Gina Ford has helped thousands of families resolve challenges over the years and in this life-saving book, she offers exhausted parents clear, step-by-step solutions to resolving a whole range of sleep issues. Whether it's feeding to sleep, rocking to sleep, night-waking, co-sleeping, dummy attachment - whatever the problem - Gina knows how to fix it. You'll find out how to set day and night routines that will resolve the specific issue and in just...

From TV presenter Holly Willoughby comes the refreshingly accessible and nurturing parenting guide that all new mums are looking for.

Bringing your baby home for the first time is such a wonderful feeling, especially after months of preparation for this special new arrival. This first year is so important for your baby's development - from learning to crawl and teething to developing their own personality. Meanwhile, you have to make sure that you are focusing on your own wellbeing as well as your baby's. All the conflicting advice and information might be intimidating, but now...

In this hilarious and indispensable guide to midlife motherhood, Alex shares her own experiences and those of other mums on the joys of first time parenthood - when it arrives that bit later in life. From the fear of leaving it too late when the maybe-baby years of career and meeting the right partner are priorities, to struggles with conception and even the opposite - being an older Mum can be a minefield. In her first book, Alex gives us her 'winging...

Becoming a parent is about so much more than just taking care of a baby - it involves changes in all areas of your life and it can be everything from fantastic and fulfilling to overwhelming and exhausting. sometimes all at once. In this practical book, Amy Brown talks you through the first year of parenthood, helping you navigate some of the challenges caring for a newborn can bring for both parents.

This classic guide to child-care and development and a bible for parents is now updated. Written from the baby and child's perspective, information is organised in easy-to-follow age bands. At each stage there is illuminating advice on every problematic or exciting aspect of child-care.

'Weaning' guides you through every aspect of weaning your baby, with advice on when to start weaning, which foods to introduce first, how to prepare foods safely, and how to spoon feed purees and solid foods. With up-to-date information on allergies and intolerances, advice on how to encourage baby-led weaning, and tips on combining foods to build up flavours and textures, you can be sure your baby is getting exactly what his or her growing body needs....

Spanning the years from birth to 12, Dorothy Einon offers a practical guide to the growth and development of children. The guide explains how to cope with the ups and downs in a child's life and shows how to raise a healthy and happy family.

No matter how much you long for and plan for a baby, no one is quite prepared for the impact their new arrival has on their life. Babies have a habit of not behaving the way the textbooks say they should; this book tells you what you can REALLY expect in the first three months.

Jo Frost, the UK's most trusted nanny, shares her wealth of knowledge and years of experience to help you raise your toddler with confidence and give him or her the best start in life.