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If we're honest with ourselves, almost every mom knows she can go from being kind to cranky in no time flat. When we're tired, busy, anxious, preoccupied--okay, so anytime, really--we tend to default to snapping and barking at the people we love best. But life doesn't have to be this way.Through coaching other moms who share a desire to be a kinder, gentler parent, Becky Kopitzke has learned the keys to taming the "momster" in all of us. And in this grace-filled book, she will help you· assess the triggers that spark your angry responses· understand your children better so you can minimize frustrations· learn gentle, effective responses to trying situations· and much moreConsider The Cranky Mom Fix your personal battle plan to focus on who you are and how to wield God's wisdom and strength in your family. With an extensive resource section of practical activities, tips, and self-assessment tools, this book will help you reclaim true peace for your soul and your home.

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	04 juin 2019
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781493418794
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	2 Mo

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Endorsements
“Motherhood is not for the faint of heart. Sleep deprivation is real, and so are a mom’s own temper tantrums (just ask my kids). So finding other moms who will admit to what real life in the trenches looks like is always a relief. Becky is that kind of mom friend. She’s been there, and she’s going to give you real-life, practical advice for how to climb out. You’re going to look around and discover the surprising secret that motherhood holds so much fun, buried right below the surface—all yours for the taking.”
—Lisa-Jo Baker, bestselling author of Never Unfriended and Surprised by Motherhood
“If I’m being honest, more often than not I could wear the label ‘Cranky Mom.’ And I know for certain I’m not the only mom who struggles with this. In my online ministry to moms I have seen an overwhelming response any time we talk about anger. In The Cranky Mom Fix , Becky comes alongside us all to assure us we aren’t alone and to help us find victory. With personal questions, assessments, and activities, this isn’t just another book. It is a practical tool to help you get past the cranky once and for all!”
—Ruth Schwenk, founder of TheBetterMom.com and author of The Better Mom , For Better or For Kids , and The Better Mom Devotional
“If you’ve ever lost your cool with your kids and felt the pang of doubt and regret (and, really, who hasn’t?), The Cranky Mom Fix is for you. Full of practical suggestions, biblical truth, and encouragement from one cranky mom to another, Becky’s words will guide you to a place of joy as you parent, even on the most chaotic days.”
—Teri Lynne Underwood, author of Praying for Girls
“With wit and wisdom, Becky helps us exchange our grumbles for grins and reclaim the joy that our homes and our hearts so desperately need. This book is an invitation to transformation. Don’t miss it!”
—Alicia Bruxvoort, mom of five and member of the Proverbs 31 Ministries writing team
“In this book, Becky Kopitzke gives moms the practical tools to truly love and get the most out of every stage of motherhood.”
—Jenny Rapson, founding editor of ForEveryMom.com
“Parenting certainly isn’t simple, but it’s much easier if you’re equipped with support and encouragement! The pages of this book provide that and much more. Becky’s stories and lessons have helped me fully appreciate the privilege of getting to know my children for the unique individuals God created them to be. I’m grateful for her gentle guidance about how to parent through tough issues with patience and courage, always pointing us toward God’s wisdom.”
—Courtney Westlake, author of A Different Beautiful
“Finally, here’s a book that really can fix our mom problems. Becky Kopitzke has graciously offered practical tools, ideas, and perspectives to help fix the cranky in all of us. The momster in me devoured every tip, trick, and biblical truth, and I’m ready and equipped to tame this beast once and for all. This book is for every mom who wants and needs to build her home into a safe, enjoyable, and biblically based space for the entire family.”
—Kristin Funston, Bible teacher and author of More for Mom
Half Title Page
Books by Becky Kopitzke
F ROM B ETHANY H OUSE P UBLISHERS
The Cranky Mom Fix
Generous Love
Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2019 by Becky Kopitzke
Published by Bethany House Publishers
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
www.bethanyhouse.com
Bethany House Publishers is a division of
Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Ebook edition created 2019
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ISBN 978-1-4934-1879-4
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
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Cover design by Emily Weigel
Author represented by The Blythe Daniel Agency
Dedication
For Alisa
You always wore motherhood so beautifully
Contents
Cover 1
Endorsements 2
Half Title Page 3
Books by Becky Kopitzke 4
Title Page 5
Copyright Page 6
Dedication 7
Introducing Monster Mom 11
Taming the Momster 15
1. Who’s the Real Enemy Here? 17
2. What Are Your Triggers? 28
3. Don’t Snap. Do This Instead. 40
4. When You Reach Your Limit 57
5. Self-Care—the New “S” Word 68
Meet Them Where They Are 81
6. Your Child Is Not You 83
7. Have Some Respect 96
8. This Family Is Now in Session 112
Discipline That Works 123
9. Jesus Is Not a Killjoy 125
10. Mind, Will, Heart 140
11. Three Family Rules 152
12. How to Discipline with Grace 163
Be the F.U.N. Family 183
13. Are You F.U.N.? 185
14. F=Forgiveness 195
15. U=Unexpected 207
16. N=Nurture 217
A Mother’s Serenity Prayer 240
Tools and Resources 241
Acknowledgments 245
Notes 247
About the Author 249
Back Ad 251
Back Cover 252
Introducing Monster Mom
There’s this woman who shows up at my house sometimes. She’s crabby, critical, self-centered, frazzled, and she throws better tantrums than my toddlers ever did.
My children call her Monster Mom. Momster for short.
Sadly, she looks a lot like me.
We all hate her.
I remember the first time Monster Mom arrived—unannounced, uninvited, as she always does. My firstborn daughter was only three weeks old. Precious baby girl had the audacity to wake up screaming and demanding a diaper change again for what seemed like the hundredth time in only seven days. So with eyeballs burning from exhaustion and hormonal tears, I rose, stumbled to the nursery, scooped my bundle from her crib, and placed her gently on the changing table. She stared up at me with those glossy saucers, wide awake and needy. I sniffed—and my nostrils were accosted by the stench of a blowout diaper. We’re talking 2 a.m., full-body bath, start from scratch with a new onesie, whoa momma, throw the old one away.
That was the moment something in me snapped and my sensible soul gave way to the Momster possessor. She opened her mouth and growled—actually growled , Lord have mercy—at a helpless, beautiful, ginger-haired infant, my treasure from God.
“Grrrr!!! Why won’t you let me sleep? Mommy is so tired!!!”
Suddenly, as if someone had slapped me on the cheek, the sound of my own voice startled me and I crumpled over the changing table in a ball of weeping shame. I stroked my baby’s fingers and cried, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry . Monster Mom had crept in and thwacked us both hard.
I wanted to strangle the blasted witch.
Unfortunately, though, she kept showing up. Over the years as my baby grew and became a big sister, Monster Mom gained twice the strength and cause for rebellion. Now she faced two children, two different personalities, two harried schedules to keep, and one worn-out mother body that just could not resist the overpowering urge to blow. Through sibling squabbles, disobedience, and back talk, not to mention those daily episodes of pushing my dawdling children out the door while barking classic parenting lines such as “I told you to put your shoes on” and “School doesn’t wait for us, people!” it came to pass that Monster Mom upgraded from visitor to resident, leasing a long-term agreement with my heart.
She burst on the scene whenever my kids bickered, begged, bellyached, or whined.
She erupted from my lungs each time a Hula-Hoop popped me in the forehead. Or a Nerf bullet. Or somebody’s foot.
And she greeted my sweet children if they woke before sunrise insisting Oreos make good breakfast food. Of course, Oreos are fantastic any time of day—if you’re the mother. But everybody knows children shouldn’t eat cookies for breakfast, right? Or can they? What would a good mom do in this situatio