Natural Parenting Melbourne

ATTACHMENT PARENTING
GENTLE BABY CARE
PARENTING MULTIPLES
PARENTING SUPPORT
POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
SINGLE PARENTING
TODDLERS

ATTACHMENT PARENTING

ATTACHMENT PARENTING - Katie Allison Granju
Nurturing a message of the importance of secure attachment and bonding between the baby and its parents, this book urges you to trust your instincts and parent from the heart. Granju provides a solid and yet warm discussion of important matters as: responding attentively to your baby's cries; minimising parent-child separation; avoiding 'sleep training' for infants; breastfeeding according to your baby's cues instead of a schedule; 'wearing' your baby in a cloth carrier rather than relying on 'baby gadgets' such as plastic carriers and carriages.

BABY BOOK: BIRTH TO 2 YEARS by William Sears & Martha Sears
A comprehensive collaboration of all the Sears' best known work. Includes chapters on attachment parenting, nighttime parenting, fussy babies and the role of fathers.

BEING THERE by Isabelle Fox
This book provides a solid argument for critical importance of a parental presence in a child's early years and why continuity of nurturing care by the same person is essential to the emotional wellbeing of every infant and toddler.

KANGAROO CARE: THE BEST YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR PRETERM INFANT by Susan M Luddington-Hoe & Susan K Golant
This book provides an illustrated guide to the techniques called Kangaroo Care used for preterm infants. Discusses the importance of skin-to skin contact and its ability to influence the way in which premature babies thrive following birth.

LOVING MAMA: Essays on Natural Parenting and Motherhood - Edited by Tina Palisi
This book which focuses on attachment parenting, is a compilation of essays by over 40 mothers. Loving Mama attempts to dispel the idea that there is a "right" way to parent a child. Instead, using compassionately written anecdotal essays, it points to the best voice to listen to is the voice of the child.

NIGHTTIME PARENTING by William Sears
Another classic by William Sears this book discusses topics such as: Identifying high-need children; Bedtime rituals; Nightmares; Night nursing; Parents sharing sleep; Foods that improve sleep; Tips for single parents and working mothers; Encouraging naps; Travelling.

OUR BABIES OURSELVES by Meredith Small
Subtitled "How biology and culture shape the way we parent"- this is the first book to explore to what extent the way we parent is based on our biological needs and to what extent it is based on culture. An eye-opening insight into the "Western" approach to childrearing.

THE ATTACHMENT PARENTING BOOK by Martha Sears & William Sears
A comprehensive book outlining the attachment parenting approach. Encouraging parents to follow their instincts, and focus on the needs of their child.

THE AWARE BABY: A New Approach to Parenting by Aletha Solter PhD
This revolutionary book marks a major breakthrough in our understanding of babies' emotional needs from birth to two-and-half years of age. Now translated into several languages and sold around the world. The Aware Baby and it's sequel, Helping Young Children Flourish, describe an approach to parenting based on respect and trust.

THE CONTINUUM CONCEPT by Jean Liedloff
An all time attachment parenting classic, The Continuum Concept is Liedloff's record of observations taken during her time spent living with the people of the Yequana and Sanema tribes of South America. They were the happiest people she had ever seen. The children never fought, were never punished, and obeyed happily and instantly. Her western perceptions of human nature totally demolished, she emerged with a radical understanding of our deepest needs and potentialities for wellbeing--and of the means through which we may begin to heal ourselves and save our children. Most crucial is the cognition that the way we treat our very young is a primary cause of the alienation, neuroses, and unhappiness that is normative in the civilized worlds.

THE FAMILY BED by Tine Thevenin
One of the first books to discuss the issue of co-sleeping this text explores the advantages and disadvantages, the joys and irritations when children do sleep with their parents.

THE NATURAL CHILD: PARENTING FROM THE HEART by Jan Hunt & Peggy O'Mara
The Natural Child is a collection of essays on parenting and education which were written to help parents and future parents understand the critical importance of treating their children with dignity, respect, understanding, and compassion from infancy into adulthood. This book aims to inspire parents toward a new way of being with their children that allows for a mutually trusting and loving relationship based on respectful, gentle guidance and emotional support.

THE VITAL TOUCH by Sharon Heller
The author, a psychologist, examines why social pressures and a desire for self-sufficiency have caused Americans to distance themselves from their children. Over-reliance on infant carriers, strollers, swings and cribs/cots as parenting substitutes often prevents parents from having physical closeness with their children.

THREE IN A BED - by Deborah Jackson
This is the classic book for parents seeking an alternative to broken nights. Details the invaluable benefits of co-sleeping with your baby for breastfeeding mothers, reviews the history of babies in the bed and, through interviews with parents, explores current attitudes to the idea.

THE SUCCESSFUL CHILD by William Sears, Martha Sears & Elizabeth Pantley
The authors of this book believe that a successful child is an attached child - connected not just to family but also the world beyond. They offer practical information and examples you can use to foster healthy connection. Topics covered include: empathy and compassion, kindness and manners, confidence and self-esteem, the ability to make wise choices, interdependence, sense of humour, sense of responsibility, positive sibling relationships, healthy friendships, nurturing your child's special talents, and much more.

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GENTLE BABY CARE

100 WAYS TO CALM THE CRYING by Pinky McKay
McKay, author of the popular 'Parenting by Heart', emphasises that all babies are different and focuses on giving parents the confidence to deal with their babies' crying. Each chapter looks at an aspect of crying, outlines research and provides advice interspersed with parents' stories.

BABY MASSAGE: THE CALMING POWER OF TOUCH by Alan Heath & Nicki Bainbridge
This book covers safe and soothing massage to settle babies to sleep and alleviate fractious crying; simple techniques in step-by-step colour photographs; therapeutic routines for easing common ailments, including colic and teething pain; effective massage sequences for every age group, from premature babies to boisterous toddlers.

BABY MATTERS: WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT CARING FOR YOUR BABY by Linda Folden Palmer
Early parenting and health care choices make a huge difference in your baby’s health and well being. This book is filled with the scientific research regarding key issues of infant care, including why exclusive breastfeeding is so beneficial, how to raise a securely bonded child, and why there is a huge increase in colitis, irritable bowel disease, hyperactivity, food allergies, asthma, attention deficit, diabetes, obesity and cancer.

BABY WISDOM by Deborah Jackson
Subtitled "The World's Best Kept Secrets for the First Year of Parenting", this is excellent book is an astonishing reminder that Western-style parenting is not the only way to raise a baby. From the deserts of Africa to the coldest shores of Canada, "Baby Wisdom" trawls the world for thousands of years of mother-lore. We hear how mothers around the world soothe their infants' cries, how fathers take on their role with ritual and pride, and the crucial importance of community.

GENTLE BABY CARE by Elizabeth Pantley
In a handy A-Z format this book has answers to concerns about sleep, feeding, teething, independent play, handling, unwanted advice and much more.

INFANT MASSAGE: A HANDBOOK FOR LOVING PARENTS - Vimala McClure
McClure shows you why a daily massage can be one of the greatest gifts you give your child.. and yourself. For generations mothers all over the world have known that the soft stroke of their hands soothes, calms and communicates their love to their babies.

LOVING HANDS by Frederick Leboyer
Subtitled "The traditional art of baby massage" this book follows a young mother, whom the author met, observed and photographed with her babies in Calcutta and learn how to use the flowing rhythms of the art of baby massage to communicate love and strength to infants.

THE FUSSY BABY by William Sears & Martha Sears
Offers creative ways to soothe a fussy baby, including a checklist of 36 time-tested baby calmers. Authors discuss methods of feeding high-need children and helping them get to sleep and stay asleep; information on medical causes of infant fussiness, from infections to food sensitivities; effective ways of coping with common behaviour of high-need children and much more.

THE NATURAL BABY: FROM BIRTH TO FIRST YEAR by Janet Balaskas
This new book from Janet Balaskas presents a comprehensive step-by-step guide to providing natural and holistic care during the first year of a baby's life.

THE NO CRY SLEEP SOLUTION by Elizabeth Pantley
Pantley's guide provides you with effective strategies to overcoming naptime and nighttime problems. "The No-Cry Sleep Solution" offers clearly explained, step-by-step ideas that steer your little ones toward a good night's sleep - whilst avoiding crying and stress. Tips from The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Uncover the stumbling blocks that prevent baby from sleeping through the night; Determine, and work with, baby's biological sleep rhythms; Create a customised, step-by-step plan to get baby to sleep through the night; Use the Persistent Gentle Removal System if you would prefer that your baby falls asleep without being breastfed or bottlefed, or having a dummy or pacifier.

THE PRACTICAL ART OF BABY MASSAGE by Peter Walker

THE SLEEP BOOK FOR TIRED PARENTS by Rebecca Huntly
If your child experiences frequent waking, difficulty getting to sleep or sleeping alone, unusual sleep cycles, nightmares and sleep terrors, this book is for you. The author offers options to accommodate your family's individual values and style.

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PARENTING MULTIPLES

MORE THAN ONE - by Lindsay Simpson & Andiee Paviour
Explores the unique needs of twins, from conception to school age and the physical and emotional challenges faced by their parents. Filled with insights from parents from all walks of life, it is realistic and reassuring.

MOTHERING MULTIPLES by Karen Kerkhoff Gromada
This book offers invaluable information on breastfeeding and attachment-style parenting of twins and guides parents from pregnancy through to the early years.

PARENTING TRIPLETS - by Pat Stewart
Having triplets is a unique experience. Some parents have described this experience as earth shattering; others as a challenge; many as a deeply rewarding experience which bonds the whole family. Helpful hints gathered from researching 135 Australian families with triplets.

PARENTING TWINS - by Anne Corrigan
This book covers many of the wonderful qualities that makes twins special. Published by the Australian Multiple Birth Association, it covers topics from first learning you are having twins to home management.

TWINS: A PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL GUIDE TO PARENTING TWINS by Katrina Bowman & Louise Ryan
From conception to school, the authors share their stories and others’ experiences of twin pregnancy, birth and toddlers, and offer advice supported by health professionals.

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PARENTING SUPPORT

BECOMING THE PARENT YOU WANT TO BE by Laura Davis & Janis Keyser
This popular book gives parents permission to be human: to question, learn, make mistakes, struggle and grow; and most of all, to have fun with their children.

CONFIDENT PARENTING by William Doherty
Subtitled "How to set limits, be considerate and stay in charge ". Dr Doherty proposes the following as essential parenting approaches today: expect respect and participation in family life; realise that anger-free parenting is often not appropriate; consider your family’s responsibilities to school and community; and resist the pressures from your child’s peer culture.

EVERYDAY BLESSINGS: THE INNER WORK OF MINDFUL PARENTING by Myla Kabat-Zinn & John Kabat-Zinn
A guide to mindful parenting, that is, being aware of the purpose and meaning of everyday life, through which parents can enrich their own and their children’s lives by respecting the inner potential and beauty in their children and themselves.

HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN TO FLOURISH by Aletha Solter
This is a revolutionary book that marks a major breakthrough in our understanding of children between 2 and 8 years of age. Continuing the same approach to parenting described in her earlier book The Aware Baby, the author presents fascinating insights into Young children's emotions and describes effective alternatives to both punishments and rewards. Recommended for anyone who wants to help children reach their highest potential.

HIDDEN MESSAGES by Elizabeth Pantley
Pantley will teach you about yourself and encourage you to look at what's really going on between you and your children. Through specific action plans, the author helps you uncover the best ways to raise your children to be happy, successful people.

LOVE, LAUGHTER & PARENTING by Steve and Shaaron Biddulph
Another wonderful, uplifting and insightful book from the Biddulph's. A celebration of the joys and pitfalls that the parenting experience can bring to your life.

LIVING WITH THE ACTIVE ALERT CHILD by Linda Budd
Bright, controlling, fearful and highly energetic, active alert children are frequently misdiagnosed as hyperactive or learning disabled; this book explains what makes them 'tick' and gives strategies for the challenges.

MORE SECRETS OF HAPPY CHILDREN by Steve Biddulph & Shaaron Biddulph
Covers such issues as: how to help toddlers and children feel secure and settled; discipline methods that work, without hitting or yelling; making sure your love gets through; being the best kind of dad; will childcare damage your child? and parent power.

MOTHERING AND FATHERING by Tine Thevenin
The different ways mothers and fathers raise children. Traditionally, women encourage intimacy, nurturing and bonding, whereas men encourage independence and self-reliance - maybe before the children are really ready.

NATURAL FAMILY LIVING: THE MOTHERING MAGAZINE GUIDE TO PARENTING by Peggy O'Mara
Natural parenting, like attachment parenting, advocates following your intuition as a parent.A truly comprehensive guide this book covers all aspects of parenting: preconception, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, newborn care, sleeping, food, alternative medicine, discipline, adolescence, sexuality, education (including alternative schools and home-schooling), and finally, dealing with problems like divorce or death.

ONLY CHILD by David Emerson & Jill Pitkeathley
What it means to be an only child and how it affects you. More than 60 'only' children talk about their experiences, share their problems, fears, anxieties and ways of coping.

PARENTING BY HEART by Pinky McKay
Melbourne based writer Pinky McKay encourages parents to trust - themselves, their child and their own feelings. This new book contains practical and light hearted advice about pregnancy and birth care choices; dealing with healthcare professionals; breastfeeding and other topics including sleep, tantrums and postnatal depression.

PARENTING GIRLS by Janet Irwin, Susanna de Vries & Susan Stratigos Wilson
There are lots of ideas for parents and carers to help you raise well-balanced, optimistic and successful young women.

RAISING BOYS by Steve Biddulph
Steve Biddulph, family therapist and author, discusses what makes boys tick, and how to help them be happy, loving and capable. He looks at the important issues in boys' development from birth to manhood - and discusses the warm, strong parenting and guidance that boys need. He brings his humour, honesty and practical knowledge to the important task of raising our sons.

RAISING HAPPY KIDS by Michael Grose
This book provides a practical guide that will help parents achieve what most want for their children: to be happy. Grose describes how parents can create a warm, yet challenging environment that enables children to learn to become citizens of the world, while feeling loved and secure at home.

THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF CHILDREN by Lawrence E Shapiro
There is a secret language that all children speak. It is a language beyond words. It is revealed in your child's body movements and facial expressions, in their voice, in their art, in their play, even in their stories and dreams. It is a language that reveals their deepest fears and conflicts. It is a language quite familiar to professional therapists, but as a parent, you hardly know that it exists.

THE SECRET OF HAPPY CHILDREN by Steve Biddulph
This popular book will help you with parent-child communication from babyhood to teens. It gives you confidence to be more yourself as a parent - stronger, more loving, more definite, more relaxed.

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POSITIVE DISCIPLINE

HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO KIDS WILL TALK by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
This book will help you be more effective with your children, and more supportive of yourself.

KID CO-OPERATION by Elizabeth Pantley
Filled with real ideas - practical, purposeful things you can do to improve family life. The strategies will help you get your children to willing cooperate, to eliminate many of your daily battles and handle discipline with knowledge and authority.

RAISING YOUR SPIRITED CHILD by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
A guide for parents whose child is more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent and energetic.Kurcinka offers parents emotional support and strategies for handling their spirited child.

TEARS AND TANTRUMS: What to Do When Babies and Children Cry by Aletha Solter PhD
Parents and other caretakers ask more questions about crying than about any other topic, wondering whether it is appropriate to comfort, ignore, distract, punish, give in, or listen empathically to children when they cry. Tears and Tantrums is a highly readable, compassionate, and well-researched book in which the author directly addresses these questions and concerns. She describes the underlying reasons for crying in infants and children (up to eight years of age). There has been a huge misunderstanding about the purpose of crying in healthy development, leading to the wide-spread notion that crying should be stopped. Backed by scientific studies, the author proposes a stress-release theory of crying, and recommends an accepting attitude towards children's tears and tantrums. At the core of her approach is the concept of empathic listening.

THE DISCIPLINE BOOK by William Sears & Martha Sears
Focusing on the period from birth to ten years, this book covers such topics as mother-father roles, saying no, self-esteem as the foundation of good behaviour, helping a child to express feelings, the constructive use of anger, good nutrition for good behaviour, sleep discipline and more.

WITHOUT SPANKING OR SPOILING by Elizabeth Crary
This popular book discusses issues like: why scolding and spanking may increase the behaviour you want to decrease; how to avoid common pitfalls when praising children; how to substitute an acceptable behaviour for unacceptable behaviour; how to determine effective consequences for unacceptable behaviour.

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SINGLE PARENTING

CREATIVE PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION BY Elizabeth Seddon
This new book brings together individual experiences with current research to help guide decision making for parents who put a high priority on helping their children through this transition.

THE COURAGE TO BE A SINGLE MOTHER by Sheila Ellison
A source of compassion and support for divorced mothers facing the realities of raising children when their lives are at their most vulnerable and their self-images at their most fragile.

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TODDLERS