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A look at one of the toughest jobs on earth, from the woman who perfectly captures life's humor and heart. Anyone who thinks motherhood is easy has never had children. To care for children, a husband, and oneself is a superhuman task, and any woman who appears to be expert at doing all three simultaneously is not Supermom-she's a good actress. For three decades, Erma Bombeck chronicled motherhood's daily frustrations and victories. In this classic...
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Coyote Canyon volume 3
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When your life is chaotic, what's one more complication?
Jane Tanner's friends are settling down, while she's been settling for less. She longs for adventure and the big city, but caring for her ailing grandfather means she's shackled to her small town. She's excited her vintage gift shop is finally up and running, but it's not enough.
Longing to fulfill at least one dream—to become a mother before her biological...
Jane Tanner's friends are settling down, while she's been settling for less. She longs for adventure and the big city, but caring for her ailing grandfather means she's shackled to her small town. She's excited her vintage gift shop is finally up and running, but it's not enough.
Longing to fulfill at least one dream—to become a mother before her biological...
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"Amy Wilson's hilarious, tender memoir…had me laughing out loud with recognition. She captures the small moments of motherhood in a way that is both funny and thought-provoking."
-Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project
From the creator and star of the one-woman off-Broadway show Mother Load, comes When Did I Get Like This?, a screamingly funny take on being a modern woman, wife, and mother told with "a level of hilarity that even...
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It's an elemental, almost animalistic urge-the expectant mother's hunger for birth narratives. We are inundated with how-to guides and month-by-month pregnancy manuals when what we truly crave are artful, entertaining, unvarnished accounts of labor and delivery. We want to know what really happens-the good, the bad, and the ugly. In anticipation of the publication of Labor Day: True Birth Stories by Today's Best Women Writers, celebrated author Elissa...
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I've spent a lot of time with children--resulting in many moments when I've had growing concerns.
Yikes! What in the name of crazy do I do now?
Sometimes I've had to live in survival mode. Anybody else know what I'm talking about?
Over time, I discovered some tips and tricks here and there.
Sometimes my mom life inspired me with ideas for the classroom and sometimes it was the other way around.
Kids Are Worth It is about parenting and...
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Get the Summary of Ainsley Arment's The Wild and Free Family in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Wild and Free Family" by Ainsley Arment explores the concept of intentionally crafting a family culture that reflects shared values, interests, and traditions, rather than succumbing to societal norms. Arment emphasizes the importance of nurturing a child's natural development and preserving the essence of childhood...
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Susan Shapiro Barash's provocative new book examines the most difficult challenges any woman faces when raising daughters. Sample chapters include:
• What color would you like that Prada bag in? (material indulgence)
• Do you need to be eating that? (fixations on food and weight)
• Of course you can drink when you're home with me (loose boundaries and rules)
• I know she's your friend but... (underestimating female friendships)
• I'll...
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No one can push your buttons quite like your mother can. After all, she's the one who installed them. - Anonymous In sixteen "she said / she said" hilarious tales of overwhelmed mothers and their daughters, every day relational situations provide not only a humor break, but a ton of insight into how to be a better mom. Sections include: She's So Bossy, She's So Stubborn, She's So Picky, She's So Clueless, and She's So Dramatic. Tidbits of lighthearted...
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When Sherry Appel asked hundreds of women to recall the most memorable and valuable words their mothers had told them, there came an outpouring of things practical and indispensable, some familiar and many surprising.
From Mother to Daughter celebrates the special relationship between mothers and daughters and captures the wisdom and common sense that comes from many lifetimes of experience. It is a gift that no one can give without remembering something...
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¿Has visto a la absurda esa que se pinta los morros para ir a comprar chorizos?
¿Y qué me dices de la que calza unos tacones imposibles para ir a trabajar al bar de la esquina?
¿Y la niña del tercero? ¿Todo el día mirándose al espejo, como si fuera una diva?
¿Y la de las tetas enormes, que anda por ahí sin sujetador? Ya, ya... Qué me vas a contar. Qué ridículo todo, ¿eh?
Pues no.
Porque ¿y si te dijera que todas esas cosas tan «absurdas»,...
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The New York Times bestseller--never shy, frequently crude and always funny, Jenny McCarthy gives the lowdown on pregnancy in the grittiest girlfriend detail.
Revealing the naked truth about the tremendous joys, the excruciating pains, and the inevitable disfigurement that go along with pregnancy, Jenny McCarthy tells you what you can really expect when you're expecting! From morning sickness and hormonal rage, to hemorrhoids, granny panties, pregnant...
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In this positive and illuminating book, Ann Caron explores the spirit, durability, and complexity of the mother-daughter bond during a time of mutual searching. Daughters, hitting their stride after college, are setting new standards for themselves and questioning their goals and expectations. Mothers, themselves going through major life changes, are also looking for new ways to express themselves. Drawing from her many interviews with women from...
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Good Mom Rules is a labor of love and advocacy designed to help moms identify and conquer the guilt they carry around with them every day. Many moms hold on to "mistakes" they have made or life circumstances that forced them to parent differently than they once imagined. Conquering guilt allows you to live in the present with your children and enjoy motherhood more. This is possible when you have compassion for the younger version of yourself. Releasing...
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Are you a new mom or do you know someone who recently had a baby? If so, then "Nutritious Delights: A Guide to Postnatal Laddus and Daddus" is the perfect book for you! This guide is filled with traditional Indian sweet recipes that are packed with essential nutrients to support postpartum recovery.These laddus and daddus are made with wholesome ingredients such as nuts, seeds, grains, and spices that not only taste delicious but also provide a range...
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Combining real-life stories with expert research, the authors of What Every Mom Needs identify the different kinds of love that children need.
From Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall of MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) comes a valuable resource for all mothers struggling to meet the challenges of raising young children. Full of encouragement and sound advice, this work outlines the nine basic needs for each child: Security, Affirmation,...
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Mütter haben es nicht leicht. Bleiben sie zu Hause, wirft man ihnen vor, dass sie ihre Kinder überbehüten, gehen sie einer Arbeit nach, verdächtigt man sie, ihre Kinder zu vernachlässigen. So werden die neuen Freiheiten für viele Frauen zur Zerreißprobe und trüben das Mutterglück.
Auch im Familienalltag ist die Mutter häufig der Prellbock. So ist es verständlich, dass sich manche Mütter selbst die Schuld für die Fehler ihrer Kinder geben....
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According to AFLCIO statistics, seven out of ten working mothers work more than forty hours a week for their employers. But what about the hours spent juggling baseballs, soccer balls, meatballs and cotton balls? Written for the frenetic working mother, authors Karol Ladd and Jane Jarrell introduce seven simple steps designed to take the frazzled mom from feelings of guilt to the freedom of grace. Presented in a concise format with easily-skimmed...
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