelly and the Massive Mum Meltdown
A Story About When Parents Lose Their Temper and Want to Put Things Right
Sarah Naish, illustrated by Kath Grimshaw
Ellie Jelly is grumpy - she's very hungry for breakfast but mum is busy with her baby sister. When Ellie spills milk all over the floor Mum shouts and says mean things. Will they ever be friends again? A simple, reassuring story to help children aged 3-7 and parents to talk about what happens when people lose their temper. Learn More2018, 32pp -
Tell Me about When Moms and Dads Go to Jail
Judi Goozh and Sue Jeweler
When a parent is in jail, children need extra support to ensure positive emotional wellbeing and social and academic development. This reassuring book provides tips and activities for helping children understand what is happening to their parent, feel safe and loved, and manage their feelings. Ideal for use with children aged 6-11. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.93in / 244mm x 176mm, 48pp, $14.95ISBN: 97817859280792018, Ebook, PDF, 40pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-842-5 -
Tell Me about When Moms and Dads Come Home from Jail
Judi Goozh and Sue Jeweler
An invaluable companion for the whole family, this book helps children to adjust when a parent comes home from jail. It shows children how their parent's homecoming might affect everyone in the family, and provides tips and activities to help them build new family bonds. Ideal for use with children aged 6-11. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.69in x 6.81in / 246mm x 173mm, 40pp, $14.95ISBN: 97817859280622018, Ebook, PDF, 40pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-843-2 -
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, $15.95ISBN: 97817859244532018, Ebook, PDF, 56pp, $15.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-818-0 -
I Have a Question about Divorce
A Book for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Other Special Needs
Arlen Grad Gaines and Meredith Englander Polsky
Considering the questions a child might have about divorce, it gently offers answers to them using straightforward text and clear illustrations. Perfect for children aged 5-11 with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special needs, or for concrete or visual learners Learn More2018, 40pp -
Helping Your Transgender Teen, 2nd Edition
A Guide for Parents
Irwin Krieger
This book offers essential guidance to parents of transgender and non-binary teens to help them support and understand their children. It alleviates common concerns parents have and gives advice on hormones and surgery, use of pronouns and how to transition socially. It also includes sample family letters, case studies and further reading. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.43in x 5.51in / 214mm x 140mm, 112pp, $15.95ISBN: 97817859280172018, Ebook, ePUB, 112pp, $15.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-819-7
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