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Hold On To Your Kids by Dr Gordon Neufeld
Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté
Are your children more influenced by their friends than by you? In Hold On to Your Kids, child development expert Dr Gordon Neufeld and bestselling physician Dr Gabor Maté explain why modern parenting can feel harder than ever – and what you can do about it.
They explore how children increasingly look to peers rather than parents for direction, and show how to restore strong, loving connection to raise confident, connected children in a digital world.
“This book felt like uncovering a lost essential in parenting. It taught me why real connection, not authority or rules, is what children truly crave, and offered heartfelt, practical guidance on nurturing that bond in today’s disconnected world. It’s like rediscovering how to be both guide and safe haven in your child’s life.” - Georgie x
Why we love it
💗 Award-winning. US National Parenting Publications Gold Award.
💗 Practical. Ways to rebuild connection.
💗 Timely. Updated for the digital age.
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Authors
Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté
Format
Paperback
Pages
368
Publisher
Vermilion
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Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
First published in 1976, Spiritual Midwifery introduced an entire generation of women to home birth and breastfeeding, and breathed new life into midwifery. More than 540,000 copies later, this classic is in its fourth edition.
It’s filled with joyful birth stories, photos and illustrations, along with updated information on natural childbirth, VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) and breech births, and stories of working with Amish women who share a deep appreciation for natural birth.
"This book made birth feel sacred to me. The stories are so powerful and grounding - I came away feeling inspired, connected, and completely in awe of what our bodies can do." - Georgie x
Why we love it
💗 Empowering. Birth stories that inspire confidence.
💗 Practical. Guidance from The Farm Midwives.
💗 A true classic. Loved for nearly 50 years.
Who it’s for
💗 Expectant parents planning their birth
💗 Doulas, midwives and birth workers
💗 A thoughtful gift for a mum-to-be
Good to know
Author
Ina May Gaskin
Format
Paperback, 480 pages (4th edition)
Publisher
Book Publishing Company
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Sources:[1] Amazon UK listing: www.amazon.co.uk
The Positive Birth Book by Milli Hill
The Positive Birth Book by Milli Hill: your warm, practical guide to birth
Milli Hill’s The Positive Birth Book has helped hundreds of thousands of women approach labour and birth with confidence rather than fear. Fully revised and updated in its second edition, it covers pregnancy, birth and the early weeks in Milli’s trademark warm and witty style.
Whether you’re planning a hospital, birth centre or home birth, or an elective caesarean, the book is designed to help you work out the kind of birth you really want – and how to give yourself the best chance of getting it.
"This book made me feel so much more confident and informed going into birth. I love how it helped me tune into my body, understand my options, and feel empowered every step of the way." - Georgie x
What’s inside
💗 Building your birth plan. Practical help to put your wishes into words.
💗 Your choices and rights. Including a section on rights in pregnancy and birth by Bashi Hazard of the Human Rights in Childbirth International Lawyers Network.
💗 Birth and beyond. From optimal cord clamping and gentle caesarean to postnatal mental health.
💗 Expert contributors. Breastfeeding tips from Amy Brown, plus pelvic floor and core advice from Nikki Bergen and Luce Brett.
Who it’s for
💗 First-time mums-to-be and those planning another baby
💗 Birth partners who want to feel prepared
💗 A lovely, thoughtful baby shower gift
Good to know
Author
Milli Hill
Format
Paperback, 328 pages
Edition
2nd, revised and updated (Pinter & Martin, 2023)
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Sources:[1] Amazon UK listing: www.amazon.co.uk
