It Gets Easier! . . . and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers: A Fun, Practical Guide to Becoming a Mom
Claudine Wolk
(Author)
Description
Featuring interviews with hundreds of moms and candid stories from author Claudine Wolk's own experiences as a mother, It Gets Easier! . . . and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers employs a healthy mix of humor, honesty, and insider strategies to give new and expecting moms a "leg up" on the challenging task of first-time motherhood. This fun, frank, and prescriptive guide strives to make motherhood easier by addressing issues such as: "The Talk" you need to have with your husband before you give birth; what you really need to know about labor and delivery; the importance of a baby schedule (no matter what anyone else says); the 6 Baby Commandments that can foster good eating and sleeping habits; 5 new mom mantras that will help keep you sane; body image after giving birth; and how to keep housework to a minimum. Complete with resources for further exploration and a helpful glossary, this funny, irreverent book will help ease every new mothers' frustrations by reminding them that they are not alone and providing tangible, easy-to-follow tips for parenting success.
Product Details
Price
$16.99
Publisher
Amacom
Publish Date
June 01, 2009
Pages
192
Dimensions
6.08 X 8.94 X 0.48 inches | 0.69 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780814415023
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About the Author
Claudine Wolk (Bucks County, PA) is a columnist, blogger, speaker, and mother of three. She writes humorously and speaks on all subjects regarding motherhood in the 21st Century.
Reviews
"Let me tell you, this book is a such a fun read! It is full of hilarious information, that can only be the truth." -- My Organized Chaos
..".each chapter is packed with invaluable, uncensored advice on absolutely everything..a must for baby shower and new mom gifts." -- Bookpage
..".written by the mother of three, this book is full of humor and practical tips for surviving motherhood." -- Foreword magazine
"It Gets Easier...and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers, is a breath of fresh air compared to many of the standard new mom/parenting books on the market." --parentplace.com
..".offers down-to-earth guidance on everything new mothers need to know...a ton of tips...to help ease the transition into parenthood." -- Atlanta Parent
"Any mom--new or experienced--will enjoy Wolk's take on everything from managing sleep issues to making work 'work'...laugh-out-loud funny and thought-provoking." -- Cincinnati Parent
"With its sass, blunt honesty and wit, "It Gets Easier!" reads more like a girlfriend's insider secrets to adapting to life after becoming a new mom." -- The Intelligencer
..".written for all mothers. Whether pregnant...or a seasoned mom interested in hearing motherhood talked about REALISTICALLY, this book is great!" -- An Island Life
"With humor and compassion, Wolk is straightforward about how baby alters, but doesn't have to completely transform, your life." -- She Knows Pregnancy and Baby
..".each chapter is packed with invaluable, uncensored advice on absolutely everything..a must for baby shower and new mom gifts." -- Bookpage
..".written by the mother of three, this book is full of humor and practical tips for surviving motherhood." -- Foreword magazine
"It Gets Easier...and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers, is a breath of fresh air compared to many of the standard new mom/parenting books on the market." --parentplace.com
..".offers down-to-earth guidance on everything new mothers need to know...a ton of tips...to help ease the transition into parenthood." -- Atlanta Parent
"Any mom--new or experienced--will enjoy Wolk's take on everything from managing sleep issues to making work 'work'...laugh-out-loud funny and thought-provoking." -- Cincinnati Parent
"With its sass, blunt honesty and wit, "It Gets Easier!" reads more like a girlfriend's insider secrets to adapting to life after becoming a new mom." -- The Intelligencer
..".written for all mothers. Whether pregnant...or a seasoned mom interested in hearing motherhood talked about REALISTICALLY, this book is great!" -- An Island Life
"With humor and compassion, Wolk is straightforward about how baby alters, but doesn't have to completely transform, your life." -- She Knows Pregnancy and Baby
