Book Nook: The ABCs of Being Mom

 

Written for loving but frazzled moms burdened by worry and confusion, The ABCs of Being Mom: Advice and Support from the Mom Next Door, Birth through Kindergarten  provides new mothers a bird’s-eye view of the bewildering maze of what has become an overly competitive landscape of parenting do’s and don’ts—providing the reassurance, practical advice, and friendly guidance needed through early years of motherhood. 

There is much more to being mom than caring for one’s child and this book explores it all—and provides extensive organization solutions and a range of vetted and reliable resources to help with each area pulled from wisdom acquired directly from the trenches of motherhood struggles.

 

Moms enter the world of motherhood with no sense of the impact that entry will have upon them. They need orientation and guidance to get through this bewildering maze—and The ABC’s of Being Mom, with its abundance of wisdom acquired directly from the trenches of motherhood struggles, is that roadmap. 

In this instructive guide, Karen Bongiorno addresses the changes parenthood brings and how to manage them, the importance of being part of a supportive community and taking time for personal care and restoration, the need for equal participation from spouses or partners, and more, with a steady voice of encouragement and understanding that will get moms through even the toughest of times. The wise friend every mom needs to accompany her in her new role, The ABC’s of Being Mom offers mothers everything they need to feel confident in managing motherhood so they can rid themselves of useless worry and have more time and energy to enjoy their early years of “Being Mom.” 

You can get a feel for this book in this excerpt, reprinted with permission:

You will have good and bad days. When you are rested and feel energetic, you will have fun; the little games and activities you and your child play will be entertaining for both of you. When you are exhausted, the same activities will seem tiresome; you’ll feel as though the days are creeping along at a snail’s pace. These times will pass, while your baby slowly grows and changes. But know that now – while you are caring for your baby, playing with him and feeding him – you are nurturing him. He is absorbing your attention as building blocks that form his first layer of trust and belief in the world around him. Your care instills these with the elements of understanding, encouragement, devotion, and unconditional love. Each block is integral to constructing your child’s lasting foundation of confidence and security. 

You are of great influence in your child’s life. You are irreplaceable to him. You do not need to be a perfect mother. You are the best mother for your child simply because you are his mother; you love him, care for him and for your child, this is what matters. Remember this and take heart and strength from this.  

Karen Bongiorno had a career in private banking in Los Angeles and on Wall Street in New York before motherhood. During her child-raising years, she started up and ran a small business and wrote books for moms. She also volunteered in her community, working many hours in local children’s and parents’ organizations and raising funds for local philanthropies and her children’s schools and activities. Her child-raising years were often filled with worry and the overriding question of, “Now what?!” This book is her answer to those concerns.

You can learn more about her and the book at: karenbongiorno.com