Books

Katharine has written a wide variety of books on family life, many dealing with current challenges families face.

Her second edition of A Mind of Their Own is available to buy now.

ABOUT LEFT TO THEIR OWN DEVICES

In a world of endless scrolling, viral trends, deepfakes and large language models, how can parents help their children navigate the digital world? Now in its fourth edition, this vitally important book offers practical wisdom, real-life stories and down-to-earth advice, backed up by the latest research, to empower parents in a bewildering new age. From screen time battles to social media pitfalls, Left to Their Own Devices is the essential guide to raising digitally savvy, well-balanced kids. Katharine Hill helps you not only cope with bringing up children in the age of digital technology, but to be on the front foot – confidently guiding your child through today’s tech-driven world without losing your sanity!

A must-read for any parent - full of practical wisdom and helpful tips."
SARAH ABELL   
/  AUTHOR AND FORMER AGONY AUNT FOR THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Skillfully and sensitively tackles a terribly thorny subject with razor-sharp insight and unremitting authenticity."
DR SAMANTHA CALLAN   
/ FAMILY POLICY EXPERT
Packed with insights which are at once equally enlightening and terrifying, this is going to help and empower a whole generation of parents. A much-needed book!"
GEMMA HUNT   
/  TV PRESENTER, CBEEBIES

One in five children now have a probable mental health disorder, and parents feel helpless as their happy, easy-going children are increasingly overwhelmed by a tsunami of pressure and anxiety. How can we enable them to flourish in these challenging times? Katharine Hill, throws parents a lifeline with her second edition, A Mind of Their Own. This book tackles everything from handling failure and dealing with disappointment, to managing friendships, body confidence and bullying, while lifting the lid on the powerful impact that social media, AI and algorithms have on young people. 

A punchy overview of the evidence that stays firmly rooted in the realities of family life. All served up with wisdom, common sense and lots of practical suggestions. What more could you ask for?”
GLYNN HARRISON  
/  PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY, BRISTOL UNIVERSITY
Like sitting down with a wonderfully experienced, well informed, beautifully calm and practical friend ... this book will help you hold your nerve when times are hard.”
DR KATE MIDDLETON  
/  DIRECTOR, MIND AND SOUL FOUNDATION

Katharine wrote Born Free for anyone who wants to experience more of the love of God, to love others more, to grow in their discipleship and to make a difference in the world – but who struggle with the demands of a busy life.

In the book she shares her wealth of experience and learning and to give practical, wise advice on how to live freely and lightly. Throughout the book she helps us to find that elusive balance of living wisely with God at the centre while managing demands of family, work and relationships.

Rarely have I sensed, as I did with Born Free, that a book had been lived out in practice long before it was written out on paper. It is clearly the case that contemporary culture is craving silence, solitude and centredness. Here we have an invitation - indeed an initiation - into a life that is both inspiring, spiritual and human, and beautiful in every way.”
PETE GREIG  
/  FOUNDER OF 24-7 PRAYER INTERNATIONAL AND SENIOR PASTOR EMMAUS RD CHURCH
Many will identify with Katharine's longing to love God more and the challenges of doing so in our busy, distracting world. So her hard-won wisdom shared with vulnerability and humility are a wonderful gift to those who seek to make space for the transforming work of God in the everyday.”
TRACY COTTERELL  
/  SENIOR MISSION ASSOCIATE, THE LONDON INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANITY
LEFT TO THEIR OWN DEVICES - FOURTH EDITION
A MIND OF THEIR OWN - second edition
BORN FREE - A CALL TO BE STILL, KNOW GOD AND FLOURISH IN A HECTIC WORLD
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