So What: A Single Mom's* Guide to Staying Sane in the 21st Century (*Not just for single moms) [Perfect Paperback]

Laynee Gilbert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2011

So What: A Single Mom's* Guide to Staying Sane in the 21st Century (*Not just for single moms) is a light, inspiring read full of practical survival tips for parenting in the modern era. In an engaging and entertaining style, Gilbert combines her varied experience as a mom, professional counselor and organizational manager to deliver a powerful, succinct message that speaks to parents of any generation.

After reading this little gem, the words So What are certain to elicit a smile... and a refreshing new attitude!

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About the Author

Laynee Gilbert is a mom, counselor and writer, with a ''day job'' in management at a Silicon Valley software company. She lives with her daughter Liana in northern California. Her other books include: The Complete Dream Journal; I Remember You: A Grief Journal; Pass It On: Ultimate Reflections on Life and Death; Precious Companion: A Book of Comfort and Remembrance After the Loss of a Pet.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: L.O.A. Publications (September 15, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967896630
• ISBN-13: 978-0967896632
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #842,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great inspiration for stressed parents!, September 22, 2011

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Rachel M - See all my reviews

This review is from: So What: A Single Mom's* Guide to Staying Sane in the 21st Century (*Not just for single moms) (Perfect Paperback)

I received this book in the mail and read it from front to back that same night. It made me feel inspired to have a new outlook that I do not have to be a perfect parent, after all, who really is? It reminds me to do what I feel right in the raising of my child and to not let the "guilt" from others bring me down. We are all trying to be super-parents, and that means something different to everyone. This book really puts it all into prospective and I plan to read it every time I start to get down on myself about not being the perfect parent. Strongly recommended for every parent out there - single or not! :)

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for married parents of teenagers, too, February 4, 2012

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LoriA - See all my reviews

This review is from: So What: A Single Mom's* Guide to Staying Sane in the 21st Century (*Not just for single moms) (Perfect Paperback)

Even as a parent of teenagers with a fully involved husband, I found the theme of letting go and saying "so what" to be helpful. The book addressed one of my biggest parenting issues: trying to live up to completely unrealistic expectations of what my children should be like. I am too worried about what certain people, imaginary and real, would think of me based on how my children think, look and act. Also, as a Catholic, I have unrealistic expectations of what "God" expects of me. This book encourages me to try to understand what really matters to me and not to anyone else. I keep wanting to get an "A+" in parenting with the grade being issued by my parents or God or some committee of perfect parents. This book helps me to get a better perspective.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Parenting (love) book I have ever read., November 14, 2011

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delorac_78 - See all my reviews

This review is from: So What: A Single Mom's* Guide to Staying Sane in the 21st Century (*Not just for single moms) (Perfect Paperback)

I read many "how to" books on parenting and I received insight from each one but this particular book made me realize (1) how much of a good mom I already am. (2)that i can further appreciate my children's individuality. (3)trust and respect my childrens natural ability to express themselves and much much more. This book was and easy read and my relationship with my little girls has blossomed!