Sara Ellington and Stephanie Triplett share their often different opinions on various aspects of raising children from birth to age six, covering the hospital experience, breastfeeding versus bottle feeding, going back to work, car seats, discipline, kids and sports, household management, potty training, schools, and many other topics.

Are you a mom seeking guidance and support through the exciting and challenging journey of raising a child? Look no further! "Look Mommy, I Come With Instructions!" is here to offer you a comprehensive handbook filled with invaluable wisdom, practical advice, and creative solutions to help navigate you through the first decade of motherhood. Yes, ten years! Written by an experienced mom who understands the unique dynamics of each developmental stage, this book is your go-to companion from the moment you learn about your little one’s existence until they reach their tenth birthday. Whether you're a first-time mom or have already embarked on this incredible journey, this guide is designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to conquer each year with confidence and joy. Inside, you'll find a treasure trove of innovative strategies tailored to address the evolving needs and challenges of raising a child. From helping you plan for your baby's arrival, to exploring tools for early financial health, this book covers it all. You’ll also find checklists and other handy templates to help you stay ahead of the game! So, embark on this transformative journey with "Look Mommy, I Come With Instructions!" and unlock the secrets to becoming the best mother you can be. Understand that being a mother goes beyond fertility, so it doesn't matter if you give birth, adopt, or conceive through surrogacy. The common factor of motherhood is performing a maternal role. With that said, every mother can use some help and support, so let this guide be a part of your “village.” “A good mom does the best she can. A great mom seeks ways to be greater!” -D’Nisha Kidwell

The Best Advice from the Best Experts -- Other Moms! Who better to give you the real low-down on baby's first year than hundreds of other moms who have been there, changed that. Here are more than 800 tips from experienced moms who've contributed their favorite, most effective, and inventive solutions to help you cope with diapering, feeding, nursing and bottle-feeding, bathing, traveling, sleeping, crying, teething, playing, baby-proofing, postpartum adjustment, new-parent stress, spousal issues, and more. These mom-tested tips, amusing anecdotes, money- and time-saving ideas, safety hints, and heartfelt words of encouragement -- all approved by a Harvard Medical School pediatrician -- give you the real-life answers to all your baby-care questions. Here are just a few of the gems you'll find in this book: * To soothe colic, drape a warm towel over a large gym ball, put baby tummy-down, and roll her gently back and forth. * Revive your Crock-Pot to warm bottles by your bedside. * Toss a piece of coal into your diaper pail to eliminate odors. * Use a paste of Kaopectate and cornstarch to clear up diaper rash. * To soothe swollen breasts, try bags of frozen peas, warm tea bags, or disposable diapers filled with warm water. * Make your own nonskid socks with 3-D fabric paint. * Schedule wellness checkups for 1 p.m. so you get the first appointment after the lunch break -- less waiting!

Are you a stay-at-home mom who loves at-home motherhood, yet sometimes feels stressed, overwhelmed, and lonely? Do you know that your toddler's leftover fruit snacks plus a giant mug of coffee is not a nutritious lunch, but you're too tired and busy to eat better? Is your last kid-free outing a distant memory? If so, this book is for you. When psychologist Shannon Hyland-Tassava transitioned from full-time working professional to full-time stay-at-home mom, she discovered that the path was far rockier than portrayed in parenting magazines and diaper commercials. Along with the joy of new motherhood came numerous obstacles to good emotional and physical health. In The Essential Stay-at-Home Mom Manual: How to Have a Wondrous Life Amidst Kids and Chaos, Hyland-Tassava applies her expertise as a clinical psychologist to mothers' challenges, combining expert advice with relatable anecdotes, amusing blog excerpts, and wisdom from her own experiences. The result is an indispensable guide that includes both clinical self-help solutions for better emotional and physical health and practical strategies for making at-home motherhood easier and more fun

Are you a stay-at-home mom who loves at-home motherhood, yet sometimes feels stressed, overwhelmed, and lonely? Do you know that your toddler's leftover fruit snacks plus a giant mug of coffee is not a nutritious lunch, but you're too tired and busy to eat better? Is your last kid-free outing a distant memory? If so, this book is for you. When psychologist Shannon Hyland-Tassava transitioned from full-time working professional to full-time stay-at-home mom, she discovered that the path was far rockier than portrayed in parenting magazines and diaper commercials. Along with the joy of new motherhood came numerous obstacles to good emotional and physical health. In The Essential Stay-at-Home Mom Manual: How to Have a Wondrous Life Amidst Kids and Chaos, Hyland-Tassava applies her expertise as a clinical psychologist to mothers' challenges, combining expert advice with relatable anecdotes, amusing blog excerpts, and wisdom from her own experiences. The result is an indispensable guide that includes both clinical self-help solutions for better emotional and physical health and practical strategies for making at-home motherhood easier and more fun

How often have you heard..."Why don't kids come with an instruction book?" You asked, a lot of Moms listened and now they've delivered. The manual every Mom has been waiting for is finally here! Leni Engels (a mother of three, an RN by profession) plus more than 200 Moms have pooled their knowledge & experience and assembled a guide for mastering Motherhood. They share inspirations, tried and true success strategies, a few Mommy secrets, ideas, philosophies, opinions, poems and even some recipes. This is a unique parenting book - presented in concise, easy to read storyparagraphs. The Moms personal stories may have you laughing or perhaps shedding a tear, but all of their insights are thought provoking and helpful. Dependable advice will guide your parenting skills from 'infancy through independence' with creative and powerful suggestions. • Wondering how to get your baby to sleep through the night at just 6 weeks old? • Would you like some new toilet training ideas? • Wondering how to deal with whining and temper tantrums? • Want your child to be well behaved, cooperative and friendly? • Wish your child would eat a well rounded diet at calm, family friendly meals? • Want to teach your child to deal with real life, even when faced with negative feelings, fear, anger & disappointment? • Would you like to know if your child is ready for driving, dating, college & independence? • Wish you had a 'life skills check list' for teens to master before leaving home? The Book of MOM is a clever, convenient resource book, offering 100's of winning solutions. The expertise and wisdom of all these Moms will support you from the 'womb to the wedding!'

This book is a must read, back pocket manual, a best friend with an unconditionally loving voice for all moms and all parents. It's an A to Z handbook - supporting parents through 26 different common emotions/situations that come up. From 'Anger' to 'Worry', you look up your current uncomfortable feeling and read a quick inspiring page with affirmations to support you through that feeling. This is not a parenting book. It's a book that has you put the oxygen mask on first. It takes care of you, so that you can then take care of your children. This A-Z manual shines a light on these emotions that we judge ourselves about, and helps us get to the core of the unwanted feeling we are having. There are self care exercises in the back of the book to help create long lasting self-confidence so that you can continue to parent from a healthy place. This book is not supposed to be a substitute for medical advice. It does not cover clinical diagnosis. If you feel like you need help, please contact a trusted friend or your physician. Please reach out for help and take care of yourself! I wrote this book because I needed it! So many new emotions and situations came up when I became a parent and I couldn't find a book that helped ME as a mom. I hope that you keep this book nearby so you can reach for it whenever you feel something bubbling that you aren't sure about. Pick it up, get the support that you need, and move on. I hope you pass it on and share it with other moms.