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Mom, sex is NO big deal!
by Sharon Hersh"But Mom, it's not the same as when you were a teenager...."Your daughter is right. Never before have teenage girls been so inundated with the idea that sex is a natural part of teenage relationships. The media, the Internet, and your daughter's peers reinforce this myth daily. In fact, the majority of teenage girls will experiment with sex. And never before has the price tag of teen sexual behavior been so high-disease, depression, and a distorted view of self. This is a book of hope and empowerment.The good news is that you can use the challenges your daughter faces today as catalysts to help her develop a sacred view of sex and of herself. Your daughter will make critical decisions during her adolescence and those decisions will have lifelong consequences. But you, as a mother, can have enormous influence over your daughter if you are prepared. "Mom, Sex Is NO Big Deal!" will arm you with information and strategies to help your daughter arrive at a place of wholeness as she makes decisions about how she will behave sexually during the most vulnerable period of her life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Mom, There's a Dinosaur in Beeson's Lake
by Trudi Trueit Jim PaillotFourth-grade inventor Scab McNally is in deep water (which, by the way, happens to be the one thing he's deathly afraid of). After a trip to the local fishing hole with his best buddies Doyle and Will -- and his best doggy companion Joe -- Scab is certain he's discovered a prehistoric swamp creature living in the lake. Of course, nobody's going to believe his crazy story unless he can prove it. But how? Scab's water woes continue when his mother insists he take an advanced swimming class with his "smart times ten" twin sister, Isabelle, before she'll let him go on any more fishing trips. That means he's got to master swimming in the deep end of the pool before he can embark on more secret fact-finding missions, and Scab is NOT ready for that! So it's back to the top-secret lab for some serious scheming and inventing. Will any of Scab's wild plans go awry? Well, it wouldn't be any fun if they didn't, would it?
Mom, They're Teasing Me
by Michael Thompson Lawrence J. CohenFrom the acclaimed authors of Best Friends, Worst Enemies, here is the perfect companion volume: a practical, how-to guide for parents to help their children navigate the sometimes harsh terrain of social life at school, on the playground, and in the neighborhood. Almost everyone agrees (and remembers): Childhood can be a traumatic time. Kids frequently face peer rejection, name-calling, bullying, after-school fights, esteem-crushing cliques, and malicious exclusion by the popular kids. And parents often feel powerless to console their children. Now help is here. Mom, They're Teasing Me is a specific, hands-on guide for concerned parents who want to give their children the tools they need to cope with social cruelty. Through vividly written case studies and a reader-friendly question-and-answer format, this compelling book shows parents what a child may confront with other children, and then offers concrete advice on handling each situation. Mom, They're Teasing Me deals in-depth with specific aspects of social cruelty: the four major types of children at risk for social isolation and their unique problems; the ordinary pain of those children not at risk--but who, nevertheless, cause their parents concern; and bad class dynamics in the school and neighborhood. Through thoughtful discussion and insightful suggestions, parents will discover * The difference between real risk and normal social pain * The appropriate time to intervene--and when to step back * Tips on how to mediate between children--without appearing meddlesome * Essential advice for parents who worry too much * The importance of teaching and encouraging leadership * The redemptive power of friendship. Mom, They're Teasing Me answers key questions on the many manifestations of social cruelty, offers compelling descriptions of prime "teasing" scenarios, and illustrates how to counter them. It is an indispensable book for every involved parent who wants to make their child's formative years rich and rewarding.
Mom to Mom: Confessions of a "Mother Inferior" (Chicken Soup For The Soul Ser.)
by Elisa MorganA supportive guide for mothers from the author named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today&’s church and culture. Mom to Mom strongly encourages every mom who wrestles with the frustrations and fears of motherhood. Elisa Morgan reassures you that you don&’t need all the answers about mothering as long as you know where to go with the questions. In brief, heart-to-heart chapters, she shares biblical principles and the lessons life has taught her to reveal a core truth: You can be the mother your children need because your children were chosen for you, and you were chosen for your children.
Mom to Mom, Day to Day
by Danielle BeanPacked with common-sense suggestions, spiritual musings, and hilarious tales of Danielle's own gang of eight kids, Mom to Mom, Day to Day is sure to keep any mother reading, reflecting--and laughing! Includes a resource list for Catholic parents and a prayer at the end of each chapter.
"Mom, The Toilet's Clogged!": Kid Disasters and How to Fix Them (A Go Parents! Guide®)
by Lauri BerkenkampIn a household with children, disasters lurk around every corner. Laundry soap in the dishwasher. Baseballs launched through the neighbor's window. Heads stuck between stair railings. Sandwiches in the VCR. What's a parent to do? "Mom, the Toilet's Clogged!" takes on common kid-induced household problems and provides hands-on, rational solutions that work. Offering practical and funny advice in the bestselling tradition of The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook and Hints from Heloise, this is the definitive guide to alleviating everyday trauma. Padded with interesting tips that most adults never thought they'd need--until they became parents--this book will help parents with whatever kid disasters befall them.
Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood
by Kara-Kae James Jamie IveyEvery mom can identify with the feeling that they’re in a race to the finish line every day, stumbling over everything in their path—including Legos and dirty laundry! Kara-Kae James knows how overwhelming motherhood can be. As she writes, “When we come to the place where we think that we have failed—this is the moment when God’s Word and motherhood intersect.” In Mom Up, James shares four themes that impact how she follows Jesus and parents her kids: intentional motherhood, genuine community, refreshing rest, and embracing chaos. With practical ideas for building relationships with other moms, grace-filled Scripture reminders, and a healthy dose of humor, Mom Up helps readers step out of survival mode and into the abundant life God has for them and their family.
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 Knowing: A Memoir
by Mary Helen FeinA woman born into the baby boomer generation uses writing and creativity from the age of five to help her to survive a broken family and child-molesting stepfather, resulting in a spiritual journey to a successful, healed adulthood. Born into the baby boomer generation, Mary Helen Fein&’s values and choices often typified the time. At age five, she identified what she calls &“Moments of knowing&”: moments of knowing more about love and creativity. As a child, her father was a loving successful New Yorker who left her mother to remarry another woman. Fein&’s own mother was very beautiful, but desperately poor and an alcoholic, living in the projects on welfare. To get by, she remarried—but the man was evil, a child molester and a cruel stepfather. Fein traveled back and forth from coast to coast, spending school years with her mother and stepfather, and summers with her father, loving grandmother, and new stepmother. At age thirteen her mother dies, and Fein embarked on a new life in an upper-class New York suburb. Over the next thirty years she journeys through careers and healing, embracing the &“spark&” when it arrives over and over throughout her life, affecting her life choices and putting her on a spiritual path to Buddhism. With themes of spiritual practices, mental illness, poverty, and the power of psychotherapy, this book will appeal to self-help and memoir readers, showing how to find happiness, peace, and enduring love despite a traumatic childhood.
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.