While it is universally understood that being a mother takes superhuman patience, strength, and fortitude, even these everyday superheroes need a helping hand every once in a while. Mom Rules is a quick go-to guide of essential rules to help mothers know what to expect, what to say, and what to do in those difficult moments when they are at their wits end.

Denise Schipani shares her secret to being a 'Mean Mom,' and why it's better for your kids–and for you–in the long run." —Jen Singer, author You're a Good Mom (and Your Kids Aren't So Bad Either) "'Mean' moms make kids learn to do things for themselves from making breakfast to finding inner peace. I'm hoping I'm a little meaner myself after reading this book." —Lenore Skenazy, founder of the book and blog Free–Range Kids "I've chosen to be the kind of mother I feel is best, and that kind of mother is mean." MEAN MOMS SAY NO. MEAN MOMS ARE CONSISTENT. MEAN MOMS TRUST THEMSELVES. MEAN MOMS DON'T CARE WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING. MEAN MOMS TEACH KIDS THE LIFE SKILLS THEY NEED TO KNOW. MEAN MOMS SLOW IT DOWN. MEAN MOMS FAIL THEIR KIDS A LITTLE BIT EVERY DAY. And mean moms prepare their kids for the world, not the world for their kids, raising children into adults who know how to make themselves happy. Mean Moms Rule. And their kids benefit Denise Schipani writes about all things mean and motherly at www.confessionsofameanmommy.com

"Autobiography of Judge Lynn Toler describing her sometimes difficult upbringing and the life-lessons she learned from her mother"--Provided by publisher.

With the help of your own rule, you can get control of your household, grow closer to God, come to love your husband more, and raise up good Christian children.

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Donna Warren is not who everyone thinks she is…. It's no secret - to survive in a superficial town like Forest River, New York, where perfection is a requirement –a mom must follow the rules. For the past five years, Donna has worked hard to exceed social expectations. She held the prestigious role of PTA treasurer, and her best friend, Jackie, is the most powerful woman at the elementary school. But in a town where most mothers earn their black belt in backstabbing before their offspring enter pre-k, something was bound to go wrong… And it did. Donna made a mistake and put her trust in the wrong person. Now, her former bestie has become her mortal enemy and destroyed Donna's reputation. Eager to believe the rampant rumors, half the elementary school mommies think Donna is a drama queen and the rest believe she is a vindictive witch. As she and her children's social standing dangles on thin ice, Donna is willing to try anything to fix her mistake. Unfortunately, all her efforts backfire, and she makes everything worse. Just when Donna is about to give up, she receives some shocking news. Forced to face the most difficult situation of her life, will she finally become the woman she wants to be?

The authors behind the ubiquitous dating bible that launched a worldwide movement are back, accompanied by their daughters, with brand new advice updated for the modern era. How long should I wait to respond to his text message? Can I friend him on Facebook? Why did he ask for my number but never call me? When The Rules was published in 1995, its message was straightforward: be mysterious. But for women looking for love today, it's not quite so simple. In a world of instant messaging, location check-ins, and status updates, where hook-ups have become the norm and formal one-on-one dates seem a thing of the past, it's difficult to retain the air of mystery that keeps men interested. Now, with help from their daughters, the original Rules Girls Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider share their thoroughly modern, fresh take on dating that will help women in today's information age create the happy love lives they want and deserve. Whether you're a 20-something dating for the first time, a 30-something tired of being single, a 40-something giving advice to your daughter, or a 50-something getting back in the dating game, this book has the answers you've been waiting for. The Rules include: Stay Away from his Facebook Profile Make Yourself Invisible and Other Ways to Get Out of Instant Messaging Stop Dating a Guy Who Cancels More than Once Text-Back Times Chart Don't Just Hang Out or See Him 24/7 TTYL: Always End Everything First-- Get Out of There! And much, much more! Providing the dos and don'ts you need to stop making mistakes and start finding romance, Not Your Mother's Rules will revolutionize dating today just as The Rules did nearly 20 years ago!

Ditch Pressure for Freedom in Christ Any mom who has tried to create a godly home for her family knows it doesn’t happen automatically. Through books, blogs, and Instagram accounts, culture asserts that good moms must follow certain standards and abide by certain rules if she want what’s best for her children. She must do everything she can—and she must do it all just right. Following the suggested steps and recommended rules may seem best, but what if we’re missing the point? This is something Maggie Combs came to realize while seeking to be a good mom to her three sons. Though the world around us may have critical expectations and rules for mothering, Christ instead calls moms to an intimate, abiding relationship with a triune God. In Motherhood Without All the Rules, Maggie identifies the main “rules” moms today often feel pressured to follow and counters them with gospel truth. You’ll discover how the character of each member of the trinity practically impacts your role as a mom. Join Maggie in forgetting the rules, so that instead of being a good mom, you grow to become a holy mom.

Word of Mom is the most powerful form of marketing for brands who want to connect with the $2.4 trillion Mom Market. The Power Moms-influential mothers who help spread the word about products and services-build brands and boast sales. Learn how to identify and engage this powerful group of consumers... Examine how the sphere of influence of today's mom maven is transcending from virtual world to cyberspace and back Engage moms who will drive sales to your bottom line by creating a buzz online and offline Hear first-hand from over 300 Power Moms on their rules of engagement with brands and how they spread the word about products they love Empower yourself with access to the most influential moms in the US and around the globe with the directory of Power Moms REVIEWS "Thanks to Maria, I have built one of the fastest growing franchises based on her teachings!"- Lisa Druxman, Founder and CEO of Stroller Strides Franchise "Maria's creativity for engaging moms is passionate, instant, and real." - Steven Betesh, President, Baby Brezza Enterprises "For over a decade, Maria has been a trailblazer in the Mom Market and has empowered businesses who want to build sales and great Mom brands." - Liz Lange, Fashion Designer and Shopafrolic.com Founder THE AUTHOR For more than a decade, Maria Bailey has educated CEOs, CMOs and Industry leaders on the consumer behaviors of mothers. She is internationally known for her insights, books, and award-winning marketing program which engage and connect brands with moms. She was the first to quantify the trillion dollar spending power of U.S. Moms. She is the CEO of BSM Media, a marketing and media company specializing in the mom market. Over 8 million moms a month are entertained and informed by Maria via blogs, vlogs, podcasts, radio, Facebook, Twitter and magazines. Maria has been featured in Business Week, USA Today, New York Times, BrandWeek and The Wall Street Journal. She has appeared on CNN, CNBC and The Today Show. To contact her visit www.marketingtomoms.com or www.bsmmedia.com or follower her on Twitter @MomTalkRadio.

Written by real working moms, 42 Rules for Working Moms is a compilation of funny practical advice on how to survive as a "working mom." These real life experiences are fun, personal and sure to be appreciated by working moms everywhere. Gone are the sugar-coated nicey-nice images you just can't relate to. In 42 Rules of Working Moms, Laura Lowell brings together a diverse group of working moms: different cultures, industries, ages, relationships and perspectives. The contributors possess years of experience balancing their personal and professional lives. They come together to share their hard-earned lessons with other working moms.