Mothering is both a natural instinct and an art we continue to grow into and develop. Getting practical support to help navigate this precious long term journey can be a great help. Aside from books, consider strengthening your community of women friends to get the emotional support you need as well. Keep it real and honest!

These books are some of our favourites on mothering older children with consciousness and connection.

Mothering with Soul

• The Gift of An Ordinary Day by Katrina Kenison
• Buddhism for Mothers of School Children by Sarah Napthali
• Hand Wash Cold by Karen Maezen Miller
• The Conscious Parent by Shefali Tsabary
• Everyday Blessings by Jon and Myla Kabat-Zinn

Mother-Daughter Bond

• Mothering and Daughtering by Sil and Eliza Reynolds
• Mother-Daughter Wisdom by Christiane Northrup
• Just Between Us:  journal for girls and their moms by Meredith and Sophie Jacobs

Practical Parenting

• Kids Are Worth It by Barbara Coloroso
• Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves by Naomi Aldort
• Simplicity Parenting by Kim Payne
• Connection Parenting by Pam Leo
• Hold onto Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld

Working Mothers

• Maxed Out by Katrina Alcorn
• Busy But Balanced by Mimi Doe