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Naptime Is the New Happy Hour: And Other Ways Toddlers Turn Your Life Upside Down [Paperback]

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
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Book Description

March 25, 2008
Motherhood -- it's not for wimps.

Once the zigzagging hormones and endless, bleary-eyed exhaustion of the first year have worn off, you're left with the startling realization that your tiny, immobile bundle has become a rampaging toddler, complete with his or her very own, very forceful personality.

Just as Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay helped debunk decades of parenting myths to offer honest advice for the first year, Naptime Is the New Happy Hour is a voice of reason for every woman facing questions such as: Will refined sugar make my toddler's head explode? Is it wrong to have a cocktail at two in the afternoon? And what exactly is a Backyardigan?

With biting wit and boatloads of common sense, Stefanie Wilder-Taylor addresses all these concerns and more. Whether it's planning easy outings that are fun for both of you (fact: your child will find the local Target just as scintillating as the Guggenheim), dishing the dirt on preschool TV (those mothers who swear their kids don't watch television? Liars or psychos, every one), or perfecting the art of the play date, readers will find advice, anecdotes, and a reassuring sense of camaraderie to help them survive -- and even thrive -- during each hilarious, frustrating, and amazing moment.


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About the Author

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is the author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay and Naptime Is the New Happy Hour. She has written and produced more than thirty television sketch, clip, and variety shows, and been featured on Today, Oprah, Dr. Phil, Larry King Live, The Dr. Oz Show, and the award-winning PBS show Real Savvy Moms. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three young daughters. Visit her website at stefaniewildertaylor.com.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment; Original edition (March 25, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416954139
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416954132
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is the author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay: And Other Things I Had to Learn as a New Mom (Simon & Schuster 2006) and Naptime Is the New Happy Hour: And Other Ways Toddlers Turn Your Life Upside Down (Simon & Schuster 2008) which were based on her prominent blog "Baby on Bored" that has been entertaining thousands of mothers since 2005.
On television she acts as the go-to parenting expert for NBC's "The Today Show" where she has appeared numerous times giving practical humorous advice. She's also been featured on Dr. Phil, Your World with Neil Cavuto and even Oprah (via taped interview but she's still hoping to one day sit on the couch!). As a comedian she has performed on Make Me Laugh, Evening at the Improv, Comedy Central. Her third book, It's Not Me, It's You: Subjective Recollections of a Terminally Optimistic, Chronically Sarcastic and Occasionally Inebriated Woman is out July 2009. Stefanie keeps herself very busy with twin toddler girls, a preschool age daughter and an active online poker addiction.

Customer Reviews

I was actually laughing out loud reading this book. Beth  |  14 reviewers made a similar statement
It made me feel like a better mother. Sara S. Scott  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
This is a fun, light, easy read. SavvyChris  |  8 reviewers made a similar statement
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wilder-Taylor Nails It - Again April 13, 2008
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All those who are a fan of Sippy Cups Are Not For Chardonnay will not be disappointed. Naptime is hilarious, honest, and as entertaining as Wilder-Taylor's first book, and much more, because she has been in the trenches and is now actually reporting on the current state of "mommy affairs" from the "field." The result is a funny, honest portrayal of "toddler" issues. Subjects ranging from potty training, big-kid bed transition, psycho mommies, at-home mom world issues, married sex, mom body changes, and much much more are handled with the author's signature wit and style. The author clearly lets all those moms unsuccessfully aspiring to "perfect mommydom" that they can "let it go" and that they are NOT alone. Check out her mathematical equations in the Chapter entitled "Supermom" or "Superliar" - hilarious!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wilder-Taylor Does It Again! April 1, 2008
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The author of "Sippy Cups Are Not For Chardonnay" has scored a touchdown again for the Mommy crowd with her newest novel, "Naptime Is The New Happy Hour." She combines her razor sharp wit with some honest observations about how toddlers morph from sweet babies into sometimes intolerable and tantrum-filled creatures seemingly overnight.

Life with a toddler is chaotic, unpredictable, and absolutely not for the faint of heart, and this instant classic will be sure to help even the most confused parent navigate the sometimes choppy waters of toddler-hood, while making you laugh uproariously at her observations.

Wilder-Taylor does for the toddler-set what "The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy" does for the expectant mother: reminds you that you're not alone in any of this, not when Wilder-Taylor is holding your hand, making you laugh, and reminding you that what seems abnormal is really the new normal.

"Naptime Is The New Happy Hour" should be passed out in the hospital gift bags for all mothers (new or seasoned) because it's frank look at life with a toddler will prove an invaluable resource for years to come.

Thank you Ms. Wilder-Taylor for reminding me to laugh, relax, and have a (medicinal) drink, while I enjoy the ride.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a must read for moms with a toddler April 6, 2008
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just as "sippy cups are not for chardonnay" should be required reading for all moms with a newborn, so should this book be for moms with toddlers. this book is laugh out loud funny, and the author has a unique and endearing way of putting the roller coaster of life with a toddler into perspective. i cannot recommend this book highly enough!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
This is a cute, funny & relatable book that will have you laughing out loud. I liked it better than the previous book "Sippy Cups are Not For Chardonnay".
Published 29 days ago by Lindsay Hewitt
3.0 out of 5 stars Not too bad
The book is an ok read and does have a lot of funny oneliners but overall it is a lot of common sense. To me it was not worth $10. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Turi
5.0 out of 5 stars reading it now...
and so far it is perfect. this woman says everything i have thought at one point or another. raising a toddler in 2012 is pretty ridiculous with play groups, extra curricular... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Brean M. Bridge
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
I thought this book was pretty good since I am a new mom. It's nice to hear that you aren't the only person who needs a break or feels crazy from time to time LOL!
Published 5 months ago by Staci Guidry
5.0 out of 5 stars SO SO SO FUNNY!!!
This was seriously the funniest book I have ever read! I often found myself laughing out loud. The author does a great job of telling it like it is.... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Crystal Gayle
2.0 out of 5 stars Bad view on parenting.
This book is a real downer she has such a sarcastic view on parenting. It really wasnt my favoirte. Read more
Published 20 months ago by momtoone
5.0 out of 5 stars As a mother of 2...
This was a Great Book that as a mother of two I was able to relate to and also found hilarious. There were parts of the book that I couldn't help but laugh out loud and then there... Read more
Published on March 28, 2011 by Mom2emmad
3.0 out of 5 stars Another parenting book
It's an ok book, I wanted to read it but it's not my favorite book. It's easy too read.
Published on January 14, 2011 by Natalia
4.0 out of 5 stars Laugh Laugh Laugh
I simply loved this book and it's (sometimes demented and wacky) humor. This book had me cackling at times, as I could relate to 99% of it. Read more
Published on October 22, 2010 by Jeff's Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Light read for a busy mom!
As a working mom of a 2 1/2 year old, my brain is toast by the end of the day. This book was really nice to come home too at night. Read more
Published on July 10, 2010 by Kelly Kallal
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