Author : Ellen L. Walker
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 38,31 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1608320731
Examines the rewards and challenges childfree adults face living in a world that celebrates traditional families, offering advice on how to cope with the pressure of friends and family to have children, taking advantage of leisure time, and financial considerations.
Author : Diana L. Dell
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 34,72 MB
Release : 2003-09-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071400749
For women considering having a child, "Do I Want to Be a Mom?" offers expert information, insights, and tools necessary for each woman to make her own best choice. Dr. Dell draws on her expertise to cover the emotional, physical, sexual, social, and financial aspects of this decision.
Author : Roy F. Baumeister
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 14,51 MB
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780898625318
Who among us has not at some point asked, what is the meaning of life?' In this extraordinary book, an eminent social scientist looks at the big picture and explores what empirical studies from diverse fields tell us about the human condition. MEANINGS OF LIFE draws together evidence from psychology, history, anthropology, and sociology, integrating copious research findings into a clear and conclusive discussion of how people attempt to make sense of their lives. In a lively and accessible style, emphasizing facts over theories, Baumeister explores why people desire meaning in their lives, how these meanings function, what forms they take, and what happens when life loses meaning. It is the most comprehensive examination of the topic to date.
Author : Trisha Ashworth
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 14,44 MB
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0811871665
I don't know how she does it! is an oft-heard refrain about mothers today. Funnily enough, most moms agree they have no idea how they get it done, or whether they even want the job. Trisha Ashworth and Amy Nobile spoke to mothers of every stripe--working, stay-at-home, part-time--and found a surprisingly similar trend in their interviews. After enthusing about her lucky life for twenty minutes, a mother would then break down and admit that her child's first word was "Shrek." As one mom put it, "Am I happy? The word that describes me best is challenged." Fresh from the front lines of modern motherhood comes a book that uncovers the guilty secrets of moms today . . . in their own words. I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids diagnoses the craziness and offers real solutions, so that mothers can step out of the madness and learn to love motherhood as much as they love their kids.
Author : Denise L. Carlini
Publisher :
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 38,43 MB
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781945252167
"Deciding yes or not to motherhood can be fraught with confusion, pain, and loneliness. Many a woman is undecided about arguably the most important life-defining decision she'll make in her lifetime. With the 'Motherhood -- Is it for me?' program, the authors of this book, both dedicated and seasoned psychotherapists, created a process that has helped countless women over the last 25 years. Finally available in print, this program is the perfect resource for closely examining ambivalence around this crucial life choice. Through precise steps, readers are guided on their own personal journeys toward deeper understanding and learn what they really want. The process even allows a woman who is experiencing extremely painful immobilization to find her way through to her true desire. The authors know from their professional experience that an analytical pros-and-cons approach often fails to successfully answer this most personal question. Interspersed throughout this book are twenty diverse stories of women who made conscious choices, half deciding yes and half deciding no. Their stories -- and sometimes advice -- create a valuable community that provides support to every reader, breaking the isolation they may feel."--Book cover.
Author : Shara Hutchinson
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 22,20 MB
Release : 2018-07-27
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781545641514
DO YOU WANT TO BE A MOM? This autobiographical help guide is to encourage women who are struggling with infertility to not give up on their dreams to be mothers. Coupling her own infertility journey with that of practical advice and guidance, the author shows that just because the journey may be long and treacherous doesn't mean God isn't growing you to be the best mother you can be for future children. This book is broken up into three parts: Planning Preparing Pursuing The content is thought-provoking and very informative. After reading this book, you will be equipped with the tools necessary to formulate your personalized plan to become a mom, properly prepare your mind and body for motherhood, and exhibit the tenacity to pursue your dream until you are holding him or her in your arms. DESPITE YOUR PAST PAIN, YOU WILL BECOME A MOM SHARA HUTCHINSON is a mom who had to conquer infertility to live her dream. After over six rounds of Clomid, two miscarriages, two laparoscopic surgeries, one D&C, two failed IVF cycles, one failed FET, and an ectopic pregnancy, she was finally able to have her miracle baby from her third IVF cycle (fourth embryo transfer). She is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women who are struggling with infertility to pursue and achieve motherhood despite the many challenges they may face. Blog: istillwanttobeamom.club
Author : Renee Swope
Publisher : Revell
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 35,16 MB
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1493426699
Do you long to go to bed at night knowing you've done the best you could with what you have as a mom and made a difference in your child's life--even if you can't see it yet? It's easy to compare yourself to other moms and set unrealistic expectations that make you doubt you're doing enough. You need hope and encouragement to help you find a new place to start on the days you're tempted to quit! Sharing vulnerable stories of her own struggles and doubts, award-winning author, popular speaker, and mom of three Renee Swope is a friend, cheerleader, and mentor who will come alongside to help you find purpose and meaning in the challenges and adventures of motherhood. By unpacking powerful truths of grace and love God used to rescue her from discouragement and guilt that buried her in the dirt of defeat, Renee fills this book with hope, wisdom, and practical help every mom needs. Let Renee show you simple ways to give your child what they need most through the power of heart-centered parenting that is character-focused and relationship-driven. This book will transform not only the way you parent but also the way see yourself as a mom and as a child of God.
Author : Lisa Heffernan
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 36,45 MB
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1250188954
PARENTING NEVER ENDS. From the founders of the #1 site for parents of teens and young adults comes an essential guide for building strong relationships with your teens and preparing them to successfully launch into adulthood The high school and college years: an extended roller coaster of academics, friends, first loves, first break-ups, driver’s ed, jobs, and everything in between. Kids are constantly changing and how we parent them must change, too. But how do we stay close as a family as our lives move apart? Enter the co-founders of Grown and Flown, Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington. In the midst of guiding their own kids through this transition, they launched what has become the largest website and online community for parents of fifteen to twenty-five year olds. Now they’ve compiled new takeaways and fresh insights from all that they’ve learned into this handy, must-have guide. Grown and Flown is a one-stop resource for parenting teenagers, leading up to—and through—high school and those first years of independence. It covers everything from the monumental (how to let your kids go) to the mundane (how to shop for a dorm room). Organized by topic—such as academics, anxiety and mental health, college life—it features a combination of stories, advice from professionals, and practical sidebars. Consider this your parenting lifeline: an easy-to-use manual that offers support and perspective. Grown and Flown is required reading for anyone looking to raise an adult with whom you have an enduring, profound connection.
Author : Orna Donath
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,20 MB
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1623171385
A provocative and deeply important study of women’s lives, women’s choices—and an ‘unspoken taboo’—that questions the societal pressures forcing women into motherhood Women who opt not to be mothers are frequently warned that they will regret their decision later in life, yet we rarely talk about the possibility that the opposite might also be true—that women who have children might regret it. Drawing on years of research interviewing women from a variety of socioeconomic, educational, and professional backgrounds, sociologist Orna Donath treats regret as a feminist issue: as regret marks the road not taken, we need to consider whether alternative paths for women currently are blocked off. She asks that we pay attention to what is forbidden by rules governing motherhood, time, and emotion, including the cultural assumption that motherhood is a “natural” role for women—for the sake of all women, not just those who regret becoming mothers. If we are disturbed by the idea that a woman might regret becoming a mother, Donath says, our response should not be to silence and shame these women; rather, we need to ask honest and difficult questions about how society pushes women into motherhood and why those who reconsider it are still seen as a danger to the status quo. Groundbreaking, thoughtful, and provocative, this is an especially needed book in our current political climate, as women's reproductive rights continue to be at the forefront of national debates.
Author : Merle Bombardieri
Publisher :
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 21,18 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Parenthood
ISBN : 9780997500738
"Are you having trouble deciding whether or not to become a parent? Are you under pressure from family and friends? Unsettled by feelings of guilt or ambivalence? Unsure whether you will regret your decision in later years? The Baby Decision offers a clear path to finding the answers to all of these questions"--Back cover.
