Product Description
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.
My Review: I bought this book, not because I am currently a stay-at-home mom, but because I was one. I was curious to read what Dr. Laura had to say and I wasn’t disappointed. I stayed at home with my children for their young years and went to college when my youngest was in first grade. After graduating, I began teaching and by then my children were in sixth, ninth, and eleventh grades. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have worked full time if their father’s job wasn’t flexible and one of us could be with them almost 100% of the time. Now after teaching for 17 years, I can safely say that there is a difference in children who have moms that work and children who have stay at home moms. Stay at home moms have time and energy to do all the little things and as a teacher, this includes helping with homework, reading to their children, and helping in the classroom – which is very important for a child’s educational experience. Dr. Laura talked a lot about how much a mom misses when she pays somebody else to take care of her children. This is also true. I can’t imagine having missed any of my children’s firsts. Dr. Laura also talks about the benefits of stay-at-home moms to their marriages. Somebody actually has the energy and time to keep up with things and make the house a home. The stay-at-home mom also has time for their children’s spiritual training, which was very important to me. This was a great book and a fast read. I recommend it to anyone who is considering staying at home with their children and it is a great encouragement to those who already do or have done this.
In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms by Dr. Laura
http://thefriendlybooknook.com/2009/05/15/in-praise-of-stay-at-home-moms-by-dr-laura/
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May 15th, 2009 at 5:58 am
I stayed with my daughter for the first three and a half years of her life, then I went back to work but I couldn’t take it and two years ago I became a SAHM once again. I like Schelinger a lot, she is somewhat controversial sometimes because of her conservative views but that’s what I like about her the most.
May 15th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
My husband was wondering if he should get this book for me. It does look interesting!
May 15th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I really want to read this one. I’ve been on both sides of the SAHM issue and I love Dr. Laura.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:06 am
I work full time.
My son has a very strong relationship with God. We talk about it all the time.
I am president of the PTO and volunteer in my son’s class often.
I lead a womens Bible study at my church.
I keep a very clean and orderly home.
I read with my son every single day and have since he was born.
My husband and I make homework a priority.
I attend my son’s baseball games.
We are active in our church.
How do I accomplish this? My husband and I are partners. We sit down each week to see what’s coming up for the next week and then determine who is in charge of laundry, cleaning, groceries, etc. I usually do cleaning because I enjoy it and he loves to get the groceries with our son.
My son’s former daycare family is still very involved in our life. They are dear friends to us. Did they help me raise my son? Yes. Absolutely. And I don’t see that as a bad thing. My family needed my income. There was nothing we could pare back. We didn’t take vacations (until Logan was 4), we didn’t buy clothes (I’m a resale shopper), we lived very frugally.
My son is a leader in his class. He’s a kind and caring boy who has a lot of friends. His teachers comment on his independent and funny disposition and desire to always do his best.
Please, don’t give this woman who disparages her own mother and sister a good review. Consider the economy we live in and the fact that many, many families simply have no choice and are still able to raise amazing, amazing children.