Motherhood

In this intimate, haunting, literary memoir read by the author, an American icon tells her story for the first time, in her own gorgeous words - about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey....

A hilariously candid account of one woman's quest to bring her post-baby marriage back from the brink....

We can not raise a happy child if we are constantly screaming threats at them. No parent sets out to hurt their child, but this type of parenting does just that. To raise a happy child that wants to behave, you need to retrain yourself first....

Debunking myths and explaining everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, Expecting Better is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy....

The secret behind France's astonishingly well-behaved children is here....

A clinical psychologist’s exploration of the modern dilemmas women face in the wake of new motherhood....

In New York Times best-selling author and Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Jessi Klein’s second collection, she hilariously explodes the cultural myths and impossible expectations around motherhood and explore the humiliations, poignancies, and possibilities of midlife....

The first book specifically for daughters suffering from the emotional abuse of selfish, self-involved mothers....

Jen Hatmaker believes backbone is the birthright of every woman. Women have been demonstrating resiliency and resolve since forever....

It is not necessary for childbirth to be a terribly painful experience. In this audiobook, HypnoBirthing founder Marie Mongan shows women how the Mongan Method works and how parents can take control of the greatest and most important event of their lives....

This is a book for working women and mothers who are ready to release the culturally inherited belief that their worth is equal to their productivity, and instead create a personal and professional life that's based on presence, meaning, and joy....

Anne Lamott meets Elizabeth Gilbert in this inspirational, side-splittingly funny exploration of the power of living with love, forgiveness, and honesty....

Love is important, but it is respect that is the key to your son's heart....

Sh*tty Mom is the ultimate parenting guide, written by four moms who have seen it all....

We heard it too many times: “Babies don’t come with an instruction manual.” Instead of taking the old cliché at its word, we asked, “why not?”....

Like many women, Clare Pooley found the juggle of a stressful career and family life a struggle, so she left her successful career to look after her family....

With her popular blog Finding Cooper's Voice, Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with autism. Now, Kate shares her inspiring story in this powerful memoir about motherhood and unconditional love....

In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares the ups and downs in her own family's journey of discovering why it's healthiest not to give one's kids everything....

The up-to-date and authoritative pregnancy guide that has sold 1.5 million copies - by recognizing that "one size fits all" doesn't apply to maternity care....

With Mindful Birthing, Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife and mindfulness teacher, lays out her innovative program for pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond....

With illuminating examples and simple yet powerful advice, The Danish Way of Parenting will help parents from all walks of life raise the happiest, most well-adjusted kids in the world....

Author and blogger Kari Kampakis suggests it’s time to change the narrative and mind-set that lead moms to parent teen girls with a spirit of defeat, not strength....

A badass, feminist, and personal deep-dive into the science and culture of pregnancy and early motherhood that debunks myths and dated assumptions, offering guidance and camaraderie to women navigating one of the biggest and most profound changes in their lives....

Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this lively, insightful memoir....

Brave, supportive, and insightful, the stories and advice in this book will encourage you to live more confidently, enjoy the present, and become your best self - as a woman, a mother, and beyond....

Do you struggle with having honest and open conversations with your child? Do you find yourself not knowing what to say when faced with a tricky topic? From homework hassles to temper tantrums, sibling rivalry to bedtime battles, every parent has felt the weight of escalating scenarios and ineffective punishment. How to Talk When Kids Won't Listen is filled with top tips, relatable stories and forward-thinking techniques designed to transform your relationship with your child. 

When eight-year-old Leah's parents get divorced, her mother, Cessie, flees her conventional life as a suburban housewife in search of a glamorous big city career in journalism. In the chaotic years that follow, Cessie lurches from one apartment, job and toxic romance to the next, with her adoring daughter in tow. Cessie describes her parenting style as 'benign neglect', and their family motto, 'Commitment sucks the life right out of you', is tacked up on every rental fridge. In the aftermath of a disturbing sexual experience at a pool party, Leah finds herself crippled with anxiety.

Becoming a mother is an amazing and fulfilling experience, but it is also a time of immense change, worry, and doubt. You don't have to let those negative thoughts and feelings linger, though. Take control and bring out your positive mindset while you navigate those first few years. Heal your body and your mind. Maintain a positive relationship with yourself and your baby. Improve your sleep. If you ever feel lost or overwhelmed as a new mother, you are not alone. Take charge and create your success by repeating these positive affirmations as part of your self-care routine.

Do you ever feel stuck and failing in everything you do as a woman, mom, and friend? Are you tired of the life that you have and want a change? Do you feel like everyone is going against your will? Do you feel joy and happiness are just so hard to find? Do you constantly fear the outcome of your decisions? In this book, you’ll find the one most important tool that, when mastered, will give you leverage to transform your doubts into confidence and to embrace and love yourself without changing yourself. You'll transform your life into one you want and create the change you want.

Everyone wants their family to be happy, but so much gets in the way: work stress, commitments and our children’s challenging behaviour are some everyday obstacles. As a result, families can seem fragmented, stressful and out of control. 21 Days to a Happier Family is packed with effective strategies that are easy to put into place and reap fast rewards. Justin Coulson uses positive psychology and the latest research to help parents identify and develop habits that will strengthen their family. 

Parenting Your Teens Without Losing Your Cool is a heartfelt, sassy, and honest account of one mother’s experience parenting three teens into stable, happy, thriving adults. Shantelle Bisson gives it to you straight: Raising a teen is a tough job, not a Pinterest-worthy one, so stop martyring yourself in hopes of #trending with the who’s who. Speaking frankly about the stuff that keeps parents up at night, Shantelle provides practical, no-nonsense advice for raising good and kind citizens of the world, all while staying sane and keeping your cool.

Relatable, honest, and heartwarming, Help Me, God, I'm a Parent by Bunmi Laditan—author of Dear Mom and Dear God and the voice behind the satirical Twitter account Honest Toddler—offers a collection of prayers to help you trade fear and anxiety about parenting for peace, calm, and confidence in the God who loves and guides you. 

Part memoir, part prescription for the overwhelmed mom, Inner Compass Mom shares Danielle Kloberdanz's transformation from disillusioned mother of four to a happier, purposeful and more joyful woman, free of the feelings of inadequacy and "Mom Guilt" that had plagued her. Read by the author, this audiobook takes you through Danielle's personal journey from disillusioned Mom to a life of Inner Peace, Purpose, and Gratitude. 

Motherhood has always been a complex and multifaceted concept—even more so in recent years, due to the growth of social media. Social media platforms are inundated with images of perfect mothers who seemingly have it all together. This can create a lot of pressure on mothers, who may feel like they are not living up to the idealized standard. This audiobook will explore the different aspects of motherhood and offer advice and support to mothers.

Mommy, you made it through the first six months! Congratulations. So, what’s next? You’re probably wondering what milestones your little one will reach leading up to their first birthday. Well, Baby Turns One is there to walk you through them all. As a qualified nutritionist and mother of three, Elizabeth Newbourne will share her knowledge with you in this ultimate up-to-date guide on the months leading up to your bouncing bundle of joy’s first birthday. If you ever needed an instruction manual for babies, this book is what you’re looking for.

Becoming a parent is considered to be one of the most exciting times in a person's life. You often embark on this new adventure with great hopes and expectations about what life will be like as you raise your children. Sometimes, however, the path into parenthood can surprise you. This book helps you meet with six people and their journey with their parenthood. You will be able to see what they thought during the process of becoming a parent. Their experience, journey, and evolvement to a new life process will be there in those minutes of the book.

Black women are at higher risk of developing postnatal depression but are the least likely to be identified as depressed. Sharing the voices of other mothers, Sandra examines how culture, racism, stigma and a lack of trust in services prevent women getting the help they need. Breaking open the conversation on motherhood, race, and mental health, she demands that Black women are listened to, believed and understood. 

Author, lightworker, mother, and wife, Kelsey Domiana knows all too well what it means to feel unsupported and exhausted with raising a family. As her husband, a professional basketball player, is often traveling, she realized that she needed to reclaim her joy and find a support system. Kelsey knows that it’s not impossible to feel empowered when one’s husband is away. In Help! My Husband Is Hardly Home, she shares her truth of feeling the overwhelm, isolation, and frustration that come with having a partner who works away from home.

I was at a crossroads of my mommy-hood. As a child, I always planned on being an incredible mom, creating an environment where children thrive. As I reviewed my present days, I felt like my life was commonplace and minute. My daily tasks seemed ordinary and repetitive. Where was the grander purpose in cleaning dishes and driving kids to soccer practice?  Quietly watching my friend Rebecca, I witnessed something different in her mothering. 

Kitchen Medicine tells the story of how Lewis made her way through mothering and feeding a sick child, aided by Lewis's growing confidence in front of the stove. It's about how she eventually saw her role as more than caretaker and fighter for her daughter's health and how she had to redefine what mothering—and feeding—looked like once her daughter was well. This is the story of learning to feed a child who can't seem to eat.