ezoots's review against another edition
4.0
The grass is not always greener on the other side. Whatever mom you are just be the best one but you have to remember you can’t be everything to everyone.
lisaeirene's review
3.0
Decent book. I could relate to a lot of the stuff in it and some of the suggestions were helpful but I don't know that it was a book that was necessary. It felt more like a bunch of blog posts about mommy burnout, etc
sarahfett's review against another edition
5.0
I only read the first chapter, but I can tell this is an excellent book. I wish I had it 2 years ago. Thankfully, after reading the first chapter, I realized that while raising my twin toddlers is stressful, I've already put in place many of the self-care steps the author suggests.
bookfairy99's review against another edition
4.0
I could relate to so much of this book. I was deep in the throes of mommy burnout when my daughter was much younger. While my mental health has gotten much better, I can feel burnout lurking in the background, ready to sink its teeth in if I let my guard down. Reading Dr. Ziegler's take on this issue and realizing that it's such a common problem gave me a sense of relief -- and, oddly, a feeling of belonging.
Thanks to reading this book, I reached out to a few girlfriends and reignited friendships I'd let lapse because I thought I was "too busy" to keep up with them. Now I understand that those kinds of relationships are critical to my ability to parent well. It also really helps to be reminded that when I suffer, my child suffers, too. She learns so much about life by watching me, including how to cope with stress.
I wish the book had more specific suggestions for dealing with mommy burnout when it happens. Still, I also acknowledge that every mom, and every family, is different.
Ultimately, Dr. Ziegler points out that investing in self-care, having a handful of good mom friends, cultivating a sense of purpose, and being present for your child are the keys to unlocking good mental health - and a good parenting experience. And that was precisely the message I needed.
Thanks to reading this book, I reached out to a few girlfriends and reignited friendships I'd let lapse because I thought I was "too busy" to keep up with them. Now I understand that those kinds of relationships are critical to my ability to parent well. It also really helps to be reminded that when I suffer, my child suffers, too. She learns so much about life by watching me, including how to cope with stress.
I wish the book had more specific suggestions for dealing with mommy burnout when it happens. Still, I also acknowledge that every mom, and every family, is different.
Ultimately, Dr. Ziegler points out that investing in self-care, having a handful of good mom friends, cultivating a sense of purpose, and being present for your child are the keys to unlocking good mental health - and a good parenting experience. And that was precisely the message I needed.
krodriguez1611's review against another edition
3.0
http://ourhouserodriguez.com/2018/06/26/my-10-tips-to-avoid-mommy-burnout-syndrome/
ecooper99's review against another edition
4.0
I could relate to so much of this book. I was deep in the throes of mommy burnout when my daughter was much younger. While my mental health has gotten much better, I can feel burnout lurking in the background, ready to sink its teeth in if I let my guard down. Reading Dr. Ziegler's take on this issue and realizing that it's such a common problem gave me a sense of relief -- and, oddly, a feeling of belonging.
Thanks to reading this book, I reached out to a few girlfriends and reignited friendships I'd let lapse because I thought I was "too busy" to keep up with them. Now I understand that those kinds of relationships are critical to my ability to parent well. It also really helps to be reminded that when I suffer, my child suffers, too. She learns so much about life by watching me, including how to cope with stress.
I wish the book had more specific suggestions for dealing with mommy burnout when it happens. Still, I also acknowledge that every mom, and every family, is different.
Ultimately, Dr. Ziegler points out that investing in self-care, having a handful of good mom friends, cultivating a sense of purpose, and being present for your child are the keys to unlocking good mental health - and a good parenting experience. And that was precisely the message I needed.
Thanks to reading this book, I reached out to a few girlfriends and reignited friendships I'd let lapse because I thought I was "too busy" to keep up with them. Now I understand that those kinds of relationships are critical to my ability to parent well. It also really helps to be reminded that when I suffer, my child suffers, too. She learns so much about life by watching me, including how to cope with stress.
I wish the book had more specific suggestions for dealing with mommy burnout when it happens. Still, I also acknowledge that every mom, and every family, is different.
Ultimately, Dr. Ziegler points out that investing in self-care, having a handful of good mom friends, cultivating a sense of purpose, and being present for your child are the keys to unlocking good mental health - and a good parenting experience. And that was precisely the message I needed.
ejdecoster's review against another edition
2.0
Heavy on the anecdotes, light on the research or recommendations.
abigailfair's review against another edition
4.0
All the advice in here is spot-on, and yet... it's missing one chapter. It's missing a last chapter called "What do I do if it's still not enough?" It could be a very short chapter, because the answer is "Find a therapist and tell your doctor." (Obviously that's easier said than done, so maybe there'd be a little more to the chapter.)
I had tried so many of the things she recommended, and they all helped me cope, but when the pandemic stripped away every support I had, I finally got around to actually going back to the doctor (problem 1) and bringing up how I felt (problem 2). For me, all those things are still good and necessary, but without an anti-depressant, I would still be wallowing in despair and self-loathing. So if you read everything here and you try a few and you're still stuck, your brain just might need a little help balancing its chemicals.
I had tried so many of the things she recommended, and they all helped me cope, but when the pandemic stripped away every support I had, I finally got around to actually going back to the doctor (problem 1) and bringing up how I felt (problem 2). For me, all those things are still good and necessary, but without an anti-depressant, I would still be wallowing in despair and self-loathing. So if you read everything here and you try a few and you're still stuck, your brain just might need a little help balancing its chemicals.