May 18, 2009 the first week of april had me visiting many of the major national television programs to talk about my new book, in praise of stayathome moms. Laura schlessinger tackles one of the most sensitive, hotbutton issues. Lauras new book, the proper care and feeding of husbands, is, like most of her other books, a bit of a turkey. Stay at home mom support, guidance, and cheerleading. In her latest book, she argues that staying home to. Laura ever since i was a little girl and i admit, i teared up when she said the things she did. Parenting website, shell inscribe her book to you, with her autograph and blessing. In praise of stayathome moms is a special book, a profound and unique understanding of how important it is for mothers to raise their own children. In my opinion, a mom is a mom, and no matter your circumstances, if you love your children and are doing your best, than that is enough.
Dr laura home santa barbara, ca pictures, rare facts. Laura program, heard weekdays for three hours on sirius xm radio, consists mainly of her responses to callers requests for personal advice and often features her short monologues on social and political topics. The show is to include audio and video vignettes from families. Laura shows the many great rewards of motherhood through her own personal experiences as well as may other stayathome mothers. Dec 05, 2017 the fiction debut from bunmi laditan, creator of honest toddler, is like chicklit for moms. Building on principles developed during her long career as a licensed marriage and family therapist, dr. Laura schlessinger, a licensed marriage and family therapist, is one of the most popular talkshow hosts in radio history and the only woman to win the prestigious marconi.
While the broad trend over two generations has been an increase in women in the. Editions of in praise of stayathome moms by laura schlessinger. Laura markham earned her phd in clinical psychology from columbia university and is the author of several outstanding books on parenting, including the book that we are going to discuss indepth today, peaceful parent, happy siblings. In in praise of stay at home moms, internationally syndicated radio host dr. The purpose of this book is not to force conservative viewpoints on women or to. They are sometimes cast as ideologically opposed, if people feel like drumming up the mommy wars and its clicks and comments. Born out of her own highly public encounter with betrayal and its emotional aftermath, surviving a shark attack on land. Laura offers readers a profound and unique underestanding of how important it is to raise your own children, and how stay at home moms ultimately benefit this country as a whole. The paperback of the in praise of stayathome moms by laura schlessinger. Laura catherine schlessinger born january 16, 1947 is an american talk radio host and author. Aug 17, 2016 kathryn butler is a trauma and critical care surgeon turned writer and homeschooling mom. I am a stayathome mom of two beautiful children, ages 4 12 and almost 2.
Laura schlessinger, a licensed marriage and family therapist, is one of the most popular talkshow hosts in radio history and the only woman to win the prestigious marconi award for syndicated radio. Jun 29, 2016 in the usual narrative about womens life choices, you are working or staying at home. I have been a stayathome mom sahm since the middle of my first pregnancy. From medical doctor to stayathome mom desiring god. Laura to address, fill out the information below and submit your remarks. Dr laura uses testimonies from her listeners and her own life history and experiences to boldly paint the picture of the importance of stay at home moms. In praise of stayathome moms by laura schlessinger goodreads. If you want to comment on something youve heard on the air or an issue youd like dr. Apr 06, 2009 talkshow host and bestselling author dr. She recounts her own life as a career woman turned stayathome mom, showing her journey from misconception to conception and from birth to the joys and horrors of parenting.
In in praise of stayathome moms, internationally syndicated radio host dr. Laura schlessinger revisits the neverending mommy wars with her latest book, in praise of stayathome moms. Dec 21, 2002 the mother of radio talk show personality laura schlessinger was found dead this week in her beverly hills condominium, where she had remained undiscovered for as long as two months. Karen and i are beyond excited ive been listening to dr. Laura show, which she broadcasts from her home in santa barbara, california, is now carried on hundreds of stations nationwide. Mar 19, 2018 are you a stay at home mom needing a bit of support and encouragement. Laura markhams book, peaceful parent, happy siblings. One typical concern various interviewers shared was the problem of taking care of children at home by a parent when theres been a divorce, which generally results in day care and a working. She started her radio career in the mid1970s in a weekly segment on a radio show hosted by bill ballance. She spoke with time about her toughlove advice, her talking action figure and her 12th book, in praise of stayathome moms. Lauras powerful impact and influence on my own mother, who listens to dr. A selfdescribed recovering feminist, schlessinger says watching a documentary on childbirth at age 35 summoned the maternal instincts she believes are present in even the most liberated of women. Overcoming betrayal and dealing with revenge is one of dr. Laura schlessinger celebrates these essentially important yet overlooked women.
In her live theatrical performance, in praise of mom, dr. Search hello select your address select your address. Laura schlessinger has been offering her unique style of relationship advice for over three decades. Laura pays special tribute to the women who receive little recognition for their devotion to motherhood. Laura began offering her nonsugar coated advice on domestic discourse on various small radio stations in the late 1970s. Laura schlessinger and homosexuality home page of the.
Laura schlessingers latest book, in praise of stayathome moms, builds on principles developed during her long career as a licensed marriage and family therapist and provides a wealth of advice and support, as well as compassion and inspiration, to women as they navigate the wonders and struggles of being stayathome moms. Laura is one of the most popular talk show hosts in radio history, offering nononsense advice infused with a strong sense of ethics, accountability and. Laura is one of the most popular talk show hosts in radio history, offering no nonsense advice infused with a strong sense of ethics, accountability and. They share resources and lessons learned to help make your mom job less stressful. I just picked up your book in praise of stayathome moms, and read it covertocover in two days. Laura schlessinger is an elitist, a hypocrite, and flat. She compiles them by reproducing the transcripts of calls about a certain topic. While i really appreciated her encouragement to stayathomemothers, i felt that she inadvertently mom shamed those who were unable to stay at home with their own children.
Laura is such a champion of stayathome moms and her endorsement was very complimentary, emphatic, and generous. Oct 10, 2019 join two sassy moms who are recovering corporate world professionals and now rocking the mom profession. Laura provides a wealth of advice and encouragement to women as they navigate the wonders and struggles of being stay at home moms. Laura schlessinger has a new book out called in praise of stayathome moms she wrote about it in the wall street journal online this week, glorifying her own ability. Laura schlessinger looks at the importance of stay at home moms. Laura is one of the most popular talk show hosts in radio history, offering nononsense advice infused with a strong sense of ethics, accountability and personal responsibility. Quote of the week the amount of sleep required by the average person is five minutes more. She lives north of boston, and writes at oceans rise. Laura s legion of fans know and appreciate, the radio host, nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, and perennial new york times bestselling author never skirts. Lauras new book, in praise of stayathome moms, to be published april 7.