How many times have you heard, "I'm turning into my mother!" Each mother-daughter relationship is unique, based on personal history, personality and circumstance. There is always room for greater understanding and forgiveness. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Mothers and Daughters is a multifaceted, multigenerational, thought-provoking and creative look at mothers and their daughters. Women of all ages, whether already friends, in turmoil or looking to head off trouble before it starts, will find helpful suggestions, entertaining interviews and pertinent information that will enhance understanding and appreciation of one another.

You're no idiot, of course. You've read all the books on child care and child rearing, heard all about coping with the terrible twos and dealing with teenage angst, and listened to everybody's advice on parenting. But when it comes to learning the real inside scoop on motherhood from a Mom's point of view, there's not a helpful voice to be heard. Don't start looking at boarding schools just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motherhood is here to teach you the secrets of raising children without losing sight of your own hopes and dreams. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

Are your in-laws driving you crazy? Are your dreams of living happily ever after collecting dust with the fifth toaster you got for your wedding? Now, from the #1 animated cult-hit series on cable TV (and one of "TV Guide's" "Top Ten Shows"), comes help for those suffering from the in-law blues. "Dr. Katz", Comedy Central's quirky psychiatrist, offers real advice for those with in-law problems.

Here comes the mom … Being the mother of the bride is a full-time job—often with little or no thanks. With the help of this guide, mothers-in-law-to-be can now tackle the seemingly endless details with calm. Inside, you will find what is expected of the mother of the bride (and all the role’s no-nos), ways to dissolve the stress around her and reduce her own tension, tips on being the best mother-in-law any groom has ever had, and how to help the bride avoid sticky family situations. • Filled with words of wisdom from mothers of the bride who have lived to tell the tale • A great gift idea for the bride to give to her mother

You're no idiot, of course. You know how to push a toddler on a swing, the recipe for the gooey chocolate chip cookies, and even how to get teens to confide in you. Your own kids think you're hip, too (although they'd never admit to it). But when it comes to figuring out how not to come across as the wicked stepparent, you feel like you need a magical potion. Don't reach for the garlic yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Stepparenting gives you sanity-saving advice for dealing with the stepfamily, getting to know your stepchildren, and feeling confident in your role.

A guide for expecting, new, or veteran fathers on topics such as helping a spouse during pregnancy, care of newborns, communicating with children, and strategies for keeping kids safe