Mojo Mom: Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family (Paperback)

~ Amy Tiemann PhD (Author)

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"Honest, personal, political, caring, and inspirational....This is the mom book to keep by your bedside."  —Miriam Peskowitz, author, The Truth Behind the Mommy Wars

"A much-needed catalyst for living the precious gift of personal power we each long for at every stage of life."  —Zainab Salbi, founder, Women for Women International

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Do you miss your "old self?" Or are you too busy to think beyond the next meal or load of laundry? Becoming a Mom creates a huge identity shift for most women, especially those who have left behind a career, friends, and a paycheck. Becoming a Mojo Mom means feeling that creative surge as you bring yourself and your dreams back into focus.

Whether you've been a Mom for three months or thirteen years, the challenge is to find ways to lovingly nurture yourself as well as you care for the rest of your family. It can be done!

Mojo Mom is the first book that feels like your own voice, finally saying what it really means to be a Mom. This unique guide does more than just identify the challenges of motherhood; it gives you dozens of tools—ideas, activities, books, gadgets, and other quality resources—for nurturing every part of the Mojo Mom life. Enjoy!

Learn practical ways to:

* Prepare to become a Mom without losing your identity
* Survive and thrive during the intense early years
* Save some of your best energy and creativity for yourself
* Branch out little by little, as you have time and interest
* Tend to your ideas and dreams, even if you can't act on them right away
* Re-enter the workforce or take a new path with confidence
* Make peace with chaos. A messy house means you're busy doing something more important!

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Product Details Paperback: 194 pages Publisher: Spark Press (April 1, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0976498014 ISBN-13: 978-0976498018 Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #438,790 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 Reviews 5 star:  (24) 4 star:  (1) 3 star:  (2) 2 star:  (1) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review 4.7 out of 5 stars (28 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Mojo Mom stands out, June 22, 2005 By  S. Grant - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Mojo Mom (Hardcover) As an editor at a parenting magazine, I see hundreds of parenting books each year, but Mojo Mom stands out as a personal favorite. Many moms read about pregnancy, delivery, newborn development, potty training, discipline, but forget to pick up a book about what's happening to mom. For a job that is so life-changing, so consuming, so challenging, there are very few books with thoughtful, practical advice about how to take care of ourselves - I found Mojo Mom hit the target beautifully. Tiemann writes like a best girlfriend, a coach, an expert, and fellow mother about the earth-shattering shifts to a mother's identity and how to nurture that tremendous change with down-to-earth, thoughful advice. I recommend this book to expecting moms, new moms, any woman with children. Chapter 8 "Keeping Your Resume Fresh and Your Financial Future Secure" is particularly inspiring, especially if you've taken a step back from your career to raise children, but want to be prepared for the next stages of your life. Chapter Five, "Centering, Silence and Reclaiming Your Mind Space" is a wonderful chapter if you're drowning in demands, not only from family, friends and work, but from noise, media, news. Chapter Two, "Life Inside the Cocoon: The Early Months of Motherhood" is an essential read for expecting and new moms. What grabbed me about Mojo Mom was the subtitle, "Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family." Everyone tells us to enjoy these years with our children, and Mojo Mom is a wonderful "how-to guide" to show us how to do that. Plenty of references, resource, suggestions, advice, insights, and easy-to-read chapters. Highly recommended. 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A book that is REALLY for moms, June 15, 2005 By  Amy TIDOVSKY-WOLFE (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Mojo Mom (Hardcover) Mojo mom is a must-read for mothers, mothers-to-be, and supporters of mothers who feel that current parenting literature neglects one of the key elements in a healthy, happy household--the mom, herself. When I was pregnant with my first child, I felt simultaneously overwhelmed and underwhelmed with traditional pregnancy and parenting literature--books like What to Expect When You're Expecting gave so much information I felt I couldn't absorb it or ever be the kind of mom they were describing. They also neglected the emotional aspects of mothering. The Girlfriends Guide was a humorous alternative, but certainly does not get to the core of what it means to be a woman after you become a mom. Mojomom addresses the subject head-on with true empathy and in a beautifully written, enjoyable style. Becoming a mom, for many of us, is a bit isolating even as it is joyful. The traditional antidotes to that isolation, such as mothers' groups, with their heavy focus on children, don't do much to counter that isolation. The most beneficial aspect of Mojomom is that as you read it, you begin to feel validated and part of a community of mothers who believe that one of the best gifts you can give your children is keeping a bit of yourself intact. 9 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Get your mojo back, May 2, 2006 By  Cathe Olson "natural foods cookbook author" (In the kitchen) - See all my reviews    I bought this book and literally could not put it down. Even before I finished, I started putting Amy's suggestions into practice. And the small changes I've made have already made a difference. I am examining all the things I do and determining which activities are really necessary and bringing me (or my kids) enjoyment. I'm realizing how important it is to have an identity other than mom - not that being a mom isn't a great or important thing but just that we are still our own person too. I so recommend this book for all moms. It would make a great shower gift too. There are tons of books about taking care of your children, your body, etc. This one tells you how to nurture your spirit and gives practical ways that you can do it no matter what the age of your children are or what your situation is. This would be a wonderful Mothers' Day gift too!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for Multi-Tasking Moms! Whether you're thinking about starting a family or are already juggling the demands of motherhood, do yourself a favor and read this book! Read more Published 5 months ago by M. Parry 3.0 out of 5 stars Moms need nurturing, too! One accusation often leveled at "bad mothers" is selfishness. But there's a selfishness of self-importance and superiority, and a selfishness that simply acknowledges that one's... Read more Published 6 months ago by Florinda 5.0 out of 5 stars Supportive book for moms In my practice I work with children but I keep a few books in the waiting room for how moms can care for themselves. Read more Published 6 months ago by Cary Ann 5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, smart book for moms (about being a mom and more) Mojo Mom is a smart, comprehensive, practical and essential self-care book for moms. I connected with so many experiences and observations in this book. Read more Published 6 months ago by Melissa Stanton 5.0 out of 5 stars A map for every mother It's easy for moms to be so focused on their family that they forget to nurture themselves. Amy's insight, practical advice, and wisdom provides a much needed perspective in... Read more Published 6 months ago by L. Criddle 5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Read If you want your "mojo" back, this book is a must read. The book is well-written and packed with inspiring activities and ideas that helped me remember my best self despite the... Read more Published 7 months ago by Jamie Woolf 5.0 out of 5 stars Very empowering read I wished I had had a copy of this book ten years ago when I became a new mom. I did what I thought were 'all the right things' by reading such books as What to Expect When You're... Read more Published 7 months ago by Christine Louise Hohlbaum 5.0 out of 5 stars "Bible" Book of Insight & Help for Moms, The Research Alone is Incredible I love this book. Mojo Mom is a "bible" for the 21st Century Mom. Tiemann gives moms a gift by offering what few up until now have been willing and/or able to give - honesty and... Read more Published 19 months ago by Claudine Wolk 5.0 out of 5 stars Validating and a good read Mojo Mom is a thoughtfully written and very helpful book, full of stimulating ideas. Most importantly, it offers validation throughout, a key ingredient to happiness in... Read more Published on May 22, 2007 by Sybil Robb 3.0 out of 5 stars Leans toward stay at home Moms I purchased this for my Daughter after she went back to work. It sounded like it would be helpful for working Moms. Read more Published on May 14, 2007 by S. Roan Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 194 pages
• Publisher: Spark Press (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976498014
• ISBN-13: 978-0976498018
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #438,790 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mojo Mom stands out, June 22, 2005

By	S. Grant - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mojo Mom (Hardcover)

As an editor at a parenting magazine, I see hundreds of parenting books each year, but Mojo Mom stands out as a personal favorite. Many moms read about pregnancy, delivery, newborn development, potty training, discipline, but forget to pick up a book about what's happening to mom.

For a job that is so life-changing, so consuming, so challenging, there are very few books with thoughtful, practical advice about how to take care of ourselves - I found Mojo Mom hit the target beautifully. Tiemann writes like a best girlfriend, a coach, an expert, and fellow mother about the earth-shattering shifts to a mother's identity and how to nurture that tremendous change with down-to-earth, thoughful advice.

I recommend this book to expecting moms, new moms, any woman with children. Chapter 8 "Keeping Your Resume Fresh and Your Financial Future Secure" is particularly inspiring, especially if you've taken a step back from your career to raise children, but want to be prepared for the next stages of your life. Chapter Five, "Centering, Silence and Reclaiming Your Mind Space" is a wonderful chapter if you're drowning in demands, not only from family, friends and work, but from noise, media, news. Chapter Two, "Life Inside the Cocoon: The Early Months of Motherhood" is an essential read for expecting and new moms.

What grabbed me about Mojo Mom was the subtitle, "Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family." Everyone tells us to enjoy these years with our children, and Mojo Mom is a wonderful "how-to guide" to show us how to do that. Plenty of references, resource, suggestions, advice, insights, and easy-to-read chapters. Highly recommended.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that is REALLY for moms, June 15, 2005

By	Amy TIDOVSKY-WOLFE (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mojo Mom (Hardcover)

Mojo mom is a must-read for mothers, mothers-to-be, and supporters of mothers who feel that current parenting literature neglects one of the key elements in a healthy, happy household--the mom, herself. When I was pregnant with my first child, I felt simultaneously overwhelmed and underwhelmed with traditional pregnancy and parenting literature--books like What to Expect When You're Expecting gave so much information I felt I couldn't absorb it or ever be the kind of mom they were describing. They also neglected the emotional aspects of mothering. The Girlfriends Guide was a humorous alternative, but certainly does not get to the core of what it means to be a woman after you become a mom. Mojomom addresses the subject head-on with true empathy and in a beautifully written, enjoyable style. Becoming a mom, for many of us, is a bit isolating even as it is joyful. The traditional antidotes to that isolation, such as mothers' groups, with their heavy focus on children, don't do much to counter that isolation. The most beneficial aspect of Mojomom is that as you read it, you begin to feel validated and part of a community of mothers who believe that one of the best gifts you can give your children is keeping a bit of yourself intact.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get your mojo back, May 2, 2006

By	Cathe Olson "natural foods cookbook author" (In the kitchen) - See all my reviews

I bought this book and literally could not put it down. Even before I finished, I started putting Amy's suggestions into practice. And the small changes I've made have already made a difference. I am examining all the things I do and determining which activities are really necessary and bringing me (or my kids) enjoyment. I'm realizing how important it is to have an identity other than mom - not that being a mom isn't a great or important thing but just that we are still our own person too.

I so recommend this book for all moms. It would make a great shower gift too. There are tons of books about taking care of your children, your body, etc. This one tells you how to nurture your spirit and gives practical ways that you can do it no matter what the age of your children are or what your situation is.

This would be a wonderful Mothers' Day gift too!