{"title":"Maggie Hamilton","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaggie Hamilton is an insightful author whose work delves into the inner workings of modern society, with a particular focus on family dynamics and our relationship with the environment. Her books explore the complexities of parenting and the urgency of reconnecting with the natural world. In her compelling works such as \u003cem\u003eWhat Happens to Our Kids When We Fail to Grow Up?\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhen We Become Strangers\u003c\/em\u003e, Hamilton prompts readers to reflect on the impact of societal changes on our children and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHamilton brings a unique blend of observational detail and heartfelt concern to her writing, encouraging readers to examine their own lives and relationships. Her books are categorised under Parenting \u0026amp; Family and Science \u0026amp; Nature, offering guidance and insights that are as educational as they are enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a parent seeking wisdom on raising children in a rapidly changing world or someone interested in the intersections of personal and environmental well-being, Maggie Hamilton’s works provide a meaningful perspective that is both engaging and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"when-we-become-strangers-by-maggie-hamilton-9781922351197","title":"When We Become Strangers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen We Become Strangers\u003c\/em\u003e is a timely warning shot over our collective bows, reminding us that awareness without action is worthless. This thought-provoking and challenging look into our future has been praised by Michael Carr-Gregg, psychologist and bestselling author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Katrina Cavanough, CEO of The Kindness On Purpose Movement, this book \"restores hope and gives simple, practical steps we can all take to feel safe and connected, as we build a new way of living and turn around the estrangement we all feel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter decades of affluence, we're now busy renovating our homes, buffing and botoxing our bodies, and losing ourselves in passive entertainment and shopping, even as depression and anxiety soar. With the arrival of services like Netflix and Uber Eats, there's less and less incentive to leave home. Could our constant need for connection be messing with our brains? Is this why we're losing our ability to strike up a conversation with anyone we don't know? Given that so many of our kids lack one-on-one attention and regular touch, are we raising this new generation to be profoundly lonely?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRight now, many of our relationships at home and at work, as well as in our communities, are struggling. What, then, are the best ways back to belonging, and what might a more engaged community look like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaggie Hamilton, author of \u003cem\u003eWhat's Happening to Our Boys?\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhat's Happening to Our Girls?\u003c\/em\u003e explores our growing loneliness and proposes practical solutions along with an uplifting vision to combat the increasing social isolation in our families and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855485620460,"sku":"9781922351197","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/09c95f7b18941ed3b8ebd22c6c5f4745.jpg?v=1759278053"},{"product_id":"what-happens-to-our-kids-when-we-fail-to-grow-up-by-maggie-hamilton-9781922626936","title":"What Happens to Our Kids When We Fail to Grow Up?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Passionately seeks real answers to the tricky questions we all face ... 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With clear-eyed analysis, Hamilton provides insightful ideas and practical tools to make us less escapist and more resilient, and to better prime our kids for health, happiness and independence in this complex world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363348496620,"sku":"9781922626936","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14680483482872.jpg?v=1772921258"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/maggie-hamilton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}