Becky Kopitzke - The SuperMom Myth: Conquering the Dirty Villains of Motherhood

With wit, wisdom, and tell-all honesty, Becky reminds us that supermoms dont wear capes; they simply cling to Jesus.
Alicia Bruxvoort, member of the Proverbs 31 writing team

With disarming humor, transparency, and raw honesty, Becky Kopitzke makes it safe for moms to take off their capes and rest in Gods provision and blessing in their sincere, passionate, and imperfect mothering.
Melinda Means, speaker and coauthor of Mothering from Scratch

The SuperMom Myth shatters the urban legend of the mom who has it all together.
Kathy Helgemo, speaker and coauthor of Mothering from Scratch

[The SuperMom Myth is] essential for every mom who has ever doubted herself. Moms, run, dont walk to snag this handbook for fighting for your sanity!
Lisa-Jo Baker, author of Surprised by Motherhood and community manager for (in)courage

Much like Becky, I got sucked into thinking that busyness, worry, self-neglect, and exhaustion (to name a few) were all on the road to being a Supermom. She does a profound job unpacking the 8 dirty villains and then providing biblical solutions. Our homes were designed for so much more.
Courtney DeFeo, author of In This House, We Will Giggle and creator of Lil Light O Mine

The SuperMom Myth is a practical, fun, and refreshing read for every mom!
Ruth Schwenk, founder of TheBetterMom.com and coauthor of Hoodwinked: Ten Myths Moms Believe and Why We All Need to Knock It Off

Becky Kopitzkes gentle answers reveal biblical truths and fresh insights that every mom needs to hear. She points us all to the only Superhero who is infallible, reminding us that, by ourselves, cape or not, we cant save the day. Ill gladly serve as faithful sidekick to the One who can.
Kelly ODell Stanley, author of Praying Upside Down: A Creative Prayer Experience to Transform Your Time with God

Becky writes about biblical truths that are timeless, leaving us life lessons discovered in parenting that can be invaluable through the coming years.
Judy Episcopo, international speaker and womens ministry director, Appleton Alliance Church

With discussion questions for each chapter, The SuperMom Myth is definitely a MUST READ and is a great resource for moms and small groups alike.
Stephanie Shott, author of The Making of a Mom and founder of The MOM Initiative

2015 by Becky Kopitzke

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I was the perfect motherbefore I had kids.

In my ignorant, childless imagination, motherhood was downright idyllic. I pictured my future cherubs napping at clock-work intervals, swallowing any casserole I set in front of them, and standing motionless while I yanked their curls with a comb.

My brain held happy visions of Chuck E. Cheese outings in which my children would smile wide for Moms camera and never spill orange soda across the table because, of course, I had no intention of allowing them to drink orange soda. Or root beer. Or lemonade, for goodness sake. And especially not those neon sugar Pixy Stix peddled from the evil prize counter.

Only bad moms do that.

Oh, and my kids wouldnt bonk each other in the forehead with Whac-A-Mole mallets, either.

Not my kids.

Theyd never bicker. Or roll their eyes. Or beg for marshmallows at breakfast.

My children wouldnt possibly bite other toddlers on the playground or get sent to the principals office for poking a classmate with a pencil.

And never, ever, ever would I plop my precious little people in front of the TV just so I could sneak an uninterrupted shower. Or a nap.

Only careless, selfish moms do that. You knowthe ones who havent trained their kids to prefer puzzles over PBS. Sheesh.

Surely I would not be one of those.

In my daydreams, the children of my genes were destined to be perfect because