You Are Not Alone Women today do it all...from leading Fortune 500 companies and managing large ministry organizations to running a tight ship at home. But keeping all those balls spinning can be an impossible task, and the pressure that we place on ourselves to be perfect can be overwhelming. Letting Go of Supermom is the definitive guide for everything you need to manage your life and your family’s life with confidence and grace. No matter where you are or what your goals, you’ll get loads of tips, tricks, and triumphs to help you find the authentic, balanced life you crave, including: Parenting and relationship tools Time-management and organization tips Keys to handling stress the right way Details on nutrition and wellness Ways to stay spiritually refreshed, and more. So give up the fight to be perfect in every way, never letting things fail, and always being there for everyone. It is time to quit trying to be supermom and start becoming the person God made you to be.

This mothering gig is serious stuff. There's no handbook on how to deal with your kid, yet many moms feel pressured to be "supermom." Sure, there are parenting books and websites and Pinterest, but it's overwhelming. There's so much to do, and despite our best efforts, we likely feel guilty for not doing more, doing better, doing it all.This book is an attempt to reach out to all moms and let you know you're already super. You don't need the "cape," really. Still, who couldn't use a little help? Lose the Cape features resources galore - including suggestions and tips from a diverse group of moms to make life run smoother. Organization, meal planning, morning and evening routines, battling new mommy worries, and so forth are all tackled in one place to provide a handbook for any mom looking for some relief. We're not experts. We're like every other mom - trying to survive and show our kids some love.But, we've learned along the way to cut a few corners, to learn some systems to gain control of the chaos, to form support groups to lift us up, to find a way that works for our families and ourselves.We try to be super every day, but we don't aspire to be "supermom" because she simply does not exist. We think it's time for all moms to join together and Lose the Cape.

Being Zen(ish) is what we call it - and it's the ish that we endorse! Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen, two moms from opposite sides of the world, are doing their best to raise happy, empathetic children while working, traveling, and maintaining their sanity. With seven kids between them, the founders of the much-loved Your Zen Mama blog know as well as anyone that motherhood doesn't exist in the highlight reel of life, and that finding even a fleeting semblance of calm among the epic ebbs and flows of parenting is usually all you can hope for. Forget perfection and prepare to get real, vulnerable, and dirty (mostly from guacamole) with Sarah and Teresa as they share knowledge they've collected over the years, from the Your Zen Mama community and expert mentors, as well as being in the trenches of parenthood themselves. In The Zen Mama Guide to Finding Your Rhythm in Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond, you'll find: Important questions to ask and decisions to make before and during pregnancy Essential guidance from a woman's point of view for conception, pregnancy, and childbirth Nutritional and dietary advice to support the complete health of both mother and baby Practical education about the mother's body before, after, and during pregnancy Science-based methods to promote a mother's healthy body and mind Expert advice from medical professionals, chiropractors, and pediatricians Engaging, accessible advice for every step of the newborn's journey Suggestions and tips for creating a birthing plan Comforting language to address fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and complicated labor Access to the Your Zen Mama resource guide Whether it's dealing with fertility challenges or pregnancy loss, riding out a long and complicated labor, or juggling multiple kids (and work), these mamas have been through it - and have written this book to help you find your own glimpses of Zen along the way.

BEING A PARENT is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. It is highly demanding and fast-paced, filled with complex issues, unreasonable expectations, and an infinite arrangement of sporting events, recitals, and birthday parties. We become real-life Super Moms in order to overcome the challenges. However, somewhere hidden beneath the red superhero cape, most of us are struggling just to keep up. Saving Super Mom leads you through an examination of life roles, goal-setting, time management, and the development of a personal vision statement. The lessons and exercises in the Tool Kit enable you to discover your life's calling and find all the time you need to become the Super Mom God created. "Saving Super Mom is an encouraging book that challenges busy moms to examine our daily activities and keep all our focus on serving the Lord instead of trying to be the 'perfect' mom." -Julie, mother of Emmaline, Georgia, Mary, and Colin "Humorous and inspiring!" -Sharon, mother of Jack and James "This study gave me the freedom to choose how to spend my time based on the overflowing of my heart rather than the burden of guilt or obligation." -Suzanne, mother of Sam and Cate "The Tool Kit is an invaluable resource for getting organized." -Laine, mother of Andrew, Scott, Greg, and Emma

Comprising selections from "Balancing Act," the weekly column from Chicago Tribune lifestyle writer Heidi Stevens, this book is a colorful look at contemporary parenting and the joys and challenges that accompany being a worker, parent, partner, and individual. Through poignant professional interviews and endearing personal stories, Stevens offers advice on juggling life and work in a not-always obliging world. Her experience as a mother of two small children and her journey from divorce to remarriage inform her lighthearted yet thoughtful tone in this deeply personal collection. The columns reflect on the challenges today's working parents face, and offer advice on how to find pleasure in daily tasks, focus your energy, and seek joy in small moments. Balancing Act empathizes with parents during those moments of feeling adrift without a guide. It delivers sage advice through Stevens’s journalistic diligence, asking experts and investigating both sides of a story. What sets this book apart most is the warm, open writing style that makes Stevens one of the Chicago Tribune’s most popular columnists. Readers can reflect on the ups and downs of being a parent, professional, and individual, while taking Balancing Act’s central theme to heart by learning to worry less and enjoy more.

"This book isn't about raising kids. It's about raising Moms. . ." says author, speaker, blogger, lunch packer, and sidewalk chalk artist Becky Kopitzke. In a Pinterest-perfect culture, you've likely sensed an accelerated pressure to measure up. Then you either weigh yourself down with guilt or become resigned--desensitized, even--to this so-called failure. The Supermom Myth--with humor and grace, yet all the while maintaining a firm grasp on reality--aims to empower you to become the mom God created you to be. With 8 chapters, each personifying a "dirty villain" of motherhood, including The Grouch on the Couch (Anger), Worry Woman (Fear), and The Calendar Queen (Busyness), Kopitzke offers a gentle reminder to rest in the super power of our grace-filled God.

Gina Fontaine tried to do everything right. She sacrificed her time, her health, and her happiness for her family. But in the blink of an eye, she found herself divorced, with rebellious kids that pushed back at every turn; to the point where she had to call the cops on her own son. Like so many other moms, she was pushed to the point of breaking and knew there had to be a better way. So Gina embarked on a journey to find that ever-elusive balance of being happy, healthy, and a great mother. She discovered five core "myths" to motherhood that nearly every mom falls for, yet are the very misconceptions that keep mothers from thriving. Through sharing her own vulnerable stories of conflict and failure, Gina helps every mom realize she's not alone. In this life-changing book, Gina outlines these five myths and gives you tools to negotiate them; allowing moms everywhere to finally thrive and be the very best version of themselves. Whether you are a single mom, a working mom, or a mom who feels you're being pushed to the breaking point and are wondering how you'll ever find time to feel happy, healthy, and balanced again; this book is your blueprint to learn how to thrive.

"Single Mom, Super Mom: Balancing Work, Kids, and Life" is a comprehensive guide designed to empower single mothers as they navigate the complexities of parenting, work, and personal growth. This eBook provides a blend of heartfelt advice and practical strategies to help single moms embrace their role with confidence and resilience. Readers will find insights on balancing work and parenthood, managing financial challenges, and the importance of self-care. Additionally, the book covers building strong relationships with children, effective co-parenting, and creating a supportive network. It celebrates the joys and overcomes the stigmas of single motherhood. This guide is essential for any single mom looking to thrive in all areas of her life.

According to my thirteen-year-old son, every superhero has an origin. My origin is a little embarrassing. I wasn’t put into a rocket and sent to Earth by my parents. I wasn’t bitten by a radioactive spider. No, I was merely the innocent victim of a Horrible Swiffer Accident.… Strange things are happening to divorced mother of two Birdie Lee since the Horrible Swiffer Accident. She can sense danger (for example, a carload of speeding teenagers not wearing their seat belts) and spring into action with superhuman speed. She can find out what her daughter is up to on the Internet without even having to snoop. And she’s got cleaning powers ordinary women can only dream of.… Warm, witty, and full of heart, Confessions of Super Mom is the tale of a woman who dares to take a stand against everything from stubborn stains to smug exs to corporate CEOs—and winds up defeating evil in some very unexpected ways.