You can’t pour if you are holding an empty Cup. Life coach and author Jenny Gwinn McGlothern shares her learning from the trenches. In Mama Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness, you will discover your authentic fuel, even with all the hats you wear and your long to‐do list of caring for others. Each chapter, or “sip,” provides simple tricks and tips as you discover the power of tapping into your own Cup, your soul, where the wisdom and all the answers await. The key to holding a full Cup and giving to others begins with making yourself a priority, loving yourself unconditionally. Mama Needs a Refill is for any caregiver. Readers can skim and skip around to refill their Cups as needed, and they can return again and again for support, motivation, and guidance. Uncover your blocks. Embrace your truth. Give yourself the nourishment you need while juggling it all. You can’t wait any longer, and there are creative ways to fuel up, fill up, and plug into what matters in a world that feels too heavy as you navigate the madness. “A groundbreaking literary revelation that empowers you to protect your ‘yes’ to yourself. As you experience this masterpiece, you’ll reclaim your existence, forge a path that is unapologetically your own, and make an unwavering commitment to your own well-being.” —Simon T. Bailey, Author of Ignite the Power of Women - A Guide for Men “Mama Needs a Refill is conversational, compassionate, challenging, comforting, curious, courageous, committed; all the lovely ‘C’ words that fit in the Cup of soul that she shows readers how to tend. Short, pithy chapters with solid advice slipped in through story and anecdote, and a thousand and one tips and encouragements, this book is full of ordinary wisdom.” —Christina Baldwin, Author of The Seven Whispers, Storycatcher, and The Circle Way “This book offers so much wisdom and peace for moms who know they need to take care of themselves, but just can’t make it happen. By providing simple and relatable tips, Mama Needs a Refill makes the process of starting and continuing true self-care possible.” —Amy Lang, MA. Sexuality and parenting expert, Birds & Bees & Kids, Author of Sex Talks with Tweens: What to Say & How to Say It “Jenny provides wit and wisdom on how to fill your cup, giving you the nudge you need to learn how to love yourself well. Make sure you have a notebook handy because you'll want to wrestle with her questions and journal your thoughts while processing her advice.” —Leighellen Landskov, Host of Book Friends Book Club

Do you ever feel like you're the only one who isn't totally loving this mom thing? We all get overwhelmed, and sometimes the chaos wins. Don't stay in that place. Get up, choose joy, and make tomorrow better. When your life is simplified and your eyes are focused on Jesus, you're able to roll with the waves and be the happy, involved mom you always wanted to be. Fake perfectionism is winning the internet, and with this book, Allie Casazza is taking it back. Real, witty, and infused with purpose, Mama Needs A Reboot will remind you of who you are as a mom, a person, and in Christ.

Is your book club feeling stale or uninspired? Has attendance dropped, or are you struggling to keep your patrons engaged? What you need is a reboot. This resource published in cooperation with ALA's Public Programs Office profiles dozens of successful book clubs across the country.

In this fast-paced dystopian thrill ride from New York Times–bestselling author Amy Tintera, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Legend, and Divergent, a seventeen-year-old girl returns from death as a Reboot and is trained as an elite crime-fighting soldier . . . until she is given an order she refuses to obey. Wren Connolly died five years ago, only to Reboot after 178 minutes. Now she is one of the deadliest Reboots around . . . unlike her newest trainee, Callum 22, who is practically still human. As Wren tries to teach Callum how to be a soldier, his hopeful smile works its way past her defenses. Unfortunately, Callum’s big heart also makes him a liability, and Wren is ordered to eliminate him. To save Callum, Wren will have to risk it all. Wren’s captivating voice and unlikely romance with Callum will keep readers glued to the page in Amy Tintera’s high-stakes alternate reality, and diving straight into its action-packed sequel, Rebel. Don’t miss Amy Tintera’s new fantasy series, Ruined—full of epic stakes, sweeping romance, hidden identities, and scheming siblings.

Mama Gena’s School of Womanly Arts shows women how celebrating their sensuality can help them achieve their dreams—“think of it as The Power of Positive Thinking as interpreted by Anais Nin” (The New York Times). Relationship expert Regena Thomashauer teaches the lost “womanly arts” of identifying your desires, having fun no matter where you are, knowing sensual pleasure, befriending your inner bitch, flirting (in a way that makes your day, not just his), and more—because making pleasure your priority can actually help you reach your goals. So if you need a refresher course in fun—and you know you do—come to Mama.

Kristin van Ogtrop knows she's lucky-fulfilling career, great husband, three healthy kids, and, depending on the hamster count, an impressive roster of pets. You could also say she's half-insane, but name one working mom who isn't. Using stories and insights from her own life, van Ogtrop offers a lexicon for working moms everywhere. Terms and concepts illustrate the highs (kids who know where their soccer cleats are, coworkers who don't hit "Reply All," dogs who helpfully eat whatever falls from the table) and the lows (getting out of the house in the morning, getting along with everyone at the office, getting willful kids into bed) of balancing work and family. Filled with amusing and resonant observations, Just Let Me Lie Down establishes van Ogtrop as the Erma Bombeck of the new millennium.

From celebrated dietitian Ashley Koff and fitness trainer to the stars Kathy Kaehler comes Mom Energy, an exciting new way for moms to tap into their own natural and renewable sources of energy to overcome fatigue and achieve their personal health goals. Koff and Kaehler have put together a safe, sensible, flexible, and, most importantly, effective program for moms of any age-whether their kids are in diapers or heading off to college. While being a mom is undeniably rewarding, it's also one of the most physically demanding and stressful activities in modern society. In fact, one of the most common complaints from mothers is that they simply don't have the energy to do everything they want, which means they end up sacrificing one thing (usually their own health) to accomplish another. But these sacrifices aren't necessary if you follow some simple guidelines and avoid secret energy saboteurs. With discussions that cover everything from nutrition to fitness to time management, Koff and Kaehler lay out a three-part program (reorganize, rehab, and recharge) that can be molded to any lifestyle to help moms naturally up their energy levels. And with this enhanced energy, they will get all sorts of other unexpected benefits, including a stronger immune system, easier weight loss, and even better relationships. Mom Energy will teach readers what will help and what will hurt in their quest for optimum energy.