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Anecdotes Anecdotes. Autobiographies. Autobiography biography Essais. Essay Essays. essays. Humor.Reid, Jordan
Summary: In Carrying On, lifestyle blogger Jordan Reid weaves real-world fashion, beauty, home decor, and entertaining advice into a deeply personal, candid account of what pregnancy (and new parenthood) is really like. Fearlessly taking on topics that every mom-to-be wrestles with, including judgment from peers (and total strangers), relationship upheavals, intimacy issues, and the greatest worry of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 618 REIMcCarthy, Jenny
Summary: Presents the lighter side of parenthood's first year, from postpartum embarrassment and baby diapers to sleep deprivation and grandparent eccentricity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 MCCFarris, Grace
Summary: "Beginning with one-day-old mom, who may feel like she is learning a new language, 'Mom Milestones' is a love letter to the myriad ways moms grow and adapt to motherhood."--Page 2 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing Co., Inc. 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 FARKnepper, Nicole.
Summary: Based on the popular Facebook page, offers humorous anecdotes and stories about the trials of motherhood.
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Publisher / Publication Date: New American Library, a division of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 KNEO'Quinn, Ryan.
Summary: "Ever been a parent? Ever known a parent? Ever had a parent? This book will slay you! If your kids haven t already. Get ready to discover how only a finely honed sense of humor can help you navigate the most intense, absurd, and (yes) rewarding experience ever invented: parenting. You will realize that despite all of the craziness, at the end of the long, diaper-filled day, parenting rules! You...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BroadStreet Publishing Group 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Parents O'QuinnMasony, Meredith
Summary: "Meredith Masony founded That's Inappropriate in 2014 as an innocent and humorous way to chronicle her chaotic days as a working mom, child wrangler, and busy wife. It soon evolved into a massive, dynamic community of parents-now nearly three million strong-brought together by their shared belief that parenthood and marriage don't have to be perfect. Now, in 18 to Life, Meredith shares her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallery Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Parents MasonyKonig, Susan
Summary: "Susan Konig explores the funny side of motherhood while raising a toddler, two teenagers and one more somewhere in between. From the terrible twos to puberty pangs, the kids will be fine-- but can the parents survive?" --Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Willow Street Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 KONLeggero, Natasha
Summary: The stand-up comedian presents a funny collection of essays on being a mom that explores themes like "geriatric" motherhood, parenting in an environmental panic, fear and love, and conflicting advice on raising children.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallery Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 LEGAlpert, Karen
Summary: Karen Alpert, writer of the blog Baby Sideburns, shares funny stories and pictures from her experiences raising her young son and daughter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.8743 ALPHowerton, Kristen
Summary: "A heartfelt, subversively funny memoir and a bold personal manifesto that pushes back against the superficial expectations of motherhood -- and challenges the idea that there's a "right" way to raise kids. With hard-won knowledge gained from having fourkids in four years, Kristen Howerton navigates the emotional and sometimes messy waters of motherhood, sharing valuable lessons from her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Convergent 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 HOWKlein, Jessi
Summary: In Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Jessi Klein's second collection, she hilariously explodes the cultural myths and impossible expectations around motherhood and explores the humiliations, poignancies, and possibilities of midlife. Klein explores this stage of life in all its cruel ironies, joyous moments, and bittersweetness.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KLEIN, JESSI KLEKonig, Susan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2008
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 306.874 KONKuzmič, Kristina
Summary: "The inspiring and hilarious true story of how a single mother found the strength to transform her life and become the person--and parent--she could admire, revealing the tips and advice that empowered her Kristina Kuzmic has made herself a household name, speaking directly to mothers from the trenches of parenthood via her viral videos and social media presence. She's now bringing her message...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking Life 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KUZMI, KRISTINA KUZBombeck, Erma.
Summary: A look at one of the toughest jobs on earth, from the woman who perfectly captures life's humor and heart. Anyone who thinks motherhood is easy has never had children. To care for children, a husband, and oneself is a superhuman task, and any woman who appears to be expert at doing all three simultaneously is not Supermom-she's a good actress. For three decades, Erma Bombeck chronicled...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Open Road Media 2013
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Carpenter, Shannon
Summary: "A practical guide for modern-day parenting geared towards stay-at-home dads, offering advice on everything from learning to cook and clean with children, to dealing with mental health and relationships, with the easygoing perspective that dads can use their natural talents to parent any way that they choose to. The Ultimate Stay-At-Home Dad manual takes the best advice and wisdom from a dads...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Life 2021