Taking Care of Mama: Learning to Look After Yourself While Simultaneously Raising Your Little Ones
Ebook
Many women enter motherhood with little preparation for the incredibly important, yet demanding job role before them. Taking Care of Mama is a conversational encouragement for anyone who is a mother or about to become one. At the heart of this book is the theme of mothers learning to look after themselves, while they are simultaneously looking after their little ones. It can be easy to lose oneself while meeting the family demands, but in order for mama to give her best to her husband and children, she must acknowledge that she is neither a superwoman nor a robot, but instead, she is a human being like the other members of her family. Mothers have needs themselves which must be met, including being able to understand emotions and feelings, holistically aiming to nourish themselves, being surrounded by a good community, and choosing to discover the beauty and joy in being mothers.
“Joy Mead’s raw honesty, openness, and vulnerability make Taking Care of Mama a great read for any mama, young or old. She encourages, challenges, and spurs mothers on to take care of themselves—a great reminder that many forget to prioritize during motherhood.”
—Sarah Rymer, mother of four and home educator
“This honest and inspiring read turns mom guilt on its head and gives not only permission, but the encouragement we all need to take care of ourselves in the season of motherhood. Whether you’re about to become a mom or you’re well along the journey, join Joy as she pursues God’s love, grace, and purpose with an intentionality that oozes freedom—and leaves mothers thriving rather than striving.”
—Beth Croft, mother of four and worship leader at Soul Survivor Watford
“If you’re a mom at any capacity in any stage of life, this powerful little gem will be a rich feast of true nourishment for your parched soul! There’s no skimming the surface as Joy’s captivating authenticity dives deep into God’s heart for the mama’s daily living. If you long to get drenched in gospel truth while receiving robust practical steps toward a more intentional and liberating way of mothering, this book is a must read!”
—Angela Perigo, mother of three and director of Faith Formation at Dordt University
“Joy Mead’s raw honesty, openness, and vulnerability make Taking Care of Mama a great read for any mama, young or old. She encourages, challenges, and spurs mothers on to take care of themselves—a great reminder that many forget to prioritize during motherhood.”
—Sarah Rymer, mother of four and home educator
“This honest and inspiring read turns mom guilt on its head and gives not only permission, but the encouragement we all need to take care of ourselves in the season of motherhood. Whether you’re about to become a mom or you’re well along the journey, join Joy as she pursues God’s love, grace, and purpose with an intentionality that oozes freedom—and leaves mothers thriving rather than striving.”
—Beth Croft, mother of four and worship leader at Soul Survivor Watford
“If you’re a mom at any capacity in any stage of life, this powerful little gem will be a rich feast of true nourishment for your parched soul! There’s no skimming the surface as Joy’s captivating authenticity dives deep into God’s heart for the mama’s daily living. If you long to get drenched in gospel truth while receiving robust practical steps toward a more intentional and liberating way of mothering, this book is a must read!”
—Angela Perigo, mother of three and director of Faith Formation at Dordt University
- Title: Taking Care of Mama: Learning to Look After Yourself While Simultaneously Raising Your Little Ones
- Author: Joy A. Mead
- Publisher: Resource Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2022
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666755855, 9781666755848, 9781666755831, 1666755850, 1666755842, 1666755834
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666755855
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-12-24T21:35:33Z
Joy A. Mead is a Jesus-loving, American mother living in the United Kingdom with her British husband and their two wonderful children, a daughter and a son. She passionately encourages mothers to persevere and be intentional in their role, grow closer to God through their journeys of motherhood, and seek Jesus in their everyday living through writing on her blog at www.joyamead.com.