Thank you to Norma Gindi for sending me a copy of her book I’m Not a Psychologist But I Do Have a PhD in Motherhood: A Mother’s Guide to Parenting.

I really needed this book in my life before I became a mother, but I’m glad I have it now. Honestly, I feel really seen. Gindi talks about why we do things a certain way, and gives real tools to help cope with the ups and downs of being a mom. and raising small humans. I particularly liked the ‘mom guilt’ affirmations near the start of the book and am going to tape them to the inside of my planner. With my daughter being home full time for the last year (while I work two and a half jobs from home) I’ve had more mom-guilt than ever lately.

The book is filled with wisdom, advice, and profound quotes which will stay with you long after you reach the final page. The author also has an obvious knack for turning theoretical ideas into useful real-world tools, which you can put into practice right away. I’m pleased to say I’ve already been testing out advice from the book, as it becomes appropriate, and it’s been working really well.

If you’re a parent I’d definitely recommend you get your hands on this little gem!

Synopsis:

Ever Feel Like You’re Flunking Parenting? They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Well, when it comes to parenting, an ounce of experience is worth a pound of education. It seems like parenting experts are more abundant than ever—on TV, on the Internet, and in countless books and magazine articles—but no amount of schooling can make up for time spent in the trenches of parenthood. Whether dealing with discipline, sibling rivalry, respect, body image, managing social connections, difficult diagnoses, or parenting through the challenging teen years, experience trumps theory every time.

No one knows this better than Norma Gindi. With several children of her own, she has spent her fair share of time on the frontlines, but she has also helped numerous other parents navigate their way through the difficult childrearing years. To aid her in her parenting efforts, she has absorbed virtually everything there is to read on the subject and sought to apply and test it in the laboratory of her life. This book encapsulates everything Norma has learned from that experience. It is chock full of practical advice written in a friendly, accessible fashion from one parent to another. If you feel like you’re flunking parenthood, this book is like a “cheat sheet” from a wiser, older, well-meaning neighbor that is sure to help you get a passing grade