No matter how calmly you try to referee, parenting will eventually produce bizarre behavior, and I'm not
talking about the kids. Their behavior is always normal. --Bill Cosby
Hints, helps and practical mother-to-mother advice from the “experts” mothers
who’ve been there. Includes advice from such mothers as Francine Rivers and Liz Curtis Higgs, as well as mothers from
all walks of life.
10. Plan time for yourself with your baby—out of the house and away
from routine.
09. Plan to be gone only for short periods of time. Consider your leaving
from Baby’s point of view.
08. Realize attitude is half the battle.
07. Don’t expect things to be “normal.”
06. Try to keep up at least one hobby or interest.
05. Cultivate flexibility in time and planning.
04. Ask God for help. He promises guidance.
03. Don’t be afraid to ask other mothers and others for suggestions,
help.
02. Don’t be afraid to explain how you feel. Your little ones sense
it anyway. Sharing can lessen their anxiety that something is wrong or that it is their fault.
01. Finally, give yourself the gift of forgiveness when you aren’t
perfect—no one is.
New mothers are often unsure of their roles, their abilities, and their competence. New mothers often feel isolated
and, when problems come up, don’t always know where to turn. “Help! I’m a New Mother” helps them know
they aren’t alone. This book deals with the many facets of a mother’s life in chapters dealing with such topics
as perspective, roles, time management, baby’s needs, breastfeeding, nutrition, work, creativity, and ways to develop
both the inner and outer person. It also deals with the importance of keeping focused on God...and how to maintain a quiet
time.
Included are uplifting poems, thought provoking questions, discussion starters, and lots of input from mothers. The
advice, tips, suggestions and just plain encouragement in this book comes from mothers from all walks of life who’ve
been there...or who are still juggling children and household and who know what it’s all about.
From the stay-at-home mom with her down home advice to the humorous reflections on the “Perfect Mom” of
Liz Curtis Higgs, the message is the same. We’re all mothers who’ve gone through the same struggles of learning
to be a good parent...at least an adequate one. This is a book for any new mother.
Carolyn gives
wise and encouraging advice that any mother will love and benefit from. Her heart of love and practical ideas jump out from
the page and will inspire any mother to think, "Hey, I CAN do this after all!" --Kathy Collard Miller, speaker and author
of numerous books, including Princess to Princess
