The Happiest Mom

The Happiest Mom
Author: Meagan Francis
Publisher: Weldon Owen International
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2014-06-19
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1616282622

Full of honesty, humor, and practical insight, this is the essential guide for mothers who want to make parenting more joyful: “Every mom needs this book” (Jenna McCarthy, author of The Parent Trap). From the experts at Parenting magazine and popular mommy blogger Meagan Francis, The Happiest Mom combines the latest happiness research with the insight and experience of a mother of five. Francis demonstrates that motherhood doesn’t have to be an obstacle to joy. Drawing on recent happiness research, conversations with hundreds of other moms, and her own experience as a mother, Francis shares her ten secrets to happy motherhood in this down-to-earth, funny, and accessible book. “I found myself underlining passages and laughing out loud in recognition. This thoughtful, hilarious look at motherhood is a terrific resource for anyone who wants to be the happiest mother she can be.” —Gretchen Rubin, author of The New York Times bestseller The Happiness Project “Reading this book is like chatting with your girlfriend and getting all the support, advice, and laughs you need.” —Brett Paesal, author of Mommies Who Drink

The Happiest Mommy You Know

The Happiest Mommy You Know
Author: Genevieve Shaw Brown
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1501135791

In this “guilt-free ticket to refocusing your priorities” (Parents Magazine), ABC News reporter (and mom to three) Genevieve Shaw Brown reveals the deceptively simple golden rule for maternal happiness and how today’s busy moms can live better, healthier lives. Award-winning reporter Genevieve Shaw Brown was hell-bent on raising her kids to like vegetables and eat more than chicken nuggets for dinner. She woke up at five a.m. every morning to prepare perfectly portioned meals of turkey meatballs along with veggies, couscous, mashed cauliflower, and sliced fruit for her small children. While eating lukewarm mac-n-cheese out of a brown paper box and feeling sluggish and tired most of the time, she realized that she had never considered eating what she made for her kids. After that, Brown put herself on the “Baby Diet”: she ate the healthy food her kids ate, minimized snacking, and created a more regimented meal plan. She felt better, lost those stubborn pounds, and prepared a short segment on her new diet for Good Morning America that went viral. After that, she began thinking further: what happens when you treat yourself the way you instinctively treat your children? From sleep training to exercising to making time for friends, Brown shares her own stories, expert advice, and innovative hacks to address the common issues mothers face while teaching women how to care for themselves with the same love and attention they give their children and families every day. The Happiest Mommy You Know is the life-changing and incredibly positive approach to the challenges of modern parenting—and gives parents permission to finally treat themselves better.

A Sane Woman's Guide to Raising a Large Family

A Sane Woman's Guide to Raising a Large Family
Author: Mary Ostyn
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2009-02-18
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1423610709

A mother of ten offers supportive, practical advice for managing a full house. Written from the experienced perspective of a mother of ten kids, both biological and adopted, this smart, encouraging guide to the large-family lifestyle answers such important questions as: Can a mother effectively parent multiple children without drowning in sheer neediness? How can a moderate income stretch to include more children? How can you make the most of the limited space in your home? What are some ideas for handling mountains of laundry? How can you preserve time for yourself and your marriage? How can you juggle activities and prioritize purchases? How do you encourage good relationships between siblings? Whether your idea of big is three kids or ten, you’ll find plenty of tips to manage the day-to-day distractions—and enjoy the blessing of a large, loving family.

The SuperMom Myth

The SuperMom Myth
Author: Becky Kopitzke
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2015-12-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1634096479

"This book isn't about raising kids. It's about raising Moms. . ." says author, speaker, blogger, lunch packer, and sidewalk chalk artist Becky Kopitzke. In a Pinterest-perfect culture, you've likely sensed an accelerated pressure to measure up. Then you either weigh yourself down with guilt or become resigned--desensitized, even--to this so-called failure. The Supermom Myth--with humor and grace, yet all the while maintaining a firm grasp on reality--aims to empower you to become the mom God created you to be. With 8 chapters, each personifying a "dirty villain" of motherhood, including The Grouch on the Couch (Anger), Worry Woman (Fear), and The Calendar Queen (Busyness), Kopitzke offers a gentle reminder to rest in the super power of our grace-filled God.

The Parent Compass

The Parent Compass
Author: Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1641704365

Bragging rights and bumper stickers are some of the social forces fueling today’s parenting behavior—and, as a result, even well-intentioned parents are behaving badly. Many parents don’t know how best to support their teens, especially when everyone around them seems to be frantically tutoring, managing, and helicoptering. The Parent Compass provides guidance on what parents’ roles should be in supporting their teens’ mental health as they traverse the maze of the adolescent years. For anyone daunted by the unique challenge of parenting well in this pressure-laden and uncertain era, The Parent Compass offers: Advice on fostering grit and resilience in your teen Strategies to help your teen approach life with purpose Guidance on how to preserve your relationship with your teen while navigating a competitive academic environment Clear explanations of your appropriate role in the college admission process Effective ways to approach technology use in your home, and much more! Using The Parent Compass to navigate the adolescent years will help you parent with confidence and intention, allowing you to forge a trusting, positive relationship with your teen.

The White Trash Mom Handbook

The White Trash Mom Handbook
Author: Michelle Lamar
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2008-08-05
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1429935227

A mommy manifesto for the mom who proudly strives to be less-than-perfect Michelle Lamar is a wry observer of the politics of elementary schools, the perfect moms who run them, and the kids who are trying to grow up without being embarrassed to death by their parents. This book imparts invaluable advice on how to survive the brutal world of parenting, bake sales, and the PTA. The White Trash Mom Handbook is a welcome and humorous approach to handling the pressures of modern-day motherhood. Readers can get a good laugh while learning the knowledge and skills needed to become a White Trash Mom: Fake Bakin' - transform store-bought treats into bake sale bestsellers! Making Friends - how to spot a fellow White Trash Mom from 50 paces Helping Out - give back to the school without sacrificing your time or sanity. The White Trash Mom Handbook will teach moms to let go of being the best and embrace their inner rebel so they can enjoy their kids more, avoid PTA purgatory, and get a real life.

The Gardener and the Carpenter

The Gardener and the Carpenter
Author: Alison Gopnik
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0374229708

"Alison Gopnik, a ... developmental psychologist, [examines] the paradoxes of parenthood from a scientific perspective"--

The Heart and Soul of Nick Carter

The Heart and Soul of Nick Carter
Author: Jane E. Carter
Publisher: Onyx Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1998
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780451408952

The story of Nick Carter, the most popular member of The Backstreet Boys, is told--from boyhood to the big time--by his mother/manager. Photos.

Mom Boss

Mom Boss
Author: Nicole Feliciano
Publisher: Mango
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781633533943

- Step by step guide on how to develop, incubate, and market your business without taking the joy out of family life with kids--being an active parent while being an active business entrepreneur. - Filled with self assessment exercises, Nicole provides step by step advise, inspiration, and tried and true business and personal tips for how to be successful and happy in both roles. - She is a powerhouse of marketing--with connections that will support her promotional efforts--speaking often on panels and conferences. - Her website and social media reach will provide the viral support to get all those would-be mom bosses talking.