How can I best prepare to become a mother? What can I expect to experience during pregnancy, labor and delivery? What if I decide to adpt a child? How will my mothering techniques change as my child grows? What about taking care of my parents while trying to raise my own family? When will I ever have time for myself? Surely you can relate to one or more of these questions, whatever your stage of motherhood. Dr. Grace Ketterman is also able to relate to these questions and by showing how various mothers cope-sometimes well, sometimes not so well-she provides a perspective on mothering that instructs while it inspires all mothers to become the kind of mom God is pleased with. Sprinkled with scriptures, flavored with examples from case studies and baked with Dr. Ketterman's own experiences, Mothering is a hand book that any mother will find useful. It provides the proper mix of ingredients that, with the proper handling and God's help, can help your family come out 'just right'. Contents: Qualifications for adequate mothering being pregnant special delivery understanding your child effective discipline Mothering adolescents Mother's many roles Mothering your parents Mothering your husband Mothering through challenges Mothering yourself At the end of each chapter there are 'Reflection and Action' questions to be answered.
