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Your Mom taught your first Words, now give her some Wonderful Words BackBy Madelyn Miller, the TravelLadyLife Messages for Moms: Inspiration for a Mother’s Spirit
This book addresses a wide range of timely motherhood issues – everything from becoming a mother after age 40 to the vastly underappreciated and undervalued role of mothers in this country. Here’s what author Josephine Carlton has to say about the book: “Motherhood sometimes seems a daunting task but I think mothers need to trust their instincts when it comes to raising children. We have many philosophies about what we should or should not do, perhaps too many conflicting ideas. Basically, mothers need to trust in themselves. We must realize that there is no perfect mother or child. It is a job to be taken seriously and the most important bit of wisdom I can give is to make that child feel loved. Appreciate their uniqueness and help them understand their particular talents and abilities. Mothers will make mistakes but as long as the child knows it is loved, they will have a positive platform. The best mother is a happy mother, children are little sponges, soaking up what they see in the behavior of their primary caregiver. It is so important what we show them by example. Teach them to be good people, unselfish and interested in the world around them. Don't be afraid to say "no". The word "no" comes along frequently in life, it is a word that children need to become familiar with. Remember, they will have many friends but only one mother. I can tell you from experience that they will appreciate your guidance when they grow up. They may balk at the time but what you are telling them is sinking in. “I happen to be the proud mother of three magical children. Many times they mentioned that I should write a book about motherhood and their wish became a reality. I asked each of them what "mothering" suggestions they considered the most remarkable and helpful in their individual lives. It was interesting for me to hear what they had to say, since the art of mothering is so comprehensive. My eldest stated that learning "respect" was the most valuable lesson for her. She feels that we see too much disrespect in the world on many levels. Also, she mentioned the fact that no one got away with anything and being taught discipline has served her well. My middle daughter said that being taught "gratitude" stands out in her mind. She feels grateful for who she is and the opportunities that life presents her. She has also learned to show gratefulness to others, exhibiting that gratitude on many levels. My son, the youngest, indicated that he learned the value of creating "happiness" in his life. Learning that we have one life to live and to appreciate it. For him the importance of living a life with a sense of humor and finding a career that he is passionate about were tantamount. He learned that being happy is a choice. “Certainly the most inspirational person in my life was my own mother. She was an example of patience, love, and unselfishness. How fortunate I was to experience these qualities growing up. I had such deep respect for her that I wanted to earn her respect, as well. I now know that she created this atmosphere of mutual respect and it worked. I wanted to achieve this with my own children, and it made mothering so much easier. “All things said, remember that being a mother is a difficult job, but the most rewarding and important one on the planet. What could be more important than creating and nurturing the future generation? Enjoy the magnificent experience of motherhood and create memories for the future. “Just as we need to feed our children to give them sustenance for survival, so too must we nourish their spirits in order to prepare them for their place in the world.” More on the author at: www.josephinecarlton.com The 246 pages, hardcover book is also remarkably affordable: just $6.98 available at all Barnes & Noble stores and at www.bn.com. That’s not a typo: the book costs six dollars and ninety eight cents.
It's the perfect Mother's Day for all women, especially the woman on the go who needs a book she can read here and there with short chapters packed full of fun! The Woman Who is Always Tan and Has A Flat Stomach, is the manual for everyday women who are trapped by overachievers, do-gooders and perfectionists. The self-deprecating humor of authors Lauren Allison and Lisa Perry, PsyD, will provide comic relief and stories to share with close friends and family. The Woman Who is Always Tan pokes fun at the little insecurities we all have and provides us with an honest look at how we might exaggerate the talents of others and minimize the talents we possess, or vice-versa. Just to give you an idea of the comic relief provided by authors Allison and Perry, here are a few chapter titles from this award winning book: Chapter 4: The Wife Who Stood in Line for Two Hours at Krispy Kreme’s and Then Ordered Only Two Donuts Chapter 11: The Conspiracy Among Men To Be Annoying Just Before You Have Company Chapter 18: The Infomercial Couple Who Start Every Sentence With, “But Wait! There’s More!” Chapter 23: The Husband Who Has A Cold But Believes It’s Malaria OH, LORD, I SOUND JUST LIKE MAMA
This best-selling book – OH, LORD, I SOUND JUST LIKE MAMA – is a collection of funny advice and anecdotes women remember from their mothers and grandmothers. And then it turns out they give the same advice to their own kids. As daughter, a mom and a grandmom, Alpern took the title right from her own experiences and reinforces the findings of many researchers about how much daughters follow in their mothers’ footsteps. As she explains: “It’s universal. We swear never to repeat Mom’s mistakes or take her advice, then out pop her words. Yesterday’s toddlers are today’s mothers, giving the advice they swore they never would. They’re shocked!” Some of the tidbits of advice featured in the book include:
“I was inspired to write ‘Mama’ after a friend trying to be SuperMom said, ‘I wish I’d followed Mom’s advice to aim high and settle.’ The light bulb flashed and I replied, ‘You’d never say that to a son.’ “
www.humorbreak.com Madelyn Miller is a writer and web entrepreneur who writes for www.travellady.com, www.carladynews.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, and www.cocktailatlas.com. She has several more websites planned. |
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This
is a lovely new book of thoughts from 27 women – many from the Bay Area - about
the joys and challenges of being a mother.
The
Woman Who Is Always Tan And Has A Flat Stomach (And Other Annoying People)
Have
you ever opened your mouth, Mom’s words popped out, and you thought, “Oh, Lord,
I Sound Just Like Mama”? That’s just what the longest selling book in the gift
market is all about.