Book description
Your guide to bonding with your baby, breastfeeding and the toddler
years. 'I'm calling on the mums (and dads) of the world to join the
movement to a wiser, more attached and connected style of parenting -
because I think you've drawn the short straw. Parenting was never meant
to be so difficult, never meant to be such a minefield of procedures and
processes, uncertainty and doubt, information and misinformation.' --Jan
RobertsIn an increasingly time-poor and complex parenting environment,
mums and dads are finding it harder than ever to get the straightforward
information they need to raise happy healthy children. Health-care
expert Jan Roberts has more than 40 years of health-care experience
behind her. In Healthy Parents, Healthy Toddlers , she offers invaluable
advice in simple, every-day language. Using clear segments, Jan outlines
all the 'stuff you need to know', starting with your preparation for a
natural unmedicated birth, through the breastfeeding period, and on to
the early years with your toddler. Once you are clear on 'what you need
to know', the 'things you need to do' section offers advice on diet and
supplements, exercise routines, your mental and emotional state and your
lifestyle and environment, all of which apply to whether you're
pregnant, breastfeeding or raising your family. Included in Healthy
Parents, Healthy Toddler are:- Essential step-by-step information for a
natural birth- Handy checklists for the arrival of your baby- Exercise
and nutrition tips for easier breastfeeding- The secrets of better
breastfeeding, including attachment and positioning - Invaluable advice
for bonding with your new baby- Easy tips to improve your lifestyle and
environment - Simple, fuss-free recipes for healthy family mealsHaving a
toddler in the house is not always easy. Reassurance that we're doing
the right thing as a parent is what we all look for. Jan Roberts's
clear, accessible style and matter-of-fact approach can ease these
parental doubts and help to boost the confidence you need to be the best
parent you can be.'Jan Roberts's knowledge an expertise are second to
none' Dr Rosina Mladenovic, Univeristy of Sydney Jan has spent more
than 40 years in the health care industry, 25 of those working in the
area of women s reproductive health. She has an honours degree in
pharmacy from Sydney University and a postgraduate diploma in Clinical
Nutrition. She is the Australian representative for Foresight the
British Association famous for its work in promoting preconception
health care. For two decades she has presented seminars and keynote
speeches to health professionals, prospective parents and students
throughout Australia, NZ and USA. She contributes regularly to various
magazines and professional journals, but is also a successful business
entrepreneur, developing and marketing products and services that
support her vision for a healthier, happier next generation. In 2010 she
was short-listed for both Vodafone World of Difference and Pharmacy
Alumni Achievement Awards.
