February 26, 2007 1:31 PM
Mommy Survival Guide - review
Ainslee's Mommy has written a review of The Mommy Survival Guide and I am so grateful as it affirmed that I had done what I set out to do!
The book manages to explore topics not often found in Christian parenting books: post partum depression; not controlling, but guiding your children; and letting go of the need to be perfect, or your children to be perfect. And then it hits on a few topics you don't see discussed in too many secular parenting books either: the clear and easily seen differences between boys and girls; the need for a healthy competition; and ways to point your child to Christ .The last part of the book alone is probably worth the purchase price if you struggle with being a parent. There are several chapters on what to do after you realize your inadequacy as a parent; how not to beat yourself up; how to acquire new skills (the author used to watch other mothers at a playground, and try to emulate them); and the permission to start over, every day if you have to.
Read the whole review here.
Also, if any of you have or will be posting reviews of my books, let me know and I will post a link. With all the parenting books out there, reviews help each mom decide what sounds right for her needs.
