The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) by Philippa Perry
A book about the vital dos and don’ts of parenting by a renowned psychotherapist, who shows how strong and loving bonds are made with your children and how such attachments give a better chance of good mental health, in childhood and beyond.
“I feel like I understand the children in my life – and myself when I was a child – better after reading this.”
Get Out of My Life: The bestselling guide to the twenty-first-century teenager by Suzanne Franks, Tony Wolf
A book about how to deal with everything from social media to online threats and porn, as well as looking at all the difficult issues of bringing up teenagers, school, sex, drugs and more.
“This book helps so much, it explains the WHY, which make it easier to understand your teenagers behaviour. Sensible, useful advice and perspective on this next and different stage of parenting.”
Why Love Matters: How affection shapes a baby’s brain by Sue Gerhardt
A book that explains why loving relationships are essential to brain development in the early years, and how these early interactions can have lasting consequences for future emotional and physical health.
“This book was wonderful in simplifying the underlying science behind why the first year of development is so important in influencing long term self-regulation as we grow.”
Women Don’t Owe You Pretty by Florence Given
A book about relationships, body image and self-esteem for women. An introduction to self-care, feminism, healing and recognising privilege, exploring all progressive corners of the feminist conversation.
“I was actually pleasantly surprised by the intersectionality of this book. It’s a well-rounded overview and very accessible for readers, regardless of where they’re at on their feminist journey.”
Blame My Brain: The Amazing Teenage Brain Revealed by Nicola Morgan
A book about the biological mysteries that lie behind teenage behaviour. An examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain, dealing with powerful emotions, gender differences, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks and the reasons behind addiction or depression.
“This does a really good job of using science to explain in simple terms what is going on in the brain during the teenage years.”
Counselling for Toads: A Psychological Adventure by Robert de Board
A book a very depressed Toad learns how to analyse his own feelings and develop his emotional intelligence using the language and ideas of transactional analysis. A warm and engaging introduction to counselling over the course of ten sessions, which correspond to chapters of the book.
“This book helps individuals understand the value of emotional support, active listening, and effective communication in a counselling relationship.”
