French Fries and Dirt

Parenting, Chaos, and the Joy in the Mess

De: Scott Webster

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Parenting is a legacy of French fries and dirt—discover why, and open yourself up to the adventure of a lifetime.

Perhaps you have a small, screaming gremlin fresh out of the hospital who never seems to sleep.

Maybe you have an obstinate toddler who refuses to eat vegetables or a wild pre-teen who battles you about homework every night.

You might even have a teenager already, and a whole new set of challenges that you feel wholly unprepared for.

Wherever you are on your parenting journey, you’re looking for guidance—because none of the parenting books you bought when you were expecting prepared you for this.

There is no two ways about it—parenting is messy, and it makes you feel like you’re losing your mind almost as often as it fills you with joy.

The problem is, we’re conditioned to think there’s such a thing as a “perfect parent” and that if we only follow all the rules and stick to the schedules, everything will be easy… and then, when we discover that this isn’t the case, we feel like we’re failing.

If you feel this way, you’re in need of a little support. Not the kind that tells you how to kit out the perfect nursery or program your child to be polite and courteous with astounding success every time.

You need someone who recognizes the chaos and will help you navigate it without trying to change it.

You need advice that helps you through the moments when your sanity’s being tested and guides you to find the joy in the journey… and you’ve just found it.

In a down-to-earth and lighthearted tone, Scott Webster will show you what a great job you’re already doing—and give you a whole load of tips for seeking out the joy amidst the insanity!

Inside this must-read book, you’ll discover:

• The 6 trying phases every parent goes through after bringing home a new baby
• Why the idea of the “perfect parent” is a myth, where it comes from, and what your goal should really be
• Why you feel like you’re always fighting a losing battle at mealtimes… and what you can do about it
• How to navigate the twists and turns of homework and hormones (this is where you’ll truly feel seen!)
• The reason Google isn’t your friend in parenting… and how to trust your own instincts instead of frantically searching for answers
• Emotions, meltdowns, and how to get to the other side of them with both you and your child calm
• The “cool parent paradox” and why it’s better to be consistent than cool anyway
• The secret to letting go enough so that your teenager can grow into themselves (and how to balance this with healthy concern)
• Exactly the reminder you need about why you shouldn’t be concerned about that endless pile of laundry
• The conundrum of embracing your freedom when they leave home and still wanting to be needed
• Why French fries are the perfect metaphor for parenting… and the solace you can find in this

And much more.

The truth is that you don’t need guidance… You’ve already got this parenting thing covered. What you need is to feel seen and validated as you tumble through the chaos of parenthood.

Once you’re a parent, you’ll always be a parent, and that means your journey will never end. But it’s a wonderful one when you figure out how to let go of control and enjoy the ride—and this refreshing book will help you do exactly that.

Ready to find joy in the chaos at every stage of your parenting journey? Then scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now!