Tales from the Mom Front

<I>Tales from the Mom Front</I> offers an insightful and engaging look at the early years of parenthood from the perspective of a first-time mother. Author and family therapist Rebecca Martorella chronicles her journey from pregnancy to preschool with a dose of realism and wit that reads like a conversation with a good friend.</P>Unlike advice books that outline what to expect from parenthood Martorella shares the unexpected moments that have parents everywhere wondering is it just me? Stories include:</P><ul><LI>Building Baby Furniture-The First Parenting Challenge<LI>Breasts Bottles How Do You Work These Things?!<LI>Family Vacation is an Oxymoron<LI>First Date with the Babysitter<LI>Eeek! Daddy's in Charge!</ul></p>and more. She reveals her mistakes and victories and encourages parents to trust their instincts laugh at their blunders and release themselves from the pressure to be a perfect parent.</P><I>Tales from the Mom Front</I> began as a newspaper column that earned praise from new and experienced parents and grandparents alike. Parents find a sympathetic voice in the author and are relieved to learn that they are not alone in their daily confusion and joy.</P>