Real Moms
Exploding the Myths of Motherhood
Published on 24. September 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-310-24703-6 (ISBN)
Description
Mom! Get Real . . . and Get Free!Are you tired of constantly trying-and failing-to be a perfect mom? Stop beating yourself up and let the truth about motherhood set you free! Real Moms debunks the "good mom" fallacies that have weighed you down by giving you some liberating "real mom" truths. This book punctures such mothering myths as: ? Good moms look good all the time.? Good moms keep everybody happy.? Good moms instinctively know what their children need.? Good moms take responsibility for how their children turn out.? Good moms don't admit their feelings of guilt or anger or fear-because to admit those feelings might make them look like they are not good moms.Each chapter examines a myth and its corresponding reality, and ends with a how-to practical application, a "Real Mom" story, questions for reflection and discussion, and "Real Mom" quotes from Real mothers.Wouldn't you love to be free to accept your imperfections? Free not to feel guilty about your limitations? Free to ask for help, free to be real, free to grow? Freedom is in store for you-freedom to be the best mom you can be. This book will show you the way.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Grand Rapids
United States
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
279 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-310-24703-6 (9780310247036)
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Elisa Morgan is President Emerita of MOPS International, Inc., based in Denver, Colorado. She is the author, editor, or coauthor of numerous books, including Twinkle, Naked Fruit; Mom, You Make a Difference! Mom's Devotional Bible; What Every Mom Needs; What Every Child Needs; and Real Moms. Elisa has two children, and a grandchild, and lives with her husband, Evan, in Centennial , Colorado.
Carol Kuykendall is director of special projects at MOPS International. She is the author of four books including Five-Star Families: Moving Yours from Good to Great; and the coauthor of five more, including Real Moms, What Every Child Needs, and Children Change a Marriage. A popular seminar and retreat speaker, Carol also writes for Guideposts and Daily Guideposts, and her articles have appeared in Reader's Digest and Parents magazines. She has been a guest on Focus on the Family and Family Life Today radio broadcasts. Carol and her husband Lynn have three children and three granddaughters. Carol and Lynn live in Boulder, Colorado.
Carol Kuykendall is director of special projects at MOPS International. She is the author of four books including Five-Star Families: Moving Yours from Good to Great; and the coauthor of five more, including Real Moms, What Every Child Needs, and Children Change a Marriage. A popular seminar and retreat speaker, Carol also writes for Guideposts and Daily Guideposts, and her articles have appeared in Reader's Digest and Parents magazines. She has been a guest on Focus on the Family and Family Life Today radio broadcasts. Carol and her husband Lynn have three children and three granddaughters. Carol and Lynn live in Boulder, Colorado.
Content
Acknowledgments 9
Real Moms 11
Introduction:The Myths of Motherhood 13
Part 1:Myths about Me
Chapter 1.Real Me Mom
Real Moms Know and Accept Who They Are 23
Chapter 2.Perma-Guilt Mom
Real Moms Feel Guilty 36
Chapter 3.Monster Mom
Real Moms Get Angry 47
Chapter 4.Please Everyone Mom
Real Moms Can't Fix Everyone and Everything 58
Chapter 5.Lookin ' Good Enough Mom
Real Moms Struggle with Their Looks 69
Chapter 6.Viagra Mom
Real Moms Aren't Always in the Mood for Sex 81
Part 2:Myths about Mothering
Chapter 7.Doin ' My Best Mom
Real Moms Aren't Perfect and Don't Have Perfect Children 95
Chapter 8.Mommy Wars Mom
Real Moms Like Their Way Best 104
Chapter 9.S.O.S.Mom
Real Moms Need Help 114
Chapter 10.Busy Mom
Real Moms Have Too Much to Do 125
Chapter 11.Worry-Some Mom
Real Moms Worry about Their Kids 136
Chapter 12.Control Freak Mom
Real Moms Can't Control How Their Kids Turn Out 148
Part 3:Myths about More Than Mothering
Chapter 13.Truth Is Our Friend Mom
Real Moms Know the Truth Is Scary and Can Hurt 161
Chapter 14.Soul Mom
Real Moms Are More Than Moms 169
Chapter 15.Forever Mom
Real Moms Know Mothering Gets Different, Not Easier 178
Conclusion:Get Real!187
Notes 189
Real Moms 11
Introduction:The Myths of Motherhood 13
Part 1:Myths about Me
Chapter 1.Real Me Mom
Real Moms Know and Accept Who They Are 23
Chapter 2.Perma-Guilt Mom
Real Moms Feel Guilty 36
Chapter 3.Monster Mom
Real Moms Get Angry 47
Chapter 4.Please Everyone Mom
Real Moms Can't Fix Everyone and Everything 58
Chapter 5.Lookin ' Good Enough Mom
Real Moms Struggle with Their Looks 69
Chapter 6.Viagra Mom
Real Moms Aren't Always in the Mood for Sex 81
Part 2:Myths about Mothering
Chapter 7.Doin ' My Best Mom
Real Moms Aren't Perfect and Don't Have Perfect Children 95
Chapter 8.Mommy Wars Mom
Real Moms Like Their Way Best 104
Chapter 9.S.O.S.Mom
Real Moms Need Help 114
Chapter 10.Busy Mom
Real Moms Have Too Much to Do 125
Chapter 11.Worry-Some Mom
Real Moms Worry about Their Kids 136
Chapter 12.Control Freak Mom
Real Moms Can't Control How Their Kids Turn Out 148
Part 3:Myths about More Than Mothering
Chapter 13.Truth Is Our Friend Mom
Real Moms Know the Truth Is Scary and Can Hurt 161
Chapter 14.Soul Mom
Real Moms Are More Than Moms 169
Chapter 15.Forever Mom
Real Moms Know Mothering Gets Different, Not Easier 178
Conclusion:Get Real!187
Notes 189