Motherhood

A mother of four sons herself, Maggie Dent draws on her personal experience - and over four decades work as a teacher, counsellor and now author and speaker - to help build understanding, empathy and compassion for our boys....

When newborn baby Felix is found abandoned at a train station, the police launch a desperate search for his mum. It doesn't take long for their inquiries to lead them to Emily.

Anna Prushinskaya explores the deep life shifts of pregnancy, birth and motherhood in the United States, a world away from the author's Soviet homeland. Prushinskaya captures the inherent togetherness of motherhood alongside its accompanying estrangement....

The first book specifically for daughters suffering from the emotional abuse of selfish, self-involved mothers....

A clinical psychologist’s exploration of the modern dilemmas women face in the wake of new motherhood....

From the New York Times bestselling author of Nobody’s Cuter than You comes a poignant, deeply personal story about trusting God to heal generational wounds so you can be a strong, loving presence for your teenage daughter.

Discover a parenting style that nurtures a healthy family and displaces fear as a motivator for behavior. Learn how to meet your child's three driving inner needs for security, significance and strength with the invaluable gifts of love, purpose and hope....

Did you know there are things that you can do to help your baby cry and fuss less? Did you know that many parents experience unnecessary disruptions to their sleep at night? Are you longing for a less exhausting, deeper connection with your little one?

Drawing on her work as a psychotherapist, alongside her own experiences as a mother, Anna shows that caring with our children begins with caring for ourselves, and it's time to replace exhaustion with empowerment....

Leslie and Lindsey have lived through their own traumas and devastating ups and downs in their relationship. They've turned their experiences into a successful platform for helping others and share them here in this book.

A repository of wisdom and practical counsel for any family going through a divorce....

Baby or child-free? Which will it be? Is this decision keeping you up at night? Do you feel terrified you will regret your decision? Are you paralyzed by this high-stakes choice? Now, you can get off the fence and get on with your life....

Learn the parenting secrets of the happiest teens in the world....

Like many women, Clare Pooley found the juggle of a stressful career and family life a struggle, so she left her successful career to look after her family....

Neha Ruch provides a paradigm-shifting guide to career breaks after kids that rebrands stay-at-home parenthood for a new generation of women and families.

Expert hypnobirthing teacher and founder of The Positive Birth Company, Siobhan Miller has made it her mission to change the way women around the world approach and experience birth....

In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism.

It is not necessary for childbirth to be a terribly painful experience. In this audiobook, HypnoBirthing founder Marie Mongan shows women how the Mongan Method works and how parents can take control of the greatest and most important event of their lives....

In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares the ups and downs in her own family's journey of discovering why it's healthiest not to give one's kids everything....

Do you ever wonder if your efforts as a mom make any difference? Take heart. September McCarthy's story offers practical insights and powerful inspiration to encourage you....

Full of practical advice and inspiration from Emma's life as well as other successful single moms, this is a must-have resource for any single mom....

Discover tried-and-tested techniques to help you relax during labour, including mindfulness, breathing exercises and visualization, so that you can have an empowering, positive birth.

In her trademark gentle, supportive and reassuring style, best-selling author Sarah Ockwell-Smith shows that while we all lose it at times, everyone can become a calmer parent....

Genevieve Howland, the woman behind the enormously popular Mama Natural blog and YouTube channel, has created an inspiring, fun, and informative guide that demystifies natural pregnancy....

Amy understands firsthand the overwhelm and complex range of emotions that mothers face. Amy’s background as a journalist set her on the path to uncover all that she could about the latest research on matrescence, the transition a woman undergoes when she becomes a mother....

When newborn baby Felix is found abandoned at a train station, the police launch a desperate search for his mum. It doesn't take long for their inquiries to lead them to Emily. While baby Felix is placed in Maggie's care, the police and Social Services try and work out why Emily, a single mum, who has gone through fertility treatment to get pregnant, has suddenly resorted to abandoning her much longed-for child. But it's only when Maggie wins her trust that Emily reveals the extent of her secret. Can Maggie help a desperate mother and her baby reunite?

In medieval times, uncharted waters were marked on maps as Here Be Dragons to signify that no one knew what dangers might lie ahead. Melanie Shankle quips that the years spent raising our teenage daughters could be labeled the same due to the uncertainties before us. Filled with personal stories and written in the same whimsical and honest style Melanie is known for, Here Be Dragons will have you both laughing out loud and crying—as you confront the challenges of raising your own strong, independent daughter while fighting dragons along the way.

When Nancy Reddy had her first child, she found herself suddenly confronted with the ideal of a perfect mother—a woman who was constantly available, endlessly patient, and immediately invested in her child to the exclusion of all else. Reddy had been raised by a single working mother, considered herself a feminist, and was well on her way to a PhD. Why did doing motherhood "right" feel so wrong? For answers, Reddy turned to the mid-20th century social scientists and psychologists whose work still forms the basis of so much of what we believe about parenting.

During her thirty years of practice, paediatrician Dr Saroja Balan has met thousands of parents and found herself answering the same questions. While she firmly believes parenting is mostly learning on the job, she knows a little help goes a long way. Written specifically for Indian parents, It's Your Baby is the best support to accompany you on your journey. It is meant to help you figure out when your child needs to see a doctor and when you can handle things on your own.

Glow and Grow: Positive Words for Mums-to-Be is a heartfelt guide designed to inspire, empower, and support women through the transformative journey of pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. Filled with uplifting affirmations and gentle wisdom, this book is a companion for mums-to-be as they embrace the beauty, challenges, and joys of creating new life.

When Ann said yes to bringing two young foster boys into her home, she had no idea what a long haul she was signing up for. After two difficult pregnancies, Ann chooses to open her home to two foster boys who eventually became eligible for adoption. Raising them alongside her biological children, their paths become conjoined forever—riddled with constant behavior issues from one and health issues for the other.

Fifty years ago, women had the choice to serve in uniform but lost that choice once they became a mom. And today, Congress is still dealing with that decision to force women to separate simply because they had a child. Today, almost fifty years later, women continue to prove that motherhood is compatible with service in the Armed Forces. The women in this book have served or are serving their country and raising their children in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines Corps, or Coast Guard.

Positive discipline focuses on guiding children with empathy, respect, and communication instead of punishment or control. By fostering cooperation and mutual understanding, it encourages children to develop essential life skills and confidence. This book is perfect for parents, teachers, or anyone looking to transform their approach to discipline. With clear guidance and practical tips, you’ll learn how to create a respectful, supportive environment for children to thrive.

En esta ocasión, la periodista madrileña Diana Oliver, nos presenta un título que tiene como objeto principal la maternidad. A través de los capítulos, la autora intenta explorar y responder a preguntas como: ¿Dónde nace el deseo de ser madre? ¿Somos realmente libres para decidir cuándo, cómo o con quién tenemos hijos? ¿Qué necesitamos para vivir una experiencia de la maternidad más grata? ¿De qué dependen nuestros malvivires maternales? ¿Qué exigencias nos imponen? ¿Cuáles nos imponemos? ¿Somos las madres que queremos ser o las que podemos ser? ¿Quién cuida a las madres? ¿Cómo cuidamos?

Would you like to become the best parent you can be? Discover how positive parenting can transform your relationship with your child into one built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to deepen your parenting knowledge, this guide will empower you to create a strong, lasting bond with your child.