This past fall I married a man with 2 children from a previous marriage – hence entering the world of stepmotherhood.I never ever thought I’d be here.I had spent the better majority of my life working hard to further my career and continue to find that part of my life both rewarding and very fulfilling.I [...]
This book is a must-read for anyone having meddlesome in-laws who won’t take “no” for an answer.Jenna writes in an entertaining and informative way, making this book a pleasure to read.She even uses a very clever mechanism to get your guy’s attention.This book will not only help you with your in-law issues, it will help [...]
Mama Gena is not the blanket cure for marriage problems, but she is honest in her beliefs about how joy affects the lives of everyone. She believes in living in the moment, and to learn to accept responsibilty for the joy in your own life. She never claims to be a marriage band-aid. Yes, she [...]
This is a needed book on an important topic, and I recently picked it up, hoping to gain insights as we prepare for the birth of our second child.It started out as a funny and well-written page-turner. A couple of chapters in, though, it became problematic.The book really would have benefited from having a male [...]
I liked this book because it answers a question that’s always on my mind as future mother: How can I raise well-functioning, healthy kids and nurture my marriage at the same time–without losing my own sense of self in the process? This book helped me to realize how anxiety about perfect parenting can actually have [...]
I work in Family Practice and Urgent Care as a physician assistant and do most of the ‘psych’ in our clinic.My background is in counseling psychology as well.I consider this book the most thorough, useful and appropriate ‘communications skills’ self-help book I have ever read.I recommend it to my patients and friends constantly.Janee Gillette, PA-C [...]