It Gets Easier! . . . and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers - by Claudine Wolk (Paperback)

About the Book

Featuring interviews with hundreds of moms and candid stories from Wolk's own experiences, this fun, frank guide offers insider strategies that can help make new motherhood a little more controllable and a lot more enjoyable.

Book Synopsis

Featuring interviews with hundreds of moms and candid stories from author Claudine Wolk's own experiences as a mother, It Gets Easier! . . . and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers employs a healthy mix of humor, honesty, and insider strategies to give new and expecting moms a "leg up" on the challenging task of first-time motherhood. This fun, frank, and prescriptive guide strives to make motherhood easier by addressing issues such as: "The Talk" you need to have with your husband before you give birth; what you really need to know about labor and delivery; the importance of a baby schedule (no matter what anyone else says); the 6 Baby Commandments that can foster good eating and sleeping habits; 5 new mom mantras that will help keep you sane; body image after giving birth; and how to keep housework to a minimum. Complete with resources for further exploration and a helpful glossary, this funny, irreverent book will help ease every new mothers' frustrations by reminding them that they are not alone and providing tangible, easy-to-follow tips for parenting success.

From the Back Cover

"This book is helpful and a hoot!"

-- Dr. Laura Schlessinger, author of In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms, and internationally syndicated radio talk show host

You've just become a new mother, and you're excited, blissful, anxious, and complete-ly exhausted all at the same time. You wonder: Will I ever sleep again? Is my baby eating too much (or not enough)? Will I ever have time to enjoy with my husband again? Every-one keeps telling you it will get easier--but are they just humoring you, or will moth-er-hood really become less difficult?

This fun, frank, and helpful guide drives home the point that you are not alone--and that there are simple yet crucial things you can do to make motherhood a little more con-trollable and a lot more enjoyable. You will learn how to cope with issues such as: "The Talk" you need to have with your husband before you give birth - what you really need to know about labor and delivery - the importance of a baby schedule (no matter what anyone else says) - the six Baby Commandments that can foster good eating and sleeping habits - five new-mom mantras that will help keep you sane - body image after giving birth - how to keep housework to a minimum - and more. Complete with a glossary and a list of helpful books and websites, this funny, irreverent book will enable you to get your life back, as you enjoy your baby.

"Terrific, fun, and helpful info for the woman who is new to the scary world of mother-hood. Wolk provides the new mom with actual ideas she can try to make life with a newborn a bit easier--something I didn't bother to do in my book. I can't imagine any mom of an infant not getting something great out of reading this book." -- Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, best-selling author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay and Naptime Is the New Happy Hour

"I think this is fabulous. I love it. It's clear, honest, fun, and sensible. What more could a mother ask for?" -- Susan Maushart, author of The Mask of Motherhood

"FINALLY...women are letting down their ponytails and talking OUT LOUD about the reality of new motherhood. It's so refreshing to hear stories that you can actually relate to, and Claudine Wolk takes it one step further, offering advice for surviving those early months. If only she'd been living next door to me when I was going through it all."

-- Vicki Glembocki, author of The Second Nine Months, Editor-at-Large, Philadelphia magazine

Claudine Wolk is a columnist, blogger, speaker, and mother of three. A writer and speaker on motherhood in the 21st century, she lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Review Quotes

..".each chapter is packed with invaluable, uncensored advice on absolutely everything..a must for baby shower and new mom gifts." -- Bookpage

..".offers down-to-earth guidance on everything new mothers need to know...a ton of tips...to help ease the transition into parenthood." -- Atlanta Parent

..".written by the mother of three, this book is full of humor and practical tips for surviving motherhood." -- Foreword magazine

..".written for all mothers. Whether pregnant...or a seasoned mom interested in hearing motherhood talked about REALISTICALLY, this book is great!" -- An Island Life

"Any mom--new or experienced--will enjoy Wolk's take on everything from managing sleep issues to making work 'work'...laugh-out-loud funny and thought-provoking." -- Cincinnati Parent

"It Gets Easier...and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers, is a breath of fresh air compared to many of the standard new mom/parenting books on the market." --parentplace.com

"Let me tell you, this book is a such a fun read! It is full of hilarious information, that can only be the truth." -- My Organized Chaos

"With humor and compassion, Wolk is straightforward about how baby alters, but doesn't have to completely transform, your life." -- She Knows Pregnancy and Baby

"With its sass, blunt honesty and wit, "It Gets Easier!" reads more like a girlfriend's insider secrets to adapting to life after becoming a new mom." -- The Intelligencer

About the Author

Claudine Wolk (Bucks County, PA) is a columnist, blogger, speaker, and mother of three. She writes humorously and speaks on all subjects regarding motherhood in the 21st Century.