Uplifting, motivational guide for moms everywhere navigating challenging pre-teen and teenage years
Hang in There, Mama! Encouragement and Advice for Moms Raising Teens and Beyond uplifts moms by offering words of clarity, wisdom, and understanding for raising kids in the often-tumultuous phases of pre-teen and teenage years. Each chapter reveals raw, honest experiences of good and bad parenting days, from the highest joys to the worst failures, with key takeaways for readers to absorb. This book encourages moms to open the doors of communication, step out of their comfort zones, and come alongside other moms to reassure one another they are not alone on their motherhood journey.
Written by Ali Flynn, a prolific writer, speaker, influencer, certified English and Special Education teacher, this book explores topics including:
The unavoidable nature of parenting mistakes, including a lack of patience Self-love and compassion as an antidote to those times when you feel completely lost Embracing juxtaposed emotions, like tearful smiles Living in the moment to get the most out of every step of your child's development Our children's growth as a catalyst to blossom ourselves
Hang in There, Mama! Encouragement and Advice for Moms Raising Teens and Beyond is an essential guide for moms seeking to recognize new boundaries and increased independence and illuminate the path towards healing, growth, and discovery.
By:
Ali Flynn
Imprint: Sybex Inc.,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 150mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781394296736
ISBN 10: 1394296738
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 26 September 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction xix Part I Motherhood 1 You Are Not Alone 6 I’m Not “Just a Mom” 8 Losing Myself or Letting Go? 10 Hope in the New Day 13 Being a Mama 16 Blessings Are All Around Us 19 Mistakes Happen 21 You Are Enough 23 A Mother’s Love 26 Do You Love Yourself ? 28 I Am More 31 Pottery Wheel Spinning 34 Lunchbox Love Letters 37 The Evolving Journey of Motherhood 41 Hang in There, Mama. You’ve Got This! 44 Step-by-Step 46 I Have A Secret 50 I Cried Today 53 Self-Love 56 This Is Motherhood 60 Little Pep Talks As I Walk 62 Now I Get It 64 It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint 67 I’m Worthy Too 70 Here’s to You, Mama 73 A Mother’s Hope 74 Would You Know? 76 Part II Raising Teens 81 Holding On While Shifting 86 Falling Short, Maybe Not 89 The Open Road 92 Tearful Smile 96 If Only I Knew 99 Our Teens Need Us 101 24/7 104 Patiently Waiting 106 A Mother’s Warmth 108 Catch Me 110 Side-by-Side 112 Grace in the Dressing Room 115 Breathe, Mama 118 There, I Said It 120 Blooms of Life 123 Climbing Uphill 126 My Motherhood Journey 129 Remember When? 133 More Mistakes 137 Mama 139 Some Days Are Hard 141 One Rose and a Thorn 144 Lean In 146 Fighting Little Fires 150 A Peaceful Drive 153 Chaos and Truth 155 Decisions, Decisions 158 Don’t Give Up On Me, Mama 160 Life Changes 163 Part III Letting Go 167 Last Moments 174 How Is Today Already Here? 178 Is My Heart Ready? 181 The Nest 183 Missing You 186 It’s Hard to Let Go 190 I’m Trying 192 Always a Mom 195 Packed Bags 198 Goodbyes Are Hard 201 The Changing Season 204 Worn Out Shoes 207 Crying Over a Car 209 I’m Scared. 213 Luggage and Letting Go 216 Staying Strong 219 One of Those Moms 222 From Heartache to Happiness 224 Home 227 Broccoli 230 A New Season 233 What Do You Do? 236 The New Me 238 The Way Back Home 241 Empty Nest 243 To Go Back in Time 246 Coming Home 249 Acknowledgments 255 About the Author 257
ALI FLYNN is a prolific writer, speaker, influencer, certified English and Special Education teacher, and a mom to four daughters. She’s also the voice and creator behind the popular blog and website, Hang in There, Mama, where she shares raw and vulnerable stories about raising her daughters. Ali is on a mission to empower moms to prioritize self-care amidst the chaos of motherhood while also providing support and encouragement to moms so they feel less alone as they navigate their motherhood journey.
