A realistic view of babies and parenting, from a mom of 6 with 23 years experience as a nurse and lactation consultant. My style of parenting is always happy mom equals happy baby, regardless of how you choose to feed or parent. There is no one right way. My views are based on my observations and experiences both in the hospital and in my own life. I have taught and taken care of a ton of new parents, my views are based on this, with a touch of humor thrown in.

CONTAINS A BRAND NEW CHAPTER Sunday Times Number One Bestseller Happy Mum Happy Baby is now a Number One podcast. A positive and uplifting book about what it is to be a mother and all things mum and baby by Celebrity Mum of the Year and phenomenally popular vlogger, author, TV presenter and actress Giovanna Fletcher. Being a mum is an incredible journey, a remarkable experience that changes how we look, how we feel, who we are. As mothers we are strong, protective, proud. We feel a love like no other. But being a parent can be hard too. It challenges us physically, mentally, emotionally. There are the days where just managing to fit a shower in amidst the endless feeding, entertaining young children and surviving on a lack of sleep feels like an achievement. With so many people ready to offer 'advice' on the best way to parent, it can feel like you are getting it all wrong. Since Giovanna and her husband Tom Fletcher have had their sons Buzz and Buddy, they have been sharing glimpses of their family life. With an infectiously positive outlook and happy take on all things mum-related, Giovanna has developed a following of fellow parents and mums-to-be. This is not a book about how to have the perfect family experience - Gi would be the first to admit she is winging it just as much as the rest of us - instead it is an honest, upbeat and incredibly personal account of her own experience of having a family. In Happy Mum, Happy Baby Giovanna shares her own journey through parenthood and in doing so, she looks at what it is to be a mother today, encourages you to be confident in yourself as a parent and celebrates how putting a focus on being a happy and confident mum can really make for a happy baby.

100 Ways to Be A Stress-Free Mom and Raise Happy Kids explores motherhood in a brand-new light. The author draws from her neuroscience background and her analysis of hundreds of real parents and takes you directly to the core of what it truly means to be a mother . . . without sugar coating it. Each chapter presents a real-world parenting scenario with the most accurate and up-to-date advice on how to sail through it in the most efficient way possible. With chapters such as ‘Have a Ranting Bestie’ and ‘Take Your Baby to Hard Rock Cafe’, this a must-have book for all present-day mothers who want to transform into a Nirvana-ma: a happy, peaceful, and stress-free mom!

CONTAINS A BRAND NEW CHAPTER Sunday Times Number One Bestseller Happy Mum Happy Baby is now a Number One podcast. A positive and uplifting book about what it is to be a mother and all things mum and baby by Celebrity Mum of the Year and phenomenally popular vlogger, author, TV presenter and actress Giovanna Fletcher. Being a mum is an incredible journey, a remarkable experience that changes how we look, how we feel, who we are. As mothers we are strong, protective, proud. We feel a love like no other. But being a parent can be hard too. It challenges us physically, mentally, emotionally. There are the days where just managing to fit a shower in amidst the endless feeding, entertaining young children and surviving on a lack of sleep feels like an achievement. With so many people ready to offer 'advice' on the best way to parent, it can feel like you are getting it all wrong. Since Giovanna and her husband Tom Fletcher have had their sons Buzz and Buddy, they have been sharing glimpses of their family life. With an infectiously positive outlook and happy take on all things mum-related, Giovanna has developed a following of fellow parents and mums-to-be. This is not a book about how to have the perfect family experience - Gi would be the first to admit she is winging it just as much as the rest of us - instead it is an honest, upbeat and incredibly personal account of her own experience of having a family. In Happy Mum, Happy Baby Giovanna shares her own journey through parenthood and in doing so, she looks at what it is to be a mother today, encourages you to be confident in yourself as a parent and celebrates how putting a focus on being a happy and confident mum can really make for a happy baby.

A supportive guide that gives busy moms permission to care for themselves, from a popular parenting blogger with one million Facebook followers "Would you rather have a perfect mom, or a happy one?" This is the question that popular parenting blogger Rebecca Eanes couldn't get out of her head. So she asked her school-age son, who didn't miss a beat in responding: "A happy one." Thus began a journey of reflection and repair work, as Rebecca asked herself an even harder question: How can I rediscover everyday joy amid the chaos of schedules, homework, and housework--not to mention the guilt, comparisons, loneliness, fear, and overwhelm? In other words, how can I become a happy mom again? In this relatable guide, Rebecca walks readers through the process of getting back to happy, for your own sake as well as your family's. Going beyond the usual advice about finding balance, embracing gratitude, and not sweating the small stuff, her hard-won advice is written by a busy mom in the trenches. Topics include: * Letting go of perfection (or anything close to it) * Making peace with the past--including the pain of disappointment, loss, and the roads not taken * Tuning in to your own wants and needs--and tuning out the comparisons, "shoulds," and noise of social media * Finding magic in the mess * Choosing joy over fear and worry * Creating healthy boundaries so that everyone in your life can thrive (including you!) Filled with fresh insights, simple strategies, and aha moments, this is that rare book you'll want to read, share, and return to for a booster shot of confidence, connection, and joy.

"As a mom, I have absolutely found a connection between my stress or calm and my daughter's mood and behavior. Calm Mama, Happy Baby gives moms practical tools for choosing calm over stress no matter what is happening. These techniques have been a lifesaver for me." —Tiffani Thiessen, actress "A fascinating look at how we are neurologically ‘programmed' to think, feel, and act like our parents. This book shows moms how to avoid passing along habits of stress and negativity, setting their children up for good health, optimal learning, and better sleep." —Anjalee Warrier Galion, MD, Children's Hospital Orange County With constant feedings, teary outbursts, and trying to help your baby sleep through the night, it's no wonder that parents of babies and young children feel overwhelmed. Yet eye-opening neuroscientific research shows that your stress directly affects your child's mood, behavior, and health. The good news is that calm mamas have calmer, happier babies who usually feed and sleep better, too. Drawing on their experience in nearly two decades of working with parents in Hollywood and around the globe, Derek O'Neill and Jennifer Waldburger give parents practical tools for choosing calm over stress no matter what is happening with their child. For any mom who's ever said, "I wish my baby came with instructions," Calm Mama, Happy Baby offers a step-by-step approach for helping you parent intuitively, with confidence. • Discover the negative habits that cause stress and zap your energy • Learn how to understand your baby's communication on all levels • Defuse any parenting situation, from feeding problems and sleep disruptions to separation anxiety, fussiness, and colic • Explore why becoming a parent brings up unresolved fears and insecurities—and how to put them to rest. When mama is happy, your child is happy, too—and the entire household thrives.

Full-time FindingJoy.net blogger, speaker, marketer, podcaster, and single mom of seven, Rachel Marie Martin presents a rallying cry to anyone who believes the lie that she is "just a mom." Over the years, you willingly pour everything you have into your family, but in the process, you lose the essence of who you are. In her characteristic raw and visceral style, Rachel teaches you how to rewrite the pages of your story, follow your passion, and discover the beauty of who you are. Drawing on lessons from her own incredible journey--together with insight from conversations with thousands of other women--Rachel encourages moms to break cycles, take off masks, and prevent fear from taking control. She balances her "no excuses" approach with breathing room and grace for those messy moments in life and mothering. Rachel reminds you there is always a reason to hope, to move forward, and to dare the impossible. You can make changes. You can pursue dreams, find yourself, and live a life of deep happiness and boundless joy. Stop waiting for "someday." Take hold of the moment, and say yes to your dreams.

You were someone before pregnancy and parenthood-but where did that person go? Motherhood is a gift of unimaginable love and happiness. But in between playdates and naptime, you can't help but miss certain things from your old life...and answering to your real name instead of "Mom." The identity collision of becoming a mother can leave you scrambling to reinvent yourself. With the glory of motherhood comes unexpected emotions of anger, anxiety, and even postpartum depression, as new responsibilities provide new challenges. In Happy Mom, Happy Kid, Expert Secrets Academy founder Maria Luisa Montt and writer Zelmira Crespi reveal how to reclaim yourself from motherhood to positively impact your life and your family. With science-backed advice and true stories, this is your guide to overcoming matrescence (the psychological and emotional changes you go through after the birth of a child) and finding self-fulfillment as a successful mother-without surrendering your own identity. You'll discover: Why guilt, shame, and unrealistic expectations are robbing you of joy-and skills to stop the cycle. What you can learn from the Happy Moms Study of over 600 women struggling to achieve a balanced life. Five facets of your identity to nurture to avoid becoming an all-in mom. Strategies to better pursue purpose and meaning-without depending on your kids. A weekly planner to stay on top of your own journey back to you. The day you become a mom, your heart doubles in size-but you need to save some space for yourself. Get Happy Mom, Happy Kid now to reconnect with the best version you can be for yourself and your child!

Hi,I'am La Khue.I am a mother of three kids, a perfectionist, running my own business and the author of Happy Mom.I welcomed my third child in the summer of 2017, at the age of 36, and we become a family of five with a primary schooler (Anna K), a kindergarten goer (Sarah) and a newborn baby (Melisa). Although perhaps I may sleep less, work more (of course) and drink more water, I still feel very ecstatic. I am feeling myself doing better than yesterday, for I turned to ... mediation, getting to balance myself and I have spent all of my precious free time on this priceless gift for myself.Since each of my children was born and the hustles and bustles of life bugged me, a realization has finally come to me that any women like me need a voice of their own. They are "superwomen" who have not received the right recognition, praise, respect and gratitude. Personally, after the period of maternal leave and getting back to work, my patience has been stretched like elasticity. Sometimes I feel overload, burdened and exhausted.However, thanks to these experiences, I see that I need to change. I threw myself into researching and delved into how to find happiness in the messy "parenting". It must be something more than "Let's spend more time personally" or "Work out more". As you are overwhelmed by the fatique and being pushed to your limits, you don't need an "expert" to talk to you that overmuch. That is how I have discovered secrets that a mother should know about happiness, after having listened to hundreds of women in the same situation. That is also the reason why I started opening courses on "happiness" to encourage positive thoughts amongst mothers on themselves as well as their own lives. Accordingly, I wrote this book: Happy Mom. I hope that I can create a difference in a more positive light in the community where many individuals were, are and will become a mother. I am happy for having you in this journey.- Burning energy exists in every human being I majored in Media Studies in France, with more than 10 years working in advertising, marketing and branding. I run my own company for 5 years, experiencing quite a lot of ups and downs. When I'm not in charge of a branding class, I like writing books and sharing about happiness, meditation. I want everyone to lead a contented life, which is the reason behind my founding Happy Planet, a place where everyone can search for stories and values of love to live happier.La Khuê