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Mom vs. Dad: The Not-So-Serious Guide to the Stuff We're All Fighting About
by Lucy Riles Tom RilesThe not so serious guide to the stuff we're all fighting about. While a husband and wife's parenting styles may be worlds apart, they both have the same goal: to raise happy kids who feel unconditionally loved. Mom vs. Dad is packed with sidesplitting and vulnerable personal essays from the trenches of parenthood. In this book, Lucy and Tom Riles tackle relatable topics such as:Is bringing a toaster oven to a 5-star resort tacky or genius? Is it appropriate to lick your plate clean at a restaurant? Does the expiration date on food really matter?Illustrations of family life will also be included in this intimate and inspiring narrative about the challenges and triumphs of raising children. Mom vs. Dad is the perfect gift for anyone who needs a relatable couple to guide them through some of the toughest (and funniest) issues parents face today.
Mom You're Fired!
by Nancy K. RobinsonTina never knows what her mother will do next. Tina loves her mother, but if only she wouldn't do so many embarrassing things. Tina thinks she has the most embarrassing mother in the world.
A Moment in Time: A Short Story
by Lyn AndrewsA heartwarming short story of turn-of-the-century Liverpool from the bestselling author of THE HOUSE ON LONELY STREET, perfect for readers of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn.Ellen Holt has grown up in the heart of Liverpool's slums. Each day brings worry and struggle for her mam and da and Ellen works hard as a factory girl to help her family. Together, they get by. She has never imagined any other existence until one night she joins a gathering of suffragettes. Suddenly anything seems possible. But she's soon to discover how much courage it takes to fight for better. And, just when all seems lost, Eddie Shaw walks into her world...Includes the first chapter of Lyn's captivating new novel FROM LIVERPOOL WITH LOVE.
A Moment in Time: A Short Story
by Lyn AndrewsA heartwarming short story of turn-of-the-century Liverpool from the bestselling author of THE HOUSE ON LONELY STREET, perfect for readers of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn.Ellen Holt has grown up in the heart of Liverpool's slums. Each day brings worry and struggle for her mam and da and Ellen works hard as a factory girl to help her family. Together, they get by. She has never imagined any other existence until one night she joins a gathering of suffragettes. Suddenly anything seems possible. But she's soon to discover how much courage it takes to fight for better. And, just when all seems lost, Eddie Shaw walks into her world...Includes the first chapter of Lyn's captivating new novel FROM LIVERPOOL WITH LOVE.
The Moment of Tenderness
by Madeleine L 'EngleDiscover "gemlike . . . luminous" stories from the beloved author of A Wrinkle in Time (Kirkus): named one of the spring's most anticipated books (Good Housekeeping), this collection transcends generational divides to highlight the power of hope and joy.This powerful collection of short stories traces an emotional arc inspired by Madeleine L'Engle's early life and career, from her lonely childhood in New York to her life as a mother in small-town Connecticut. In a selection of eighteen stories discovered by one of L'Engle's granddaughters, we see how L'Engle's personal experiences and abiding faith informed the creation of her many cherished works.Some of these stories have never been published; others were refashioned into scenes for her novels and memoirs. Almost all were written in the 1940s and '50s, from Madeleine's college years until just before the publication of A Wrinkle in Time.From realism to science-fiction to fantasy, there is something for everyone in this magical collection.MOST ANTICIPATED by The Millions * Time * Salon * The Lily * BookRiot * PopSugar * Gizmodo * Bustle * Tor * SheReads * Parade
Moment of Truth
by Phoebe RiversSara's friend Lily has a new crush...but he might be more of a fantasy than she realizes.Sara now understands who she really is--why she has paranormal powers, why she's living in Stellamar, and why it's important to have Lady Azura in her life. What she doesn't understand is how her best friend, Lily Randazzo, can have a crush on a boy who's not alive. Kyle and his family died in a car accident while visiting Stellamar over the holidays, but Kyle isn't aware of his sudden death and can still walk around like he's alive. Only Sara knows he's really a spirit, and if she doesn't say something to Lily, there could be traumatizing consequences.Lady Azura firmly warns Sara against interfering, saying that this sort of spirit phenomena is a recipe for disaster. But Sara knows she has no choice...she has to protect her best friend and help Kyle learn the truth. Can she do so without hurting Lily in the process?
The Moments: A heartfelt story about missed chances and happy endings
by Natalie WinterWhat if true love takes a lifetime to appear?-------------------'A joyful read for anyone who's happily in love, has loved, or is yet to find love' Heat'Do not miss this book especially if you love books by David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes' The Book Magnet'A powerful story of missed chances' Bella-------------------Matthew and Myrtle are made for each other. The only problem is, they haven't met yet . . .Their paths keep crossing, but what happens if they miss their moment? What if Myrtle gets on the wrong bus, or Matthew doesn't speak to the right person at a party, or both of them stay in a job that isn't for them? Will they miss their one chance at happiness? Or will happiness find them eventually, when the moment is right?A heartbreaking page-turner about love, loss and the wonderful, messy reality of life, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Kate Eberlen and Rebecca Serle.-------------------Readers have laughed and cried with The Moments!'Astutely observed and so tenderly told...pure pleasure from beginning to end' The Express 'It will make you laugh - although keep the tissues nearby' Heat'A mesmerising read' Woman's Weekly'Tender and poetic' Woman'Reading The Moments made me glad to be me, to be alive, and to have led the life I have - good and bad bits included' Linda's Book Bag'A tender and emotional story that really pulls the reader in and appreciate the small things in life' Handwritten Girl'The Moments blew me away...an incredibly beautiful, raw, insightful, and highly emotive read which will stay with me for a very long time. Please, please do put this on your wishlist as you will not regret it' The Writing Garnet
Moments of Time (The Harvey Family Sagas)
by Gloria CookAn &“Edwardian soap opera&” of divided family loyalties that &“most will enjoy, especially those who have been following the Harvey family&” saga (Booklist). The Great War is over, and the Harvey family of Ford Farm are slowly picking up the pieces. But Alec and Emilia&’s newly-wedded bliss is shattered when their third child is born with a life-threatening disease, a fate which Alec finds particularly hard to accept. Alec&’s relationships with his two brothers, Ben and Tristram, are strained by their differing loyalties and ambitions for the farm, and Emilia is torn reluctantly between them . . . The second of the gripping Harvey family sagas from the masterful Gloria Cook.
Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture
by Sara PetersenOn Instagram, the private work of mothering is turned into a public performance, generating billions of dollars. The message is simple: we're all just a couple of clicks away from a better, more beautiful experience of motherhood. Linen-clad momfluencers hawking essential oils, parenting manuals, baby slings, and sponsored content for Away suitcases make us want to forget that the reality of mothering in America is an isolating, exhausting, almost wholly unsupported endeavor. In a culture which denies mothers basic human rights, it feels good to click &“purchase now&” on whatever a momfluencer might be selling. It feels good to hope. Momfluencers are just like us, except they aren&’t. They are mothers, yes. They are also marketing strategists, content creators, lighting experts, advertising executives, and artists. They are businesswomen. The most successful momfluencers offer content that differs very little from what we used to find in glossy women&’s magazines like Glamour and Real Simple, only they&’re churning it out daily and that content is their lives. We flock to momfluencers to learn about fashion, wellness, parenting, politics, and to find Brooklyn-designed crib sheets printed with radishes. Chances are, if you&’re a mother reading this (and maybe even if you&’re not!), you are an arm&’s length away from something you&’ve purchased because a momfluencer made it look good. Drawing on her own fraught relationship to momfluencer culture, Sara Petersen incorporates pop culture analysis and interviews with prominent momfluencers and experts (psychologists, academics, technologists) to explore the glorification of the ideal mama online with both humor and empathy. At home on a bookshelf with Lyz Lenz's Belabored and Jia Tolentino's Trick Mirror, Momfluenced argues that momfluencers don&’t simply sell mothers on the benefits of bamboo diapers, they sell us the dream of motherhood itself, a dream tangled up in whiteness, capitalism, and the heteronormative nuclear family. Momfluenced considers what it means to define motherhood for ourselves when society is determined to define motherhood for us.
MOMfulness: Mothering with Mindfulness, Compassion, and Grace
by Denise RoyA &“delightful . . . engaging&” spiritual handbook for busy moms of all faiths by a marriage and family therapist, spiritual director and mother of five(Publishers Weekly). Denise Roy combines the hard-won wisdom of a parent with the insights of meditation to create a spiritual practice that goes to the heart of everyday life: mothering with mindfulness. Through anecdotes, reflections, and specific practices, this book invites mothers to wake up and embrace their lives, discovering that they are always standing on holy ground. &“Momfulness is a wonderful guide for conscious mothering in an all-too-busy world. I love this book!&” —Michelle Borba, author, Twelve Simple Secrets Real Moms Know
Momma Cusses: A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting & Trying Not to Be the Reason Your Kid Needs Therapy
by Gwenna LaithlandAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Join the millions of fans who love Momma Cusses, TikTok’s #1 Parenting Unexpert!There are lots of experts out there who will tell you they have the magic recipe to raising perfect humans. Gwenna Laithland is not one of them. She’s one of us. Frustrated, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Her relatable representation of parenthood validates our experiences. In Momma Cusses, Gwenna uses her signature style of snark and sarcasm to explain her interpretation of responsive parenting vs. reactive parenting and outline the steps she takes to raise her kids. Whether you are a parent or someone who has had a parent, we all need to learn how to handle our emotional spirals responsively.Now we can all be in it together by tackling some of the hilarious yet all-too-real scenarios Gwenna outlines in her book, including:YOU WILL LOSE YOUR SH*T:Mom guilt vs. mom shameARE YOU YELLING OR ARE YOU JUST BEING LOUD?:Get in control of your emotionsTHE BIG FEELS LOOP-DE-LOO:Get in control of their emotionsAccessible, digestible, and rooted in reality, Momma Cusses helps readers with navigating family dynamics and cultivating emotional resilience for everyone.
Momma Loves You
by Katie HookMomma Loves You is a great way to include the entire family in knowing and sharing the gospel message. It is a perfect bedtime story for the whole family, using something as familiar and powerful as a mothers love to share the love of Jesus. The unique song that is woven throughout the book will teach that Jesus is the Creator and Maker of all of us, and we need to make Him our Lord. Children need to know the gospel message at an early age and be able to tell others about Jesus.
Momma Moments with God: A 90-Day Devotional
by Sharon JaynesThe story-based devotions, Bible verses, reflection questions, prayers, and space for journaling in this 90-day devotional help mothers know they are not alone—even on their toughest parenting days. From middle-of-the-night newborn hours to the tumultuous teen years, mothering is a rewarding but sometimes lonely calling. The short, daily doses of biblical wisdom and sisterly camaraderie in Momma Moments with God encourage moms in every season to find strength from their heavenly Father and know they are not alone. In these 90 heartwarming devotions, Sharon Jaynes shares stories from her own life, as well as Bible verses, prayers, reflection questions, and journaling pages. Every day invites a time to pause and focus on a parenting theme such as relying on God, receiving and offering grace, and renewing courage to move into a new season. An ideal gift for baby showers, adoption parties, or for any mom who needs to know she is never alone in her parenting struggles, Momma Moments with God brings moms back to God&’s Word alongside someone who understands.
Momma's Going to March
by Jennifer MarunoWe’re going to a peaceful protest because … Momma’s going to march! Momma’s Going to March follows several children over time as they accompany their mothers to different peaceful protest marches, where they advocate for the environment, freedom, equality, peace and clean water. They help make signs and banners, decorate wagons, carry flags and beat drums. Momma shows them that advocacy can be fun … and that they can do it, too! With accessible text and engaging artwork, Momma’s Going to March will empower a generation of young activists. Includes an author’s note, brief descriptions of a select number of historical marches, and further information on the use of signs, flags, banners, drums and more in peaceful protests. Key Text Features illustrations author's note historical note historical context
Mommies Are Amazing
by Meredith CostainIn this companion to Daddies Are Awesome, mommy cats and kittens take the spotlight, celebrating moms of all kinds.Loving and thoughtful, playful and daring, cuddly and caring—mommies are amazing. This gentle rhyming text celebrates the special bond between mother and child. Adorable mommy cat and kitten illustrations make this completely charming!
Mommies Behaving Badly
by Roz BaileyIn her witty, wry, insightful new novel, Roz Bailey follows the adventures of one woman who's discovering a new state--and a whole new state of mind. . . Some signs are hard to ignore. . . When Ruby Dixon's car is stolen--again--on the day her husband is offered a job in Portland, Oregon, the message seems clear. It's time to give up stressful New York living in favor of bucolic bliss in the Great Northwest. Others you don't see until it's too late. . . Now Ruby, Jack, and their three children have a palatial house in a peaceful burb, and everything's perfect. Except that Ruby can't get a decent haircut, can't seem to crack her neighbors' shells. . . and Jack is constantly away on business. If it wasn't for her new friend Ariel, another transplanted New Yorker who's earned the ire of the local PTA, Ruby would be about ready to cry uncle. And some guide you right where you need to be But if life is dependable for one thing, it's unexpected turns, leaving Ruby and her children in a far from familiar place. Their new situation is beyond terrifying. . . But it's also somehow exhilarating. Because Ruby is about to find out just what can happen when there are no compromises, no safety nets, and no rules to follow but your own. . .
Mommies, Daddies, Donors, Surrogates
by Diane EhrensaftIf you need help having a baby, reproductive technology can supply the answer. But it also raises a host of questions that won't arise until after the child is born What will you say to "Where did I come from?" when the answer includes a donor or surrogate? Will knowing the truth about how you conceived make your child love you less? Will having a baby with someone else strain your relationship with your spouse or partner? What will grandparents, family members, friends, and coworkers think? Dr. Diane Ehrensaft--a developmental and clinical psychologist who's worked with families formed using assisted reproductive technology for more than 20 years--helps you anticipate the big questions and find solutions that are right for you and your loved ones. Dr. Ehrensaft offers information, support, and straightforward advice for coping with private worries, confronting public prejudices, and raising happy, healthy children. Single or married, straight or gay, anyone looking forward to the joys and challenges of building a family with the help of a donor or surrogate will discover a wealth of thought-provoking ideas and fresh insights in this sensitive, practical, and positive book.
Mommies Say Shhh!
by Patricia PolaccoGoats say "Maa-Maa-Maa. " Birds say "Cheep-Cheep-Cheep. " Horses say "Neigh-Neigh-Neigh. " Rabbits say nothing at all! But when all of these animals get together and raise a honking, braying, neighing ruckus, what do mommies say? "Shhhhhh!" With the simplest of texts and a variety of fun animal noises, Patricia Polacco has created another read-aloud winner for the preschool crowd. .
The Mommy Book
by Todd ParrWith his trademark, child-like art, Todd Parr celebrates mothers, whether they drive a minivan or a motorcycle or work in a big building or at home. Full color.
The Mommy Brain: How Motherhood Makes Us Smarter
by Katherine EllisonIn The Mommy Brain, Katherine Ellison reveals the ways that women get smarter after having kids. Motherhood makes women more perceptive, efficient, resilient, motivated, and emotionally intelligent -- all of which adds up to tremendous mental enrichment and effectiveness.
Mommy Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in the Process
by Dr Sheryl G. ZieglerThe ultimate must-read handbook for the modern mother: a practical, and positive tool to help free women from the debilitating notion of being the "perfect mom," filled with funny and all too relatable true-life stories and realistic suggestions to stop the burnout cycle, and protect our kids from the damage burnout can cause.Moms, do you feel tired? Overwhelmed? Have you continually put off the things you need to do for you? Do you feel like it’s all worth it because your kids are happy? Are you "over" being a mother? If you answered yes to these questions, you’re not alone. Parents today want to create the ideal childhood for their children. Women strive to be the picture-perfect Pinterest mother that looks amazing, hosts the best birthday parties in town, posts the most "liked" photos, and serves delicious, nutritious home-cooked meals in her neat, organized home after ferrying the kids to school and a host of extracurricular activities on time.This drive, while noble, can also be destructive, causing stress and anxiety that leads to "mommy burnout." Psychologist and family counselor Dr. Sheryl Ziegler is well-versed in the stress that moms face, and the burden of guilt they carry because they often feel like they aren’t doing enough for their kids’ happiness. A mother of three herself, Dr. Z—as she’s affectionately known by her many patients—recognizes and understands that modern moms are all too often plagued by exhaustion, failure, isolation, self-doubt, and a general lack of self-love, and their families are also feeling the effects, too.Over the last nineteen years working with families and children, Dr. Z has devised a prescriptive program for addressing "mommy burnout"—teaching moms that they can learn to re-energize themselves and still feel good about their families and their lives. In this warm and empathetic guide, she examines this modern epidemic among mothers who put their children’s happiness above their own, and offers empowering, proven solutions for alleviating this condition, saving marriages and keeping kids happy in the process.
Mommy Calls
by Tanya Reymer Altmann--------------------------------------------------------------------------------The must-have resource for parents of children up to age three! Small enough to fit in a diaper bag, but big on straight-forward, medically-sound advice delivered in the warm, funny and straightforward style that has made author Tanya Altmann, MD, FAAP, a favorite on NBC's Today show.Beginning in her residency and continuing throughout her years in practice, Dr. Altmann has kept track of the various questions asked by new and experienced parents. Mommy Calls represents what she considers to be the top 101 most common questions parents ask their pediatrician. Sample questions include:How can I be sure that my newborn is getting enough to eatWhat should I do if I think my child swallowed a coinShould I worry that my child has a fever after getting his shots todayShe feels better - is it safe to play with other children nowDoes his cut need stichesAnd most importantly: How do I know when to call the pediatricianOrganized by category and age group, Mommy Calls is filled with clever tips and fun facts, along with Pediatric Points designed to quickly and clearly communicate important AAP recommendations in easy-to-understand language.Topics includeBasic Baby CareBreastfeedingFormula FeedingSolids, Milk, and Other Feeding IssuesPoopingStomachaches and VomitingFeverIllnessesSkinIngestions, Injuries, and First AidGrowing UpSleep
Mommy Calls Me Monkeypants
by Hiroe Nakata J. D. LesterThis endearing book captures the sweetness and fun of mother and child interaction with a clever, funny text and illustrations that are right on the mark. J. D. Lester' s funny nicknames come to life with Hiroe Nakata's endearing, colorful artwork, resulting in a board book that is sweet, adorable, and fun--perfect for all new mommies and their babies to share.
Mommy Can't Fix It: Coping With Type One Diabetes
by Rhonda W. FuselierReceiving a diagnosis for an incurable disease is difficult for a parent. Having a child diagnosed with Type One Diabetes hurls a mother onto a roller-coaster of emotions. Read one mother's story into learning, growing and accepting the diagnosis of Type One Diabetes for her sons.
The Mommy Chronicles: Conversations Sharing The Comedy And Drama Of Pregnancy And New Motherhood
by Sara Ellington Stephanie TriplettWhen girlfriends Stephanie Triplett and Sara Ellington realized that they were both pregnant and their babies were due just weeks apart, they began e-mailing each other constantly. Throughout their individual journeys, both women discovered many aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and especially motherhood that no one ever seemed to talk about. Stephanie and Sara had both read every book on these subjects they could find so why weren’t they prepared for the roller-coaster ride they were about to embark on? Why hadn’t anyone ever given then the real truth about being a Mommy before?! The Mommy Chronicles is a warm, candid, and sometimes irreverent view into the lives and emotions of these two new mothers. In intimate and often hilarious detail, the authors share their own diverse-and universal-experiences as they progress from being pregnant…to being parents. Listen in on their conversations as they laugh, cry, rage, and celebrate. Labor and delivery, postpartum depression, career choices, daycare dilemmas, husbands who don't get it - it's all here, presented in an entertaining, easy-to-read format.