Useful Resources
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read - Philippa Perry
An invaluable read for any parent. In this book, Philippa Perry provides an accessible way for you to understand how your own childhood has shaped you, how to navigate your children's feelings and how to build your relationship with them.
What Mothers Do - Naomi Stadlen
A welcome and comforting read in which Naomi Stadlen explores the importance of what mothers do even when they feel like they are doing nothing or not doing enough.
If you feel you are not achieving as a mother and are placing endless pressures and criticism on yourself, this is the book for you.
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Why Birth Trauma Matters - Emma Svanberg
A valuable read if you or a close other has experienced a difficult or traumatic birth. Emma Svanberg explains in detail how birth trauma occurs. She examines the wide-ranging impact on all of those involved in birth, and looks at treatments and techniques to aid recovery.
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The Kids Are Crying Again - Annie Peskin
A short and easy read exploring why you may react the way you do in family situations. Grounded in this understanding, Annie Peskin provides useful techniques for better communication skills to help you change the way you relate to your partner and children.
Why Love Matters - Sue Gerhardt
In Why Love Matters Sue Gerhardt considers how a baby's earliest relationship shapes their nervous system and emotional development and how our adult life is influenced by infancy even though we do not remember it.
It will help you understand the importance of love and the value of all you do in your relationship with your baby. It also gives you insightful knowledge about your baby's emotional development.
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Why Breastfeeding Grief and Trauma Matters - Amy Brown
A helpful read if you have stopped breastfeeding and are experiencing difficult emotions such as grief, anger, guilt, shame, frustration and self-blame.
It recognises the emotional trauma and impact on women of difficulties with breastfeeding and provides a space for your feelings to be acknowledged and understood.
Parenting from the Inside Out - Daniel J Siegel
An insightful book that helps you understand how your childhood experiences may have shaped the way you parent. A reflective read helping you form a greater understanding of yourself and supporting you in your parenting experience.
Why Postnatal Recovery Matters - Sophie Messager
The postnatal period is often overlooked, particularly in today's Western Societies. This book discusses the importance of postnatal recovery and its impact for the longer term health of mother and baby.
A useful read if you are pregnant or have just had a baby.
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Why Baby Loss Matters - Kay King
If you have experienced baby loss or the end of a pregnancy, it can be a very difficult time. This book can help you navigate your experience through its exploration of different approaches to coping with the loss of a baby and keeping memories alive. It offers insight into the ways that families have found the support and peace they have needed to continue living after saying goodbye.​
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