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Best Parenting Books by Parents Like You

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We have something important to say to all parents, especially moms: No parent has it all together. Those Stepford-like moms who do it all with perfectly behaved children? They're putting you on. The perfect mother? She's over there ... playing Texas Hold 'Em with the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny and Santa Claus. All you're required to do in parenting is love your child and try your best. Don't believe us? Then read these down-to-earth parenting books written by real-life parents.

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bubbabrown1210 3/24/2012 - 8:15PM report abuse	These are so great....I need to read the one on mommy guilt...definately.
TwoSapphires 9/4/2011 - 7:48PM report abuse	These look like some great books! I'm interested in reading the Babyproofing Your Marriage one.
larrycarl 4/25/2011 - 1:10PM report abuse	Thanks for posting week by week pregnancy information.
mizbiz79 5/21/2010 - 4:32PM report abuse	Three Martini Playdate was great book! The Jenny McCarthy ones are HYSTERICAL as well. On a more serious note How To Behave So Your Children Will Too is a great read. Learned alot from it!!
jessicamcfad 5/21/2010 - 8:00AM report abuse	Oh, another awesome one is See Mom Run by Beth Feldman! It's a collection of essays by moms that are superduper busy but manage to do it all...or at least the stuff that really matters. Like hugging their kids and pursuing their passions. (The dishes? Those can totally wait.)
dRAIgon2 5/20/2010 - 6:38PM report abuse	There's a book called Afterbirth that I just finished. I cracked up! It's essays written by different celebs. Great read! Covers stuff from pregnancy, to birth, to adoption, to TTC and more.
researchmom 5/17/2010 - 6:29PM report abuse	I am a big fan of Vicki Iovine and the Girlfriend's Guide series. It runs too long, as though no one edited her, but she's witty, honest, and you actually get great information and guidance while having a wonderful time.
jessicamcfad 9/22/2009 - 8:47AM report abuse	I also love the Three Martini Playdate and Confessions of a Counterfeit Farmgirl - more real stuff rather than out of touch books written by dude docs that don't have kids!