The super mom myth : conquering the dirty villains of motherhood

"This book isn't about raising kids. It's about raising Moms. . ." says author, speaker, blogger, lunch packer, and sidewalk chalk artist Becky Kopitzke. In a Pinterest-perfect culture, moms sense an accelerated pressure to measure up. Then they either weigh themselves down with guilt or become resigned—desensitized, even—to this so-called failure. __The Supermom Myth—__with humor and grace, yet all the while maintaining a firm grasp on reality—aims to empower women to become the moms God created them to be. With 8 chapters, each personifying a "dirty villain" of motherhood, including The Grouch on the Couch (Anger), Worry Woman (Fear), and The Calendar Queen (Busyness), Kopitzke gently reminds moms to rest in the super power of our grace-filled God. "This book isn't about raising kids. It's about raising moms. In a Pinterest-perfect culture, moms today sense an accelerated level of pressure to measure up. We assume other women are passing the test while we fail. So we either weigh ourselves down with guilt, or we become resigned--desensitized, even--to this so-called failure. God wants to free us from either extreme. Becky Kopitzke's The SuperMom Myth shares relatable stories, practical tips, discussion questions, and careful application of scripture, while examining eight personified "villains" or alter-egos of motherhood and how to conquer them: anger -- the grouch on the couch ; fear -- worry woman ; comparison -- fence hopper ; busyness -- calendar queen ; housework -- the maid ; exhaustion -- zombie mommy ; neglecting our husbands -- weary wife ; neglecting ourselves -- martyr mom"--Page [4] of cover "This book isn't about raising kids. It's about raising Moms. . ." says author, speaker, blogger, lunch packer, and sidewalk chalk artist Becky Kopitzke. In a Pinterest-perfect culture, you've likely sensed an accelerated pressure to measure up. Then you either weigh yourself down with guilt or become resigned--desensitized, even--to this so-called failure. The Supermom Myth-- with humor and grace, yet all the while maintaining a firm grasp on reality--aims to empower you to become the mom God created you to be. With 8 chapters, each personifying a "dirty villain" of motherhood, including The Grouch on the Couch (Anger), Worry Woman (Fear), and The Calendar Queen (Busyness), Kopitzke offers a gentle reminder to rest in the super power of our grace-filled God. "This book isn't about raising kids. It's about raising Moms. . ." says author, speaker, blogger, lunch packer, and sidewalk chalk artist Becky Kopitzke. In a Pinterest-perfect culture, moms sense an accelerated pressure to measure up. Then they either weigh themselves down with guilt or become resigned—desensitized, even—to this so-called failure. The Supermom Myth— with humor and grace, yet all the while maintaining a firm grasp on reality—aims to empower women to become the moms God created them to be. With 8 chapters, each personifying a "dirty villain" of motherhood, including The Grouch on the Couch (Anger), Worry Woman (Fear), and The Calendar Queen (Busyness), Kopitzke gently reminds moms to rest in the super power of our grace-filled God. Chapter 1 Who Are These Little People (and How Do I Send Them Back)? -- 11 -- Chapter 2 Grouch on the Couch -- 27 -- Chapter 3 Worry Much? -- 43 -- Chapter 4 But the Neighbors Are Doing It -- 59 -- Chapter 5 Just a Minute! -- 77 -- Chapter 6 Am I the Maid Around Here? -- 95 -- Chapter 7 Attack of the Zombie Mommy -- 113 -- Chapter 8 Not Tonight, Dear -- 127 -- Chapter 9 Martyr Mom Ain't No Good Guy -- 145 -- Chapter 10 Will the Real Superhero Please Save the Day? -- 161 -- Chapter 11 Release the Beautiful Mom Inside-- 175. The Supermom Myth--with humor and grace, yet all the while maintaining a firm grasp on reality--aims to empower you to become the mom God created you to be.Â