It's never been easy to raise children, & arguably it's even more difficult now. In this measured & humane book Dr Edward Hallowell offers a sensible strategy for raising happy children. In his plan he has two primary goals for children: 1) that they develop a sense of 'connection' with those around them & 2) the development of a sense of mastery over one or more areas of their lives. When parents guide their children towards these goals, the outcome will be good. Other key issues he raises are:

- Don't push your child too hard in school
- High academic achievement has no correlation with happy adult life
- Put your efforts into helping your child become good at something that will become a passionate involvement
- Don't try to rush your child's development
- Teach manners





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Happy Children through Positive Parenting is a parenting book with a difference. It does not tell parents how & when to potty ...

The Tower Room: Loosely based on Rapunzel, this is the story of a sudden, unexpected, passionate relationship & the unforessen yet inevitable results of defying convention. When Megan glimpses Simon from her tower room, their worlds are changed forever.

Watching the Roses: A modern version of Sleeping Beauty, this is a haunting tale of treachery & betrayal. An ill-wishing has been placed on Alice, & it seems to be coming true.

Pictures of the Night: A retelling of the Snow White fairytale, this is a thirlling story of jealousy & enchantment. Is Bella's stepmother really as wicked as she believes?



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When the honeymoon is over, real life begins...

Newly married Debbie is at her wits' end about her & Bryan's mounting

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When the honeymoon is over, real life begins...

Newly married Debbie is at her wits' end about her & Bryan's mounting

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Depression in children is growing at such a rate that it is now recognised as a major health problem, both in the UK & internationally. This book, by the bestselling author of Beat Depression & Reclaim Your Life, will help deal with this problem in a friendly & practical way.

With clear explanations of what depression is & how kids get depressed, along with practical advice on managing the symptoms & nurturing the child, this book will offer hope to all parents whose children are struggling with this increasingly common condition. The book

Includes:: chapters on:

What is depression?
Managing the symptoms
Nurturing the child
Building a team around the child
The importance of Family

Alexandra Massey uses her expert knowledge & her own experience of childhood depression (both her own & that of her child) to offer positive help & support to parents.











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The sun is up, the sky is blue & Little Zeb is as happy as a lark in springtime. He's off to the water hole to meet his best friend Little Hippo for some tip-top playing. Trouble is that Little Hippo isn't there. Little Zeb waits & waits, but soon the sun is high in the sky & there is no sign of his friend. Little Zeb is definitely not happy playing on his own. Even the jolly new words he learned that morning don't cheer him up. But they are just the thing for someone waiting round the corner
- someone full of beans & ready for fun.
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When he lands in Harare North, our unnamed protagonist carries nothing but a cardboard suitcase full of memories & an email address for his childhood friend, Shingi. Finessing his way through immigration, he spends a few restless weeks as the very unwelcome guest in his cousin ...