The Whole Parenting Guide: Strategies, Resources and Inspiring Stories for Holistic Parenting and Family Living

by Alan Reder, Phil Catalfo, Stephanie Renfrow Hamilton

The Whole Parenting Guide is the first parenting book to comprehensively explore and integrate the physical, mental, spiritual and social tasks of childrearing. Topics covered include pregnancy,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0767901339
• ISBN13: 9780767901338
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Broadway Books
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.5" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

help for becoming "grand" parents early

although i am not yet blessed to be a parent, i was entranced by this delicious book & felt compelled to invest in it now. i have enjoyed exploring different topics contained within & though i agree it is not quite as comprehensive as i would wish nor is it coming from quite the same center i am, it has truly been a delight! i must admit a big part of handing over the $20 for it was the wonderful resources listed at the end of each section. i truly believe being a part of children's development is one of the most amazing gifts we're given in this life & my heart swells with this collection that seems to echo that sentiment.

Great book!

"Family life is transforming for the better for millions of American parents and children. They examine what mainstream society hands down as received parenting wisdom with a critical eye. They welcome the unconventional, as long as it works." And that's what this rich parenting book that advocates whole parenting is all about. It embraces what many in the recent past had thrown out as primitive--natural birthing, breastfeeding, natural healthcare and holistic nutrition. The authors examine the historical issues that contributed to the development of parenting styles from the turn of the century on and discusses how "cultural creatives" came to be. These are families hoping to instill progressive values in their kids in the face of commercialism, prejudice, drugs, inadequate public education and a whole host of other modern issues. This book pledges to help parents sort through the alternative parenting ideas and find the ones that truly hold some answers for today's parents. It lives up to it's goal marvelously. This book recommends natural, organic and healthful eating and touches briefly on health, ethics and environment concerns as they relate to vegetarianism.

Wonderful resource for diverse, holistic families!

This excellent book has parenting information for families who are pondering pregnancy, planning for birth, and for those engaged in actual parenting. There is wonderful information on nurturing children's physical, mental, spiritual and social natures. The inclusive nature of this book will be appealing to diverse families. I particularly like the concern for parenting that not only promotes optimum growth of children but also includes concern for community & the planet.This is a superb book...I recommend it both as a professional and also personally as a grandmother and concerned world citizen!