The importance of mothers has been a seamless thread throughout the history of the human race. This collection of facts and quotes recognizes the role mothers have always played in the lives of their children and families.

When asked to name the most important role model in their lives, many people from all walks of life give the same answer is Mom. Filled with the fond memories of famous and everyday people alike, You're the Best Mom Ever is a glowing tribute to special moms everywhere who have inspired their children to become who they are today. This book is a compilation of loving remembrances, anecdotes, parables, and quotes as shared by people reflecting on what made their mom the most special person in their life. The personal stories shared by the book's many contributors detail the reasons why they find their moms irreplaceable: easy to talk to, an inspiration for success, fun and goofy, someone whom you love to spend time with, makes the mundane appealing, sings along to pop music with you, rock-solid common sense, incredible instincts, and always there for me. The tributes within are sure to evoke memories of your own mom. A gift of this book will show your mom that she is a valuable part of who you are. You're the Best Mom Ever is a lasting treasure that is sure to endure for years to come.

Bring a smile to your mother with my “Best Mom Ever” book that's designed to function as a greeting card for all occasion. It is filled with a variety of poems, daily devotions, quotes and what's on your mind? That will capture the heart of your mother in a unique way she has played in your life.

The only book that gives you an actionable plan to reduce the emotional labor and mental load that comes with raising a busy family while trying to live your own life—from a clinical psychologist and bestselling author Are you a mom who does it all? This is the book for you. It's impossible to deny—most moms continue to do way more household work and childcare than most dads. Working full time, raising kids, cooking dinner, making sure every appointment and activity is lined up and that everyone gets there on time... no wonder you're tired! But despite all the books and articles lamenting the crushing mental load and emotional labor women bear for their families, no one has come up with a plan to actually make things change. Until now. The Best Moms Don't Do it All is the first book that not only acknowledges the fact that moms are burning out, but shows you how to transfer responsibility for daily tasks from yourself to your partner and also (gasp!) your kids. Clinical psychologist and child discipline expert Thomas W. Phelan, PhD explains how we got into this mess in the first place, and how we can get out of it through a calm, systematic approach to teaching our families how to take initiative and contribute in meaningful ways. Dr. Phelan walks you through real-life situations and shows you how to step back from the things that are dragging you down. For example: Your Maternal Identity—the things you tell yourself you have to do in order to be a "good" mom The oppressive trap of chronic supervision Our society's curious underestimation of children's capabilities How to eliminate primary childcare with tweens and teens How to manage resistant or traditionalist dads Realistic and simple enough to implement in your home right away, The Best Moms Don't Do it All provides a roadmap for you to take your life back and proves that the happiest families share the work and the fun equally. *Previously published as The Manager Mom Epidemic*

Marina Slayton and her husband, Gregory, best-selling author of Be a Better Dad Today, reveal the secrets to finding true joy in the sacred role of motherhood. Using story, humor, empathy, common sense, and straight talk—grounded in reality and personal experience—Be the Best Mom You Can Be helps readers from the best and most influential mothers in history. The book centers on a mother’s desire for wisdom and her commitment to the wellbeing of her husband and children and provides six time-tested principles (the Six Secrets) for being a truly great mom. In the tradition of Stormie Omartian’s and Barbara Rainey’s books, the Slaytons offer value-based inspiration, a warm and personal tone, and insightful secrets to both educate and equip moms to be the best mothers they can be. This book will help any mom who wants to grow in her sacred role. Women who need encouragement or advice or who feel ill-equipped to be mothers will find the straight-forward evangelical perspective and practical advice life-changing.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Best Mom Ever! is full of loving and entertaining anecdotes by grateful children, all in praise of the woman who encourages them, supports them, and most importantly, loves them. These stories will brighten any mother’s day, and show her that the kids were paying attention after all.

Mothers, grandmothers, and all the other moms in your life will enjoy and relate to this collection of stories. Let her know she’s your Amazing Mom! Show your mother, grandmother, wife, or mother-in-law how much you appreciate her. She’ll love these 101 personal, heartwarming, sometimes hilarious anecdotes about all the adventures of motherhood. You’ll laugh, cry and nod in recognition as you read these stories about gratitude, love and wisdom.

A humorous essays by blogging moms for moms.

The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book! Lucy wants to give her mom the best Mother’s Day ever. But all her ideas seem to end up in disaster—until Lucy’s friend Diego helps her cook up a special Mother’s Day surprise—Mexican-style! (Social Studies Topic: Culture/Similarities and Differences)

The fourth book in the popular Official gift book series is an enjoyable tribute filled with loving praise and humorous insights on motherhood. Included are encouraging quotes, heartening messages, and uplifting Scriptures.