Recent Articles in Books for parents

The Essential First Year by Penelope Leach
Jun 5, 2010

Books about bringing up babies are two a penny, but Penelope Leach's The Essential First Year is in a class of its own and is highly recommended by Parenting Without Tears for all new parents.

How To Be a A Happy Stepmum By Dr Lisa Doodson
May 18, 2010

Becoming a mother isn't necessarily easy but becoming a stepmother is fraught with all sorts of problems – and joys. Published by Vermillion, How To Be A Happy Stepmum by psychologist and stepmother Lisa Doodson is essential reading for any woman taking on a ready-made family.

Staying Young by Charmaine Yabsley
May 5, 2010

Julia Bairstow explores the Natural Secrets to Combat the Effects of Ageing and Enhance your Beauty in Charmaine Yabsley's new book Staying Young.

The Potty Training Bible by Jo Wiltshire
Apr 16, 2010

Nicole Burroughs, soon to begin potty training with daughter Eva, reviews The Potty Training Bible in which Jo Wiltshire offers realsitic and stress-free solutions and a range of approaches to potty and toilet training for both girls and boys.

Taste Britain (Punk Publishing)
Apr 12, 2010

A foodie's delight, Taste Britain introduces "destination gastonomy" and Parenting Without Tears has five copies of the book to be won.

Nurtureshock by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman
Mar 24, 2010

Lesley Lodge, a parent of three puzzlingly different offspring, looks for explanations in nurtureshock: why everything we think about raising our children is wrong by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman.

The Sixty Minute Family by Rob Parsons
Mar 19, 2010

A book to be read in just an hour – to transform your family relationships forever? Anne Coates turns the pages and gives her verdict on Rob Parsons' The Sixty Minute Family for Parenting Without Tears.

colour me beautiful
Feb 27, 2010

Anne Coates reviews  Hamlyn's "expert guidance to help you feel confident and look great".

Inspirational Blueprints for Personal Success – for Women by Dr Kem Thompson
Feb 23, 2010

Based on Dr Kem Thompson's personal philosophy, medical training and experiences as a life coach, Inspirational Blueprints for Personal Success for Women gives you 30 days to change the way you think and become the success you deserve.

The Winner's Bible by Dr Kerry Spackman
Jan 7, 2010

Anne Coates reviews a book which could have an amazing impact on your life: The Winner's Bible by Dr Kerry Spackman.

Writing a will - act now
Jan 4, 2010

A survey carried out last year by Which? Legal Service revealed that 44 per cent of people without a will said this was because they hadn't got round to it; 29 per cent said they hadn't thought about it and 18 per cent thought they didn't need one. Yet dying intestate – without a will – may mean your partner or children may be ill provided for.

Ask Me Anything published by Dorling Kindersley
Nov 24, 2009

For trivia fans and devotees of pub quizzes as well as parents and older children, Ask Me Anything - every FACT you ever wanted to know is a must for your bookshelves.