The Midwestern Mother-in-Law Survival Guide

101 Strategies for Harmony with The Other Leading Lady Crafted by a Pretentiously Opinionated East Coast Daughter-in-Law

Ever tried navigating life with a Midwestern mother-in-law — and lived to tell the tale?

The Midwestern Mother-in-Law Survival Guide is a humorous, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest look at the joys, quirks, and occasional confusion that come with loving a Midwestern MIL. With warmth and wit, Sarah Jane Cion invites readers into her real-life journey of learning how to understand Midwestern family culture while keeping her sense of humor — and her marriage — intact.

Blending laugh-out-loud anecdotes with practical insights, this guide offers a compassionate roadmap for navigating cultural differences, unspoken expectations, and well-meaning but bewildering traditions. Each chapter delivers relatable stories and actionable strategies designed to help you set boundaries, resolve misunderstandings, and build genuine connection — without losing yourself in the process.

This book isn’t about changing your mother-in-law.
It’s about understanding her.

Whether you’re newly married, deeply entrenched in family dynamics, or simply looking for reassurance that you’re not alone, The Midwestern Mother-in-Law Survival Guide offers encouragement, perspective, and plenty of laughs along the way.

So grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger), settle in, and enjoy a lighthearted journey through the heartland — your laugh-out-loud companion to domestic harmony, cultural understanding, and winning over your Midwestern mother-in-law with humor, heart, and a touch of East Coast charm.