Same Page Parenting - by Martina Nova (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Overcome parenting challenges and avoid miscommunication with compassionate questions and conversation starters designed for couples and co-parents alike.

More than just a parenting book, Same Page Parenting helps parents, caregivers, extended family, and co-parents create a shared vision for their unique family unit. Whether you are preparing for parenthood, in the thick of raising little ones, or co-parenting across different households, this book provides insights that will help you stay connected and aligned. The questions and conversation prompts in this book are essential for intentional parenting, and will help you raise children with confidence. Topics include:

Reclaiming Your Voice as a Parent: Setting boundaries, breaking free from people-pleasing, and trusting your instincts in a world full of conflicting advice. Parenting in the Digital Age: Creating healthy screen-time habits, fostering digital literacy, and preparing kids for social media in a mindful way. Postpartum Mental Health for Both Partners: Understanding postpartum anxiety, rage, and depression, and how to support each other during major transitions. Sharing Mental Load and Emotional Labor: Addressing the invisible work of parenting, redistributing responsibilities, and making sure both partners feel supported. Rethinking Gender Roles & Family Structures: Moving beyond outdated parenting norms and co-creating a dynamic that reflects your shared values. Raising Socially Conscious Kids: Helping children develop empathy, curiosity, and an awareness of privilege and social justice. Trauma-Informed Parenting: Recognizing how our own upbringing shapes the way we parent and how to break intergenerational cycles.

With a mix of clinical expertise, honest storytelling, and powerful discussion questions for couples, Same Page Parenting is an essential resource for anyone looking to approach modern parenting with greater confidence, clarity, and compassion.

About the Author

Martina Nova, MCP, RCC, is a dedicated trauma-informed therapist and Clinical Director in Vancouver, BC. With over a decade of experience in community mental health, health authorities, and private practice, she specializes in supporting individuals and couples through challenges such as anxiety, trauma, ADHD, people-pleasing, and relational issues. As a first-generation Canadian, born in Slovakia and raised in Canada, Martina brings a unique cultural perspective to her practice. She is also a mother of two and the author of a therapy journal.