Central YMCA Guides
Mums’ Health 3 Book Bundle: New Baby, New You; Life with a Toddler and a Newborn; 50 Games for Active Toddlers
The perfect support guides for mums and parents in a convenient 3 book bundle - great value with 19.5% off individual book prices!
Fantastic practical tips and advice from experienced authors for new mums and parents. From advice on postnatal health and handling life as a new mum, to practical guidance on life with a toddler and a newborn, to invaluable activity ideas to help keep energetic toddlers active and healthy - practical advice to support you through the journey of motherhood and parenting.
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˃˃˃ Mums’ health books included in this bundle:
˃˃˃ Book 1: New Baby, New You: The need to know guide to postnatal health and happiness - how to return to exercise and get back in shape after giving birth
By Deborah Beard
Getting back into shape, both physically and mentally, after giving birth can seem like an uphill battle as you juggle your recovery with the demands of life as a new mum. Fitness instructor and personal trainer Deborah Beard simplifies this challenge through accessible, informative advice and guidance. A mum herself, Deborah explains the changes your body has been through and the steps you need to take to strengthen those muscles affected through pregnancy and birth, as well as detailing the best types of exercise to lose baby weight, improve your overall fitness and boost your mental wellbeing.
It's a simple, easy-to-follow guide for mums at all levels of fitness. Whether you ran marathons before your birth, or just enjoyed a good walk, Deborah's universal style and top tips will help you to get back to your old self and to make the most of your new life as a mum.
˃˃˃ Book 2: The Need to Know Guide to Life with a Toddler and a Newborn: How to prepare for and cope with the day-to-day challenge of raising two young children
By Nicola Cooper-Abbs
Learning to live with and look after your newborn baby is hard enough on its own, but when you combine it with the needs of an energetic, attention-loving toddler, the day-to-day challenge can seem immense. Author Nicola Cooper-Abbs, herself a mum of two, uses her own experiences and those of other mums from across the UK in providing a wealth of insightful tips and advice.
Designed as a guide for parents from pregnancy, through the early days following the birth of your second child and on through the first few months, this essential guide will prepare you with tips on buying the right double buggy, utilising community support services, establishing routines, keeping your toddler amused, finding time for yourself and a whole lot more.
˃˃˃ Book 3: 50 Games for Active Toddlers: Quick everyday hints and tips to keep toddlers active, healthy and occupied
By Nicola Cooper Abbs
Inventing new and imaginative ways to keep energetic children occupied can be difficult. In this handy guide, Nicola Cooper-Abbs helps to lighten the load for parents and carers with practical and easy game ideas to keep active toddlers happy and healthy.
Nicola’s ideas have come from her own parenting and childhood, and from extensive research with parents. It’s packed with quick game ideas to fit in with a range of environments and budgets. Rain or shine, large or short pockets of play time to fill, this will be an invaluable resource to find new ways to play with your toddler and spark your own imagination.