Parenting from the Trenches (Paperback)

War may be hell, but plotting a course through the minefield of raising children can be categorized that way too; a war of words, of will and of wisdom. "Parenting from the Trenches" is an often tongue-in-cheek, sometimes deeply personal, always helpful compilation of columns written by a parent for parents. Julie Butler Evans draws from her nearly 25 years of experience as a mom, by seeking to inspire with a humorous look at the serious side of child-rearing. For example, on the subject of kids and cleaning: ""Hand a teenager a can of Pledge and a rag, and they will most likely just spray the scent into the air."" Regarding slumber parties: ""'Slumber' party is such an oxymoron. 'Slumber' is so very much not part of the equation."" Or, on the strength of mothering: ""The height of motherhood is being able to love your child even when that child feels temporarily "unlovable." When the two-year-old tantrum takes on epic proportions; when your 11-year-old shouts at you like a whiny, drunken sailor on leave, or when the impulsivity of adolescence reaches a cringe-worthy, dodgy low."" The myriad topics are sure to resonate. You'll laugh, cry and identify. And your skirmishes with your offspring may be easier to power through.

General

Imprint:	Iuniverse, Inc.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2008
First published:	August 2008
Authors:	Julie Butler Evans
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	172
ISBN-13:	978-0-595-48895-7
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Family & other relationships > General
LSN:	0-595-48895-1
Barcode:	9780595488957

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