Mothers of the Village: Why All Moms Need the Support of a Motherhood Community

Description: Mothers of the Village by C.J. Schneider The research is clear: since the beginning of womankind, mothering has been a communal effort. Mothers of the Village offers practical ideas on how to build meaningful and satisfying connections to create the essential community all mothers need. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description So many mothers feel like something is out of joint, something is missing—and maybe the truth is that were all just missing each other. C. J. Schneider found herself in the middle of a perfect storm after giving birth to her third child and moving to a new neighborhood. Conditions for misery and postpartum depression were ideal: she was isolated, lonely, and exhausted with three young children at home. As she started talking with other mothers, she realized that she was not alone in her experience of feeling alone. In her unique voice, Schneider intelligently and compassionately offers practical advice on how to create the essential community that mothers need. Given the many examples of communal mothering from the past and around the world, as well as modern examples of communities in which mothers are thriving, the research is clear: since the beginning of womankind, mothering has been a communal effort. Mothers of the Village affirms that as mothers connect with each other and learn to work with each other, despite the challenges, they may find a piece of themselves that they have felt missing all along. Author Biography C. J. Schneider lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, three sweet children, a wild imagination, and a distaste for all things laundry. Though she had many adventures before motherhood-exploring and working in Asia, Europe, and Africa-her greatest and most challenging venture has been discovering the wonder of family and building a village of friends and fellow moms. Table of Contents PART I - The Problem Chapter 1 - My Story Chapter 2 - It Turned Out It Wasnt Just Me: Anger and Guilt Embrace Truth Telling Perfect Madness: The Anger The Guilt Chapter 3 - Some Reasons Why We Are Feeling Unsupported Some Effects of Affluence Eroding Family and Community Ties Chapter 4 - Attachment Villages Examples of Community from the Past and Around the World Modern examples of community working PART II - Where Do We Go From Here Chapter 5 - Now What? Chapter 6 - Understand and Appreciate our Interdependence Chapter 7 - Embrace Our Strengths and Commonalities as Women Chapter 8 - Seek Out and Create Places to Connect Chapter 9 - Develop our Inner Mystics Chapter 10 - Befriend Grandmothers, Older Girls, and Aunties Chapter 11 - Accept Help Chapter 12 - Strengthen Our Emotional Health Chapter 13 -Identify the Enemies of Our Village Chapter 14 Embrace Diversity Chapter 15 - Serve our Fellow Moms Chapter 16 - Weave Our Lives Together with Other Women Why? Couples Book Group Music Night Date Night Party Connecting and Cooking When Working Outside the Home Taking Turns With Family There Is A World of People Out There Review "I loved reading this phenomenal exploration of an essential, deeply satisfying, yet often missing part of many mothers experiences: a close-knit community. Bringing to light this missing piece we all desperately want yet rarely talk about, this is a must-read for any mother." —Melissa Puente, Emmy Award–winning editor, filmmaker, and mother of four "We are the mothers of the 21st century. We are smeared with organic almond butter and grape cough syrup and tears. We are equipped with every baby invention from toilet locks to breast pumps to video monitors. And yet, with every expensive accessory we acquire our disappointment deepens that this doesnt get any easier. Because what we cannot buy or rent or invent is a community. We cannot buy the personal connections and safety nets that save from our own despair and exhaustion. Schneider offers a credible and comforting voice to all mothers wondering if they are alone in this struggle. Pointing to distressing research from around the world, Schneider beckons mothers to re-examine the importance of their roles and the societal and personal consequences of women who feel disconnected from other women. Hers is a reassurance that we can once again find ways to rely on one another and gain a communal strength none of us possess alone. With honesty so brutal you will laugh through the tears, she relates her own voyage of motherhood, as well as stories from mothers in multiple countries. Mothers of the Village reminds us that we were never designed to do this alone and calls to all women to stop trying to fly through motherhood solo." —Regina Sirois, 2012 Young Adult Fiction ABNA Winner, and author of On Little Wings Long Description So many mothers feel like something is out of joint, something is missing-and maybe the truth is that were all just missing each other. C. J. Schneider found herself in the middle of a perfect storm after giving birth to her third child and moving to a new neighbourhood. Conditions for misery and postpartum depression were ideal: she was isolated, lonely, and exhausted with three young children at home. As she started talking with other mothers, she realized that she was not alone in her experience of feeling alone. In her unique voice, Schneider intelligently and compassionately offers practical advice on how to create the essential community that mothers need. Given the many examples of communal mothering from the past and around the world, as well as modern examples of communities in which mothers are thriving, the research is clear: since the beginning of womankind, mothering has been a communal effort. Mothers of the Village affirms that as mothers connect with each other and learn to work with each other, despite the challenges, they may find a piece of themselves that they have felt missing all along. Review Quote I loved reading this phenomenal exploration of an essential, deeply satisfying, yet often missing part of many mothers experiences: a close-knit community. Bringing to light this missing piece we all desperately want yet rarely talk about, this is a must-read for any mother. --Melissa Puente Emmy Award-winning editor, filmmaker, and mother of four We are the mothers of the 21st century. We are smeared with organic almond butter and grape cough syrup and tears. We are equipped with every baby invention from toilet locks to breast pumps to video monitors. And yet, with every expensive accessory we acquire our disappointment deepens that this doesnt get any easier . Because what we cannot buy or rent or invent is a community. We cannot buy the personal connections and safety nets that save from our own despair and exhaustion. Schneider offers a credible and comforting voice to all mothers wondering if they are alone in this struggle. Pointing to distressing research from around the world, Schneider beckons mothers to re-examine the importance of their roles and the societal and personal consequences of women who feel disconnected from other women. Hers is a reassurance that we can once again find ways to rely on one another and gain a communal strength none of us possess alone. With honesty so brutal you will laugh through the tears, she relates her own voyage of motherhood, as well as stories from mothers in multiple countries. Mothers of the Village reminds us that we were never designed to do this alone and calls to all women to stop trying to fly through motherhood solo. -Regina Sirois, 2012 Young Adult Fiction ABNA Winner, and author of On Little Wings Endorsements Competing Titles Surprised by Motherhood, by Lisa-Jo Baker The Emotionally Absent Mother, by Jasmin Lee Cori Women Are Scary: The Totally Awkward Adventure of Finding Mom Friends, by Melanie Dale Description for Sales People Offers practical advice on how to create the essential community that mothers need Authors tone is compassionate, humorous, and intelligent Author has degree in Political Science and extensive travel and research experience Description for Press or Other Media Outreach to local parenting and mother organizations (e.g., PTA, bookclubs, etc.) Outreach to major parenting magazines and newsletters Outreach to authors local media Promote author for local events such as signings, readings, and speaking engagements Promotion on familius.com and Familiuss social media platforms Prmotion on authors social media platforms Details ISBN1942934378 Author C.J. Schneider Short Title MOTHERS OF THE VILLAGE Language English ISBN-10 1942934378 ISBN-13 9781942934370 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Imprint Familius LLC Place of Publication Sanger, CA Country of Publication United States DEWEY 155.6463 Subtitle Why All Moms Need the Support of a Motherhood Community and How to Find It For Yourself NZ Release Date 2016-03-08 US Release Date 2016-03-08 UK Release Date 2016-03-08 Pages 218 Publisher Familius LLC Publication Date 2016-03-08 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-03-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141010899;

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