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Informationen zum Autor Claudine Wolk is a published author, journalist, podcast host and book marketing coach. Her first book, "It Gets Easier and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers", (Harper Collins) is translated into three languages and was released as an audio book in November 2022. She lives in Bucks County, PA with her husband, Joe. More information at ClaudineWolk.com Klappentext Being a new mother is challenging. But it can also be incredibly fun. This upbeat and entertaining book provides new moms and moms-to-be with straightforward tips to make motherhood a little more controllable--and lot more enjoyable. Zusammenfassung Featuring interviews with hundreds of moms and candid stories from author Claudine Wolk’s own experiences as a mother, It Gets Easier! . . . and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers employs a healthy mix of humor, honesty, and insider strategies to give new and expecting moms a “leg up” on the challenging task of first-time motherhood. This fun, frank, and prescriptive guide strives to make motherhood easier by addressing issues such as: “The Talk” you need to have with your husband before you give birth; what you really need to know about labor and delivery; the importance of a baby schedule (no matter what anyone else says); the 6 Baby Commandments that can foster good eating and sleeping habits; 5 new mom mantras that will help keep you sane; body image after giving birth; and how to keep housework to a minimum. Complete with resources for further exploration and a helpful glossary, this funny, irreverent book will help ease every new mothers’ frustrations by reminding them that they are not alone and providing tangible, easy-to-follow tips for parenting success. Inhaltsverzeichnis CONTENTS Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: Insider Secrets! Chapter Two: Getting Ready! Getting Real! Chapter Three: Uncensored Tips for Labor and Beyond Chapter Four: Breast Is Best Chapter Five: You Won't See It on TV Chapter Six: Body Image ? The New Normal Chapter Seven: The Baby Commandments Chapter Eight: The Schedule Chapter Nine: Heading Back to Work Chapter Ten: How Did I Get into This Mess?! Chapter Eleven: What Is a Housewife and How Did I Become One? Chapter Twelve: The Most Frustrating Job on the Planet Chapter Thirteen: You Complete Me? Chapter Fourteen: The Best Mother New Mom Glossary Resources Notes Index ...
