Arlene Pellicane - 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom

If youre tired of waiting on your children hand and foot, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom will liberate you! Dr. Kevin Leman, New York Times bestselling author of Have a New Kid by Friday and Planet Middle School

31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom is a practical, easy-to-read guide to growth toward happiness. You owe it to yourself, and your children deserve it. I highly recommend this book. Gary Chapman, PhD, author of The Five Love Languages

Moms, get ready to take a much needed break. Pick up this book to find refreshment and nourishment for your mommy soul! Jill Savage, CEO of Hearts at Home and author of No More Perfect Moms

This is a big-idea bookwrapped in plain language and real-life stories. This book continues the tradition of offering positive, powerful helpright where all of us need it! Dr. David and Lisa Frisbie, executive directors, Healthy Habits for Parents and Families

31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom is more than helpful. It is life-changing! Arlene knows how to be a godly, great mom and she shows you how to be one too. After reading this book, you and your kids will be a lot happier and a lot healthier! Dr. David Clarke, psychologist, speaker, and author of I Dont Want a Divorce and Married But Lonely

Arlene is a bright light and in this book she will be your daily dose of encouragement as you seek to become part of the minority elite whove figured out how to mother the happy way. Dannah Gresh, creator, Secret Keeper Girl

If youre ready to take mothering to the next level and joyfully accept Gods calling for you, then read 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom . Arlene candidly gives you the tools youll need to be the parent you want to be. Dave Stone, senior pastor of Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY, and author of the Faithful Families series

Happy, healthy, and heart-for-God kids are a reflection of a happy, healthy, and heart-for-God mom. Arlene loves being a mother and she loves equipping, encouraging, and empowering moms to love God and love their high-calling. 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom is a must-read. Pam Farrel, author of 40 books, including Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti

Arlene Pellicane brings us welcome words of wisdom to becoming the happy mom weve always dreamed of being. Filled with practical insights and biblical truth, this book leads every mom to having a happy home. Karol Ladd, author of The Power of a Positive Mom

If youre feeling overwhelmed, underappreciated, and exhausted more often than not, this book will help you rediscover the joys of motherhood while helping you get a game plan for success, no matter what your kids ages. Amy Groeschel, womens pastor of LifeChurch.tv, coauthor of From This Day Forward: Five Commitments to Fail-Proof Your Marriage

31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom could a title be more spot-on and reassuring? As a woman who considers being a mom the most influential, demanding, joy-filled job I ever undertook, I wholeheartedly recommend this book. Kendra Smiley, speaker and author of several books, including Journey of a Strong-Willed Child

Forget being perfect. Throw out the mommy guilt. Arlene opens our eyes to biblical, practical ways to put the fun back in motherhood in doable, bite-size nuggets. A must-read for all moms. Sharon Jaynes, author of 18 books, including Praying for Your Husband from Head to Toe

If youve ever felt overwhelmed with the pressures of being a mom, this book is for you. Arlenes practical game plan for mothering will change your life and the lives of those you love. Gwen Smith, speaker, worship leader, and author of Broken into Beautiful

Arlene Pellicanes words will lift you up, point you to Jesus, and help you confidently carry out the all-important, sometimes crazy, but completely holy calling of raising your kids for Gods glory. The ultimate mom manual! Karen Ehman, New York Times bestselling author of Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All

Arlene has done a masterful job providing tools that will transform you, your children, and your marriage into a home of joy. 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom is humorous, inspiring, practical, helpful, and hopeful. Fern Nichols, founder, Moms in Prayer International

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31 DAYS TO BECOMING A HAPPY MOM

Copyright 2015 by Arlene Pellicane

Published by Harvest House Publishers

Eugene, Oregon 97402

www.harvesthousepublishers.com

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Pellicane, Arlene, 1971-

31 days to becoming a happy mom / Arlene Pellicane.

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Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 978-0-7369-6350-3 (pbk.)

ISBN 978-0-7369-6351-0 (eBook)

1. MotherhoodReligious aspectsChristianity. 2. MothersPrayers and devotions. I. Title. II.

Title: Thirty-one days to becoming a happy mom.

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To my mom

I dont know anyone who is a happier mom than you.

Thank you for putting the happy in my childhood and bringing me joy each day.

Contents

W hen my son Ethan was in first grade, we had this little talk after he received an academic award.

Im so proud that you are well behaved at school, I said beaming.

Oh yes, Ethan replied. Im very well behaved at school. Im much worse at home because I fight with Noelle!

Isnt it true we can be well behaved and pleasant with others, but we have a much harder time acting happy and agreeable with family members? As a mom, youve picked up this book because you know how it feels to start the day like Mary Poppins and go to bed as Cruella De Vil. Why are moms today stressed out, pooped out, and overwhelmed much of the time? Part of the answer lies in this quote from Erma Bombeck: