As a young mom, I constantly feel crushed by advice. There is always more I could be doing, as social media is ever ready to remind me. For moms of this generation, shame looms large, so when I first opened this book, I was nervous. Thankfully, my fears were instantly relieved. This book is good news for mothers. It is a lighter way to parenting with impact. With her signature wisdom and humor, Alli offers herself as the most generous mentor. I so enjoyed reading this book, and you will too! Sharon Hodde Miller, author of The Cost of Control
From the moment I opened this book, my heart felt a huge relief and a big dose of encouragement. Alli has such a way with words—she makes you laugh, she's relatable, and she shares wise truths in a gentle but firm way. If you've ever felt like you're failing your kids or that you just don't have what it takes to do this motherhood thing well, Remaining You While Raising Them is just the book you need to feel less alone and be infused with practical truth and inspiration to keep on keeping on. Crystal Paine, New York Times bestselling author, host of The Crystal Paine Show, and founder of Money Saving Mom.com
I'm a stepmom of two, and the expectations—from not only others but also myself—were crippling. Before Alli wrote this book, she coached me on balancing work, family, and purpose, all while modeling being a great mom. She lived out the principles in this book and now is sharing them to bring freedom to women. I'm grateful for this resource that will help others in the way she's helped me. Bianca Juarez Olthoff, pastor, host of the We're Going There podcast, and bestselling author of How To Have Your Life Not Suck
If you're a mom who can't remember who she was before motherhood, get this book now! Remaining You While Raising Them is an encouragement for any mom who wants to feel confident and fulfilled in not just her parenting but her own life too. Christy Wright, author of Business Boutique, Living True, and Take Back Your Time
In Remaining You While Raising Them, Alli Worthington has given us a fresh look at what it really takes to be a good parent. With wisdom, humor, and compassion, she dispels exhausting and unhelpful motherhood myths and shows us that the best way to mother our children is to first learn how to mother ourselves. Dr. Alison Cook, therapist and author of The Best of You and Boundaries for Your Soul
Mothers are stressed and anxious, constantly wondering if they're doing a good enough job. We tell ourselves lies and make unreasonable expectations of ourselves. This makes us miserable. We need help in order to help ourselves. This is exactly what Allie does in this book. She pinpoints the source of our misery and gives us practical ways to make wonderful changes. If you want to enjoy motherhood again and lower your stress level, read this book. Among the pages you will find a wonderful transformation. Meg Meeker, MD, author of the national bestseller Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
My one complaint about this book is that Alli didn't write it sooner. I had to go through the hard-fought journey of mothering four boys to gain some of these truths. You have the gift of Alli's wisdom and her excellent research to guide you in healthy mothering. Her help comes in a consumable, mom-friendly way. These chapters are relatable, to the point, and easy to grasp. Heather Mac Fadyen, host of the Don't Mom Alone podcast and author of Right Where You Belong
There's not a mom alive who doesn't need this book. Remaining You While Raising Them is a true one-stop-shop manual for the mom who wants to love her kids well but needs to love herself a bit better. Thanks, Alli Worthington, for giving us real help to take the pressure off. Lisa Whittle, bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker
This is the book I needed when I first became a mom, and it's the one I will keep revisiting for many years. If you're looking for a new narrative surrounding motherhood, you'll find it here. Alli speaks from a place of hard-earned experience, yet her voice is full of compassion and encouragement that we, as mamas, need. I can't wait to see the thousands of moms stepping into a place of thriving and freedom as they apply the wisdom within these pages. Hannah Brencher, author of Fighting Forward and Come Matter Here
Yes please. This book is exactly what I've been looking for as a new mom. Alli's words have inspired me to ditch old ways of thinking and embrace my style of motherhood while cheering on others who are doing the same. I'm tearing through this book, highlighting things, texting quotes to my friends, and writing Alli's reminders on the back of my hand. Alli, thank you for this. Stephanie May Wilson, author and host of the Girls Night podcast
08/01/2023
High expectations are a common component of modern parenting, with mom guilt abounding in these social media-drenched times. Worthington (The Year of Living Happy) says the problem is that the concept of motherhood is broken. She says her guilt triggers include a nearly fatal mistake: accidentally giving food with cashews in it to her son with a nut allergy. The book, written from a Christian perspective, urges mothers to explore their own mental health and parent themselves first to find and provide what their children truly need. The end of each chapter incorporates discussion questions, action steps, takeaways, and a QR code linking to further assessments. The author probes myths of motherhood that lead to further guilt, such as thinking that children will be well-behaved if they have good parents. Worthington tells readers that she is the parent of an autistic son, and two other sons have chronic migraines; she describes the complications that arise as a result and ponders options. A bonus workbook is available for free online. VERDICT Chock-full of resources and ideas and written from a Christian lens, this book should appeal to many parents, regardless of their faith or beliefs.
