Mothers are Made: How One Mom Overcame Perfectionism, Self-Doubt, Loneliness, and Anxiety and Became a Better and Happier Parent

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Mothers are Made Chapter 1: The Birth of a Mother and Baby Chapter 2: Laboring Against the Odds Chapter 3: Postpartum Warrior Chapter 4: We’re Not Letting Ourselves Go—We’re Letting Ourselves Live Chapter 5: I’m a Mom, Not a Superhero Chapter 6: Earlier Isn’t How You Win Parenting Gold Chapter 7: Going from Me to We Chapter 8: How Am I Lonely Surrounded by Kids All Day Long? Chapter 9: Marriage with Little Children is Never 50/50 Chapter 10: There Are No Bad Kids, Just Bad Behavior Chapter 11: It’s Okay to Set Boundaries Chapter 12: Empowering Resilience In Our Children Chapter 13: The Enduring Strength of a Mother’s Love Epilogue: The Hard Grows Us into Better Mom

About the Author :
Danielle Sherman-Lazar is a social media entrepreneur, mental health advocate and author of Amazon's number-one bestselling picture book It's Okay to Not be Okay. Her writing has appeared on Scary Mommy, Love What Matters, Her View from Home, Motherly and many others. Danielle lives with her husband Jonathan and four girls in Northern New Jersey. You can follow her on Facebook at Living FULL by Danielle Sherman-Lazar or Instagram @livingfullaftered.

Review :
Praise for Mothers Are Made: “This book will prove relatable to the many parents who have faced mental illness along with the everyday challenges of parenting that include body changes, the perfectionist-inducing list of demands society pushes on moms, and the inconveniences of powering through on sick days or experiencing shame as a child throws a tantrum on the floor in a public space.” —Library Journal “Mothers Are Made is compelling, hopeful, and refreshingly authentic. Danielle Sherman-Lazar invites us deep into the sacred land of her experiences as a mother and beautifully models for us what it looks like to see our own journeys with compassion and pride. I felt like I was on a long walk with a friend hearing her stories and feeling seen at the exact same time.” —Eli Harwood, MA, LPC, therapist, creator of Attachment Nerd, and author of Raising Securely Attached Kids “Mothers Are Made is a heartfelt guide for every mom who needs permission to embrace imperfection, to learn as she goes, and to show herself the same compassion she gives to others. In this empowering book, Danielle shares the truths that no one tells you about motherhood—not just the sleepless nights and diaper changes, but the emotional rollercoaster of becoming a mother. With humor, raw honesty, and practical wisdom, she reminds us that we don’t need to have it all figured out and that grace, both given and received, is the key to thriving. Whether you’re holding your first baby or navigating the endless twists and turns of motherhood, Mothers Are Made will give you the support and reassurance you need to keep going, one imperfect step at a time.” —Sue Varma, author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being “Danielle's words hit straight to the heart of every mother. She captures the gut-wrenching agony and the profound beauty found in parenting our kids in today's modern world. But most importantly, she reminds us that we are not alone in this journey, offering us a hand to hold as we walk this challenging path--and there is no greater gift than that.” —Whitney Fleming, co-owner, Parenting Teens and Tweens, creator, @WhitneyFlemingWrites “Motherhood is hard and lonely and so absolutely wonderful. Dani gets it. Her gorgeous words help us feel seen and known throughout every stage of motherhood. Thank you, Dani, for walking beside us on this incredible journey.” —Leslie Means, founder/owner, Her View From Home, LLC