This book provides wonderful encouragement to mothers
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This book provides wonderful encouragement to mothers. Here we can find all kinds of ideas and tips related to motherhood. Another strength of the book is the way it shows how differently we all might carry out a task, with no one approach being the only correct one. It would make a great gift to any mom!
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Regret-Free Parenting: Raise Good Kids and Know You're Doing it Right by Catherine Hickem, was one of the most encouraging parenting books I have ever read. She focuses a lot on intentional parenting: how to plan a life for your children that has purpose and how to carry that out as a parent. Throughout the book, she has insightful snippets that are just truly gems for mothers. For example: "Children are the sandpaper God uses to smooth our rough edges." I just LOVE this thought and as a mother of three boys I agree with that completely. Sometimes I do feel like my children push me to the limit but they are also teaching me patience, kindness, and love. Another gem: "Respect is necessary, Happiness is Not" - this is so true. We can't always have happy kids but we can teach them to always be respectful. There is nothing worse than a disrespectful child. I also loved the chapter on "God's Sense of Humor Begins with Contractions." And another thing I loved about the book was one of her points: "Pray for another mother" (who is having a more difficult time than you.) I already try to do this and I love that she included it in the book. It is hard work to be a mom and you don't want to look back at your time as a mom having regrets. Hickem's book really tells you how you can avoid falling into this trap and really live a life as a mother of intention. Overall, this book was a great one - a quick read - interesting, funny, and with lots of deeply insightful points into the heart and soul of what it means to be a mom.

*** I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own! ***
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Such a great book no matter where you are in you motherhood journey!  The encouragement that it brings to you is amazing. You are not the only mom that wants to run away.  We all want from time to time. But this book will bring you back and encourage you to continue your journey with a joy in your heart.
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The Self-Care Solution is an emotionally honest and positively encouraging view of motherhood. Burton's personal journey, stories and research sheds light on what can be an extremely challenging time for all mothers.  Her ability to be relatable and inspirational encourages women to recognize the importance of Self Care and how critical it is to maintaining life balance. This book is one you will read time and again.
Hands together a hundred times for this fantastic read!
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Desperate is a non-fiction breath of fresh air for the Christian mother. These two authors each have different perspectives - one is a seasoned mother with her last just entering college, and the other is a younger mother up to her ears in childrearing. Maybe I gobbled this book up because the title spoke to me. Having two teenagers and two toddlers, I can relate to this book. (Or, I suppose I should say this book relates to me!). The authors take turns writing on each topic presented, and each author has a great statement to make that is real, and relatable. Some of the chapters include, "Formulas don't always work," (in regards to parenting a specific way)and my personal favorite, "Sacrifice in the Mundane," (on selfishness). The authors don't sugarcoat anything in this book. They don't lie to you and tell you motherhood is a waking up and crafting and cooking and holding hands with your children (every day). This book shows the reader that mothers are all tempted by our flesh, and by the world to compromise and give up, but that we must "stay fast until victory is achieved." I loved that they authors spoke many times about overcoming - overcoming weariness, selfishness, perfectionism. This book speaks to a mother's heart about conforming to Christ, and coming into alignment with godly child-rearing. I loved Sally's final encouragement to "live a story that your children and grandchildren will be speaking of for generations to come." This is a very encouraging, and real book on mothering. I am SO thankful to have the opportunity to read it. You should too! I received this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 :"Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising".
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Absolutely love this book and it's encouraging words to mothers everywhere. "You are a good mama. You are not alone." This will definitely be a must-have for all new moms!
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This is an amazing book that speaks to the heart of every mother. We all need friendships.
Better Together not only explains why we need friends but gives practical advice on how to make friends and make the most out of the friendships we have. One of my favorite parts about the book is the mothering personality quiz. The quiz explains in a very eye opening way that we are all different and that is okay. Being different is precisely what can make our friendships so amazing. Each chapter includes stories from other moms to encourage you and at the end of each chapter is an easy practical tip on how to build your friendships.
This book couldn't have come at a better time in my life.  Friendships have been hard for me since our current move and this book gave me the courage and hope that I needed to continue to pursue new friendships and not give up. I am so thankful to Jill and Anne for having the wisdom to write such an encouraging heart felt book that all mother's can benefit from.
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This has been the most encouraging book I've read in a long time!  Mom's today are battling "mom guilt", shame, loneliness, and confusion at every turn.  When you add in the bombardment of a culture constantly changing and redefining what it believes is truth and right, motherhood can seem a battle in which no one is certain what victory looks like.  In Becoming MomStrong, Heidi St. John points mothers back to THE truth, God's word.  This book is full of funny stories that moms will identify with but it doesn't just leave us with a funny #momfail.  This book rallies moms to search the Word of God for direction, truth, and perspective.  It is practical in it's advice for moms with children of all ages.  I laughed and I cried.  I found myself encouraged and emboldened to encourage others as well.  This is a book I will keep close and read again and again.
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This book is full of encouraging words, Mindset for Moms has been a huge breath of fresh air for me. After letting some negativity of others affect the ways in which I am raising and educating my children, I have been having major doubts about some things. I am feeling re-encouraged with my role as a mother. This book has addressed every single inadequacy that has been a struggle at one time or another for me. This book is filled with simple concepts and advice that we all have heard or known on some level but that we need to be reminded of in our daily struggles. This book lays out encouragement and hope in a simple format that any mother, no matter how crazy and busy life is, can find the time to read.
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A great read - wonderful book of encouragement - I enjoyed every story - This book is a good gift for women of all ages who are living life's ups and downs daily - the author does a terrific job of sharing insight from her experience as a wife, mother, daughter, friend and especially a loving Nana
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The subtitle for this book is "Heavenly Help for Earthly Moms." Let me start by saying that if you are a harried mom looking for some respite from your tasks, pick up this book. Barbara Curtis writes for real women, and takes you on a spiritual journey, teaching you about God and His grace along the way.

Without sounding preachy or overly sentimental, Curtis uses touches of humor to lighten the load, and soon you realize that you can meet God in the garden, the minivan, and yes - even in the laundry room. "...God is bigger than any place I set aside to meet Him and as near as I invite Him to be."

I highly recommend Lord, Please Meet Me in the Laundry Room.
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This is a wonderful little gift book for anyone who is a mother or who wants to be.  This book is completely compiled of encouraging scriptures for mothers.  The scriptures are separated into sections like, God Encourages Each Mother to... or God Walks with Mothers. The book is small enough to read quickly or to read a small section each day.  God's Wisdom for Mothers would make a great little devotional.

I found this book to be very encouraging.  As a mother myself, I understand how Christian mothers often strive for a Godly perspective on parenting.  This book is just that, only there is no personal perspective by an author, just God's perspective provided in KJV scriptures.  This book gives you the opportunity to explore God's Word for each verse related to parenting without searching and searching.

I would highly recommend this little gift book to anyone who is or will be a mother.  God's Wisdom for Mothers would be a great gift for mom on Mother's Day!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. My review is my opinion and not influenced by the publisher or company that sent me the book.
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A beautiful testimony of God's calling on the lives of parents, especially mothers. Knowing this family personally, I enjoyed a glimpse into their childhood but took away more encouragement as a new mother than anything. Mrs Careen and Mr Burt are incredible examples of Godly people and parents and their children are truly missionaries for God's kingdom. I plan to read and re-read this book many times as I strive to raise a Godly son. Thank you, Mrs Careen for sharing your testimony of raising children who are a delight to the Lord!
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Motherhood Matters by Connie E. Sokol is the perfect petite pick-me-up for any busy mom. Each brief chapter in this cute little book uplifts and encourages through personal stories, scriptures, and comments from general authorities. It is a great reminder of why so many women have had the courage to choose the occupation of being a mother. Especially when the job duties become mundane, repetitive, and possibly even frustrating, this book can help the reader refocus on the eternal blessings of motherhood.

My favorite parts include "There Is No Perfect Mother" (I can attest to that!), "Dirt Under My Nails" (I can only hope), "Creation is Part of Who We Are" (my sanity), and "Joy in Motherhood" (the gentle reminder I particularly needed at the time). I found in each of these chapters a gem to hold in my hand and contemplate throughout the day.
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For the past fourteen years, I have worked with mothers, seeking ways to support them as they navigate the exciting, terrifying world of motherhood. Ive read countless books on mothering, seeking to learn more not only for my own benefit as a mother of two, but to better understand the other mothers around me and seek to see the world through their eyes and experiences, as well as my own.

Upon opening Edens book, I was immediately transported back to my own daughters first year, that exciting and scary time when you feel a bit like a poser not quite knowing what to do with this tiny human being. Right from the start, I identified with her fears and her joys, and enjoyed reliving my daughters first years while reading about her sons.

I was struck by how honest Edens voice is  in a time where so many mothering topics are controversial, she approached them with implicit honesty, sharing equally her successes as well as her doubts and regrets. Her thoughts and experiences mirror those of so many mothers and provide a beautiful, insightful look into the myriad of emotions that a new mother feels  that not every decision is simply black and white.

This book is exactly what it says it is in its title  its not an instruction manual filled with checklists and things you must do to be the perfect mom. There are plenty of those books out there and most parents have at least a couple on their bookshelf. Instead this book seeks to share Edens experience as she begins to develop an identity as a mother, and provides each individual reader the opportunity to identify with that experience in their own way. For a new mother, Letters to New Moms is akin to a sister or friend, sharing her own experiences in the hope of supporting and encouraging you as you have your own.

I wholly encourage every new mom to read this book, to understand that she is not alone in her fears and her doubts, that the perfect world she sees on Facebook every day is not a true reflection of what exists in reality  and that reality of motherhood is far closer to what she herself is experiencing for each and every one of us.

But not only that  I urge all moms to read Letters to New Moms  to remember that incredible time in the first year when every day was filled with new discoveries, to re-experience the joys and fears of your childs first moments, and to inspire you to share your own experiences with these new moms, who can benefit from your knowledge and support.
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"Mothering with Courage" is a beautifully written guide for families, especially young and new mothers, but also the mother of an older child who suddenly becomes a stranger. The layout of the book is well thought out. Thank you Bonnie Compton.
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This book is amazing and a great daily resource of encouragement and empowerment for mothers and woman in general. Being a mother myself,  I appreciate the raw, transparency in which she delivers her genuine perspective that is provided . The many scripture references are a definite plus.