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Continue reading →: ‘Strong Is the New Pretty’ by Kate T Parker
In this photographic journal, Kate Parker has captured girls doing what they love. Depicting Sloane (age 8) playing with her friends, Maya (age 11) in her karate gear, and Tayla (age 7) playing in the dirt, it’s a book that celebrates the strength, resilience, and authenticity of girls. My 4 year…
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Continue reading →: ‘Secure Relating’ by Ann Kelley and Sue Marriott
One of the most comprehensive, concise and insightful books I have read in a while, ‘Secure Relating’ offers a roadmap towards fostering healthier and more fulfilling relationships, whether that be with our children, partner, or peers. Short Take: This book explores the role of our individual histories, as well as…
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Continue reading →: ‘Don’t Think About Purple Elephants’ by Susan Whelan
Another one of my favourite children’s books, this story introduces us to Sophie who discovers a simple distraction technique that helps to quieten her worries. I love this book as it both normalises and validates that worry is something many kids experience, as well as providing an effective and simple…
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Continue reading →: ‘What’s in Your Mind Today?’ by Louise Bladen
This simple story offers a gentle introduction to mindfulness of the breath (Ānāpānasati Sutta), teaching children to calm their minds and bodies by tuning inwards. Introducing us to Molly, George, Oliver, Sophie and Amelia, the author personifies thoughts as bubbles, butterflies and wriggly worms, helping children visualise their thoughts and…
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Continue reading →: ‘Untamed’ by Glennon Doyle
In ‘Untamed’, Glennon Doyle bravely shares a personal journey of self-discovery, encouraging readers to break free from societal expectations and live authentically. Although not strictly a parenting book, this memoir offers more for women and mothers than many purpose written books. Short take: ‘Untamed’ is a personal memoir that highlights…
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Continue reading →: ‘The Invisible String’ by Patrice Karst
‘The Invisible String’ introduces children to the idea that there is connection binding us to people we love, no matter where they are. A valuable metaphor that provides comfort and reassurance in times of separation or loss, this book has become a core part of my clinical toolbox over the…
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Continue reading →: ‘It’s Okay Not to Share’, by Heather Shumaker
‘It’s Okay Not to Share’ aims to provide parents with a set of 29 “rules” for raising kids. Pitched at parents of 4 to 6 year olds, the fundamental principles are positive yet the book falls short in how they are applied. Short take: The title and chapter overviews for…
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Continue reading →: ‘What We’ll Build’ by Oliver Jeffers
’What We’ll Build’ is a beautiful children’s book that celebrates the bond between a dad and his young daughter. Jeffers explores themes of imagination and exploration as the pair not only build physical structures, but also dreams and memories together. Written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, this is one of…
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Continue reading →: ‘Free to Learn’ by Peter Gray
In ‘Free to Learn’, Peter Gray explores the benefits of natural, self-directed learning and provides a compelling argument against the traditional schooling system. One of the most well researched books I have read to date, it is difficult to give this book anything but 5 stars. Short take: The book…
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Continue reading →: ‘Hunt, Gather, Parent’ by Michaeleen Doucleff
In ‘Hunt, Gather, Parent’ Doucleff, a journalist and mother, embarks on a personal journey to discover why Western parenting practices seem to be falling short. She discovers through her time within the Maya villages in Mexico and Inuit communities in the Arctic, that adopting Indigenous parenting practices feels more intuitive…
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