'Are We There Yet?' : And 99 Other Reasons Not to Have Kids
101 Ways to Get Your Adult Children to Move Out : (And Make Them Think It Was Their Idea)
A screamingly funny how-to guide for parents of "boomerang children"--those overgrown fledglings who just won't leave the nest--this book uses reverse psychology to empty the nest. The ingenious strategies included range from "Subtle Hints" to "General Annoyances" to drastic measures to be taken "If All Else Fails."
Babies and Other Hazards of Sex : How to Make a Tiny Person in Only 9 Months With Tools You Probably Have Around the Home
"Dave Barry at his best, this is one of my favorites. I first read it before having children (no, it didn't discourage me). Everyone I've know since that's looking for a good "baby shower" gift has got this recommendation, and none have been dissappointed. It is SCREAMINGLY funny. Just don't leave it on your coffee table or, if you do, at least get people's phone numbers so you can remind them to return the book. It's so good they tend to "forget" that it wasn't theirs in the first place..."
Babyhood
"I just got this book for Christmas and couldn't put it down until I finished. My husband and I howled through the whole thing! He was right on the mark with the first year of parenting. Now I want him to put out "Toddlerhood" so I can compare more experiences with his! Great read! "
Do As I Say, Not As I Did : Perfect Advice from an Imperfect Mother
From the author of the surprise smash hit 100 Things I'm Not Going to Do Now That I'm Over 50 comes a volume of wit and hard-won wisdom for the daughters of today and the mothers of tomorrow. Wendy Reid Crisp is a spokesperson for the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) and has appeared on Oprah! and many other shows.
Expectations : Best Kept Secrets Every New Mother Should Know
From long drives to nowhere to lull the baby to sleep to never walking barefoot again thanks to Legos; from strange dreams, as in "I left my baby at the mall," to discovering that you've begun to sound exactly like your mother, this charming and engaging book offers gentle wit and wisdom from a mother's heart to new moms and mothers-to-be and reminds moms (new and old) of the delights of motherhood. of color illustrations.
Familiarity Breeds Children : The Best Quotes About Parenthood : The Best Quotes, Quips, & Rhymes
The author of Moms Say the Funniest Things and Dads Say the Dumbest Things has collected the most clever and outrageous quotes ever said about raising children. Includes contributions by Mark Twain, Groucho Marx, Dave Barry, Erma Bombeck, Bill Cosby, and many others. Photos.
Fatherhood
"Cosby's observations on fatherhood are just delightful. He describes how he coped with all the surprises that come with the birth of a child. Moreover, he does it with such honesty and love that readers who have the good fortune of already been parents will identify immediatly and those who don't have kids may have the will to do it as soon as possible. Wonderful."
The Frazzled Working Woman's Practical Guide to Motherhood
The savvy professional meets MOTHERHOOD! Here is a hilarious and true take on life and the hard-won survival skills necessary for today's working mom--as told by one. Hollywood entertainment journalist Mary Lyon offers hundreds of solid, usable, field-tested do's and don'ts, along with zany cartoon illustrations and tales from the trenches--among them celebrity anecdotes.
The Girlfriends' Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood : Wise and Witty Advice
"I read this book when I returned home from the hospital. Even though I was sleep deprived, I couldn't put this book down. I experienced several things Iovine writes about. Reading the book really was like having a heart-to-heart with a girlfriend. She is great - she lays everything about being a first time Mom out on the table. She makes you feel normal after you've been through a life-changing event. I'm going to give this book to all my girlfriends who will soon be first time Moms."
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