Kathy describes OH GROW UP as being about “parenting with spirit” – strength, guts, soul – whatever “spirit” means to you. The result is a truly remarkable eclectic fusion of ordinary old-school middle-of-the-road methodologies, combined with extraordinary old-age-new-age philosophies … including Parenting’s 21 Golden Insights, 21 Magical Secrets, and 21 Universal Principles.
BabyOK Babe-Sleeper - Secure System - By Kathy Fray
Described by many as the best infant sleep-secure ever designed! The BabyOK™ Babe-Sleeper is made with real care, and comes to you with a loving blend of modern and old-fashioned wisdom. Owning one is essential – Owning two is ideal! For 3-30 month olds. Read more about Babe-Sleeper here.
Of Course I Love You … Now go to your Room!
This book by my dear friend, colleague and mentor as such the wonderful Diane Levy, has been a great hit over many years. I just love it, love it, love it – probably because I love her! Learn how to become a parent to your child, not their friend. Our kids can make plenty of friends, but they can’t make Parents. Our role is guiding leadership, and Diane teaches this so well.
New Toddler Taming A Parents' Guide to the First Four Years
Christopher Green’s Toddler Taming is such a Bible for that specific age! My OH GROW UP covers from Toddlers to PreTeens, but this is honing down just onto the one topic of Toddlers. If your toddler is starting to drive you a little bit stir-crazy, and you’re realising rather quickly that the ‘Terrible Two’s actually start at 1½ yrs, then this is a great place to get some real fundamentals improved.
Rich Dad Poor Dad What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
An essential read for every young teen. Get them thinking outside the square. (Get ourselves thinking outside the square!) It’s an easy captivating read. And a classic. And a book that has changed the lives of literally millions I would say. Practically any financially successful entrepreneur will have read Rich Dad Poor Dad likely at the beginning of their road to success. This is about us as parents teaching our children Life Success Strategies.
Go the F**k to Sleep
Okay this book is really naughty because there are a LOT of “F” bombs in it. But it is also hysterical, and accurate, and adorable, and crass. This is a great gift for a girlfriend or couple you know you can have a foul mouth around sometimes and they love you anyway. It was a client who first showed it to me, from a girlfriend who gave it to her. And oh my Lord, it is funny. But Warning: Its content is offensive too, so be careful who you gift it to. You can preview the manuscript by googling the title and Morgan Freeman because he narrates an audio version of it available on YouTube.