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This book's short essays will appeal to harried mothers looking for relief from the sometimes claustrophobic world of parenting young children. -- ForeWord Magazine


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A glimpse into the mind of a laid-back yet stressed-out, insecure, sleep-starved, TV-obsessed, news-junkie, Generation X parent navigating the labyrinth of modern parenthood with three young children, including a set of twins. From critiquing fashionistas who try to convince the pregnant public to buy maternity thongs and discussing whether at-home moms have sold out their feminist sisters, to tackling topics such as how to have a sex life while three kids are pounding on their parents' locked bedroom door, how to look cool while driving a mini-van (a clue: you can't) and what happens when a toddler eats trash, O'Brien's collection of 76 columns illustrates how parents are living their lives in the real American suburbs, not in the white picket fenced world portrayed in fuzzy, honey-hued greeting card ads.

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  • Paperback: 286 pages
  • Publisher: Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing (January 22, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1932279512
  • ISBN-13: 978-1932279511
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,305,683 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant read for modern day parents, January 30, 2009
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I really enjoyed this book. I can honestly relate to Meredith's husband who seems to be even more clueless than I am when it comes to raising little ones.

All I can say is thank goodness for the all the Mommies out there and for everything that they do to keep our families thriving and happy.
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