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PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100061690295

ISBN-139780061690297

eBay Product ID (ePID)102871015

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Book TitleIn Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

TopicParenting / Fatherhood, Personal Growth / General, General, Parenting / Motherhood, Sociology / Marriage & Family

GenreFamily & Relationships, Social Science, Self-Help

AuthorLaura Schlessinger

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight11.6 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2009-280898

Dewey Edition22

Reviews'[Dr. Laura] offers conservative commonsense advice. . . . For Dr. Laura, a good life is a combination of ?what you do, what you mean to others, how you handle life's normal challenges, and how much you appreciate your blessings and opportunities.'? (Library Journal on Bad Childhood Good Life)

Dewey Decimal306.874/3

SynopsisIn In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms, internationally syndicated radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger celebrates these essentially important yet overlooked women. The author of eleven New York Times bestsellers--including Stop Whining, Start Living and The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage --and #1 female radio talk show host in the country, Dr. Laura offers support, guidance, and words of inspiration and wisdom to the more than 6.8 million full-time stay-at-home mothers nationwide., They number in the millions and they are incredibly important to families and to our society, yet they are underappreciated, little respected, and even controversial. Who are they They are the stay-at-home moms. These are women who know in their hearts that staying home to raise their children is the right choice for the whole family. Some do it from the outset of their marriages, while others make the difficult transition from career-driven women to homemakers. Either way, it is a choice that is incredibly rich and rewarding, not to mention challenging. Now Dr. Laura, building on principles developed during her long career as a licensed marriage and family therapist, provides a wealth of advice and support, as well as compassion and inspiration, to women as they navigate the wonders and struggles of being stay-at-home moms. Learn how: to hold your head high and deal with naysayers; to see the benefits of being home not only for your children but also for your marriage; to understand the changes you see in yourself; to realize that the sacrifices you endure now will make for lasting bonds and a stronger family, in addition to a more cohesive community. In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms is a special book, a profound and unique understanding of how important it is for mothers to raise their own children., In In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms, internationally syndicated radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger celebrates these essentially important yet overlooked women. The author of eleven New York Times bestsellers--including Stop Whining, Start Living and The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage--and #1 female radio talk show host in the country, Dr. Laura offers support, guidance, and words of inspiration and wisdom to the more than 6.8 million full-time stay-at-home mothers nationwide.

LC Classification NumberHQ759.46.S35 2009

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by BjzV-4UuS2a@Deleted
Apr 15, 2016
good read
when the book finally arrived i was super glad and started reading right away.
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by njoh4669
Sep 17, 2019
Our future depends on these kids
I think Dr Laura has it exactly right for what our kids need
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