The Secret Art of Being a Parent: Tips, tricks, and lifesavers you don't have to learn the hard way

by Bridget Watson Payne

Parenting Tip #1: There's no one right way to be a parent. This entertaining parenting guide filled with helpful, bite-size advice. From a list of what you need in a diaper bag to a loving reminder that sometimes you just need to take time for yourself, these tips and tricks reassure parents that, yes, they can do this!

• Tips and tricks reassure parents that parenting is doable and that they are already doing a great job.
• Timesavers and support that new parents need
• Fun illustrations to lighten the mood

Fans of The Secret Art of Being a Grown-Up , You're Doing a Great Job! , and Welcome to the Club will love this book.

This book is ideal
• Parents
• Grandparents
• Childcare workers and nannies

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

128 pages, Hardcover

Published April 16, 2019

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute and practical. Cynthia gave this to us while paying forward some newborn things for us, and i guess she helped work on it too.

[Kacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a cute and quick little book filled with lots of tips for new parents especially, but could be nice reminders for parents having a second or third baby. I've been reading this over the course of many nights up with my first baby, just a few pages at a time. Honestly wish it had been longer, the illustrations and large text make it way more approachable for new parents with not a lot of time or parents like me with ADHD that want simple blurbs that are just as funny as they are helpful.

This is definitely something I'll pass along to a friend when they have their first. Likely I'll flip through it again a few more times but it'll get shelved after that. It's certainly a book I didn't have to own, could have picked up from a library or skimmed most of in a bookstore and been satisfied.

[Paul Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the bite-sized-ness of the book. Incredibly adorable - lovely messages with beautiful visuals. Also, my wife and I had never heard of "matronizing" so that was interesting. Highly recommend - I loved, loved, loved this book!

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny, cute, ACCURATE lol.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very quick read but sweet, reassuring, and with a few practical tips. Best for expectant or new parents of little ones. Would make a great “you’re expecting” gift

[Jordan · Rating 2 out of 5]

🤷🏽‍♀️

[Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute.

[Meenal Patel · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's ok. Alot of is common sense.