Library Resources on Parenting, Gippsland Women's Health Service

Library Resources on Parenting

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TWO ARE TWINS
PAR ALB
ALBERTSEN, June
This book was written as an aid for the older siblings of twins going through the crucial months of adjustment and acceptance.
33 p
1986

THE PATTER OF FOUR LITTLE FEET
PAR AMB
Australian Multiple Birth Association
Preparing for twins, coming home, managing the house etc
35 p
1975

BECOMING BETTER PARENTS
PAR BAL
BALSON, Maurice
Many children refuse to listen to their parents, resent their suggestions, and become angry and defiant, For those parents who complain that even communicating with their children is difficult, the author has added a new chapter on effective communication in which he stresses the imporatnce of both listening and talking.
179 p
1995

BUILD YOUR TEENAGER'S SELF-ESTEEM....and enjoy being a parent again
PAR BAR
BARTON, Susan; INGRAM, Katherine
New edition - offers real-life strategies - wise and practical ideas that you can act on today - to help your teenagers live more fully and to help everyone enjoy family life more.
157 p
2001

HELP! I'VE GOT A TEENAGER!
PAR BAY
BAYARD, Robert T (PhD); Bayard, Jean (PhD)
How on earth do you cope if you've got modern teenagers? Especially if they are acting up or making life impossible? Lets face it, if you've got teenagers today and no problems, you're a lucky parent. This book helps you with step-by-step advice on what to do with your teenagers, helping them to make their own responsible decisions and making your own life happier.
210 p
1990

GROWING PAINS
PAR BEN
BENNETT, David
What to do when your children turn into teenagers. As any parent knows, teenagers dominate the telephone, play unbearably loud music, never tidy their rooms, stay out late and are incredibly moody. Yet despite these frustrations, parents really do care and worry about their kids. Often parents are confused why all this is happening and just don't know what to do.
260 p
1987

BULLY-PROOF YOUR CHILD
PAR BER
BERNE,Sue
Outlines how to: recognise the signs that your child is being bullied, overcome the child's reluctance to tell, approach the shool, lobby for a school anti-bullying programme, build your child's self-esteem and relationship skills, teach the child to be assertive but not aggressive.
175 p
1996

THE SECRET OF HAPPY CHILDREN
PAR BID
BIDDULPH, Steve
Helps you with parent child communication from babyhood to teens. gives you heart to be more yourself as a parent - stronger, more loving, more definite, more relaxed.
128 p
1998

RAISING BOYS
PAR BID
BIDDULPH, Stephen
Biddulph looks at the most important issues in boy's development from birth to manhood - and discusses the warm, strong, parenting and guidance that boys need.
186 p
1998

THE MAGIC OF MULTIPLES: Twins, triplets or more on old picture postcards
PAR BLA
BLAZIER, Stella; HUDSON, Rachel; LOWE, Mary
A humorous look at the joys, troubles and rewards of twins, triplets, or more as illustrated on old and rare picture postcards, published during the early years of the century.
96 p
1990

THE TEN TWINS
PAR BRY
BRYAN, Maureen
An educational book for children, written for all children who are interested in knowing about twins - tells stories about the ten twins & gives factual information.
1982

PARENTING & ALCOHOL: Helping to reduce the risks
PAR BUR
BURROWS, Christine: WRIGHT, Sue
Provides practical suggestions, information on laws relating to young people and alcohol; advice on where to turn to for help and support if there is a problem within the family; and positive steps we, as community members, can take to address drug and alcohol issues.
157 p
1998

REPORT ON THE EARLY PARENTING DAY STAY PROGRAM: March 1998
PAR CAL
CALLISTER, Val
Report on program
16 p
1998

THE ESSENTIAL GRANDPARENT: A guide to making a difference
PAR CAR
CARSON, Lillian Dr
Some important insights on successful grandparenting for those who are or will be grandparents to our children.
217 p
1996

DON'T STOP LOVING ME: A reassuring guide for mothers of adolescent daughters
PAR CAR
CARON, Ann
Discusses what is happening to girl's bodies and minds in this maturing period then raises the issues that effect mothers and daughters daily: trust, dependency, sex, peers and friends, competition, alcohol and drugs, discipline, and more
228 p
1991

WE ARE TWINS, BUT WHO AM I?
PAR CAS
CASE, Jean
Dedicated to all twins discussing life's journey as a twin, with advice to parents and grandparents.
202 p
1991

GROW UP! How to raise an adult be being one yourself
PAR CHE
CHEETHAM, John S
Author tries to make parenting fun. Strategies on how to stop yelling and arguing, how not to feel guilty by saying "no," and how to regain your own life.
2001

TWINS
PAR CLE
CLEGG, Averil; Anne Woolett
From conception to five years. Illustrated guide to having, raising, and caring for your twins. For parents of twins who need to rise to the challenge with the most love and the least stress.
127 p
1983

I'M NOT MAD, I JUST HATE YOU!: a new understanding of mother-daughter conflict, surviving and thriving your daughter's teenage years
PAR COH
COHEN-SANDLER, Roni; SILVER, Michelle
This book maintains that conflict is normal and inevitable but, managed creatively, it can empower girls and help develop emotionally capable and healthy adults. Working through problems allows mothers to turn the mother-daughter conflict into a mother-daughter bond and encourages a loving life-long connection.
280 p
1999

KID-WRANGLING The real guide to caring for babies, toddlers and preschoolers
PAR COO
COOKE, Kaz
Information and advice from experts like real mums and dads. Written and drawn in Kaz Cooke's brilliant style. Comprehensive and very good
2003

YOU AND YOUR TEENAGER: A parent's guide to making the most of the teen years
PAR COU
COURT, John Dr
With clear, no-nonsense information and real-life examples, this book answers the questions, and shows parents how they can help. Topics include: puberty, physical and emotional changes, family relationships, self esteem, family rules and discipline, privacy, depression, ADD, school pressures, music, parties, sex, nutrition, dieting and health, experimentation: drugs and alcohol.
112 p
1995

DANGEROUS FAMILIES
PAR DAL
DALE, Peter
This book describes the innovative work of the pioneering Child Protection Team of the National society for the Prevention for Cruelty to Children, at Rochdale,and provides a clear and effective model for assessment and treatment of child-abusing families.
225 p
1992

WHAT SHALL WE TELL THE CHILDREN? A guide for parents and teachers
PAR DAR
DARVILLl, Wendy; Powell, Kelsey
"What Shall we Tell the Children" is written to give parents and teachers the confidence they need to talk to children and teenagers about sex, sexuality and growing up today. The book answers the questions adults and children commonly ask and deals in a practical way with their real concerns.
212p p
1995

GRANDPARENTS AS PARENTS: A survival guide for raising a second family
PAR DET
De TOLEDO, Sylvie: BROWN, Deborah Edler
This book can be used as a resource not only by those courageous many who have assumed the responsibilities of parenting, loving, and nurturing a generation of potentially lost children, but also by those who serve these grandparents in the professional field.
322 p
1995

IF YOUR CHILD BREAKS THE LAW: A parent's guide
PAR DFY
Department of Families, Youth and Community Care
Sometimes children break the law. This can be a stressful time for families. This booklet is a guide for parents who have a child who has broken the law or is at risk of re-offending. Parents can help their child to "grow out of crime". This booklet provides information and suggestions that will help parents manage this problem.
48 p
1998

READERS DIGEST: SUCCESSFUL GRANDPARENTING
PAR DIG
Readers Digest
A guide to one of lifes most rewarding relationships
216 p
1997

ADD/ADHD: Handbook & reference guide
PAR DIX
DIXON, Sharon
ADD/ADHD: Handbook & reference guide
14 & appendices p
1996

MULTIPLE CHOICES
PAR DVP
A guide to handling multiples pregnancy to eighteen months.
47 p
1988

THE OPTION OF PARENTHOOD
PAR DYS
DYSON, Sue
This book is for anyone who wants to think about why they want a family. It suggests ways of discussing the issues as a couple, understanding your own motivation, finding a choice that feels right for you and, if you ultimately decide that parenting is not for you, coping with the reactions of those around you.
116 p
1993

TAMING THE DRAGON IN YOUR CHILD: Solutions for breaking the cycle of family anger: from toddler to teen
PAR EAS
EASTMAN, Meg
Dr Meg Eastman draws on her experience as both a child psychologist and a mother to give you battle-tested strategies for coping, helping your child, and for dealing with real feelings. Among the dragon-slaying techniques you'll find are: How to keep sibling rivalry in check, discipline techniques that work without inhibiting personal development, effective strategies for special problems: divorce, abuse, trouble at school, death and other crises.
1994

INTO ADULTHOOD A parents guide to life with an 18 to 25-year-old student
PAR EDW
EDWARDS, Jean; Jenny English
Includes changing relationships, the importance of communication, moving on and making changes
2005

WHAT TO EXPECT THE TODDLER YEARS
PAR EIS
EISENBERG, Arlene
An all-inclusive guide for parents and toddlers. Complete with information on self-esteem; emotional, physical, and social development; discipline; eccentric behaviours; and making time for yourself in the midst of it all.
904 p
1998

WHAT TO EXPECT THE FIRST YEAR
PAR EIS
EISENBERG, Arlene; Heidi Murkoff; Sandee Hathaway
Authors of the bestselling 'what to expect when you're expecting'. Comprehensive month-by-month guide that clearly explains everything you need to know about the first year with a new baby. Contains up to date information with special sections on the older sibling, selecting the right doctor, well baby checkups, first aid, managing childhood illnesses, taking care of yourself as well as your baby. For every parent of a newborn baby the first rush of tenderness is quickly followed by the first rush of concern. How will I cope? Is he normal? Why is she crying? What if he's sick? Why won't she sleep?
665 p
1996

GRANDPARENTING : UNDERSTANDING TODAY'S CHILDREN
PAR ELK
ELKIND, David
Acknowledging the variety of family situations, this book looks at many of the issues for grandparents and what are the stressors in children's lives.
194 p
1990

GRANDPARENTING WITH LOVE & LOGIC: Practical solutions to today's grandparenting challenges
PAR FAY
FAY, Jim; CLINE, Foster, MD
Grandparenting today isn't what it used to be - sensible, easy-to-use techniques based upon their unique Love and Logic philosophy of working with children, the authors address the needs and concerns of grandparents from a grandparents perspective.
280 p
1994

THE MAGIC YEARS
PAR FRA
FRAIBERG, Selma H
Understanding and handling the problems of early childhood. The magic years are the years of early childhood. This book tells the story of personality development during the first five years of life and describes and discusses some of the typical problems that emerge with each developmental stage.
305 p
1996

RAISING REAL PEOPLE: Creating a resilient family - 2nd edition
PAR FUL
FULLER, Andrew
Explores the delights, frustrations and dilemmas facing parents of adolescents
207 p
2002

KIDS & DRUGS: A realistic guide for parents
PAR GOO
GOODYER, Paula
Takes parents through the strategies of "harm minimisation" (an alternative approach to "just saying no") in a direct, no-nonsense style. Covers good communication, teaching kids good sense with drugs, the facts about drugs and alcohol, what it feels like to be an adolescent in the 1990's, drugs and school and categories of drug use.
210 p
1998

THE WHITE WATER RAFTING YEARS: A common - sense guide to parenting teenagers.
PAR GRA
GRANT, Ian; COWAN, John
The authors discuss how parents and teenagers can negotiate the white-water rapids of emotional turbulence in a sane and consistent way; they offer practical, fun and innovative advice to surviving those hectic teenage years.
184 p
1999

BABIES! : A PARENTS GUIDE TO SURVIVING (AND ENJOYING!) BABY'S FIRST YEAR
PAR GRE
GREEN, Dr. Christopher
Practical, common sense and often humorous guide to the concerns of first year parents
260 p
1988

NEW UNDERSTANDING ADHD: Attention deficit hypoactivity disorder.
PAR GRE
GREEN, Dr Christopher; CHEE, Kit Dr
Attention deficit hypoactivity disorder. Newly revised 3rd addition. Understanding ADHD gives a clear overview of ADHD - the causes, the behaviours and the treatments - and dispels the myths. Is a book for parents, teachers and health professionals. It is full of well tried, practical strategies to help cope with common ADHD problems such as inattention, impulsiveness and underachievement.
254 p
1994

TODDLER TAMING: The guide to your child from one to four
PAR GRE
GREEN, Christopher Dr
Practical advice, humour and commonsense in this book will help you enjoy your toddler years, have confidence in what you do as a parent, understand what toddlers need and why they do what they do and realise the importance of love, consistency and clear example in their parenting.
294 p
1987

BEYOND TODDLERDOM: keeping five to twelve year olds on the rails
PAR GRE
GREEN, Christopher Dr
This a book is not about 'taming', 'compliance' and 'perfect behaviours' but is about relationships - the art of keeping parents close and in love with their children.
310 p
2000

BABIES! : A PARENTS GUIDE TO SURVIVING (AND ENJOYING!) BABY'S FIRST YEAR
PAR GRE
Green, Dr. Christopher
Practical, common sense and often humorous guide to the concerns of first year parents
260 p
1988

THE POCKET GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ADHD Practical tips for Parents
PAR GRE
GREEN, Christopher
Quick reference book on ADHD
2004

GREAT IDEAS FOR TIRED PARENTS
PAR GRO
GROSE, Michael
Do you find it hard to remember how you ever found the time to have your kids in the first place? Great Ideas for Tired Parents is a parents' guide with a difference. Whether you are a working, at home, single, married, or step parent, you've probably realised that your time is no longer your own. This book is full of realistic ideas and examples of how to reclaim your time. Michael Gros takes tired parent readers through essential parenting how tos: how to recharge your batteries and maintain yourself as a person. How to deal with a partner who has a different approach. How to keep cool in a crisis. How to talk and become friends with your children.
162 p
1996

WORKING PARENTS
PAR GRO
GROSE, Michael
Many working parents think there is no such thing as a balanced life. But there are life giving short cuts to be gained from other people having learned the hard way. Quality time is a con - so what's the alternative? Can a parent work without feeling guilty? Who runs the household- you or your kids? This book debunks those perfect working parent myths, and instead provides commonsense and easy tips on how to survive the biggest job of them all.
149 p
1996

KEYS TO PARENTING TWINS
PAR GRO
GROMADA, Karen: HURLBURT, Mary
Advice to parents covers questions to ask the obstetrician, information on family adjustments, feeding, the different bonding issues, and the twins' changing relationships as they mature.
181 p
1992

CONFIDENT KIDS: Helping your child cope with fear
PAR HAL
HALL, Janet Dr
Tells you how to empower your child to handle common childhood fears with simple, workable strategies available to every parent - through confidence-building activities, games, stories, self-talk and rewards -case studies include overcoming fears of burglars, "bogeymen" and big black dogs.
120 p
1993

FIGHT-FREE FAMILIES
PAR HAL
HALL, Janet Dr
Understanding what triggers conflict, proven fight-prevention strategies, managing conflict from toddlers to teens, resolving fights so everyone wins
120 p
2001

UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN : TOWARDS RESPONSIVE RELATIONSHIPS
PAR HAR
HARRISON, Jeannette
"...offers techniques like encouragement, limit setting, consequences and redirecting behaviour to help you build a positive self image in children and assist them in becoming responsible for their own behaviour".
132 p
1991

THE STRESS OF MULTIPLE BIRTHS
PAR HAR
HARVEY, David
Essays which arose from a workshop, 'The Stress of Multiple Births, held in Bath in 1989 - covering from birth to teenage and all the issues associated.
140 p
1991

KIDS:Loving for Life
PAR HOL
HOLBOROW, Barbara
Full of real life stories, wisdom and experience and is a book about children. It will help you grow with your children, enjoy them and love them, but at the same time it will add to your ability to be a role model for these very special people.
275 p
1999

JOHNSON'S SLEEP A practical guide for Australian parents
PAR HOL
HOLLAND, Kate
Covers how to create good sleep habits, routines, sleep cycles, and daytime naps for young babies to pre schoolers.
2004

BRINGING UP BOYS A parenting manual for sole mothers raising sons
PAR HOW
HOWARD, Jo
The manual is part of an eight week program for boys up to the age of 12 and is aimed at building on the strengths and resources of sole mothers raising boys especially those who have witnessed a father's violent and aggressive behaviour.
1998

RAISING GIRLS: The pleasures, the perils, the pitfalls
PAR IRW
IRWIN, Janet Dr; de VRIES, Susanna; WILSON, Susan Stratigos
Easy to read practical ideas on how to raise healthy, happy girls in a changing world. Today's parents must be well-informed to avoid parental nightmares such as binge drinking and illegal drugs -from nappies to hormone havoc, body piercing to boyfriends, your little girl is sure to make your life a challenge.
208 p
1998

SIBLING RIVALRY
PAR KID
Dr Kidd
How to overcome competition between your children. Sibling rivalry can turn an ordinary family outing into a nightmare and the family home into a battleground. If you are already experiencing the destructive and exasperating effects of sibling rivalry, or if you would like to prevent the joy of a new addition to the family from developing into a misery, here is the help you need. Offers advice to help parents prepare children to accept a new baby and to cope with rivalry between older children.
132 p
1990

PARENT/TEEN BREAKTHROUGH: The relationship approach
PAR KIR
KIRSHENBAUM, Mira
The new program to end battles with your pre-teens and teens
292 p
1991

BABY AND CHILD : From birth to age five
PAR LEA
LEACH, Penelope
A comprehensive guide to a child's first 5 years.
559 p
1989

TEEN DADS: Rights, responsibilities and joys
PAR LIN
LINDSAY, Jeanne Warren
A guide for teenage fathers who want to develop their parenting skills, with an emphasis on dealing with children from birth to the age of three.
192 p
1993

TOTALLY COOL GRANDPARENTING
PAR LIN
LINSLEY, Leslie
A practical handbook of time-tested tips, activities, and memorable moments to share - what every modern grandparent needs to know.
206 p
1997

LET'S STOP BULLYING
PAR LIN
LINKE, Pam
Provides practical suggestions and strategies for dealing with all aspects of bullying.
76 p
1998

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT IN CONTEXT
PAR MAR
MAGAREY INSTITUTE CHILD AND YOUTH HEALTH
This book offers not only background information in understanding the issues, but practical suggestions and guidelines. It assists in creating a facilitating environment, and for addressing issues and problems as they arise in early childhood settings from birth to the early school years.
40 p
1995

THE BOY YOU BROUGHT HOME A Single Mother's Guide to Raising Sons
PAR MAR
MARSDEN, John
Guide suitable not only for single mothers but also for couples and grandparents and other carers. Marsden deals with practical steps on dealing with boys in helping them develop into a well adjusted adult. Examples are to not expect him to take his younger brother and sister around with him; not to let the small things come between you; allow him a private place and do not nag!
2002

GROWING HEALTHY CHILDREN
PAR MCV
McVEAGH, Patricia; Mortensen, Andrea; O'Loughlin, Ted
"...brings together the current wisdom and collective understanding on growth, nutrition and related problems in children. It offers practical advice on how to deal with these issues".
252 p
1992

THE HAPPY FAMILY
PAR MEL
MELLOR, Ken & Elizabeth
Different strategies on how to make family life enjoyable eg balancing work and family life, understanding how your family works, handling conflicts and working as team.
120 p
2001
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EASY PARENTING
PAR MEL
MELLOR, Ken & Elizabeth
Different strategies on meeting the challenges that parents face in raising their children to become well-balanced adults eg no-hitting discipline that works, developing your child's self esteem, choosing when to struggle, what children want to hear.
120 p
2001
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THE UNTOUCHED KEY : Tracing childhood trauma in creativity and destructiveness.
PAR MIL
MILLER, Alice
A powerful, provacative synthesis of Millers ideas and experiences as a psychoanalyst. She looks at the links between childhood trauma and adult creativity and destructiveness. Form Picasso to Hitler, Buster Keaton to Nietzsche, Miller unravels the threads that link past with present experience.
180 p
1990

GETTING ON WITH YOUR TEENAGERS
PAR MON
MONTGOMERY, Dr Bob; Dr Laurel Morris
Step-by-step programme to improve your relationship that you can work through with your teenager.

PARENT TALK , How to talk to children in language that builds self-esteem and encourages responsibility
PAR MOO
MOORMAN, Chick
Strategies on making children, confident, and responsible through developing internal self esteem.
1998

RAISING RESPONSIBLE TEENAGERS
PAR MYE
MYERS, Bob
This book provides an extemely useful guide for parents, teachers and all those who wish to interact with young people in a conflict free atmosphere, and who wish them to become considerate and responsible adults.
1996

101 ALTERNATIVES TO WHACKING A CHILD
PAR NAP
NAPCAN
Is compiled from children's own light hearted contributions and words of wisdom.
1994

HELPING YOUR DEPRESSED TEENAGER: A guide for parents and caregivers
PAR OST
OSTER, Gerald: MONTGOMERY, Sarah
A practical guide offering family solutions to a family problem. This book will senstize you to the hidden struggles of adolescents and assist you in understanding their multifaceted problems

184p p
1995

THE MOUSE, THE MONSTER AND ME : Assertivness for young people
PAR PAL
PALMER, Pat (EdD.)
Exercises and text on the development of assertiveness in young people - for young people.
78 p
1977

RAISING GIRLS Why girls are different - and how to help them grow up happy and strong
PAR PRE
PREUSCHOFF, Gisela
Covers developing a relationship with your daughter, her emotional needs, her social conditioning, her education and her career
2004

TOILET TRAINING.... WITH LOVE: Encouraging toilet habits with singletons, twins or triplets
PAR PRO
PROULX, Lucille
Encouraging toilet habits with singletons, twins or triplets - encouraging the 'with love" as the essential ingredient to toilet training
25 p
1989

MORE THAN JUST THE BLUES - Understanding Serious Teenage Problems
PAR REY
REY, Joseph
Depression and mood swings, eating disorders, fears and obsessions, suicidal behaviour in Youth
288 p
2002

POSITIVE PARENTING
PAR SAN
SANDERS, Matthew R
The Positive Parenting Program aims to make the task of parenting a little easier and more enjoyable. It offers suggestions and ideas that you may find helpful - like how to develop a positive relationship with your child, teach your child new skills, encourage desirable behaviour and manage misbehaviour.
22 p
1996

TWINS AND THE FAMILY
PAR SAN
SANDBANK, Audrey
Covering every age from birth to post-adolescence, this book is an invaluable handbook for all of the family.
177 p
1988

TEENAGE STRESS
PAR SAV
SAUNDERS, Dr Charmaine
A Guide for Parents. Practical advice and help to overcome the increasingly common stress traps of the teenage years. Both a guide for parents and a guide for teenagers.
165 p
1992

VACCINATION
PAR SCH
SCHEIBNER, Viera
100 years of orthodox research shows that vaccines represent a medical assault on the immune system. This book is a concise summary of the results of orthodox medical research into vaccines and their effects. It aims to inform medical professionals, parent s of small children and the general public about short and long term dangerous side effects, including brain damage and death, vaccines; of the ineffectivenes of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases, as shown by epidemics in fully vaccinated pooulations; and the causal link between DPT and polio vaccines and cot death. PLEASE NOTE - THE GIPPSLAND WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICE DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTION TAKEN ON THE BASIS OF INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION. IT ENDORSES THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA ON IMMUNISATIONS. FOR THEIR POLICY PUBLICATIONS, PLEASE SEE OUR LIBRARIAN AND FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION, OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE.
264 p
1993

25 THINGS EVERY NEW MOTHER SHOULD KNOW
PAR SEA
SEARS, Martha; William Sears
Many new mothers embark on their journey with a shelfull of heavy volumes about childrearing. This book is concise and to the point. For example giving birth is a complex emotional experience, a newborn baby is already a person, you and your baby need to stay together.
117 p
1995

BECAUSE IT'S MY BODY!
PAR SHE
SHERMAN, Joanne
Aimed at young children, but could be used by anybody in learning about defensive behaviour techniques and guidelines about one's body
2002

MORE THAN ONE
PAR SIM
SIMPSON, Lindsay; Andiee Paviour
Parenting twins is nothing like being the parent of a single child. You can never prepare for the exhausting, confounding, overwhleming experience of babies-in-bulk. A hands-on practical guide dealing solely with the complexities of being pregnant with, giving birth to, and raising twins and multiples.
230 p
1994

I'M A WALKING TALKING... MIRACLE
PAR SMI
McINNES-SMITH, Lisa
A marvellous resource to help children see themselves in a positive way using this book to set their own goals. For parents of children who want to be excellent at the things they like doing.
88 p
1988

CEREBRAL PALSY
PAR STA
STANTON, Marion
Cerebral Palsy is an injury to the brain which affects control of movement and posture, and is most commonly caused around the time of birth - through ante-natal infection, birth trauma, or early childhood illness. Its symptoms range from barely noticeable to the extremely severe.
302 p
1992.

PARENTING TRIPLETS
PAR STE
STEWART, Pat
Covering topics from preparing the family for triplets, birth and hospitalisation. The babies are home, parent's needs and emotions, financing triplets, toddlers and pre-schoolers, the triplets at school, returning to the workforce, general information about triplets
53 p
1995

THE NEW BABY CARE BOOK : A practical guide to the first three years
PAR STO
STOPPARD, Dr. Miriam
A guide to a young child's health and growth, a handbook for parents covering a range of topics, holding, handling, crying, feeding, sleeping, playing, etc.
383 p
1991

TOO SCARED TO CRY : HOW TRAUMA AFFECTS CHILDREN...AND ULTIMATELY US ALL
PAR TER
TERR, Lenore (MD)
A landmark study on the effect of trauma on children, shows how trauma has affected not only the children treated, but all of us.
372 p
1990

SLEEP RIGHT SLEEP TIGHT: A practical guide to help parents resolve young children's sleeping difficulties
PAR TWE
TWEDDLE
Provides parents with easy to understand information and strategies to assist them in changing their young child's sleep patterns - gives you an insight into how and why sleep difficulties happen and describes different settling techniques for children up to three years of age.
87 p
1998

THE SILENT TWINS
PAR WAL
WALLACE, Marjorie
A powerful and haunting book which penetrates the "hidden world" of twenty four year old twins, who from childhood have been locked together in a strange secret bondage which made them reject the outside world - refusing to speak to adults, even their parents, whom they communicate with only by letter.
229 p
1986

THE TWIN BOOK
PAR WAL
WALTERS, Honor; HOPGOOD, Alan
A light-hearted and amusing but also practical book of advice to parents of twins.
66 p
1983

ANYTHING FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP: newborn babies
PAR WAT
WATKINS, Donna
Deals with establishing a harmonious home life, avoiding the stress associated with a demanding baby, dealing with problems before they become major dilemmas and avoiding trials and errors and have a contented baby.
103 p
1991

SPLIT ENDS TEENAGE STEPCHILDREN
PAR WEB
WEBBER, Ruth
Being a teenager isn't easy. And being in step family may feel a little rough at times. This book is about helping you to understand stepfamily life and to find ways to make it happier.
82 p
1996

STOP STRUGGLING WITH YOUR TEENAGER
PAR WEI
WEINHAUS, Evonne; Karen Friedman; Brian Stagoll
Jut when you start congratulating yourself that your teenagers aren't going to give you a hard time, you find yourself struggling to deal with black looks, abuse, absences, addiction, contempt and bomb sites for bedrooms.
73 p
1987

STOP STRUGGLING WITH YOUR TEENAGERS.
PAR WEI
WEINHAUS, Evonne; Karen Friedman; Brian Stagoll
Just when you start congratulating yourself that your teenagers aren't going to give you a hard time, you find yourself struggling to deal with black looks, abuse, absences, addiction, contempt and bomb sites for bedrooms.
73 p
1987

A VOLCANO IN MY TUMMY: Helping children to handle anger
PAR WHI
PUDNEY, Warwick; WHITEHOUSE, Elaine
A resource book for parents, caregivers and teachers about helping 6 to 15 year olds handle their anger so that they can live successfully, healthily, happily and nonviolently, with motivation, without fear and with good relationships. An accessible resource book for teachers, parents and all who care for children. It is full of stories, and easy - to - use games and exercises designed to encourage children to see their anger and to deal constructively with it.
80 p
1996

WHEN SEX IS THE SUBJECT : ATTITUDES AND ANSWERS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
PAR WIL
WILSON, Pamela M. (MSW)
"... provides age appropriate answers to children's common sexuality questions, essential ground rules for establishing a positive learning environment".
101 p
1991

YOUR BABY - THE FIRST 12 MONTHS
PAR WIL
Lynda Wilton
Childbirth: The physical and emotional aftermath, clothing and equipment checklist, food for thought: Your child's nutrition needs, baby's immunisation schedule, an A-Z of possible problems, safety first: baby-proofing your home, charting the changes: Developmental milestones, teething and other hazards of parenthood.
64 p
1993

QUEEN BEES & WANNABEES
PAR WIS
WISEMAN, Rosalind
Helping your daughter survive cliques, gossip, boyfriends and other realities of adolescence.
336 p
2002

CHOOSING CHILD CARE -A parents guide
PAR WOO
WOOD, Kate
Why this booklet is a really good idea! Prior to the birth of my son I thought the issue of child care would be easy. I'd simply work out when I wanted to return to work then choose the type of care I prefered. Unfortunately it's not that easy. Once my son was born, I started to question whether anyone else could care for him properly - and there the conflicting emotions and guilt commenced. Would my son be left to cry, would he be trampled by unsupervised staggering one year olds, would he contract hideous diseases, would he.. my concerns were unlimited.
23 p

THE NANAS AND THE PAPAS: A boomers guide to grandparenting
PAR ZUL
ZULLO, Kathryn and Allan
A boomers guide to grandparenting
209 p
1998

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YOUNG PEOPLE & ALCOHOL: A parent's guide
PAR ADF
Australian Drug Foundation
Through taping real-life events where alcohol is being consumed, interviews with young people and parents as to what they see as the problems and issues involved, parents are shown how to promote good communication with their children: how to help their children in ways they feel comfortable and within their own context, - handle various situations involving alcohol.
16mins 30secs

MORE THAN ONE
PAR AMB
AMBA
Recommended that viewing takes place with a professional or experienced parent of multiple birth - video

DEMYSTIFYING ADOLESCENCE - UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TEENAGER
PAR CAR
CARR-GREGG, Michael Professor
Understanding your teenager
1997
99mins

MUM'S THE WORD
PAR KOS
Mum's the word looks at three single mothers living on Social Security benefits or pensions and how they maintain their family lives. These women raise fundamental questions about single parenthood and the Australian Social Security system.
1982
23 minutes

POSITIVE PARENTING
PAR MDB
Being a parent can be hard work. Positive parenting aims to make the task of parenting a little easier and more enjoyable by offering practical and effective suggestions and ideas for raising children.
1996
50 Minutes

PARENTS' FIRST STEPS: Surviving the first weeks following childbirth
PAR MER
Mercy Hospital for Women
This video & booklet is an educational resource aimed at helping mums and dads survive the first few weeks after the birth of their baby.
1999
42 mins