For Parents
| Family Friendly Working, by Antonia Chitty |
| Many parents strive to find the perfect balance between looking after
the family and working, but it’s not always easy. In this book, Family
Friendly Working, author and working parent, Antonia Chitty, explores
the many options available for parents who want to successfully work
and still have plenty of time to spend with their family. Over the
course of 10 chapters, Antonia look at ideas for finding work,
different types of work – such as using your existing hobbies as a
catalyst for transforming them into paid for work, developing services
you can sell, selling products or joining a franchise – and ways of
building your business or work once you’ve hit on the perfect idea for
you. Throughout the book are great real life examples of other parents
who’ve been there and done it, plus lots of useful tips and contact
details of relevant companies. The tone is upbeat and chatty, but
chapter 10 does offer advice for when you’re struggling to make things
work. Overall, it’s a very useful guide for any parents contemplating
fitting work around children, those already doing so and anyone looking
for inspirational working ideas. Buy Now |
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| Family Breaks in Britain |
| If you’re planning a family break in Britain this year, or perhaps the
occasional day out, then this book is an invaluable guide. Split into
areas, it covers the main family-oriented attractions in each area, a
selection of restaurants and other eating places and accommodation
suggestions. There’s also a general write-up about each place and
various useful maps. Every listing has full contact details, including
phone numbers and websites, and there are suggestions for all budgets.
Once you’ve seen the stunning photos, you’ll wish you were there
already. Buy now |
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| How Small Groups Can Raise Big Funds, by Jessica Runston |
| Many families are involved with fundraising, for groups such as school
PTAs or nurseries, and coming up with constant new and exciting ideas
to try can be hard. But now help is at hand, with this excellent book
that’s aimed at small groups. Split into two parts, the first offers a
wealth of practical ideas of raising money, including tried and tested
old chestnuts, to new and innovative ideas. The second part delves into
the practicalities of fundraising, focusing on issues such as planning,
getting sponsorship, arranging publicity and media coverage, rules and
regulations you need to know about and getting celebrities involved.
Both parts feature lots of case studies of groups and individuals
who’ve tried the ideas – and succeeded – and great tips to take away
and apply to your own fundraising mission. Overall, the book is easy to
read, nicely laid out throughout so you can delve in easily and full of
helpful, useful and inspiring ideas. A must-have for any small
fundraising group. Buy now |
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| Babies' Names, compiled by Julia Cresswell |
| If you’re not quite sure what to call your new or impending arrival, or
need a bit of extra inspiration, then the latest edition of Babies’
Names is packed with ideas. In fact, there are over 1500 different
names included, including traditional, ethnic and creative ideas.
You’ll find family Biblical, classical and Germanic names nestling
alongside Arabic, Indian sub-continent and continental names. The book
also includes details of the origins and meaning of names and gives the
common short forms too, so you can be aware of the potential nicknames
from the outset. In theory (and if you don’t get waylaid for hours
reading all the curious new names that exist), it should help you
whittle down your shortlist of possibilities and come up with the
perfect name for your child. Buy now |
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| How To Survive the Terrible Twos, by Caroline Dunford |
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Subtitled, “A Diary of a Mother Under Siege,” this book is part diary, and part helpful hints. Caroline records family life and the antics of her two year old – the Emperor – for a year, in an honest, thought-provoking and entertaining way. Unlike other books on the topic, this focuses on real life, so there are plenty of ups and downs, tricky moments and times of despair, when Caroline wonders what she’s doing wrong. In between the diary entries are boxes packed with useful guidelines, practical ideas and handy hints, covering issues such as potty training, sleeping, healthy eating, childcare, bad habits and TV watching. If the terrible twos stage is nearing, or you’re currently going through it, this book provides plenty of reassurance that you’re not alone and inspiration to tackle the situations that arise. Buy Now |
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| The Yummy Mummy Workout (DVD) with Leisa Hart |
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If you’re keen to stay fit during pregnancy and get rid of any post-pregnancy weight gain, the Yummy Mummy Workout is for you! Devised by US fitness expert, Leisa Hart, and used by her to stay fit during her own pregnancies, the two disc set is designed to support you both during pregnancy and after you’ve given birth.
On Disc 1 you’ll find a varied mix including yoga, salsa dancing and stretching and relaxing exercises, that together aim to increase your energy levels, prepare your body for delivery and give good groundwork for a quick recovery after the stress and strain of giving birth. Disc 2 is devoted to all kinds of post-natal exercise – ideal for when you want to burn off any excess fat – and includes aspects such as yoga, fat burning and pilates. Practical and inspirational, it’s an ideal set for pre- and post-pregnancy and can make keeping fit during your new stage of life fun and enjoyable. Buy Now
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