There's a crisis of confidence in mothering today. Moms are speeding through 18 hour days, exhausted in a frenzied effort to do it all for their kids. The soccer practices, test-prep lessons, special rehearsals, extra homework, the competition, unending struggle to insure that their child succeeds -- it's overwhelming, and actually toxic, often resulting in children who are stressed out, bullies or bullied, rebellious, ruthless, depressed, anxious, overweight or anorexic -- freaked out! So what's wrong with this picture? Michele Borba, herself a wise mom of three grown sons, has surveyed literally thousands of mothers across North America and in this book shows how to have happier, more confident kids with good character by relaxing, slowing down, throwing out all the unnecessary stress and pressure, and returning to a more natural, authentic kind of mothering. She has discovered and formulated 12 simple secrets of successful moms, showing us how a mother who laughs teaches joy, a mother who loves teaches worth, a mother who takes care of herself holds together her happy family, a mother who encourages independence cultivates self-reliance, a mother who just listens shows her children they really matter, and much more. Each chapter includes a powerful and inspiring story of how these secrets play out in real life, as well as Michele's exceptionally practical strategies, step-by-step guidelines, activities and advice so moms can actually apply the lessons of the stories to their own family lives. Reading the stories and learning the lessons will help all mothers calm down, be happier, return to their natural intuition, and create more joy, balance, and love in their families.
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