Breaking Mum and Dad, 9781472953384
Paperback
New parents, break the silence: mental health help is here.

Breaking Mum and Dad

the insider's guide to parenting anxiety

$19.99

  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    19 May 2019

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Summary

Breaking Mum and Dad: A Mental Health Guide for New Parents

Mental health for new mums and dads is a thing – a big thing – and it’s time we all stopped suffering in silence.

After being diagnosed with post-natal anxiety and birth trauma following the birth of her first baby, Anna Williamson went on a mission to uncover the real thoughts, feelings and behaviours that many of us experience in those first few weeks and months after becoming a parent. And it tur…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781472953384
ISBN-10:147295338X
Author:Anna Williamson, Dr Reetta Newell
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Green Tree
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:19 May 2019
Weight:188g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Thank goodness for Anna’s new book, something all new mums and dads need to read to feel they’re not alone – Una HealyBreaking Mum and Dad will help you navigate the challenges being a new parent presents. It will help reassure you on days you may otherwise have cried. – Helen Skelton - TV presenter & mum of twoAnxious? You are not alone! Anna’s book really will help mums and dads get through those tough days of parenting. Anna’s honesty in sharing her own battles brings this book to life in a really special way. * Siobhan Freegard OBE and Channel Mum Founder *This is an important, relatable and relevant book for today’s parents. * Annie Belasco at PANDAS foundation *Breaking Mum and Dad author Anna Williamson does not sugar coat the experience of becoming a new parent, but her book aims to guide people through it, shows them how to ask for help and recommends a number of practical exercises to combat negative feelings. – Sophie Morris * The i *Reassures us that everyone finds parenting tough some days, and ultimately we should stop beating ourselves up for not always being Supermum and Superdad and just get on with enjoying our kids. * Ni4kids *A searingly honest new book lifts the lid on the real impact of having children * OK Magazine *Tackles issues that many are afraid to admit to. * Daily Star *Offers support to parents in the early days, gives advice on coping with challenges including adjusting to your new role and going back to work. Celeb mummies TV presenter Helen Skelton and ex-Saturdays singer Una Healy are fans, too! * Reveal *a searingly honest new book * Daily Star Sunday *helps break the stigma of mental health problems * Daily Star Sunday *

About The Author

Anna Williamson

Anna Williamson is a television presenter, radio broadcaster, life coach, counsellor and Master NLP practitioner. She lives in rural Hertfordshire with her husband and baby. Anna is also an Ambassador for Mind, The Prince’s Trust, The Young Variety Club and Childline.

Dr Reetta Newell is a Clinical Psychologist, and runs a private practice specialising in working with children and families. She provides psychological assessment, consultation, formulation and therapy to individuals and families. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and two children.

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