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Book SynopsisHappy Kids Happy You is a unique approach, giving parents practical Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) -based methods to enable them to develop their own solutions, rather than giving prescriptive advice. Every child, every family situation, is different and parenting is a journey of constant change. There is no 'right answer', only what works for you and your family. This book gives parents methods they can own - a toolkit of methods flexible enough to cover all situations. It helps parents to: get great results with their children get their family life running more smoothly feel more confident and positive so that they have fun and enjoy being a parent more of the time! It focuses equally on the needs of the parent as well as the child: happy kids, happy you. It makes a profound and beneficial impact on family life which works for the parents as well as the children.

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Book SynopsisWhile the seemingly perfect celebrities in glossy magazines may make juggling family life with a career look effortless, the reality is that reaching equilibrium without going insane requires support and some excellent advice! Mothers Work! dissects and discusses the burning issues playing on these mothers' minds, with a warm, encouraging voice that nudges women to be proactive and gently draws mums away from the pressure of perfection. Jessica shows us that 'it's good to be good enough' and explains how to do it! This book will help you to:• know your ideal work scenario • keep in touch and ask for what you want • see your family as a team • find childcare that fits your family• get a grip on guilt • go for 'good enough' at home• get organised for a smooth return • do what it takes to thrive.Trade ReviewJust the ticket for those facing the perennial motherhood question of how to make work, work. -- Allison Mitchell, author of Time Management for Manic Mums Smart, warm and incredibly well-researched. This is THE book employers should be giving all their women returners. -- Professor Karen Pine, Professor of Psychology, University of Hertfordshire, and author of Sheconomics Jessica Chivers has done working mothers everywhere a favour by helping them get in touch with their G-spot. We're talking guilt (what were YOU talking about?) If you're thinking of returning to work, or are already there but tired of feeling frazzled, this book can help you get a grip. -- Justine Roberts, Founder, Mumsnet Jessica Chivers is the perfect ally for a new mother who is pondering whether and how to go back to work. Her chatty style, empathy and wealth of anecdotes make this an easy read as well as a rich source of valuable advice. -- Octavius Black, CEO, The Mind Gym From the Everest of ironing to the lack of quality time with the children, every working mother has G spots (that's guilt spots) aplenty. So how best to negotiate the home-office tug-of-war? Jessica Chivers sets out simple strategies to help ease the pressure - and keep you sane. Mail On Sunday You Magazine

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Book SynopsisA powerful new book that gives flustered parents the exact words to use in any situation. A toddler meltdown over the wrong pair of trousers, siblings fighting in the back of the car, constant struggles just to leave the house … Parents have the best intentions to be patient and loving, but in the heat of the moment they often find themselves feeling helpless, desperate, and so frustrated that they resort to shouting, threatening, bribing, or caving. Now Say This solves the dilemma of how to be empathic and effective at once. Based on their popular 3-step ‘ALP’ model — Attune, Limit Set, Problem Solve — which the authors have taught to thousands of parents in their clinical practice, Now Say This addresses issues such as: tantrums sibling relationships screen time bedtime Best of all, it answers the question ‘Now, what do you actually say?’ using scripts and body-language tips from real-life examples. User-friendly and research based, Now Say This transforms remarkable ideas into practical how-tos that busy parents can use right away.Trade Review‘A brilliantly practical guide to a style of parenting that’s not only kinder but way more effective. The best way to teach children to listen is to listen to them – which is the start of the simple, powerful three-step process the authors reveal here.’ -- Julian Treasure, five-time TED speaker and author of How to Be Heard‘When I picked up the new book Now Say This, I felt as though the authors had been secretly observing our lives and wrote a book especially for us … I highly recommend this book to parents of young children. We all aim to be wonderful role models for our children, we want to teach them right from wrong and how to cope with their emotions. The hard part is that we don’t always have the right words or framework. Now Say This teaches you both of these things.’ * Kid Size Living *

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Book SynopsisThis lovingly crafted bedtime story for ages 4 to 8 follows the adventures of The Laughing Witch as she prepares her pot with the fruits of the forest she loves. Learn how she lives hand-in-hand with all of nature and how she creates sacred space to honor those she loves and cares for. This book will help children to become aware of and appreciate, honor and bless their connection to the natural world around them.The book ends with The Bedtime Bubble spell, a short exercise to help children to create a safe and loving atmosphere in which to fall asleep.

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