Tired of the same old “expert” parenting books written by docs and celeb moms who haven’t a clue what it’s really like day-to-day for the rest of us? Well, everyday moms everywhere will be elated to know there’s a new book featuring open, honest advice from the standpoint of an average mom, muddling her way through motherhood. A Mother’s 5 Roads to HAPPY! Strategic Directions to Mothering the Chaotic Early Years… With a Smile, by Emily Blasi (imahappymom), provides directions to finding joy amidst the chaos of becoming a new parent, while exploring the real-life experiences and mistakes of one mom and how they helped pave the roads to her happiness.

Motherhood may not always be instinctive or pleasurable. In fact, “Parents experience lower levels of emotional well-being, less frequent positive emotions and more frequent negative emotions than their childless peers,” says Florida State University’s Robin Simon, a sociology professor who’s conducted several recent parenting studies. Understanding this phenomenon from her own struggles as a new mom, Emily offers clear paths to overcoming everyday challenges in order to find the true fulfillment in being a happy mom. And with the time-starved, crazed schedule of a new mom in mind, this 32 page book is a breeze to read.

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