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Life on Planet Mom: A Down-to-Earth Guide to Your Changing Relationships
Motherhood changes a woman. And it affects her relationships with everyone. Moms need solid connections they can trust and relationships that are growing in order to feel nurtured and loved. But in the chaos of raising children, cultivating relationships can take a backseat to just getting the kids fed and to school on time.
Author Lisa T. Bergren helps busy moms prioritize their relationships with others and offers practical ideas to enhance their six key with self, spouse, friends, family of origin, community, and God. With in-depth research, heartfelt personal experience, and expert advice, Bergren shows women that keeping their six key relationships vital may take work--but it's well worth the effort. Whether she has just brought a new baby home or is still trying to find her footing raising young children, every mom can benefit from the wisdom found in this book.
Author Lisa T. Bergren helps busy moms prioritize their relationships with others and offers practical ideas to enhance their six key with self, spouse, friends, family of origin, community, and God. With in-depth research, heartfelt personal experience, and expert advice, Bergren shows women that keeping their six key relationships vital may take work--but it's well worth the effort. Whether she has just brought a new baby home or is still trying to find her footing raising young children, every mom can benefit from the wisdom found in this book.
183 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2009
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Lisa Tawn Bergren
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Lisa Tawn Bergren is the best-selling, award-winning author of over 60 books, with more than 4.5 million copies sold. She recently released The Sugar Baron's Daughters Series (KETURAH, VERITY and SELAH), and recently finished a teen series called Remnants (SEASON OF WONDER, SEASON OF FIRE, and SEASON OF GLORY). She's also written the River of Time Series (WATERFALL, CASCADE, TORRENT, BOURNE & TRIBUTARY, DELUGE) and The Grand Tour Series (GLAMOROUS ILLUSIONS, GRAVE CONSEQUENCES, GLITTERING PROMISES), time-slip romance duology called River of Time: California (THREE WISHES and FOUR WINDS), and some contemporary romances (ONCE UPON A MONTANA SUMMER and ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER are the newest releases).
Lisa’s time is split between managing home base, writing, consulting and helping Tim with his business. Her husband Tim is a sculptor of ducks-out-of-fenceposts (RMRustic.com), graphic designer and musician. They have three big kids–Olivia (who just got married), Emma (who is about to get married) and Jack (who is a junior in high school).
The Bergrens make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Lisa Tawn Bergren is the best-selling, award-winning author of over 60 books, with more than 4.5 million copies sold. She recently released The Sugar Baron's Daughters Series (KETURAH, VERITY and SELAH), and recently finished a teen series called Remnants (SEASON OF WONDER, SEASON OF FIRE, and SEASON OF GLORY). She's also written the River of Time Series (WATERFALL, CASCADE, TORRENT, BOURNE & TRIBUTARY, DELUGE) and The Grand Tour Series (GLAMOROUS ILLUSIONS, GRAVE CONSEQUENCES, GLITTERING PROMISES), time-slip romance duology called River of Time: California (THREE WISHES and FOUR WINDS), and some contemporary romances (ONCE UPON A MONTANA SUMMER and ONCE UPON AN IRISH SUMMER are the newest releases).
Lisa’s time is split between managing home base, writing, consulting and helping Tim with his business. Her husband Tim is a sculptor of ducks-out-of-fenceposts (RMRustic.com), graphic designer and musician. They have three big kids–Olivia (who just got married), Emma (who is about to get married) and Jack (who is a junior in high school).
The Bergrens make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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July 19, 2009
Hated this book, but can't decide if it's because it's really bad or just that I'm FINALLY past the baby stage.
September 21, 2012
I haven't picked up a self-help book in a while but lately, I've been looking for practical and encouraging, even spiritual reads on parenthood and raising young children. So I was glad to come across this Christian parenting book.
Motherhood is no joke and is a lot of work. After giving birth to my first baby, I found myself going through different stages and seasons of stress, loneliness, alienation and insecurity. Even without meaning to, I sometimes pull away from people and take relationships, even my own marriage, for granted. It's a negative effect the great demands of motherhood has on many women. So it was definitely refreshing and uplifting to read Lisa Bergren articulate on these changes that took place and are still taking place in me. She tackles the changes that happen to you, your marriage, your family relationships, your friendships, your relation to the world at large and your relationship with God
Some of her advice are not new to me but I still appreciated reading them again. I liked that the book is very easy to read and uncomplicated. It also includes many testimonies of real life Moms whose experiences are relevant and familiar. Each chapter is purposefully designed to help the reader reflect on her own experiences and assess her current situation.
Reading this book encouraged me to give importance to my relationships and also take better care of myself. It reminded me that my world is not limited to just me and my children. There is a big world out there that can benefit from me and in return enrich my life.
Motherhood is no joke and is a lot of work. After giving birth to my first baby, I found myself going through different stages and seasons of stress, loneliness, alienation and insecurity. Even without meaning to, I sometimes pull away from people and take relationships, even my own marriage, for granted. It's a negative effect the great demands of motherhood has on many women. So it was definitely refreshing and uplifting to read Lisa Bergren articulate on these changes that took place and are still taking place in me. She tackles the changes that happen to you, your marriage, your family relationships, your friendships, your relation to the world at large and your relationship with God
Some of her advice are not new to me but I still appreciated reading them again. I liked that the book is very easy to read and uncomplicated. It also includes many testimonies of real life Moms whose experiences are relevant and familiar. Each chapter is purposefully designed to help the reader reflect on her own experiences and assess her current situation.
Reading this book encouraged me to give importance to my relationships and also take better care of myself. It reminded me that my world is not limited to just me and my children. There is a big world out there that can benefit from me and in return enrich my life.
July 25, 2012
I'm not much into reading self-help/awareness books but this one was sent to me and I haven't been to the library in ages and I figured what the heck might as well give it a try. And I ended up reading it cover to cover and finding a lot of the commentary true and thought provoking.
The author usually writes Christian fiction novels and children's books but she did a really good job on this book which is about how your relationships change when you become a mom. Each chapter in the book focuses on one type of relationship you have: spouse, parents, friends, God, etc. and then has study questions at the end of each chapter. So this would be a very good book to do as a book discussion group.
According to the author it should take you 20 minutes per chapter: 15 to read and 5 for the questions. Now I'm a very fast reader and I definitely spent more than 15 minutes reading the later chapters. But I think if you can commit to a chapter/day or every other day you can finish the book within 2 weeks.
Obviously if you're not a mom this is not gonna be a book that will have much relevance for you. But if you are a mother and want a Godly perspective on the relationships in your life and how to sustain/improve them, then I would recommend reading this book.
The author usually writes Christian fiction novels and children's books but she did a really good job on this book which is about how your relationships change when you become a mom. Each chapter in the book focuses on one type of relationship you have: spouse, parents, friends, God, etc. and then has study questions at the end of each chapter. So this would be a very good book to do as a book discussion group.
According to the author it should take you 20 minutes per chapter: 15 to read and 5 for the questions. Now I'm a very fast reader and I definitely spent more than 15 minutes reading the later chapters. But I think if you can commit to a chapter/day or every other day you can finish the book within 2 weeks.
Obviously if you're not a mom this is not gonna be a book that will have much relevance for you. But if you are a mother and want a Godly perspective on the relationships in your life and how to sustain/improve them, then I would recommend reading this book.
October 12, 2010
Every woman has relationships with others that are changed when they become a mom. That is the theme behind this interesting book that every new mom should read. You may not totally understand what is happening when you start to feel isolated from your family or friends but reading this book will explain everything.
Your relationship with your husband changes because you see yourself different now. You are not just a wife but a caretaker of your child. You have to make sure you don’t become the caretaker of your husband as well. The book offers some great suggestions on how to work on your relationship with your husband without having to give up taking care of your children.
Relationships with your friends will change the most dramatically. You will not have the free time you had before to talk on the phone, email or even hang out together. There are ways presented in the book to help you maintain these friendships without sacrificing your family time.
This book shows you how to priorities your time as a Mom so that all your relationships stay healthy.
I was given this book by christianreviewofbooks.com to review
Your relationship with your husband changes because you see yourself different now. You are not just a wife but a caretaker of your child. You have to make sure you don’t become the caretaker of your husband as well. The book offers some great suggestions on how to work on your relationship with your husband without having to give up taking care of your children.
Relationships with your friends will change the most dramatically. You will not have the free time you had before to talk on the phone, email or even hang out together. There are ways presented in the book to help you maintain these friendships without sacrificing your family time.
This book shows you how to priorities your time as a Mom so that all your relationships stay healthy.
I was given this book by christianreviewofbooks.com to review
August 8, 2010
This book makes a great gift for an expecting mom or a mother of small children. (Go grab it for Mother's Day!) Short and quick to read, "Life on Planet Mom" offers lots of great reminders: As moms, we can't isolate ourselves; we need to take time to focus on our marriage, for the sake of ourselves and our children; friends are important, too; we need to give ourselves time, also; stay connected to the world; learn more about God. I especially appreciate the chapter on marriage. I've re-read it several times to soak in the many tips and words of advice. There's also a discussion of Internet friends that's important reading for moms who linger online.
March 6, 2016
New first time moms, read this during all of those hours you spend cuddling sleeping babies. Moms with more than a year of experience, skip this book.
This book is definitely written for new moms struggling to find their footing in their new lives. It isn't the most exciting or well written book, but there are some great gems in here that make it worth reading. Each chapter focuses on a relationship and how it may be reshaped post-baby. Bergren is funny enough, but I could have done without the "little ole me" schtick.
I'm too far out of the first time mom with a newborn stage (almost six years ago!!
This book is definitely written for new moms struggling to find their footing in their new lives. It isn't the most exciting or well written book, but there are some great gems in here that make it worth reading. Each chapter focuses on a relationship and how it may be reshaped post-baby. Bergren is funny enough, but I could have done without the "little ole me" schtick.
I'm too far out of the first time mom with a newborn stage (almost six years ago!!
July 23, 2016
Full review to come. This definitely has a faith-y bent and the vignettes at the beginning of each chapter can feel a little saccharine, but if you can overlook those things (I know some people can't!) it does have some good advice on maintaining your relationships (friends, partner, family, and spiritually) during new parenthood, with tips for bite-sized activities and goals to keep them strong. I'm keeping it in my lending collection, because I think enough of it is valuable to be worth the space.
October 4, 2010
I enjoyed this book, but I guess I expected more. Maybe I'm just not struggling with the relationships she discussed, but it didn't really apply to me too much, other than that it was about moms. I'm a single mom who is active in my faith, and I have few troubles with my family, and those were the main issues she discussed. I took a few tidbits, but other than that, I thought it was just OK.
September 21, 2010
Good reminders and reflections for moms. Chapters devoted our changing relationships with self (now that child attached at hip :), husband, parents and in-laws, friends with kids and without kids, the world at large, and God. An extra nice touch for me was that when it actually mentioned childbirth it would also mention those of us who became parents through adoption.
A rule to remember: once a week take an evening for self, once a month take a day, once a year take a weekend.
A rule to remember: once a week take an evening for self, once a month take a day, once a year take a weekend.
February 25, 2010
I received this book through my MOPS membership; probably not a book I would have picked up on my own. This book helped me to evaluate my relationships and gave me few hints on how to improve them. I didn't find any of the information new or life altering, just reinforcing what I already knew. The book did however refer me to a few other books that look like good reads.
April 22, 2010
I'm two chapters into this and thinking it's more for the baby stage than the pre-school stage... and now that I haven't picked it up for weeks, I have zero desire to get back into it. It would be a good read for the new mom who has not yet adjusted to life with 'critters' but with a 4 and 6 year old, this wasn't for me. Wish MOPS would have chosen a book more applicable to ALL their members.
August 7, 2009
really enjoyed the great practical advice this book gave...our relationships do change when we have a family...i didn't understand this until i began a family of my own...couldn't understand why my friends on the other side had changed priorities...i couldn't relate...now i get it...
November 4, 2009
MOPS book focusing on how mothers need to nourish themselves in order to nourish their children. Nothing earth-shattering, but a good reminder for me to go out with the "girls" every now and then in all the craziness that motherhood brings.
April 7, 2016
I wish I had read this book when i had littles. like a newborn. It was a good book, but much of the information I have already figured out the hard way. It gives very good tips on how not to get lost in being a mother and how to get yourself the right people to get you through it.
January 22, 2016
This book really helped me to understand the difficult journey I have ahead of me in dealing with being a mom soon. I resolve to take all the advice given in this book and apply it into mine and my child's life
September 29, 2009
I didn't enjoy this book, or feel that I learned much from reading this book.
August 15, 2009
I read this book because it is the theme book for MOPS. It really had a lot of good suggestions for moms regarding relationships. The writing was easy to read.
September 13, 2009
I felt this book had some good chapters and made some good points. Overall, I was disappointed though.
November 2, 2009
Read this for a book club over a period of a few weeks. Had great questions at the end of each chapter. Enjoyed it.
July 10, 2010
Totally relevant to being a mom with young kids. I felt like the author did a great job of connecting to me as a reader.
August 4, 2010
maybe this would have been more helpful 4 years ago... Not a bad book, just not really anything new to me.
August 11, 2010
A MOPs book- an encouraging look at how a mom's relationship with the world around her (and all of those in it) changes upon entering motherhood.
October 26, 2010
Really enjoyed this - very practical, lighthearted, fun advice for dealing with motherhood.
August 14, 2011
Great book on a mothers changing relationships with the world. I love Lisa's little fictional story, and the tips and advice on how to create and keep our relationships strong.
May 4, 2012
MOPS book from 2009. There was a fiction story interspersed with practical knowledge and advice, which I enjoyed better than the fiction, actually.
April 12, 2013
second time reading. good.
May 3, 2016
very practical. mostly helpful.
July 21, 2010
Had some good Godly advice on how to keep/sustain relationships after having kids. Quick read.
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