num_pages: 256
description: This book encourages parents to let go of unobtainable (and ill-advised) goals in favor of parenting philosophies that concentrate on the whole family. Parents today try too hard to be superhuman, often sacrificing their own well-being -- and relationships with friends, family, even their spouses -- to meet the ever-increasing demands of their children's lives. Of course, such efforts inevitably fall short, and parents blame themselves. Mommy Guilt presents the results of an original, never-before-published nationwide survey of over 1,300 parents -- 96% of whom reported they felt guilty about some aspect of parenting. The most common This eye-opening book offers straightforward principles for handling these and many other common issues -- as well as for dealing with everyday challenges that frequently add up to feelings of guilt. Through practical, tried-and-true tips, anecdotes, quizzes, and worksheets, Mommy Guilt illustrates how moms can fend off the guilt and focus on what really matters.
language: English
title: Mommy Guilt: Learn to Worry Less, Focus on What Matters Most, and Raise Happier Kids
titlecomplete: Mommy Guilt: Learn to Worry Less, Focus on What Matters Most, and Raise Happier Kids
genres: Feminism, Nonfiction, Parenting
ratings_count: 55
publisher: AMACOM/American Management Association