Continue to have and grow your life， Mom。 It's better for you and your kids。



When did being a good mom come to mean giving up everything that used to make you 。 。 。 you？ That's the question millions of 21st-century mothers grapple with every day as they muddle through our kid-centric culture。 Contrary to incessant messaging， not always putting your kids first--not sacrificing your own free time， enjoyment， and dreams so your kids can have your full attention every day--is what makes for a good mother。

With Honey， I Can't Find My Self， popular journalist and Good Morning America parenting expert Ericka S�uter shares her tips for being a happy， whole person while still being a wonderful （and sometimes just good enough， which is plenty good） parent。 S�uter blends her own stories of surviving the seismic challenges of becoming a parent with testimonials from stay-at-home and working moms; interviews with therapists and researchers; and findings from the latest studies on happiness， self-care， and parenthood。 What she delivers is a wonderfully irreverent survival guide to motherhood。

Here， you'll find advice on keeping your career on track while parenting， handling clueless and unhelpful partners， taking back ownership of your body， creating a reliable village of support （even with moms you didn't think you'd like）， staying connected with child-free friends， and what to do if you feel like you're missing the "mom gene。"