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Customer Reviews

Keep your Mommy Sanity and read this book!

2008-02-22
This book is awesome! I have two others by the same author and she writes all her books in such a refreshing tone. You find yourself laughing out loud and nodding your head in agreement. Definitely a must read when you feel like you are going to pull out all your hair!

Amusing but. . .

2007-11-29
Amusing book, but really didn't offer me any new advice. Short and easy to read.

Vicki does it again!

2007-02-14
Another great installment for those of us who don't yet know what to expect out of motherhood... Funny, heart-warming, and truthful... A must-buy for any mom of a toddler!

Laughed out loud

2007-02-12
Yet another great book by Vicki Iovine. Right on point, easy to read, and very easy to relate to.

Not a whole lot of usable info in this book.

2007-01-30
I do agree that the book is funny and it is nice to know that someone else actually made it through the toddler years with a smile on their face, but at the end of the day there is very little information that you can really use. The advice on sleeping was non-existent and right now I am reading about discipline, and again no real actual techniques or ideas on how to handle these situations. And any advice that is given is very "low class". For example, under the 10 things to do when your toddler is driving you nuts include things like "Turn on the TV" and #1 on the list is outrageous...says something about "Go Away" and beg someone to come and watch them. I realize that she is trying to be funny but some of us actually buy parenting books to find usable advice. I agree with the other reviews that say to go for the books based on research and facts rather than a memoir of ONE mother reliving her baby days. I bought it because it seemed worth it...not so much once I read it. I am happier with the advice I got from the Supernanny book that includes step by step advice for many different techniques.

Don't take this book seriously, but GET a GOOD laugh!

2008-06-15
This book made me feel more normal...it is very funny! :) Phew, I am not the only one!

A good laugh on life with toddlers.

2008-05-08
Just like the 1st book, gives you a good idea of what to expect with a good twist of humour. Cant go wrong.

For the REAL DOWN to earth moms

2008-04-21
It is so refreshing to read a real down to earth view of kid's. We all have flaws and this hits on them in a humorous way, while helping you cope. Vicki Iovine did it again, thanks.

An easy read

2008-03-29
This book is very easy to read. I don't always agree 100% with the author but the information in the book is presented with an engaging and humorous tone and lots of common sense. This is not a technical book though (for one like that I'd suggest Toddler 411) but is good to have along side a more strictly informational book. Helps keep things in perspective.

Entertaining and helpful

2008-03-05
I thought this book, along with the girlfriends guide to pregnancy and the first year was a refreshing escape from the typical child rearing/advice books in that it expressed many of the not-so-popular thoughts and feelings that real Moms have, but can't always say. A real imperfect Mom being real about her imperfections!