Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Expectations are the enemy of happiness 7
2. Other moms don't need help—and other lies we tell ourselves 25
3. We're not in control (we never have been and we never will be) 43
4. Don't forget to howl at the moon 53
5. Wipe spit-up, change diaper (embracing boredom) 69
6. You're right, I'm not good enough 79
7. Healing the mommy wars 89
8. Doing nothing is something worth doing 103
9. Children are quick to forgive—are you? 121
10. It's never too late to have a happy childhood 131
Conclusion 137
Acknowledgments 141
About the Author 143