Tales from the Mom Front

About the Book

Tales from the Mom Front 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.

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:

• Building Baby Furniture-The First Parenting Challenge
• Breasts, Bottles, How Do You Work These Things?!
• Family Vacation is an Oxymoron
• First Date with the Babysitter
• Eeek! Daddy's in Charge!

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.

Tales from the Mom Front 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.

About the Author

Rebecca Martorella, M.A. is a Marriage and Family Therapist in Connecticut where she lives with her husband and son. She has a private therapy practice and authors a column about family issues for The Darien Times in Darien, CT. She previously worked as an advertising and marketing executive. Contact: themomfront@optonline.net.