Joy Motherhood

The instant #1 New York Times bestselling series! Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Alexandra Bracken, this richly imagined retelling of the Greek myth of Styx, goddess of the underworld river, is an immersive novel-in-verse from world-renowned poet Nikita Gill. Beginning a generation...

Motherhood often looks like bottomless piles of laundry; a sink full of dishes; sleepless nights; and unshowered, nonstop, endless days. No wonder "Grumpy Mom" sometimes sneaks into your heart and home. Journey with Valerie and be inspired and equipped to find energy in the most unlikely places, pursue your own dreams, be set free from mom guilt, feel content despite unfinished to-do lists, spend purposeful time with God amid the daily chaos, and discover more joyous moments of motherhood. So take a holiday from Grumpy Mom, and enjoy life as the mom God made you to be.

Can Your Prayers Change Your Child's Life? Yes! Step into the Court of Heaven and see how your intercession transforms your children's future. Are You Fighting for Your Child's Destiny? Become the Warrior Mom who intercedes in the Court of Heaven, ensuring that no weapon formed against your children shall prosper. A Mother's Prayer Is a Powerhouse. Tap into the divine power of the Court of Heaven to combat spiritual warfare and protect your family. Defend Your Child's Future with Divine Authority. Step into the Court of Heaven and claim God's promises for your children's protection and ...

Helene Joubert has had an extraordinary ordinary life. Born in 1924 to a French Catholic family in Massachusetts, she married her husband of 58 years right after WWII. Within a short period, she would give birth to three sets of twins, one set of triplets and four singles, something unseen in any medical textbooks and considered a record for the most multiple births in the shortest time. Throughout her life, she has relied on her faith and joy of living, as well as her husband's inventive genius and steadfast love to help her navigate life's challenges.

Fit to Burst is a book of parenting "field notes" written by a mom in the thick of it all. It is chock-full of humorous examples and fresh advice covering issues familiar to moms, such as guilt cycles, temptations to be ungrateful or bitter, enjoying your kids, and learning how to honor Jesus by giving even in the mundane stuff. But this book also addresses less familiar topics, including the impact moms have on the relationships between dads and kids, the importance of knowing when to laugh at kid-sized sin, and more.

A trusted grief expert shares advice on how to navigate the loss of a loved one in this incisive and compassionate guide. "Calm, lucid prose… a humanizing exploration of coping with the life-changing tides of loss” —Kirkus Reviews In Grief is Love, author Marisa Renee Lee reveals that...

From the author of How Should a Person Be? (“one of the most talked-about books of the year”—Time Magazine) and the New York Times Bestseller Women in Clothes comes a daring audiobook about whether to have children. In Motherhood, Sheila Heti asks what is gained and what is lost when a...

In Motherhood, Marchiano draws from a deep well of Jungian analysis and symbolic research to present a collection of fairytales, myths, and fables that evoke the spiritual arc of raising a child from infancy through adulthood. Divided into three major segments similar to the stages of a hero's initiatory journey, (Descent, Sojourn, and Return), Motherhood charts how events like pregnancy, the calamities of childhood, and the empty-nest experience are all parts of an odyssey to which every mother receives an invitation.

Sometimes moms see the never-ending laundry, dirty diapers, and skinned knees as relatively insignificant when compared to activities and callings that seem more important and lasting. But there is eternal value in even the most mundane moments if the great commission informs how we're thinking about all of life, including what it means to be a mom. Tracing motherhood in the story of the Bible and drawing out key implications for moms today, Gloria Furman helps women live out God's story.

"Life changing" Red Magazine "An important and impressive book, that will change how you experience motherhood" Dr Julie Smith Modern motherhood is insane. We’re expected to parent perfectly, bounce back, enjoy every moment, forge ahead at work and keep smiling through all the endless...

You have creative dreams swirling in your heart, but pursuing them while changing diapers and managing the carpool schedule feels impossible. You have no time. No space. You can mother, or you can create. You certainly can't do both (right?!). But what if you could pursue your God-given creative gifts alongside motherhood, for the enrichment of both experiences? What if you stopped viewing creativity as a selfish act, and started to see it as essential to your own flourishing as a mother? This book is a much-needed permission slip to do just that.

An explosive and hilarious memoir about the exceptional and life-changing decision to conceive a child on one's own via assisted reproduction When British journalist, memoirist, and New York-transplant Emma Brockes decides to become pregnant, she quickly realizes that, being single, thirty-seven...

Revealing her own soul-filled journey from miscarriage to mothering her three sons into adulthood, Kent offers an intimate and comprehensive guide to accessing the energy medicine within the female body. Drawing on her work with thousands of women and the energy of the pelvic bowl, Kent teaches you how to navigate the wild path of motherhood with the creative potential of your center and the profound medicine it contains for birth, birth trauma, generational trauma, and all aspects of being a mother and living creatively.

Most people who talk about motherhood start out by telling you how much they always wanted to be a mom. Not Lisa-Jo Baker. She was eighteen and growing up in South Africa when her mom died, and she swore she would never have kids. But then she fell in love with an American boy with cowboy-green...

The outstanding authors of Deliberate Motherhood have let the trials and hardships of motherhood mold them into better people. Whether the change includes learning patience when the two-year-old "paints" your walls with the black permanent marker or forgiving a teenager who screams"I hate you" or loving more when that naughty child doesn't really deserve it, it's a change that refines us.

Instant New York Times bestselling author Gwenna Laithland, aka Momma Cusses, is back with a collection of Thinky Thoughts (essays, memories, poems and more!) perfect for fans of Jenny Lawson, Samantha Irby and KC Davis. This program is read by the author. Before I was a mom who cusses, I was a...

Find a Few Quiet Minutes with God — Even in the Busiest Seasons of Motherhood. Between the early mornings, packed schedules, endless laundry, and little hands that need you all day long, finding time with God can feel impossible. You long for peace. You long for His presence. But you don't always have an hour — sometimes you only have five minutes. This devotional was written for you. Daily Devotional for Moms is a gentle, faith-filled companion for Christian moms who want to draw closer to God in the middle of their everyday chaos.

Reclaim your identity and conquer maternal burnout with this self-help guide to surviving the modern mental load. Whether you are listening on a chaotic morning commute or unwinding after bedtime, this warm, compassionate roadmap normalizes the ambition and exhaustion you feel. It is time to...

Bloomsbury presents Grand Expectaions by Celia Dodd, read by Nano Nagle The wise guide to navigating family life as a grandparent Grandparents are more important in families than ever before, with millions providing free childcare. But while the joys of being a grandparent are widely celebrated...

Transformative Self-Care and Mindful Parenting Strategies for Thriving in Motherhood Are you overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood, feeling like there's never enough time or energy for yourself? Do you struggle to balance the endless responsibilities of being a mom while maintaining your own identity? Are you feeling drained, unsupported, and disconnected from the joy of parenting? Does guilt hold you back when you try to prioritize your own needs? It’s time to break free from these struggles and embrace a life of balance, strength, and joy. Redefine Motherhood and Rediscover Yourself ...