Books for parents

Tim Walder, a PWT member who has two adopted sons, gives an insightful review of The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to your Adoptive Family

If your child is having difficulties in social situations then Overcoming Your Child’s Shyness and Social Anxiety  is the book for you, writes Julia Bairstow.

A true diary of a cancer survivor - published to coincide with Breast Awareness Day - My Mummy Wears a Wig - Does Yours? is a remarkably candid account of nine months in the life of Michelle Williams-Huw, diagnosed with breast cancer.

Help your child become more responsible, confident and resilient by the authors of Raising Resilient Children.

Manager and mother of three Sian Minett, reviews a book which claims the experience of raising children can shed light on the perennial challenges of management.

This book highlights the premise that the majority of parents want the best education for their children and Dominic Wyse sets out to enable parents to have the knowledge and confidence to help their children enjoy learning and succeed in school.

PWT host Anne Coates reviews a book which should be read by every parent of a primary school child!

A comprehensive guide to treating casualties of all ages in any emergency authorised by St John Ambulance, St Andrew’s Ambulance Association and British Red Cross reviewed by Anne Coates.

Parenting can be challenging at times and discipline a contentious area. Here PWT panel member Sue O'Neil reviews the latest offering from Elizabeth Pantley which suggests "gentle ways to encourage good behaviour and stop the whining, tantrums and tears".

One in three marriages ends in divorce,  and many children end up feeling bewildered and resentful as parents fight between themselves. PWT panel member, Karen Trinder, reviews Putting Children First , a new book which sets out to make living in a family where the parents have separated an enriching experience.

PWT panel member Alex Bell reviews a book written to give parents strategies and tips to help manage children's behaviour.

Every year following divorce about one fifth of parents lose contact with their children. Had they known their rights they might have been able to secure good access to their offspring. This is a comprehensive guide to everything a divorcing parent needs to know to make informed and practical choices at a very difficult time for all concerned.

When Alice Sherwood's son, Archie, was diagnosed with  severe nut and egg allergies she set about devising interesting and nutritious recipes for meals he could safely eat and the rest of the family could enjoy as well. The result is the Allergy-free Cookbook  - no eggs, no dairy, no gluten, no nuts - reviewed here by Nolene Gallagher

With over 80 tasty recipes to boost your child's health and IQ which will appeal to all the family, this book is aimed at parents of young children and contains menu plans plus practical advice on planning, shopping, eating out and dealing with fussy eaters.

PWT panel member Julia Bairstow reviews a book that should be essential reading for all parents of teenagers.

From day nurseries to childminders and everything in between, this is a comprehensive guide to finding the right childcare to suit both you and your child.

How to engender a love for reading and writing in your child with this informative and comprehensive guide for parents of children from birth to aged 11.

Whether it’s being scared of the dark or anxious about going to school, this book will give you practical advice and strategies for you to help your child