20+ Hilarious Parenting Books for Moms and Dads
If your first baby drops his/her pacifier, you sterilize it. And, if you second baby drops his/her pacifier then you tell your dog, ‘GO FETCH!’. These hilarious parenting books offer many such funny, wise and practical insights to parenthood. Parenting is not easy but it is still a wonderful journey and a bliss. Also, we have to understand that there are millions of other parents who are struggling to cope with their new challenging role of a parent. These hilarious parenting books will make us realize how common and silly our parenting problems are.
Role of parents changes continuously, as the environment in which kids grow up evolves constantly. Appropriate baby books covering related topics can be extremely beneficial for any parent invested in achieving a satisfying role of a caretaker and guide. These funny parenting books will give exhausted new parents something to smile about and also help to bring back or maintain positivity. You might also be interested in our posts on best parenting audiobooks and amazing parenting books on kindle. Here are some of the best hilarious parenting books that will help you lift your spirits and feel good about your choices in life.
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Our Top Picks of Most Hilarious Parenting Books
The Joys of Raising Boys: the Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious
Have you ever laughed, slapped your forehead and thought, “What the heck is wrong with these boys?” If this is you, you’re not alone. Whether they are whacking themselves in the head, asking inappropriate questions, or playing with their body parts, boys often can be flabbergasting. Author and communication studies professor Diane Auten understands. As a mother of two crazy boys, she understands firsthand how parents, teachers, or caregivers to boys are often confused about how to relate to them; but it doesn’t have to be this way. We can have more fun and connective relationships with our boys, if we learn how to start early. Using hilarious situations from her own sons’ lives, Diane gives you a glimpse into the world of raising boys and how to improve your relationships with them. Readers of
This funny baby book, Joys of Raising Boys, will laugh while discovering how boys: · learn, explore, and talk about body parts · make sense of relationships and love · view life circumstances · use their untamable imagination This is a “Mom-oir” that looks at what happens when the filters are turned off. From boys wondering when they’re going to get “hairballs on their tenders” to running up and down the crowded department store aisles celebrating a particularly good poop, The Joys of Raising Boys: The Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious takes a look at the gritty (and frequently jaw dropping) business of raising boys.
“Diane did such an amazing job with her “momoir” Her book is so addicting! I literally could not put it down. I kept telling myself last page, and that last page never came. Haha I finished her book in one sitting. IT IS HILARIOUS-yet, so cute!
I recommend this hilarious baby book to anyone who enjoys a good chuckle. My fiancé has two boys; ages 11 and 13 and they found this book to be supper funny. After they skimmed to the book – I overheard them laughing while they were remembering some of the passages that they read.
This is a good coffee table book. The fact that this book is so entertaining and anyone of all ages could enjoy it makes it even better. I took a few of Diane’s classes while I was in junior college and she is so funny and sweet! I remember her talking about this project she had in mind, her book. I am so happy she made her goal come true. I hope she is working on a part two!” – Imra
Toddlers Are A**holes: It's Not Your Fault
At last, the book that answers the question on every parent’s mind: Why does my toddler hate me?
Okay, it’s not really hate. It’s just that a little psychopath who walks through life 100% convinced that he or she is the center of the universe does not care that you have a heart, a mind, or a soul. You are simply a skin-covered robot tall enough to reach the candy on top of the fridge. And clean up the rage-vomit when you make the fatal mistake of cutting off the crust on your toddler’s toast. (Or not cutting it off—seriously, you can’t win.)
Parents will surely find many relatable experiences in this hilarious book.
Includes:
- The theory of toddler evolution
- Mealtime (AKA Hell)
- Your unraveling life
- And how not to die inside
“Love this funny parenting book. Yep this is the crazy life of a toddler… and obviously mine are actually normal. I’ve found myself laughing out loud so many times as I realize how ridiculous, but all completely true this is. I think I will pull this out during meltdowns to help me lighten up… Along with a big glass of wine of course!!” – Di
How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids
How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids tackles the last taboo subject of parenthood: the startling, white-hot fury that new (and not-so-new) mothers often have for their mates. After Jancee Dunn had her baby, she found that she was doing virtually all the household chores, even though she and her husband worked equal hours. She asked herself: How did I become the ‘expert’ at changing a diaper?
Many expectant parents spend weeks researching the best crib or safest car seat, but spend little if any time thinking about the titanic impact the baby will have on their marriage – and the way their marriage will affect their child.
Enter Dunn, her well-meaning but blithely unhelpful husband, their daughter, and her boisterous extended family, who show us the ways in which outmoded family patterns and traditions thwart the overworked, overloaded parents of today.
On the brink of marital Armageddon, Dunn plunges into the latest relationship research, solicits the counsel of the country’s most renowned couples’ and sex therapists, canvasses fellow parents, and even consults an FBI hostage negotiator on how to effectively contain an “explosive situation.” Instead of having the same fights over and over, Dunn and her husband must figure out a way to resolve their larger issues and fix their family while there is still time. As they discover, adding a demanding new person to your relationship means you have to reevaluate — and rebuild — your marriage. In an exhilarating twist, they work together to save the day, happily returning to the kind of peaceful life they previously thought was the sole province of couples without children.
“If this funny baby book had a different title, I wouldn’t have to hide it from my partner. Of course, it’s catchy, and many parents can relate. It is heteronormative, as she admits. The actual stories and expert advice in the book are extremely useful, accessible and readable. I highly recommend this book. I don’t hate my husband, but the stress of co-parenting is real and it does change the relationship. Why not have help? At the very least it helps me feel like I’m not alone. Other parents have to work hard on their relationships too.” – K. Lynch
Go the F**k to Sleep
Go the F*** to Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don’t always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate, and radically honest, California Book Award-winning author Adam Mansbach’s verses perfectly capture the familiar–and unspoken–tribulations of putting your little angel down for the night. In the process, they open up a conversation about parenting, granting us permission to admit our frustrations, and laugh at their absurdity.
With illustrations by Ricardo Cortes, Go the F*** to Sleep is beautiful, subversive, and pants-wettingly funny–a book for parents new, old, and expectant. You probably should not read it to your children.
“I’ve now bought this book for two of my friends. One for his first child and one for his second child. This is clearly not meant to be read to the children, and is more for the parents to get a good laugh. It’s very relatable to anyone who has tried to put a child to sleep and it turns in to a battle of wills. Laughter is the best medicine, and this book is full of it. Be sure to also watch the video of Sam L Jackson reading it on YouTube as it is quite humorous as well.” – F3NW4Y
The Sh!t No One Tells You: A Guide to Surviving Your Baby's First Year
The Sh!t No One Tells You is a funny guide to the first year of motherhood, filled with helpful advice and wisdom from real moms and dads who aren’t at all afraid to tell it like it is.
There comes a time in every new mother’s life when she finds herself staring at her screaming, smelly “bundle of joy” and wishing someone had told her that her house would reek of vomit, or that she shouldn’t buy the cute onesies with a thousand impossible buttons, or that she might cry more than the baby.
Best-selling author Dawn Dais, mother of two tiny terrors, is convinced that there is a reason for this lack of preparedness. She believes that a vast conspiracy exists to hide the horrific truth about parenting from doe-eyed expectant mothers who might otherwise abandon their babies in hospitals and run for it. Eschewing the adorableness that oozes out of other parenting books, Dais offers real advice from real moms-along with hilarious anecdotes, clever tips, and the genuine encouragement every mom needs in order to survive the first year of parenthood. The Sh!t No One Tells You is a must-have fun companion for every new mother’s sleepless nights and poop-filled days. New parents will find this guide book quite helpful and absolutely hilarious.
“I had an awful labor that ended up in a c-section and honestly this book is one of the things that got me through it. I just kept thinking back to the section were she talks about her own labor and how her birth plan flew out the window but she survived it. This book is also hilarious and gives a very real perspective about childbirth and raising children. It was refreshing!” – Amanda
If you feel like your kids are killing you, you’ve come to the right place. This irreverant, hilarious guide to the trials of motherhood makes the perfect gift for mom—or any woman with a huge heart and a mouth that sometimes needs washing out with soap.
Attention all potty-mouthed, cheap-wine-drinking mothers: Prepare to meet your match. Any bad thought you’ve had about your kids, Nicole Knepper has had worse. Much worse. It’s not that she doesn’t love her kids. It’s that she understands what a mind-f*?% it can be to try to civilize those wild little beasts.
Based on her hugely popular Facebook page, “Moms Who Drink and Swear,” this book reveals why family dinners are like herpes, how to avoid smashing toys that are being fought over, and the joy of hearing that your son has murdered his imaginary friend. As Nicole rants and raves about caring for children (without crushing their souls), family togetherness (without too many tears), the saving grace of girlfriends (and vodka), and love and marriage (and all the baggage that goes with them), she gets to the heart of what every exasperated mom is thinking, just much funnier.
“First, I was dying about getting computer help from the husband. OMG! You’re saying outloud the things that I only think in my brain. It was nice to receive some validation (I swear, I drink, I have to get away from you all) So nice to know there are other mothers doing their best with what they have (and sometimes want to lose it). Children are amazingly, universally stupid, infuriating and fricking adorable – it was fun to read that I’m not the only parent whose offspring installed the buttons they so love to push.” – R. Hyrum
He may not win Father of the Year, but Clint Edwards has won the hearts of thousands― including the New York Times, Scary Mommy and Good Morning America―thanks to his candor and irreverence when it comes to raising kids, being married and learning from his mistakes.
Clint has three children: Tristan (the know it all), Norah (the snarky princess), and Aspen (the worst roommate ever). He describes parenting as “a million different gears turning in a million different directions, all of them covered in sour milk.” In this inspiring and unconventional book of essays, he sheds light on the darker yet hilarious side of domestic life.
Owning up to all his mishaps and dumbassery, Edwards shares essays on just about every topic fellow spouses and parents can appreciate, including: stupid things he’s said to his pregnant wife, the trauma of taking a toddler shopping, revelations on buying a minivan and the struggle to not fight the nosy neighbor (who is five years old).
Clint’s funny, heartwarming account of the terrifying yet completely rewarding life of a parent is a breath of fresh air. Each essay in I’m Sorry…Love, Your Husband will have you thinking finally, someone gets it.
“Like any parent, I have hardly any personal time, but I managed to finish this funny baby book in 2 nights, starting the day I got it out of the mailbox. Wonderful book. It is funny, I laughed many times. It is also poignant. I cried like a baby twice. That is what has actually stuck with me longer. It is wrapped in humor, but the author is talking about deep things. I was confused about the title and what the book would actually be about.
The parenting book covers all of the “mistakes” he feels he has made as a husband and a father. I think it actually might serve to help some people out in their marriage and parenting journey, as words of understanding, warning, and wisdom. But that said, most of all, it is fun, because he is an entertaining writer…and as someone with no personal time, what I read had better be fun. And this is. The book does not contain his now famous diarreah in a gas station story, sadly. That’s okay, still is a 5/5, it’s a wonderful read.” – Consumer Jane
The Three of Us: A Brutally Honest, Often Hilarious, and Sometimes Heartbreaking Memoir of One Mom’s Adventures in Single Parenting (The Single Mom Series)
If you are a single parent and have ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or just downright ready to quit, you just picked up the right book! The Three of Us is one mom’s hilarious and inspirational story of single parent life. Nothing is held back in this brutally honest look at the ups and downs that can come after the divorce papers are signed. Loneliness? Financial ruin? Your ex has a new “friend”? Principal’s office? It’s all part of this mom’s ride. With side splitting humor, cringeworthy honesty, and motivational tips and advice, this book will feel like a much needed night out with a best friend. This mom holds nothing back and will leave you feeling heard, understood, and empowered on your single parent journey!
“I just loved Summerlin’s brutal honesty mixed with humor. I lived eight years as a single mom with two kids and every page she writes is so parallel to my life! I loved her story and charm, it was so relatable and so sweet. Being a single mom is so hard! And as you read, you’re cheering for her all the way. Bravo Summerlin! You’re amazing.” – Karen Stanley
Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right
Worried about potty training? Let Jamie Glowacki, potty-training expert, show you how it’s done. Her 6-step, proven process to get your toddler out of diapers and onto the toilet has already worked for tens of thousands of kids and their parents. Here’s the good news: your child is probably ready to be potty trained EARLIER than you think (ideally, between 20–30 months), and it can be done FASTER than you expect (most kids get the basics in a few days—but Jamie’s got you covered even if it takes a little longer). If you’ve ever said to yourself:
** How do I know if my kid is ready?
** Why won’t my child poop in the potty?
** How do I avoid “potty power struggles”?
** How can I get their daycare provider on board?
** My kid was doing so well—why is he regressing?
** And what about nighttime?!
Oh Crap! Potty Training – a funny parenting book can solve all of these (and other) common issues. This isn’t theory, you’re not bribing with candy, and there are no gimmicks. This is real-world, from-the-trenches potty training information—all the questions and all the ANSWERS you need to do it once and be done with diapers for good.
“Yes. Just Yes. This book’s methods were extremely successful for us with our almost 2 1/2 year old son. I read it over the course of 2 weeks, but I didn’t just read it. I took notes, highlighted and made myself practice lists and reminders to put on my fridge on the day we started (I know). It really gives you useable, easy to understand advice to teach your child. I think to be successful with it, as Jamie states several times, you need to commit and have confidence that your child can do this. We ran into the dreaded fear of pooping on the potty on the second day. I looked for guidance and found it on Jamie’s website and via email. She has a great series of You Tube videos as well. Her suggestions on the videos and in the parenting book helped us to get over the poop hump and I am happy to say that on day 8 of consistent, committed and calm potty training, we did it! I definitely think that this method could be tricky for parents who don’t have the ability to be home for 4 or more days with their child, but if it is at all possible to take an extra day off of work, it is totally worth it to give it a go! Also, wine. The End.” – Ted M
How to Traumatize Your Children: 7 Proven Methods to Help You Screw Up Your Kids Deliberately and with Skill
Sarcasm!! Parents of the world rejoice! Knock Knock’s bestselling How to Traumatize Your Children has been revamped with all-new totally dysfunctional illustrations. This groundbreaking instructional parenting book teaches you how to give your children the lifelong gifts of mental and emotional damage. Whether you employ the same ruinous techniques your parents used or try out an entirely new approach, you are bound to succeed!
“I found this book when I was looking for a Mother’s day present. I thought about sending it to my mother, but then I read the table of contents and decided against that as my mother falls under at least three of the seven categories of traumatic parenting styles. Still, it seemed funny enough that I’d give it a read and I thought it was hilarious, but so deeply grounded in reality that it was also a little haunting.
Let me say right here that this book is satire- there’s even a [not big enough, IMO] disclaimer in the front of the book strongly urging you to not actually raise children in these ways. Overall, the book tries to recommend various traumatic styles of raising children and highlights the positive aspect of each of them. It will even show you timelines (what to do to your child as a neglector, self esteem killer, pusher, etc while the child is an infant, child, teen, adult) and finally how your child will be as an adult, although the symptom of “needy emotional wreck with potential addiction problems” seems to be a symptom of every style of parenting.
Overall, the parenting book was funny, very insightful and had some very aggressive jokes about parenting and child psychology that they explored by championing the worst case scenario in all of the above!” – Jaxx
How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent
Drawing on evidence-based practices, here is an insight-packed and tip-filled plan for how to stop the parental meltdowns. Its compassionate, pragmatic approach will help readers feel less ashamed and more empowered to get their, ahem, act together instead of losing it.
“I have 3 children and have read dozens of parenting books but this one is hands down my favorite and was the most helpful. My oldest son is challenging to say the least and I was a big yeller – this book offers simple tools to shrink your buttons so your children can’t push them quite as easily. It also does a great job of reassuring you that you’re not a bad parent and that you’re not alone. I would HIGHLY recommend this book!!!” – Donna
Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be A-Holes: Unfiltered Advice on How to Raise Awesome Kids
Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be A-Holes is a hilariously honest parenting guide written by a regular mom who doesn’t always know WTF she’s doing. Just like you.
Featuring side-splittingly funny pictures, stories, and chapters like:
- You Are Not Your Kiddo’s Servant
- Picasso’s Mom Didn’t Tell Him to Draw the Eyes in the Right Place
- Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones But Words Will Cost Thousands in Therapy
- If They Say “I Hate You,” Then You’re Probably Doing It Right
Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be A-Holes will make you laugh, cry, laugh until you cry, and feel like you’re having coffee (and a little sumpin’ in it) with a best friend who has some of the answers to THE hardest job on earth: parenting. And maybe, just maybe, it might help you get the a-hole out of your kids*
“I am a mom of a 20 year old son and 7 year old daughter. During this pandemic I lost count of how many times I’d be hiding in the bathroom crying. I hate how much I’d yell at my daughter for the smallest things or the extreme like when she got kinetic sand stuck in the bathroom sink and put slime down the toilet. Parenting is the hardest job… my mom tells me that all the time.
This parenting book is amazing! I don’t feel alone as a parent. I’ve followed the author on Facebook as Baby Sideburns and she’s hilarious. I’ve been excited to get my copy.
It’s an easy read and highly recommend this book!!” – AB
Crappy Parenting: An Illustrated Guide
Parenting is hard. Babies poop, kids are messy and they never seem to want to eat the meal you spent an hour cooking, even though it was their favorite last week. Yes, parenting is hard, but sometimes you just have to laugh about it. Because if you don’t laugh, you might just cry.
In this laugh-out-loud funny book for parents, Amber Dusick uses crappy pictures to illustrate the highs and lows of raising a little human. Covering topics from sleeping to eating to pooping and playing, this is the comprehensive guide to parenting you never knew you needed.
“Except that I’m actually *glad* it was done so quickly because my kids kept asking me what I was laughing so hard at and trying to peek. I told them that I would give it to them as a gift when they were parents. I was also running down a checklist of every single one of my friends with young kids and wondering how I would fit it into the budget to gift it to them.
This parenting book (and her blog! CrappyPictures.com) is fantastically hilarious, and so often spot on. Even when it’s not spot on, it’s still hilarious, and you get the added bonus of a sigh of relief that in that thing you escaped. The greatest part is that although most of the stories are about the frustrating moments of parenting, her obvious love for her family and joy of her kids permeates the book.
The only caveat and warning that I will need to give my friends is that there is mild profanity, but it is very little and fits with the feel well. Also, it’s graphic, because kids are graphic. So if poop and vomit and inappropriate kid comments upset you… But seriously, just go check out her blog and you’ll see what the book is like. Except with more stories!” – Nathanien and Alena
The Inappropriate Baby Book: Gross and Embarrassing Memories from Baby's First Year
Any parent who’s been through the rigors of an infant invasion knows that the real poop, er, scoop, rarely gets recorded in those precious little keepsake books. After all, those books don’t cover all the really gross and fascinating stuff that makes parents laugh, scream, and scratch their heads. The Inappropriate Baby Book, however, has the good stuff covered. A real baby book for real parents, The Inappropriate Baby Book offers a unique and hysterical way to commemorate those decidedly non-Kodak moments that compose the better part of the newborn experience. Herein, you’ll find room to record such facts as:You were introduced to a rectal thermometer on this day: _______.The first person you peed on was _______.Your mom was embarrassed by breast leakage in the following places: _________.Your first poop happened on this day: _______, and was this color: _________.Now, that’s the kind of information that should not be lost to posterity!Sure, babies are cute, but they are also stinky, sticky, soggy, and otherwise inappropriate. So don’t sugarcoat the story-let The Inappropriate Baby Book help you tell it like it really is. This funny parenting book includes an envelope affixed to the last page so that an inappropriate memento can be saved forever. (Or at least until the little angel’s prom night!)
“The INAPPROPRIATE BABY BOOK is clever, funny, and filled with wonderful illustrations.
Ms. Stinson has created a baby book that’s made especially for parents — and for their kids to appreciate as they get older. You’ll want to write down all of your baby’s “gross and embarrassing memories”, like ‘Your first poop happened on this day:’ (fill in the page), or ‘The first person you spit up on was:’ (fill in the page). And your kids, when they’re old enough, will love you for it.
A great gift idea and keepsake. Brilliant!” – Avi S
Bare Minimum Parenting: The Ultimate Guide to Not Quite Ruining Your Child
This isn’t a book about overachieving at parenting.
This isn’t even a book about achieving exactly the right amount.
This is a fun parenting book about doing as little as possible without quite ruining your child.
Overachieving parents want you to believe the harder you work, the better your kid will turn out. That lie ends now.
The truth is most kids end up remarkably unremarkable no matter what you do, so you might as well achieve mediocrity by the easiest possible route. The goal of “bare minimum parenting” is to turn your child into a functional adult with only a fraction of the effort spent by super moms and dads.
If you do it right, your kid will be no better or worse off than their kids, but with more free time left for you. That’s more valuable than all the participation trophies in the world.
In Bare Minimum Parenting, amateur parenting expert James Breakwell will teach you to stop worrying and embrace your child’s destiny as devastatingly average. To get there, you’ll have to overcome your kid, other parents, and yourself, all of whom will push you to do more than is absolutely necessary. Honestly, by reading this far, you’re already trying too hard. But don’t stop now. You’re exactly the kind of person who needs this baby book.
“Like James Breakwell I have 4 kids. They all somehow survived into adulthood, so I didn’t *need* to read a book on parenting. I was mostly looking for validation that doing less was more.
If you follow James on and of the social medias you already know he’s a funny guy. He’s an Erma Bombeck for a generation that has no idea who I’m talking about. Hidden in his humor is a lot of truth that all parents have experienced. He doesn’t try to trick you into thinking you’ve failed in comparison to his perfect family.
I expected this mom book to be funny. I expected to see my life in parts of it. I didn’t expect to find a lot of actual advice, but it’s there. The first sentence of the last chapter sums it up best.
You’re not the first person to struggle as a parent.
He’s right, you’re not. We all do & despite Instagram posts you the contrary, none of us are perfect. Read this book. You’ll feel much better about your own parenting skills” – StaceyLynn
Why Some Animals Eat Their Young: A Survivor's Guide to Motherhood
“Earthy, matter-of-fact, and simply hilarious.”—Midwest Book Review
When Dallas Louis decided that all she wanted was to meet and marry her Prince Charming and become a mom, she had no idea what was in store for her. But she would soon find out. After only seven months of dating the love of her life, she married him, and within the course of twenty-six months, she gave birth to three children. Her husband knew her longer pregnant than not pregnant!
In this hilarious parenting book, Dallas shares highlights of what happened in her world once all her dreams came true. She would like readers to find comfort in knowing they aren’t the only ones suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or buyer’s remorse. And, yes, it’s okay to admit that both of these conditions apply to parenting, though hopefully not all the time.
Channeling Erma Bombeck, Dallas will tell you the things your friends won’t and the things other books are too afraid to print. With her irreverent humor and brash “tell it like it is” style, she’ll help you laugh at everyday situations, easing the pressure of the toughest job in the world: being a mom.
“I haven’t had as many laughs reading a book as I did with this one in a long time. What a delightful read!
I am a mother of 4 children. My husband was a truck driver. I could completely identify with her tactics on raising kids. I also drove school bus for 29 years.
I never made separate meals for my children. They learned to eat what was put in front of them. When they got older, they could have a meal of their choice, but they had to cook it for the whole family. Friday night was pizza night. Saturday a sandwich night and Sunday I would make a nice dinner.
My children were also biters. One bite back usually stopped them in their tracks. I never left marks either!
Laundry was a constant here too. One of my youngest’s first chores was to match socks…lots of socks. Today, I do maybe 3 loads a week verses 7 loads a day back then.
The time seems to crawl when they were all little or sick, but the years really do fly by. All are grown and are now parents themselves.
I really laughed about the stomping. My youngest was a stomper and so is her daughter. I swear there is a rut in our hallway.” – Charlene Charlene
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting--from Tots to Teens
How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes is a clear, actionable, sometimes humorous (but always science-based) guide for parents on how to shape their kids into honest, kind, generous, confident, independent, and resilient people…who just might save the world one day.
As an award-winning science journalist, Melinda Wenner Moyer was regularly asked to investigate and address all kinds of parenting questions: how to potty train, when and whether to get vaccines, and how to help kids sleep through the night. But as Melinda’s children grew, she found that one huge area was ignored in the realm of parenting advice: how do we make sure our kids don’t grow up to be assholes?
On social media, in the news, and from the highest levels of government, kids are increasingly getting the message that being selfish, obnoxious and cruel is okay. Hate crimes among children and teens are rising, while compassion among teens has been dropping. We know, of course, that young people have the capacity for great empathy, resilience, and action, and we all want to bring up kids who will help build a better tomorrow. But how do we actually do this? How do we raise children who are kind, considerate, and ethical inside and outside the home, who will grow into adults committed to making the world a better place?
How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes is a deeply researched, evidence-based primer that provides a fresh, often surprising perspective on parenting issues, from toddlerhood through the teenage years. First, Melinda outlines the traits we want our children to possess–including honesty, generosity, and antiracism–and then she provides scientifically-based strategies that will help parents instill those characteristics in their kids. Learn how to raise the kind of kids you actually want to hang out with–and who just might save the world.
“I knew this parenting book was going to be transformative for how I parent when the first few pages — which talked about, among many other things, why it’s important *not* to let your kids work out their own disputes — changed both my parenting and, subsequently, my children’s behavior, unlocking some uncomfortable truths about patterns they’d fallen into, in the process.
Melinda is a smart, measured thinker and writer, and I can think of very few people on earth who I trust as completely as her, when it comes to evidence-based parenting evaluated with empathy and good judgment.
Destined to be a classic.” – Christopher J. Mims
Cat and Nat's Mom Truths: Embarrassing Stories and Brutally Honest Advice on the Extremely Real Struggle of Motherhood
Mixing memoir, humor, and advice, Cat and Nat tell never-before-told stories about the stress, guilt, joy, and laundry (oh the laundry!) of being a mom in their first book. With seven kids between them and millions of fans on social media, they get real about the parts of parenting that somehow don’t make the Instagram feed. Sharing their outrageous humor, fearless myth-busting, and genuine comfort on every page, they walk you from pregnancy to the toddler years and beyond. And they dole out ridiculously honest advice, like what you think you need at the hospital when you have your first baby (lip gloss) versus what you actually need (hemorrhoid pillow), and how worried you should really be about germs (less than you are). Fearless crusaders against the perfection myth and all the gluten-free, sugar-free baking it entails, Cat and Nat assure you that you’re already doing a great job, making this an essential companion for moms everywhere.
Hilarious best friends Cat and Nat created a massive online community of moms by sharing their ultra-real and just a bit R-rated dispatches from the mom trenches. From what not to eat a few days after giving birth (chicken wings) to the most effective ways to dodge post-partum sex, Cat & Nat’s Mom Truths shares everything no one will tell you about having kids.
“I wish I would have had this hilarious baby book before getting pregnant! I struggled through the first year feeling like an epic failure and had this book been available I would have known I wasn’t the only mom with these feelings. Cat and Nat’s Instagram stories and FB Lives and the community they strive to build is amazing! You will laugh out loud while reading this… literally! I loved it!!! It will be my “mother’s day gift” to some of my closest mom-friends” – Daryl
Only Dead on the Inside: A Parent's Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
It’s not easy being a parent these days. There are bills to pay. Kids to feed. And hordes of undead monsters to keep at bay.
There are plenty of guides out there about how to survive the zombie apocalypse. All of them assume readers are young, fit, and unencumbered by children. In that scenario, the only living humans left will be smug, outdoorsy Millennials. That’s hell on earth, even without the zombies.
Only Dead on the Inside is the answer for the rest of us.
Written by professional comedy writer and amateur father-of-four James Breakwell (@XplodingUnicorn), Only Dead on the Inside blends traditional parenting advice with zombie survival tips, bringing together two totally unrelated genres in a book no one asked for but everyone needs.
This step-by-step manual teaches you how to raise happy, healthy children in a world overrun by the undead. Motivated moms and dads want it all, and that won’t change at the end of the world. There’s no reason you can’t be a zombie killing machine AND parent of the year, but you have to work for it.
If you want to make sure your family is apocalypse-ready, Only Dead on the Inside is your best–and only–chance at survival. No pressure, but if you don’t read this book, your children will die.
“I laughed so friggin’ hard at this crazy book I’m sure I got looks while I was reading it on the bus. But I didn’t notice because I was laughing too hard. I’ve already bought a copy of this for my Mom! Yes, some of the jokes rely on sitcom family stereotypes (the “inept dad” stereotype being the predominant one). And yes, I don’t have any kids myself. However, the humor of there is so much humor based in truth. Anyone who’s spent any time with any kids knows the truth of the dangers of a temper tantrum!
My favorite part about this book is how it covers so many things that other zombie lore glosses over. The idea that disposable diapers will be a new form of currency rings very true. Plus, how many other zombie stories talk about how children are just inherently good at finding dangerous things? “It takes skill to make an inert wooden crib spontaneously burst into flames, but if anyone can do it, it’s a six-month-old.” That’s why there are so many warning labels on toys. That’s why being a parent in the zombie apocalypse is so dangerous for all parties!” – Rachel
We're Parents! The New Dad Book for Baby's First Year: Everything You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive Together
A new dad’s guide, from birth day to birthday.
The pregnancy’s over and the baby’s here…what’s a dad supposed to do? Put your other new dad books away―We’re Parents! is going to help you be the best dad (and partner) you can be.
Wondering how to burp your newborn? Not sure how to get them to try solids? Desperate to get them to sleep? Adrian Kulp (a four-time dad himself) offers fast, fun, and easy-to-digest advice that other new dad books don’t, making it simple for you to step up and do your part as a brand-new dad.
Go beyond most new dad books:
- Supportive and helpful―Get the scoop on what it’s like to be a father from someone who’s been there and knows exactly what you need to hear.
- Quick advice―Key childcare tips are broken into short, convenient guides―unlike other new dad books, there’s no reading an entire textbook just to change a diaper.
- The big moments―Track your baby’s development at a glance with charts that lay out the most important milestones in one place.
Who needs other new dad books when you have the expert guidance of We’re Parents! at hand?
“We’re Parents! is a funny, yet honest, book about parenting. I thoroughly enjoyed reading a father’s perspective that portrays parenting as a team effort, all while giving fantastic advice to other dads on how to be there for their partner in these challenging times!”―Brandi Brucks, potty training consultant and author of Potty Training in 3 Days
Parenting The Sh*t Out Of Life: For people who happen to be parents (or might be soon)
This is not a regular parenting book that will help you grow (or raise) a human successfully. But this is a hilarious book that might, if you’re not too emotionally battered – and can see through the permanent eye twitch – help you laugh a little more than you cry. But that’s not guaranteed. Nothing is really guaranteed as a nurturer of the small people.
Here is one couple’s take on the horrors and humor of modern parenting told from his side and hers: honest, sad and laugh-out-loud funny. From deciding to try for a baby to the harrowing realities of miscarrying, from pregnancy and labor to bringing baby home and trying to reconcile the old life with the new – this hilarious baby book will speak to anyone with a small human of their own or hoping to take that fateful step.
“I’ve been a mother since 2006. Way back when there wasn’t anything out there that made you feel normal unless you were the mother of a contented little baby…(I wasn’t). I pro created again in 2011 and the same could be said. Despite my children being so much older now, this book resonates so much.
Both Anna and Matt share honest accounts of how much of a rollercoaster parenting is. The trials, tribulations and awesome moments that come with bringing tiny humans into this mad mad world. For me, the sentence that resonated the most and something I can only hope to pass onto my children is…parenting is about putting your family first but not at the cost of your own mind. It took me years to realise this myself, and to hear it from another mother trying to parent the sh*t of life reassures me that despite background, race, culture, beliefs or whatever makes us all different, we are all just winging it as parents and doing the best we can.” – Kate
The Mama Sutra: Ancient Positions and Practices to Soothe the Modern Baby
A charming illustrated hilarious guide to burping, stimulating, and soothing your baby–so you can keep your sanity while helping your infant find inner peace.
The Mama Sutra is an essential parenting handbook to more than forty methods to calm fussiness, encourage bowel movements, and (the holy grail) help everyone get back to sleep. Meet the Lucky Rabbit, the Drunk Monk, the Spraying Mantis, and other time-tested and scientifically proven ways to help your baby feel better, developed with help from experts in the ancient art of holistic healing. Whether your little one is experiencing reflux, colic, constipation, or something you can’t quite identify, the simple and fun positions, holds, and massages in this adorable illustrated guide present solutions to soothe them, one beneficial pose at a time. You will become your baby’s own enlightened guru.
“Covid has been tough for everyone. But guess what Covid also brought us… tons of babies. You know what is helpful for that? Mama Sutra. I ordered a bunch of these for all my new nieces and nephews who were born in 2020/2021 and those people are going to LOVE me for it. It’s well written and informative all while being hilarious and fun to read. Who knew reading a book about your babies gas pains would be so funny? Don’t hesitate and buy today, you’ll be real happy you did.” – Maura Tilla
How to Save Your Child from Ostrich Attacks, Accidental Time Travel, and Anything Else that Might Happen on an Average Tuesday
The parenting humorist behind the viral Twitter account @XplodingUnicorn and author of Only Dead on the Inside: A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse presents the long-awaited guide to surviving everything else
In the era of instant parent shaming and viral hot takes, some questions are too dangerous to ask out loud: What’s the proper first aid for my toddler’s vampire bite? What should I do if I take a wrong turn on the way to soccer practice and end up in the Cretaceous Period? How can I fend off Godzilla without disrupting my child’s nap?
Fortunately, there’s now a parenting resource that answers those burning questions and many more.
Professional comedy writer and amateur father James Breakwell’s latest book tackles more than 90 survival challenges ordinary parents might encounter in their everyday lives, including:
- How to protect your child against tigers, penguins, mastodons, and other animals found in the suburbs.
- How to defeat ghosts, gremlins, mummies, and any other supernatural force that might prevent you from getting your kid to bed on time.
- How to survive crashing horses, trains, hot air balloons, and other vehicles you might find in the carpool lane.
This is an essential guide for anyone who has children, might have children someday, or is vaguely aware children exist.
“I’ve read all of Breakwell’s books and they are hilarious. They have a hilarious way of letting parents know that kids are kids and childhood should be not just a journey, but an ADVENTURE. His book is full of his famous little shape-people as well as graphs and charts to help determine things like, “The Liklihood of a Room Being Haunted” or the “Severity of Consequences for Rookie Time Travel Mistakes” and so many more! His wit and humor allow parents to know they’re not alone in the sometimes daunting tasks of good parenting . He gives you permission to have fun and enjoy the ride! I highly recommend this book!! ALSO – It would make a great holiday gift for someone entering the parenting arena.” – LauraR
This Little Piggy Went to the Liquor Store: Unapologetic Admissions from a Non-Contender for Mother of the Year (Tales of Imperfection)
In this hilarious start to her Tales of Imperfection series, Amanda Turner reveals the thoughts and feelings every mother has thought at some point specifically, ”I need a drink.” She revels in her imperfect approach to motherhood while sharing raucous accounts of her misadventures in parenting, and is unafraid when it comes to discussing the mistakes new mothers can make while trying to raise their kids to not be serial killers. The infused second edition of this ”momoir,” This Little Piggy Went to the Liquor Store, will keep you laughing as you pour yourself another cocktail.
“There were a couple of times where I thought I should be horrified by the irreverent tone, language, and heavy drinking. Then I realized I would have to be horrified at half of my close friends and family. This was a witty look at what life is really like for those of us who are doing our best to raise kids and make a living without causing serious harm to those we love.
If you take yourself too seriously you won’t get it and probably should forget about reading this book. however, if you have ever sent a text to your significant other as I did the other day that simply read “mark today in the ‘survived it’ column” this is for you!
There were a couple of minor editing misses, guiling instead of guilting–both of which are misses on my spell check but whatever, only the second makes sense. Anyway, these few errors do not add up to enough to take away any of the stars. I finished this book quickly with a smile on my face wondering if Boise is a nice place to visit because I’d sure like to buy the author a margarita!” – Lady
The Honest Toddler: A Child's Guide to Parenting
As seen on Good Morning America, the irreverent, bracingly honest, and “awfully funny” (The Boston Globe) satirical parenting guide from the Internet’s most infamous tot, whose unchecked sense of entitlement and undeniable charm have captivated hundreds of thousands of fans.
Are you the confused parent of a toddler?
Are you constantly disappointing the 2T in your life?
Are you tired, stressed out, and looking for relief?
I can’t help you with that last one, but if you want to become an A+ servant to your small child, this book is for you. Who better to teach you about toddlers than another toddler? In this book you’ll learn:
• How time-outs make you look like a fool
• Why potty training is not only unnecessary but unrealistic for children under eighteen
• Why toddler beds are OUT and letting your child sleep on the diagonal in your bed is IN
• The best way to apologize to your toddler for all of those Pinterest casseroles
• That when you love someone, you accept them as they are, pants or no pants
The hard-hitting knowledge in The Honest Toddler will save you thousands of dollars in unnecessary whole grains and toothbrushes.
“Laditan’s tongue-in-cheek parenting guide had everyone in my house laughing – well, everyone except my toddler, who would probably agree with most of HT’s suggestions. Seriously, I had to hide in the bathroom with my copy because my pre-teens kept stealing it from me to giggle over it themselves, so buy a lot of copies for everyone you know – you will need them.
While the writing is hilarious, it’s also a great reminder of how difficult the adult world is for toddlers (and parents) to navigate. I find myself appreciating my child’s view of things in a different and valuable way. Can’t wait for the next book.” – Unknown
Ask Me What's for Dinner One More Time: Inappropriate Thoughts on Motherhood
From the founder of That’s Inappropriate—one of the most popular parenting blogs on the web—comes a hilarious, genuine, and relatable essay collection on the ups and downs of motherhood.
Meredith Masony founded That’s Inappropriate in 2014 as an innocent and humorous way to chronicle her chaotic days as a working mom, child wrangler, and busy wife. It soon evolved into a massive, dynamic community of parents—now nearly three million strong—brought together by their shared belief that parenthood and marriage don’t have to be perfect.
Now, in Ask Me What’s for Dinner One More Time, Meredith shares her collection of witty essays on the universal frustrations of being a mom in today’s world, presenting her laugh-out-loud perspective on sex, aging, anxiety, friendship, and much more. Perfect for fans of Jenny Lawson, Laura Clery, and Jen Mann, these essays provide laughter, relief, validation, and “a metaphorical hug for all of those moments you spend crying on your bathroom floor, thinking that you are failing at the hardest job on the planet.”
“I’ve been following Meredith since this pandemic hit. I found her real, raw and absolutely hilarious! She does a lot of lives and podcasts and really engages in her followers and this funny baby book is no different. I read the book in 4 hours because well I couldn’t put it down. I felt in some parts that she literally was talking to me just like when she does her Facebook lives. I enjoy books written by people I admire and while a lot of the stuff I could relate to as I’ve been through it myself I now feel more prepared for what’s to come.
Take her jokes with a grain of salt. She really does bring the tough parts of parenting to light but tells her stories in a way that you can laugh right along with her. There is some great advice in this book but over all filled with humor. The kind of book I needed right now!” – Alisha
We're Pregnant! The First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook
How to become an excellent first-time dad and an all-time great partner
Being a great first-time dad doesn’t mean being perfect; it means approaching and participating in the pregnancy experience with confidence. From easy-to-understand stats on the mommy and baby to discussing and designing a birthing plan, We’re Pregnant! The First-Time Dad’s Pregnancy Handbook provides all the need-to-know information with in-depth suggestions on how to be an ideal partner, and become a fully prepared parent.
This standout among pregnancy books gives you the month-by-month tools needed to prepare for a newborn’s arrival. Featuring must-ask questions for the doctor, milestone trackers, and more, this approachable, action-oriented handbook also takes you beyond the due date, offering fundamental information on how to plan and perfect your own daddy daycare.
This essential pregnancy guide provides stress-relieving advice, including:
- Dad-to-be datebook―Track weekly milestones and pregnancy vitals for the mommy and baby.
- Building a nest―Keep your relationship healthy by setting family goals like creating a fun pregnancy announcement or planning a relaxing trip.
- Newborn baby love―Learn how to thrive as new parents with useful tips on everything from bottle temperature to bonding with your newborn.
We’re Pregnant! The First-Time Dad’s Pregnancy Handbook will help the first-time dad become a pro parent.
“We’re Pregnant delivers the right balance of clinical information and ways to support expecting moms, all while speaking to what men need to hear in a way that will make sense to them and their roles as fathers. Writing and coaching as a once clueless and misguided first-time dad, Adrian clearly understands the challenges ahead and makes it his mission to get first-time dads to pay attention, and most importantly to understand what it means to provide support.”―Heather B. Armstrong, creator of dooce
Sleep is for the Weak: How to survive when your baby won't go the f**k to sleep
Sleep Is For The Weak may cause Gina Ford to have contented kittens. It might even force Supernanny to throw herself off the naughty step, but it will certainly provide some welcome comfort and comical light relief to exhausted parents suffering from sleep-deprivation! It features humorous alternatives to `useful’ sleep advice while offering inspiration, laughter and survival strategies for mums and dads struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel of tiredness.
Including chapters `What to Expect (When Nothing Is Anything Like You Expected When You Were Expecting)’ and `How Not To Lose Friends and Irritate People When You Have Babies’, this humorous parenting book will make even the most stressed parent laugh. Combining Emily-Jane’s own experiences in emotive detail (the good, the bad and the funny) with a series of tongue-in-cheek guides, charts, subversive imagery and NO-sleep solutions, this is a source of inspiration and hope for new mums and dads.
“Though I have felt more confident with baby #2, the fact that she has been so much more dependent on me for sleep was making me second-guess myself. I’ve tried to just follow my instincts and enjoy this fleeting time, but it was hard not to doubt myself with the constant bombardment of sleep training, “drowsy but awake,” and “but she should be sleeping an 8 hour stretch by now” coming at me. This hilarious baby book totally re-set my thinking, made me feel confident again, made me literally LOL while I read it in the wee hours, and truly is what new parents should be reading. We don’t need to change these babies, they are perfect just the way they are.” – Kristi
Motherhood Comes Naturally (and Other Vicious Lies)
From the New York Times bestselling author of Confessions of a Scary Mommy and the wildly popular blog ScaryMommy.com, a hilarious new essay collection that exposes the “vicious lies” that every parent is told.
Newly pregnant and scared out of her mind, Jill Smokler lay on her gynecologist’s examination table and was told the biggest lie she’d ever heard in her life: “Motherhood is the most natural thing in the world.”
Instead of quelling her nerves like that well intentioned nurse hoped to, Jill was instead set up for future of questioning exactly what DNA strand she was missing that made the whole motherhood experience feel less than natural to her. Wonderful? Yes. Miraculous? Of course. Worthwhile? Without a doubt. But natural? Not so much.
Jill’s first memoir, the New York Times bestseller Confessions of a Scary Mommy, rocketed to national fame with its down and dirty details about life with her three precious bundles of joy. Now Jill returns with all-new essays debunking more than twenty pervasive myths about motherhood. She’s here to give you what few others will dare: The truth.
“Motherhood Does NOT come naturally.
I love Jill’s books. I know some people say she’s whiny and unnecessarily swears too much. Guess what?! That swearing is necessary! That whining is too! Anyone who poorly rated this book, probably does not have (at least) three kids! But I do! My annoying 5 year old daughter who never stops talking or needing entertainment. My three year old boy who occasionally gets a little too rambunctious. My 9 month old baby boy, who at this age is perfect. But when you have all three together, and they all need SOMETHING, you tend to have a lot of these feelings Jill speaks of. Guess what though, I love my children dearly! More than Life! It just makes you feel better knowing that you really probably DON’T belong in a mental hospital!” – Hayes
I Heart My Little A-Holes: A bunch of holy-crap moments no one ever told you about parenting
Following the success of Go the F**k to Sleep, Confessions of a Scary Mommy, and Ketchup Is a Vegetable, a collection of funny, warm, and charmingly profane tales from the frontlines of parenthood by the author of the popular Baby Sideburns blog.
Once upon a time you and your partner had a perfect life: dinners out, weekend mornings cuddling in bed, brunch with friends. Then you gave birth to a poop machine (or two). Now, it’s all about the pediatrician, breast pumps, princess dresses, and minivans. And discovering that your pride and joy is actually a little A-hole. When your son wakes you up at 3:00 A.M. because he wants to watch Caillou, he’s an a-hole. When your daughter outlines every corner of your living room with a purple crayon, she’s an a-hole. When your rug rats purposely paint the kitchen ceiling with their smoothies, they’re a-holes.
At times like these, it’s only natural to want to kill them (or yourself). But it’s against the law (and there’s the suicide hotline). Plus, there’s that whole loving them more than anything in the whole world thing. In this hilarious parenting book, Karen Alpert shares hilarious stories, lists, and deep thoughts on the joys and horrors of raising children. Accompanied by cheery illustrations and photos I Heart My Little A-Holes will make you laugh so hard you’ll wish you were wearing a diaper
“Absolutely hilarious! I found myself nodding along and annoyingly reading sections to my husband, as I snorted through laughter! I absolutely love my kids, so much that it hurts sometimes. But I felt like a horrible mother feeling like I wanted to run away sometimes. Karen speaks to me, she says all of the things I’m screaming in my head, and makes me feel like I’m not the only one! A friend actually saw this book on sale and sent the link in a group text to a bunch of us with little ones. I immediately bought it and I’m so glad I did! A little comic relief for this mom, that was completely needed!” – Bella12
The New Dad's Survival Guide: Man-to-Man Advice for First-Time Fathers
Finally: a manual for new dads that deciphers the immensely confusing world of fatherhood and gives crucial tips and advice from a man’s point of view. No psychobabble, no warm fuzzies — just a hilarious (and surprisingly practical) military-style guide to surviving and thriving through even the queasiest moments of pregnancy, birth, and babyhood. Seasoned father and master infant-tamer Scott Mactavish breaks the Baby Code down and lays it out in straight-up guyspeak.
The New Dad’s Survival Guide includes declassified information on such topics as: Cutting the Cord: The Moment of Truth Feeding and Cleaning the NFU (New Family Unit) Surviving Sleep Deprivation Relieving Stress Without Booze The Great Boob Irony Pee, Poo, Hurl, and Snot: Getting Used to the Bodily Functions Critical Survival Tips Never Before Revealed Sex: Let the Games Begin Again…Finally Dozens of Essential Terms Defined, Including Binky, Onesie, Diaper Genie, Passy, and Sippy Cup.
“Good quick simple read. I’ve read two of my wife’s baby books, and we just finished our baby birthing class. This funny baby book condenses a all those in a pretty funny but accurate summary of the month’s leading to and after that little New Family Unit pops out. Must read for all dads (warning: great man’s man book. If you want something wanky, overly scientific, technical, or academic – go elsewhere, but still read this too. If you want a good simple guy’s guide told in a funny tone – ENJOY!)” – Ham
You Have to F*****g Eat
From the author of the international best seller Go the F*** to Sleep comes a long-awaited sequel about the other great parental frustration: getting your little angel to eat something that even vaguely resembles a normal meal. Profane, loving, and deeply cathartic, You Have to F***ing Eat breaks the code of child-rearing silence, giving moms and dads new, old, grand- and expectant, a much-needed chance to laugh about a universal problem.
A perfect hilarious book like the smash hit Go the F*** to Sleep (over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide!), You Have to F***ing Eat perfectly captures Mansbach’s trademark humor, which is simultaneously affectionate and radically honest. You probably shouldn’t read it to your kids, so there’s a kid-friendly version, Seriously, You Have to Eat.
“This parenting book is funny. It’s worth a purchase for yourself or a friend who has a kid that’s anywhere between 6 months and 4 years. The rhymes are solid. The sentiment is accurate. My entire diet on some days is made of the stuff my daughter doesn’t eat. Anyone who’s fed a kid will appreciate reading it twice. Only toddlers and the insane read books more than twice, but this is one you’ll still enjoy on the second read.” – Erik
Hold On, But Don't Hold Still: Hope and Humor from My Seriously Flawed Life
Delivering inspiration and “parenting comedy at its finest,”* here is one woman’s story of ditching her fairytale dreams and falling in love with her unpredictable, chaotic, imperfect life
Kristina Kuzmic has made herself a household name, speaking directly to mothers from the trenches of parenthood via her viral videos and social media presence. She is now bringing her message of self-acceptance, resilience, and joy to book readers. With a refreshingly unpretentious, funny, and galvanizing voice, Kuzmic goes behind the scenes to reveal how she went from broke and defeated to unshakably grounded and brimming with thankfulness.
Illuminating the hard-won wisdom from a life always spent one step behind–whether it was as a high school student new to America, a suddenly single mother to two kids, remarried and juggling two teens and a toddler, or the unexpected recipient of Oprah’s attention and investment–Hold On, But Don’t Hold Still is the book every mother needs to reassure her that she’s not only fine just as she is, but that she already has more tools and support than she can possibly imagine. Sparkling with wit, this heartfelt memoir is like a long coffee date with a best friend, or the eleventh-hour text message that gives you just the boost you need to get through the night.
“This hilarious parenting book is absolutely a must read for any mother, especially women going through or having been through a divorce. It’s a great book about Kristina’s journey after divorce and beyond. I’m 5 chapters in and I’ve laughed, cried and had a lot of “well I never thought of it that way” moments. She’s candid, sarcastic, passionate and perfectly shows the flawed life that made her her.” – Elizabeth
Fowl Language: Welcome to Parenting (Volume 1)
Parenting can be a magical journey full of bliss and wonder . . . if you’re on the right meds. For the rest of us, it’s another thing altogether. Fowl Language Comics takes an unvarnished look at the tedium and aggravation of parenting, while never forgetting that the reason we put up with those little jerks is that we love them so damn much. By poking fun at the daily struggles parents face, these cartoons help all of us feel less alone in our continual struggle to stay sane.
Brian Gordon, creator of Fowl Language Comics, has two small children of his own and knows well the trials and tribulations that go along with raising them. With more than eighteen years of experience in humorous illustration, writing, and cartooning, Brian’s visual point of view is memorable, authentic, and instantly recognizable. From Brian: “They say ‘write what you know.’ Well, I don’t know much, but I do know what it’s like to be the father of two brilliant, beautiful, bat-shit-crazy kids.”
Launched in July 2013, the relatable humor of Fowl Language broke out on HuffPost Parents, Pop Sugar Moms, Bored Panda, Awkward Family Photos, and countless other humor and parenting blogs. Thanks to more than 200,000 fans on social media, including Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram, it continues to grow in popularity at a rapid pace.
“Oh boy… where to start. No one really has an idea for what lies ahead when beginning our new lives as parents. We all think we know, but we don’t. Everything we thought we knew gets flushed down the toilet, along with our belongings. This book brings all our experiences to life and just hits the nail on the head. We are expecting our second child (because our first foray into parenting wasn’t damaging enough to our psyche) and I felt this was the perfect gift for my wife. She’s already having a hard time not peeing at the same time while doing some menial task, why not throw in a book to make her laugh?
Now that I think about it, that is sort of mean…sort of. If you are new to parenting and want a comical, yet frighteningly accurate representation of what to expect or already have several spawn terrorizing you and your spouse then please…sit down and read this.” – Coreyz
Parenting Rules!: The Hilarious Handbook for Surviving Parenthood
Here you will find 150 hilarious parenting rules that will make you smile and even laugh out loud as you relate to the bizarre (but somehow heartwarming) parenting situations. If your kids have not already, get ready to discover how only a finely honed sense of humor can help you navigate the most intense, absurd, and (yes) rewarding experience ever invented: parenting. You will realize that despite all of the craziness, at the end of the long, diaper-filled day, parenting rules!
You are not alone in the outrageous, befuddling, occasionally humiliating experience of raising small children into larger children and then (hopefully) self-supporting adults. You will “Amen!” and laugh your way through these pages as comedian Ryan O’Quinn tells of real life scenarios that took place in his actual home with actual children. You will gain deep understanding of the “rules” of parenting such as: At some point you will sit on the toilet with a kid on your lap, Blocks of time can be measured in Cheerios, You will S-P-E-L-L things aloud to other adults when you do not need to, If you have multiple kids, they will fight over [insert any noun], Pregnancy brain never goes away—for husbands either.
“Ryan O’Quinn’s book is so good. He presents everything life with kids will throw at you in a very entertaining way. The rule that made me laugh out loud was “Rule #73 It takes two-and-a-half hours to watch a twenty-two minute sitcom.” Highly recommended.” – Darren
What to Expect the First Year
Keeping the trademark month-by-month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier-to-read, faster-to-flip-through, and new-family-friendlier than ever—packed with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before. Illustrations are new, too.
Among the changes: Baby care fundamentals—crib and sleep safety, feeding, vitamin supplements—are revised to reflect the most recent guidelines. Breastfeeding gets more coverage, too, from getting started to keeping it going. Hot-button topics and trends are tackled: attachment parenting, sleep training, early potty learning (elimination communication), baby-led weaning, and green parenting (from cloth diapers to non-toxic furniture). An all-new chapter on buying for baby in this book helps parents navigate through today’s dizzying gamut of baby products, nursery items, and gear.
Also new: tips on preparing homemade baby food, the latest recommendations on starting solids, research on the impact of screen time (TVs, tablets, apps, computers), and “For Parents” boxes that focus on mom’s and dad’s needs. Throughout this book for new parents, topics are organized more intuitively than ever, for the best user experience possible.
“We have a newborn child and the section in this book on dealing with a fussy baby was a game changer. I was out of my mind trying to figure out how to soothe my baby to sleep and on the verge of tears from sleepless nights when I read the tip about putting on a sound machine to lull her to sleep since the womb is loud and baby is used to a louder world than you’d think.
The second I flipped a sound machine on she stopped crying and went to sleep. Even providing just one restful night and I would give this book 5 stars but it also has great advice on breastfeeding, playtime, milestones, and just general “you’re not effing this up as bad as you probably think” advice. I would buy this for other moms as well” – Gooj
The Big Book of Parenting Tweets: Featuring the Most Hilarious Parents on Twitter
Twitter isn’t just for breaking news and celebrity stalking—it’s also a goldmine of the funniest comedy online. Jokes? People tell jokes on Twitter? YES, they do. And they are hilarious … but who wants to sift through the hashtags, RTs and FFs to get to the good stuff?
WE GET IT! Parents don’t have time for all that. That’s why the duo behind the illustrated humor blog Science of Parenthood teamed up with Twitter maven Kate Hall of Hall of Tweets to create The Big Book of Parenting Tweets —a laugh-riot collection of more than three-hundred tweetable moments straight from the parenting trenches from the most hysterical comedians on Twitter, who just happen to be parents.
Here is just a peek at some of what you’ll find inside:
My 4yo is trying to sell my own M&M’s back to me. This guy’s going places.— @FatherWithTwins
With my wife away, my children keep asking me for things like meals and bandaids and sympathy, but I don’t know where we keep any of that.— @KalvinMacleod
She took 4 y/o to the park & texted “Can I get her ice-cream?” Get her a Heineken for all I care. Free babysitters get to call the shots.— @BunmiLaditan
I wish bottles of ibuprofen came with a little prize inside, like maybe a babysitter.— @SuburbanSnaps
To anyone out there thinking about having kids, today my 2yo threw a temper tantrum because she couldn’t get rid of her shadow. — @XplodingUnicorn
Peppered with cartoons by Science of Parenthood, The Big Book of Parenting Tweets is the perfect gift for every over-worked, under-showered, sleep-deprived parent who could use a quick laugh, because who has time for more?
“Truly a funny book. I’m mom to 4 and grand/great to 18, retired and read a lot. This book is perfect for the moms whose lives are so busy. Lets them laugh over day to day parenting and read how others see the humor in it. Doesn’t require a lot of time, can read it in bits and spurts and enjoyable for all ages. I’m not a twitter follower so enjoyed having them pick the best tweets and printing them all together was great. Heard they have a second book coming out and am anxious to read it.” – Mary
The Baby Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance
At Last! A Beginner’s Guide to Newborn Baby Technology
You’ve programmed your DVR, you’ve installed a wireless Internet connection, you can even check Facebook on your cell phone. But none of this experience will prepare you for the world’s biggest technological marvel: a newborn baby.
Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Baby Owner’s Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: What’s the best way to swaddle a baby? How can I make my newborn sleep through the night? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? Whatever your concerns, you’ll find the answers here—courtesy of celebrated pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenicht and his son, Joe Borgenicht. Together, this parenting guide book provides plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare in fun way. This books is definitely a must have for expecting and new parents.
“Finally! A non-sexist, to the point, book aimed at: mother, father, godparent, aunt, uncle, family friend, neighbor, etc without the expectation that you are either an idiot or have tons of experience with children. Fun read from start to finish and well organized for future quick reference. I purchased this as a gift, but received a Kindle ‘sneak peak’ and was so pleased with this purchase I look forward to giving this as a baby shower gift often.” – Frugal
You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom: So Embrace the Chaos, Get Over the Guilt, and Be True to You
In You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom, award-winning journalist and Instagram star Leslie Anne Bruce acknowledges that, yes, motherhood is a total mind f*ck-but then she offers the self-empowerment lessons new mothers need to get through the psychic upheaval and emerge stronger than ever. After childbirth, a woman’s body, her relationships, and her very sense of self are tested like never before. Bruce encourages readers to look past the sugarcoated truisms about the miracles of child-rearing in order to embrace the real joys of motherhood, spit-up stains and all.
Loaded with unfettered support from a mom who has been through it all, You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom offers a lifeline of encouragement, inspiration, and community for the new mama who got a baby, lost her mind, and desperately wants to find herself again.
“I was going to write this review about how I wished this hilarious baby book had been written before my two munchkins (ages 5 and 1) were born. It’s true that I would have been so much better equipped to manage the “crippling” loss of identity, the heartbreak of leaving my baby for the first time upon returning to work, and the all-encompassing nature of breastfeeding. However, after finishing the book, I will tell you that this book is for ALL MOMS! It doesn’t matter if you’re pregnant, in the 4th trimester, or well into the toddler years.
This hilarious book will touch a nerve, make you laugh, make you cry, and have you cheering until the very last page. One of my very favorite take-aways is the reminder that I’m allowed to be my own woman AND a mom. Another of my favorite “ah-ha” moments is that you’re allowed to have two conflicting feelings, and one does not beget the other. I’ll be gifting this book to all of my amazing mom friends this holiday season!” – Mel
Be Prepared: Be Prepared
An indispensable survival manual for guys entering the trenches of fatherhood, Be Prepared is a parenting book loaded with one-of-a-kind insights, MacGyver-esque tips and tricks, and no-nonsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad.
Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they really need to know about fatherhood, including how to:
• change a baby at a packed sports stadium
• create a decoy drawer full of old wallets, remote controls, and cell phones to throw baby off the scent of your real gear
• stay awake (or at least upright) at work
• babyproof a hotel room in four minutes flat
• construct an emergency diaper out of a towel, a sock, and duct tape
Packed with helpful diagrams and detailed instructions, and delivered with a wry sense of humor, Be Prepared is the ultimate hilarious guide for sleep-deprived, applesauce-covered fathers everywhere.
“Informative and damn funny. It even has illustrations. For the lazy reader this book is for you. It’s like I’m getting solid advice from a close pal over beers. I may have even enjoyed a beer or two while reading this. Fortunately my kid will survive in my care now.” – Mustard_no_Ketchup
What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
Parents have arguably the most active brains. Parents could be in any stages of parenthood – a mom or dad trying to put their baby to sleep at 2 am, one hoping their kids will have a perfect day at school or one wondering if they can avoid arguing for a day with their teenage kids. And there lost somewhere we begin to have some absurd questions and who knew that they have scientific answers to these absurd questions.
Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions. What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last?
In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations, and consults with nuclear reactor operators. His responses are masterpieces of clarity and hilarity, complemented by signature xkcd comics. They often predict the complete annihilation of humankind, or at least a really big explosion.
This fun book features new and never-before-answered questions, along with updated and expanded versions of the most popular answers from the xkcd website. What If? will be required reading for xkcd fans and anyone who loves to ponder the hypothetical.
“Our family has enjoyed some of the what if scenarios and laughed about them. Our children are all teenagers, and they are able to understand the science as explained in the book. Their favorites are the fastest man-made object and the nuclear reactor swimming pool. The teenagers have asked us to read these aloud on long car trips.” – Dadisme
Haynes Explains Babies: Production and delivery - Oil changes - Identifying leaks - Emission control
Written by bestselling author Boris Starling, Babies is one of the first titles in the brand new Haynes Explains series. A light-hearted and entertaining take on the classic workshop manual, it contains everything you’d expect to see including exploded views, flow charts, fault diagnosis and the odd wiring diagram. This fun guide book takes the parents or readers through all stages of baby ownership, giving them all the hints and tips needed to keep them running smoothly.
“This was so cute, I gave it as a gift for expecting parents and they absolutely loved it! A humorous take on the many common problems new parents will face. Remember, this is a novelty gift and not a real manual! Read through it myself and it is hilarious, full of puns and wordplay, this book will have you giggling from the first page.” – Chapman
Man vs. Child: One Dad's Guide to the Weirdness of Parenting
Author and popular Upright Citizens Brigade performer Doug Moe knows first-time fathers are as worried about being terrible at their new terrifying jobs as new moms are. But while most modern fathering guides center on men’s oafish parental failings, Man vs. Child forgoes condescension in favor of fresh and irreverent wit.
This guide for first-time dads tackles funny but important questions, like how to be a good dad without becoming a BabyBjörn-wearing tool in the process, or what to do if your child loves your iPad more than they love you. From caring for a newborn to dealing with a kid on the verge of adolescence, author Doug Moe breaks fatherhood down into survival lessons like “Time to Decide About God” and quizzes that ask dads to reflect on hilarious parenting questions like “Is My Child Too Annoying for This Restaurant?”
Chapters include:
- Newborn: Keeping This Weird Thing Alive Awhile, Even As It Tries to Kill You
- Your Interesting Baby, Maybe the Most Interesting Baby Ever
- Man v Toddler: Does Your Toddler Want to Kill You?
- Now That My Kid Doesn’t Need Me, What Is My Life Worth?
Balancing relatable humor with heartfelt advice, Man vs. Child will appeal to any dad looking for both laughs and real guidance from a man who has had–and survived–these experiences himself. A perfect Father’s Day gift or present for a first-time dad!
“Hilarious, honest, and spot-on. Parenting is terrifying, and this book takes some of the pressure off by coming from a place of truth and humor. You can tell the author actually is a contemporary dad… he covers everything from babies to older kids, including birth plans, what to name your kid, how to deal with annoying children’s TV characters, and how to get through your kid’s very boring stories. The whole thing is great!” – Ozols
I Want My Epidural Back: Adventures in Mediocre Parenting
Now that I’m a mom, I know the most painful part isn’t getting something giant through your hooha. It’s having a real live child.
If you are the kind of mom who shapes your kiddo’s organic quinoa into reproductions of the Mona Lisa, do not read this book. If you stayed up past midnight to create posters for your PTO presidential campaign, do not read this book. If you look down your nose at parents who have Domino’s pizza on speed dial, do not read this book.
But if you are the kind of parent who accidentally goes ballistic on your rugrats every morning because they won’t put their shoes on and then you feel super guilty about it all day so you take them to McDonald’s for a special treat but really it’s because you opened up your freezer and panicked because you forgot to buy more frozen pizzas, then absolutely read this book.
I Want My Epidural Back is a celebration of mediocre parents and how awesome they are and how their kids love them just as much as children with perfect parents. Karen Alpert’s honest but hilarious observations, stories, quips and pictures will have you nodding your head and peeing in your pants. Or on the toilet if you’re smart and read it there.
“I absolutely love this book!!! It had me laughing non-stop!! This book definitely had a lot of new material that I had never seen. That was a huge plus, but I would have still laughed if I had read it before!(only say this for the trolls who said the first one had old material…ha!) I would recommend this book to everyone I know not only because she is hilarious, but sometimes it’s good to know you aren’t alone(not me though don’t have kids). If you want a laugh, tired of your rugrats, or just want to feel like you aren’t alone READ THIS BOOK! =) Even though I don’t have kids, I can appreciate all the funny stories, and know that if I feel like I’ve made a mistake it’s okay. Someone else has made that mistake too.
It’s nice to see someone who shoots straight, aka tells you how it is, and what to look forward to/dread when you become a parent. This makes a perfect gift for any mom! If you enjoy a little name calling and funny cursing, why haven’t you bought it? You’ll be laughing your socks off in no time!” – Randy
Welcome to the Club: 100 Parenting Milestones You Never Saw Coming
From the comedian behind the popular parenting blog The Ugly Volvo comes a refreshing spin on the baby milestone book. Instead of a place to lovingly capture the first time baby sleeps through the night, this book shows what it’s like the first time baby rolls off the bed/sofa/changing table, leaving mom or dad in a state of pure terror (it happens). These 100 rarely documented but all-too-realistic milestones—such as “First Time Baby Says a Word You Didn’t Want Her to Say”—provide comfort, solidarity, and comic relief for new parents. Laugh-out-loud relatable text and distinctive paper-cut illustrations of these “bad” parenting moments make this a must-have parenting book for anyone entering the mysterious club of parenthood.
“Smart, hilarious, insightful, inclusive. I feel like any parent would get a kick out of this. And not least, even formatted for her audience. Most chapters were the length of 1-2 pages on my phone. It made me feel good to both laugh aloud on a regular basis, and 11 months after my first child was born, finally finish a book! (As a plus, the illustrations were really cute, too!)” – Unknown
Darth Vader and Son
What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if “Luke, I am your father” was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet Star Wars® comics reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other—except with all the baggage of being the Dark Lord of the Sith. Celebrated artist Jeffrey Brown’s delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars® moments a fresh parenting books twist, presenting the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away.
Life lessons include lightsaber batting practice, using the Force to raid the cookie jar, Take Your Child to Work Day on the Death Star (“Er, he looks just like you, Lord Vader!”), and the special bond shared between any father and son.
“My husband and I make bedtime stories a routine, and when it is Dad’s turn – the is THE ONLY BOOK IN EXISTENCE. I love hearing them together. Even if you are not a bedtime story family, or even Star Wars fan’s, this is a great book. No words, but that isn’t an issue! With the fine and elaborate illuminations, you can change the “story-telling” every time. Highly recommend.” – Student, Mom, Wife
The Big Fat Activity Book for Pregnant People
The ultimate must-have for any mom-to-be with a sense of humor: an irreverent, hilarious activity book filled with quizzes, mazes, fill-in-the-blanks, journaling pages, and hysterical musings on what pregnancy is really like.
· Word finds: Sorry, Nope (all the stuff you’re not allowed to have anymore); Bad Baby Names (Murl, anyone?)
· Mazes: Make it from Your Desk to the Bathroom Without Throwing Up
· Lists: How to Register Without Crying; Things Every OB on the Planet Has Been Asked by Newly Pregnant Women
· Journaling: Yoga Teachers (Also Your Mom Friends, Your Parents, People on Facebook, All Articles, and Everyone You Meet) Want to Tell You How to Give Birth, But You Don’t Have to Listen
· Quizzes: Which $1500 Stroller is Different?
“This book is HILARIOUS! I got it for my sister who is also pregnant but didn’t give it to her until I’d read through the whole thing myself because it was just too funny and relatable as a pregnant woman myself. I definitely would have loved one myself. It had us both in tears from laughter!” – Taylor
Confessions of a Domestic Failure: A Humorous Book About a not so Perfect Mom
There are good moms and bad moms—and then there are hot-mess moms. Introducing Ashley Keller, career girl turned stay-at-home mom who’s trying to navigate the world of Pinterest-perfect, Facebook-fantastic and Instagram-impressive mommies but failing miserably.
When Ashley gets the opportunity to participate in the Motherhood Better boot camp run by the mommy-blog-empire maven she idolizes, she jumps at the chance to become the perfect mom she’s always wanted to be. But will she fly high or flop?
With her razor-sharp wit and knack for finding the funny in everything, Bunmi Laditan creates a character as flawed and lovable as Bridget Jones or Becky Bloomwood while hilariously lambasting the societal pressures placed upon every new mother. At its heart, Ashley’s story reminds moms that there’s no way to be perfect, but many ways to be great.
“This book is real. The writing is real. The feelings are real. So many times women are belittled by others for their feelings, but this book validates those of us who are real and honest.
I thought this was a fun book and easy to read because the dialogue was realistic and not stilted as in some books. I would recommend this book for any mom who has felt like she is not perfect but should be, who doesn’t fit what society says she should be.
I first found the author on Facebook and enjoyed her sarcastic, irreverent posts. The book is true to her humor, funny without making it obvious. She did a great job on this book, I loved it.” – Jeri
I Just Want to Pee Alone
Motherhood is the toughest – and funniest – job you’ll ever love. Raising kids is hard work. The pay sucks, your boss is a tyrant, and the working conditions are pitiful – you can’t even take a bathroom break without being interrupted with another outrageous demand. Hasn’t every mother said it before? “I just want to pee alone!”
I Just Want to Pee Alone is a collection of hilarious essays from 37 of the most kick ass mom bloggers on the web. Including: People I Want to Punch in the Throat, Insane in the Mom-Brain, The Divine Secrets of a Domestic Diva, Baby Sideburns, and Rants From Mommyland. Read hysterical essays like:Embarrassment, Thy Name is Motherhood A Pinterest-Perfect Mom, I am NotAnd Then There was that Time a Priest Called Me a Terrible Mother So She Thought She Could Cut Off My Stroller.
“Loved it. Really. Because I am sick and tired of listening to women talk about their perfect trips to Disney, their perfect children and their perfect homes. Finally, a dose of reality, albeit in a hilariously snarky and over-sharing way. Get a box of tissues, because you will laugh until you cry.
Do read a few pages to your husband, because he will laugh too. Don’t read any of it to your 11-year-old daughter because she will giggle herself silly. And then she’ll have ammunition.
It’s witty and funny and the best dose of medicine for uptight, type A mothers, slacker moms and all moms in between.” – Stewart
Calm the F*ck Down: The Only Parenting Technique You'll Ever Need
If you’re a good parent, you probably drive yourself batshit with worry. This book is for you. Based on his viral blog post and addressing concerns from “my baby won’t poop” to “my boy likes girl toys” to “everything costs too much,” David Vienna’s wise and funny parenting advice will amuse and inform and remind you that (almost) nothing is worth freaking out about.
- Includes advice from actual experts!
- Great new dad gift that’ll keep him calm, cool, and collected
“If you have the “fortune” of being a new parent to a fussy baby that won’t sleep or many other joys that come with a difficult child, do yourself a favor and pick up this book. Written from experience and plenty of humor that you’ll need during the first 3-4 months. Enjoyed it front to back and would recommend this to any new parents. Plenty of useful and helpful information that you’ll keep with you during the first year.” – Jernigan
Safe Baby Handling Tips
With its laugh-out-loud guidance on baby care, Safe Baby Handling Tips is a must-have for anyone overwhelmed—and befuddled—when it comes to caring for their bundle of joy. Now, it’s updated and refreshed to be even more helpful and relevant to the modern parent. Incompetent parents everywhere can benefit from this indispensable guide—complete with The Wheel of Responsibility to help moms and dads negotiate baby responsibilities (and shirk diaper duty!) whenever they can. Makes baby-rearing a blast!
“Friends received this book as a gag gift when they had their son. Knowing about this book, I bought a copy for my brother and sister-in-law for their new baby. They loved the quirky humor in it. This book is for amusement and is a perfect gag baby gift for new/expecting parents-not to be taken seriously kind of book” – Lindsey
Experimenting with Babies: 50 Amazing Science Projects You Can Perform on Your Kid
Babies can be a joy—and hard work. Now, they can also be a 50-in-1 science project kit!
This fascinating and hands-on guide shows you how to re-create landmark scientific studies on cognitive, motor, language, and behavioral development—using your own bundle of joy as the research subject. Simple, engaging, and fun for both baby and parent, each project sheds light on how your baby is acquiring new skills—everything from recognizing faces, voices, and shapes to understanding new words, learning to walk, and even distinguishing between right and wrong.
Whether your little research subject is a newborn, a few months old, or a toddler, these simple, surprising projects will help you see the world through your baby’s eyes—and discover ways to strengthen newly acquired skills during your everyday interactions.
“I started buying this book for friends and family who are reproducing or who have recently reproduced, mainly because the title makes me giggle and the reviews are good. Turns out that it is like crack for new parents who are already fascinated by every burp, wiggle, and wide-eyed blink that emerges from their offspring. It gives them more to do with the infant than just stare at it and make odd, high-pitched sounds.
The only drawback is when they want to tell you all about the results of the experiments as if I have read the book and know what they are talking about. They seem so excited about it that I don’t want to burst their bubble, so I nod and smile and think about how much sleep I got the night before, and how I went to see a movie at a theater without weeks of planning. Results may vary.” – Viktorie
Sh*tty Mum: The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us
Children want everything and they want it now. They don’t care about killing your sex life or the way they add six inches to the length of your breasts, and they sure as hell don’t give a sh*t that you only slept four hours last night. Any person, physical need or dream that takes you away from them for even five seconds is their natural enemy and must be crushed with loud, endless cries.
This book is about how to survive babies, and what they grow into: children. It’s about shortcuts and parenting with 40% effort. You’ll learn how to ignore, avoid, threaten and lie in easy-to-skim-while-locked-in-the-bathroom mini-chapters, plus valuable ‘How to Fake it’ tips to help you through those days when there isn’t enough shitty advice in the world.
“This book is hilarious! This book had both me and my hubby cracking up. It’s not meant to be taken so seriously, but it just makes you feel a little better about parenting because you can relate to some of the scenarios which is quite refreshing!
If you’re looking for a book that seriously addresses parenting issues, this book isn’t for you. But if you’re looking for a laugh buy this book and enjoy it. The chapters are short and dirty reads which is even more of a bonus, because who has lots of time to read with a baby right?!” – Unknown
