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9780061690303

In Praise of Stay-at-home Moms

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  • ISBN13:

    9780061690303

  • ISBN10:

    0061690309

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2009-01-01
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

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Summary

They number in the millions and they are incredibly important to families and to our society, yet they are underappreciated, little respected, and even controversial. Who are they? They are the stay-at-home moms.These are women who know in their hearts that staying home to raise their children is the right choice for the whole family. Whether they do it from the outset of their marriages or make the difficult transition from career-driven women to homemakers, it is a choice that is incredibly rich and rewarding, not to mention challenging. Building on principles developed during her long career as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. Laura provides a wealth of advice and encouragement to women as they navigate the wonders and struggles of being stay-at-home moms.In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms can help you to:Hold your head high and deal with naysayers Recognize the benefits for your children and your marriage Understand the changes you notice in yourself Realize that your current sacrifices will make for lasting bonds and a stronger family, in addition to a more cohesive community

Author Biography

Dr. Laura Schlessinger a licensed marriage and family therapist, is one of the most popular talk show hosts in radio history. She's the author of twelve New York Times bestsellers, writes a daily blog, and is a regular columnist for NewsMax. Her award-winning radio program is heard on more than 250 stations, reaching 8.25 million listeners weekly. She's also heard on Sirius/XM; her program is streamed and podcast on her Web site, www.drlaura.com; and she posts videos weekly on the Dr. Laura YouTube Channel. She lives in Southern California with her husband.

Table of Contents

Prefacep. vii
Introductionp. 1
The Decisionp. 11
The Stay-at-Home Mom's Inner Strugglesp. 35
The Naysayersp. 57
How Staying at Home Impacts the Marriagep. 79
How Stay-at-Home Moms Benefit Kidsp. 101
Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Changes Youp. 123
The Good, the Bad, the Unforgettablep. 147
Great Advicep. 173
Postscriptp. 197
Post-Postscriptp. 199
Appendix: Dr. Laura's Resources for Stay-at-Home Momsp. 203
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