{"title":"Ericka Sóuter","description":"\u003cp\u003eEricka Sóuter offers insightful and practical guidance for modern parents seeking balance and fulfilment. Her work blends candid reflections with thoughtful advice, making the complexities of family life both accessible and relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find a compassionate voice that embraces the challenges and joys of raising children while maintaining a sense of self. Sóuter’s writing encourages a mindful approach to parenting, helping families navigate their unique journeys with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-have-a-kid-and-a-life-by-ericka-souter-9781683644873","title":"How to Have a Kid and a Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue to have and grow your life, Mum—for your sake and your kids'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen did being a good mum come to mean giving up everything that used to make you \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e? That's the question millions of 21st-century mothers grapple with every single day as they parent in our madly kid-centric culture. Contrary to the incessant messaging from everywhere, committing to yourself and your own needs is what makes for a good mother and happy kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eHow to Have a Kid and a Life\u003c\/em\u003e, popular journalist and \u003cem\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/em\u003e parenting expert Ericka Sóuter shares her tips for being a happy, whole person while still being a great, and sometimes just good enough (which is plenty fine), parent. Sóuter blends her own stories of surviving the seismic challenges of parenthood with testimonials from stay-at-home and working mums; interviews with therapists and researchers; and findings from the latest studies on happiness, self-care, and parenthood. What she delivers is a wonderfully irreverent survival guide to motherhood, featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvice on keeping your career on track while parenting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTips for handling clueless and unhelpful partners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTaking back ownership of your body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreating a reliable village of support (even with mums you didn't think you'd like)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStaying connected with child-free friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat to do if you feel like you're missing the \"mum gene\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48242323390700,"sku":"9781683644873","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781683644873-how-to-have-a-kid-and-a-life-1.jpg?v=1787971562"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ericka-souter.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}