{"product_id":"the-gift-of-a-happy-mother-letting-go-of-perfection-and-embracing-everyday-joy-9780143131564","title":"The Gift of a Happy Mother: Letting Go of Perfection and Embracing Everyday Joy","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA supportive guide that gives busy moms permission to care for themselves, from a popular parenting blogger with one million Facebook followers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Would you rather have a perfect mom, or a happy one?\"\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThus began a journey of reflection and repair work, as Rebecca asked herself an even harder question: \u003ci\u003eHow can I rediscover everyday joy amid the chaos of schedules, homework, and housework--not to mention the guilt, comparisons, loneliness, fear, and overwhelm?\u003c\/i\u003e In other words, \u003ci\u003ehow can I become a happy mom again?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e Letting go of perfection (or anything close to it)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e Making peace with the past--including the pain of disappointment, loss, and the roads not taken\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e Tuning in to your own wants and needs--and tuning out the comparisons, \"shoulds,\" and noise of social media\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e Finding magic in the mess\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e Choosing joy over fear and worry\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e Creating healthy boundaries so that everyone in your life can thrive (including you!) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tarcherperigee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780143131564\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 1.10d","brand":"Rebecca Eanes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43096030314677,"sku":"9780143131564","price":18.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_139ebf41-33c2-467d-b18d-1bce0e3d7fef.jpg?v=1692801094","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-gift-of-a-happy-mother-letting-go-of-perfection-and-embracing-everyday-joy-9780143131564","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}