New York Times Bestseller The internationally syndicated radio host celebrates a group of critically important yet usually overlooked women—stay-at-home moms—and offers them words of inspiration and wisdom. “I’m scared out of my mind.” Dr. Laura hears this frequently from women who know that staying home to raise their children is the right thing for their family. Building on the principles developed during her long career as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Laura provides a wealth of advice and support as well as compassion and inspiration to help them attain this goal. She pays special attention to the outrageous fact that stay-at-home moms are actually controversial! Dr. Laura offers a profound and unique understanding of how important it is for many mothers to raise their own children, and how stay-at-home moms benefit society.

As an executive at "The Washington Post" and mother of three, Steiner has lived every side of the "mommy wars." In this new book, she commissions 26 outspoken mothers to write about their lives, their families, and the choices that have worked for them. The result is a frank, surprising, and utterly refreshing look at American motherhood.

Entreats parents to involve themselves in their children's hearts, minds, and souls, to cherish and protect them, and to commit to the essential task of teaching them right from wrong.

Does having it all even exist? Former marketing executive turned third-grade teacher, Jen Babakhan never expected her transition to stay-at-home mom would bring feelings of grief and loss. She felt God was calling her to be home with her newborn son, and she wanted to be with him—yet she felt conflicted about giving up her career. Detoured chronicles the often-bumpy path Jen took to contentment and peace in her new role at home. She honestly shares the struggles and joys of being home, and the truth she uncovered about “having it all.” She invites you to walk beside her on this journey and find: a new confidence and peace in your decision to place your career on hold an invitation to discover your true identity that has nothing to do with your job title a sense of community and the knowledge that you are not alone in your motherhood journey Stay-at-home motherhood isn’t easy—but it can be the most beautiful detour you ever take.

¿AM I AT RISK OF LOSING SIGNIFICANT BRAIN FUNCTION BECAUSE I AM NOT WORKING ANYMORE¿?After a long and successful career in sales and marketing in London and and San Diego, this and other questions made Sara Gaviria wonder if she and her husband made the right choice when they agreed to have her stay at home with their baby. She planned a natural birth, then, well, things went their own way and once the baby arrived she set her goals: having a healthy and happy son but also getting her body back and not losing her hair. What she did not know is that apart from discovering the most unconditional and out of this world love, she was about to rediscover herself: think about what really made her happy, read non-stop, be healthier, kind of fade her freckles (kind of), declutter her house, reinvent her look, be creative, have self-discipline, enjoy nature, learn how to cut a zucchini, and make new friends on her mid-thirties.Written with humor, very detailed information, and advice ¿ some hard-won and some based on current scientific research, books, and interviews. Sara¿s book tackles subjects such as the overwhelming first month after giving birth, healthy eating and exercise month-by-month for the first year, easy beauty tips, homemade treatments, how to look casually stylish, making the most of your free time, the importance of friends, how to get your partner to help, skills to achieve a healthy mind, and finally invites you to find your own passion. Be aware, this is not a baby book, this book is for you, Mom!Be inspired and join her on the journey of staying at home with her baby during the first year of his life, where she organically realizes that she can ¿have it all¿... at home and without losing her sanity.

They number in the millions and they are incredibly important to families and to our society, yet they are underappreciated, little respected, and even controversial. Who are they? They are the stay-at-home moms. These are women who know in their hearts that staying home to raise their children is the right choice for the whole family. Some do it from the outset of their marriages, while others make the difficult transition from career-driven women to homemakers. Either way, it is a choice that is incredibly rich and rewarding, not to mention challenging. Now Dr. Laura, building on principles developed during her long career as a licensed marriage and family therapist, provides a wealth of advice and support, as well as compassion and inspiration, to women as they navigate the wonders and struggles of being stay-at-home moms. Learn how: to hold your head high and deal with naysayers; to see the benefits of being home not only for your children but also for your marriage; to understand the changes you see in yourself; to realize that the sacrifices you endure now will make for lasting bonds and a stronger family, in addition to a more cohesive community. In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms is a special book, a profound and unique understanding of how important it is for mothers to raise their own children.

Investing your life in your family brings you joy, and doing it on a single income doesn't need to stress you out! In You Can Stay Home with Your Kids! Erin Odom of The Humbled Homemaker blog shares her best money-saving tips so you can live frugally and thrive as a stay-at-home or work-from-home mom. From the moment you discovered you were going to be a mom, you envisioned spending each day with your kids, guiding, teaching, and loving them. But diapers, wipes, shoes, and braces are expensive! Though it may feel impossible to manage on one income, Erin Odom is here to show you that, through God's grace, staying at home with your kids isn't just doable; it's doable while living the good life. Your kids are young only once—you don't have to miss out just because money is tight. Erin shares 100 tips, tricks, and simple ways that she has provided the good life on a budget for her family—and you can do the same! You Can Stay Home with Your Kids! explores topics like: making and sticking to a budget side income ideas inexpensive ways to do birthday parties educational and enrichment activities for little ones that won't break the bank date ideas and other ways to connect with your spouse without spending a lot planning for holidays and much more! Experience the freedom, flexibility, and joy that come with being a hands-on mom and spending every day guiding, enjoying, and nurturing your kids while still providing a lifestyle you can be proud of.