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Stratford Resources - Mothers

After The Baby’s Birth: A complete guide for postpartum women - Robin Lim

This is a sensitive, practical guide to postpartum health, with useful advice on parental nurturing, breastfeeding, nutrition, fitness, early sensory, family planning, and the all-importance of love.

(The) Courage to Be a Step Mom: Finding your place without losing yourself - Sue Patton Thoele

In this groundbreaking book, the author navigates the emotional labyrinth of “step mothering”, offering hands-on advice and practical skills for women who want to be good step mothers, but still take care of themselves.

Flex Appeal: An inspirational guide to flexible work for mothers - Jacqueline Foley

This book illustrates how mothers are successfully turning to flexible work to have more time with their children and loving it!  A mother of two and a flexible worker herself, Foley weaves together their inspirational stories and the many invaluable lessons they’ve learned the hard way.

(The) Girlfriends Guide to Getting your Groove Back: Loving your family without losing your mind - Vicki Iovine

Fresh from the battles of baby and toddlerhood, Vicki Iovine shows moms how to navigate the twists and turns of perpetual parenthood and find time for their kids, their spouses, their homes, their work, and themselves. Moms will find humorous and helpful advice on: how to focus at work when things at home are in chaos (and vice versa), rediscovering the boyfriends living in the bodies of their husbands, the transformation into human flashcards (homework help), the dinnertime crush, and making time for yourself without feeling guilty.

(The) Girlfriends Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood: Wise & Witty Advice on Everything - Vicki Iovine

Having a baby is an amazing experience. You feel anxious, scared, lonely, proud and worried. Your mother, doctor, sister and even your hairdresser offer their advice on how to raise your new baby. But what you really want are answers to simple question about you. After all, since this baby came into the world your life hasn't, and won't ever be, the same. Will your body ever look like it used to? Should you go back to work? Would having another child be just ridiculous? Find all the answers you're looking for in this hilarious book. It is exactly what you need to help you through all the stages of being a new mom.

Keys to Successful Step-Mothering – Philippa Greene Mulford

In this book practical suggestions for achieving harmony in your stepfamily are discussed.  Suggestions for merging families and avoiding misunderstandings are covered in this helpful guide. 

Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A self-help guide for mothers - Pacific Postpartum Support Society

This is an essential aid for women who are experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety.  It helps to let women know that they are not alone, and gives them some helpful strategies for dealing with their feelings.

(The) Secret Life of SuperMom – Kathy Buckworth

This book offers a humorous look at how the woman who does it all……..does it!  The tricks and truths about having it all are discussed so enjoy this book with a laugh of recognition. 

(The) Single Mother’s Book - Joan Anderson

This book covers a lot of topics such as children, career, finances, blended families and physical and emotional well-being.  This practical guide will help you manage your life as a single parent .

(The) Single Mother’s Survival Guide – Patrice Karst

Covering many challenging topics, this book is a practical, inspiring, must-have for any single mother who wants to live a happier, saner, more contented life.  

Staying Home: From full-time professional to full-time parent - Darcie Sanders & Martha M. Bullen

This book is an essential and reassuring guide for women making or contemplating the transition from office to home.  It includes crucial issues to consider, such as managing your loss of income and professional identity and creating flexible home-based employment opportunities.

When I Go To Work, I Feel Guilty: A working mother’s guide to sanity and survival  - Eileen Gillibrand & Jenny Mosley

This book will help you to achieve balance and fulfilment in your working life, develop your relationship with your child, devise strategies for professional development, and reprioritize your life through self-examination.  It contains a set of exercises to help you achieve self-understanding and personal fulfilment.

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