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'A wonderful self-portrait of a family with autism at its heart. Uplifting and grounded, frank and encouraging, serious and funny, A Normal Family affirms that there is life after an ASD diagnosis - an atypical life, yes, but an abundant and nourishing life just the same' David Mitchell, author...

When Covid struck and the country entered lockdown, Widdicombe and Beckett were stuck at home and the reality of parenting young children without the escape of work hit hard. They decided to start a podcast, Lockdown Parenting Hell, which meant they could go upstairs, leave the children for a while, and moan about the difficulties of being a dad, which over 2 million people a month started listening to! With the success of the podcast, Beckett and Widdicombe decided there was plenty they hadn’t covered that would make a great audiobook.

From the New York Times best-selling author of Have a New Kid by Friday comes a call to dads to step up to the plate and become the loving, actively engaged father that a daughter needs for life and relational success. The relationship that matters most to your daughter isn't always the one with...

How one woman raises three autistic daughters, loses one at Disney world, stays married, has sex, bakes gluten-free, goes broke, and keeps her sense of humor. Dr. Spock? Check. Penelope Ann Leach (Remember her?) Check. What to Expect When You’re Expecting? Check. I had a seven hundred dollar Bellini crib for God’s sake! Everything was perfect…." And so begins Kim Stagliano’s electrifying and hilarious memoir of her family’s journey raising three daughters with autism.

TRANSFORMING TODDLERHOOD outlines modern solutions to age-old parenting dilemmas, including getting your toddler to brush their teeth, introducing a new baby to your toddler, streamlining bedtime, and much more. Blending both personal and client stories with practical and applicable advice, the...

You're going to be a dad. Incredible. Terrifying. Both at once. The questions are already piling up. Am I ready for this? Can I actually do it? What does my partner need from me right now? Add a whirlwind of anxiety, excitement, and sleep-deprived panic — and it can feel like no one ever told...

3 Books in 1—The Complete New Dad Guide from Pregnancy to Toddlerhood Becoming a dad changes everything. One minute you're navigating pregnancy. Then you're learning how to care for a newborn. Before long, you're dealing with tantrums, routines, boundaries, and an energetic toddler. New Dad...

Raising a teenage boy in today’s world can feel like steering a rocket ship with no instruction manual. There are hormones, homework, social media storms, identity questions, and “I’m fine” grunts that clearly mean “I have no idea what’s going on.” And through it all, Dad… he’s looking to you.

People say 'like father, like son', and the story of my life has mirrored my father's to a quite uncanny degree. Right from when I was a little boy, he was my rock, my mentor, my hero. It is no exaggeration to say that he taught me virtually everything I know about both country life and television. Without him I certainly would not be doing what I am today.

Beautifully read by the author Tim Winton. How do we keep going in a burning world? Songs from the Firefront is a vital and moving memoir in essays from Tim Winton, twice Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Cloudstreet and The Riders. A memoir in essays, Songs from the Firefront portrays the...

As a mother, are you comfortable in your skin? Want to know how best to be a working or stay-at-home mum? Babies have very simple needs, yet many parents are overwhelmed with elaborate advice on how to meet them. In How Not to F*** Them Up, leading child psychologist Oliver James argues that...

Brought to you by Penguin. The latest book from the No.1 bestselling author and host of the chart-topping Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast. Letters on Motherhood is a collection of heartfelt and deeply poignant letters written by Giovanna to her three young sons, her husband and the family and...

How to talk with kids about fascism—and what you can do about it "This book is a parent’s trusted companion through roiling political waters, and just in time. A skillful, urgent and loving intervention.” —Naomi Klein, author of Doppelganger From Conspirituality co-host Matthew Remski: A...

Read by the author. Discover how to become the father your family deserves. Glen Henry never wanted to be a father. He grew up in a broken home and assumed that the role was worthless. Then he saw what a good father looked like and became passionate about not only being a good father himself but...

The teen years are tough - for teens and for parents. Many parents dread the moodiness, dishonesty, preference of friends over family, exam stress, and push for greater independence. Mothers have a pivotal role to play; this is a guidebook for parents and mothers of girls in particular as they navigate the rocky teenage landscape with their daughters aged 8 to 18. It aims to help them embrace the potential of their child's teenage years by marking this time of growing maturity for girls and celebrating it with them.

From Aaron Gouveia, who gained viral fame after tweeting his support for his son's painted fingernails (and who knows toxic masculinity very well), learn practical and actionable tips such as: don't accept different standards for moms and dads; teach boys that "girl" is not an insult and retire phrases like "boys will be boys"; and show boys that expressing their emotions and being physical is a good thing. 

Welcome to the first year of fatherhood, new dad—a time filled with joy, sleepless nights, and a few moments of asking yourself, "What the heck am I doing?" Fear not, because "You Will Rock As a Dad!: The Expert Guide to Your Baby’s First Year and Everything New Fathers Need to Know” is here to steer you through this whirlwind of poop diapers, first smiles, and precious milestones.

He means well. He just doesn't always know what you need in the moment.This book fixes that.The Reliable Partner Pregnancy Guide gives first-time dads a simple, practical system for reading the room, choosing the right response, and showing up in a way that actually helps, without you having to...

For people who happen to be parents (or might be soon). Because for every turdy nappy you sadly deposit into a gag-reflex-inducing bin, there's a moment that's less sh*t around the corner. This is not a audiobook that will help you grow (or raise) a human successfully. But this is a book that might, if you're not too emotionally battered - and can see through the permanent eye twitch - help you laugh a little more than you cry. But that's not guaranteed.

An Economist, GQ and Times Book of the Year 2025 An ambitious history of masculinity and family, from the Bronze Age to the modern day, Fatherhood dares to offer a more caring and affirmative vision of the roles men currently play in society. 'Superbly intelligent . . . a rewarding Sapiens-style...