Contented Child

When trying to deal with our current troubles and anxieties, it can be deeply irritating to be asked to consider our childhoods. They happened so long ago; we can probably barely remember, let alone relate to, the little person we once were. But one of the most powerful explanations for why we may, as adults, be struggling, is that we were denied the opportunity to fully be ourselves in our earliest years. This book is a guide to better understanding our younger selves in order to shape who we wish to be in the future.

Bringing up a child to be an authentic and mentally robust adult is one of life’s great challenges. It is also, fortunately, not a matter of luck. The Good Enough Parent is a compendium of life lessons, including how to say ‘no’ to a child you adore, how to look beneath the surface of ‘bad’ behavior to work out what might really be going on, how to encourage a child to be genuinely kind, and how to handle the moods and gloom of adolescence.

A fresh and practical guide to successfully managing children's behaviour - from babies to young adults. Cathy Glass has been a foster carer for over 20 years, during this time fostering more than 50 children, as well as bringing up three of own. Many of these children have had severe behavioural difficulties and have come to Cathy as a last resort, when their parents or carers were no longer able to cope. Drawing on a combination of years of training and extensive personal experience, in this comprehensive guide, Cathy passes on her tried and tested methods.

Mister Pushkin and Klem are creatures of habit. They know what they like, and what they don’t like. That’s why, mostly, they get on. For a cat not used to being outsmarted, Mister Pushkin is in for a shock. But his acute observational skills serve him well. He realizes that trying too hard can often cause unimaginable problems. Sometimes he doesn’t know why he bothers.

One cat. One person. Many problems. Twelve Summery tales, told with humour, mischief and wit. The first collection in the brilliant Tales of Mister Pushkin series. Mister Pushkin always knows what’s good for Klem. But Klem only thinks he knows what’s good for Mister Pushkin. With luxuriant blue fur and golden eyes, Mister Pushkin is not like other cats. And although his instinct is usually reliable, his ability to see things others can’t can be a mixed blessing. Avoiding the vet’s thermometer may be impossible, but somehow, he must find a way to escape Klem’s short leash.

One cat. Two people. Many more problems. Twelve Autumnal tales, told with humour, mischief, and wit. Mister Pushkin was looking for peace and quiet. But trouble was looking for him. He finally discovers why he’s not like other cats. It makes life interesting at the local cat show. But it also attracts a lot of unwelcome attention. His ability to see things other’s can’t averts one disaster, only to create another. And cruelty, he realises, can sometimes be the best form of kindness.

Mister Pushkin has nine lives. And he’ll need every one! For a cat not known for his patience, Mister Pushkin remains calm, in spite of intolerable provocation. But every cat has its limits. Although Klem would often like Mister Pushkin’s help, he’s rarely pleased with the cat’s methods. Emma however, is supremely grateful for his assistance in her hour of need.