From High Heels To Bunny Slippers By kateri27 on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
I rarely read anything that might be thought of as a "self-help" book. I am such a huge fan of fiction that non-fiction just does not interest me. This book is definitely the exception.
If anyone else out there has transitioned from a career to staying home with there children you know it is hard. Not only because you morn the loss of your former career self, but because your self-esteem can be put into a tale spin. Your working friends might think you are now sitting around eating bon bons and watching general hospital. You can feel amazingly alone even though you are with you little on all day.
It was great to have a book to read that explains your feelings, that explains that these feelings are normal and yes the choice to stay home with your children does have it's sacrifices.
The book begins by discussing daycare and it's ups and downs. It goes into what the life change can be like. Staying home effects your marriage and your relationships outside your home. It also discussed depression and the stresses that you will inevitable face. It also looks into finances and the thought process that goes through your mind when deciding whether or not being a stay at home parent is right for you.
This is a great read for anyone thinking about giving up there career to stay at home with there children, it is also invaluable when if comes to helping the new stay at home transition.
About The Author:
From High Heels To Bunny Slippers Author: Christine Conners M.A. Purchased at: Amazon.com Price: 12.95
This sounds like a great help book. Adjusting to your new routine can be tough, and a good book that shows you a comfortable transition to staying at home and coping with the change is a good recomendation. :)
What an adorable name for a book! I know that feeling of going from having my own radio show for 9 years, to suddenly being the proud mom of an adopted 3 year old. It WAS a transition.
This sounds like a great book my sister is having a baby and will be quiting work and this will be a great gift for her.
Sounds like a great book, oh where was it when I left my high profile career. Some moms transition exceptionally well. I wasn't one though but today I'd probably not return to the corp world ... like being my own boss. Of course don't have little ones any longer either :) but this sounds like a perfect gift for a mom who'll be making that adjustment...and it is an adjustment! Thanks