How to Have a Kid and a Life

“Journalist Sóuter debuts with an encouraging guide for new mothers who are overwhelmed by the expectations held up by the media, mommy culture, and one’s own preconceptions of what parenting should be like.” –Publishers Weekly

“A brilliant book for any woman out there who is feeling alone, isolated, or overwhelmed with too much to do. It is a must-read guide that will help you understand how we got here, how to take back control of your life, and, most importantly, that you are not alone.” –Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live)

“Parenting is arguably the most high-stakes, high-pressure, high-reward endeavor one human being can embark upon. Now, Ericka Sóuter has tapped into the often difficult-to-navigate world of being a parent and a person at the same time, and she does it in a frank, relatable, no-nonsense way. There is something for everyone in here: I laughed, I cried, and I learned. Thank you, Ericka!” –Jennifer Ashton, MD, mom and ABC News chief medical correspondent

“Everything you need to know about Ericka Sóuter’s tenacity, compassion, and humor as a working mom can be summed up this way: she wrote this amazing book during the pandemic … and while potty training. Her empathetic voice, no-BS advice, and guilt-relieving research are an arm around your shoulder. Take comfort.” –Lauren Smith Brody, author and founder of The Fifth Trimester

Ericka Sóuter is a parenting expert on Good Morning America. She writes for mom.com, CafeMom, and other sites that reach millions of parents monthly. She has written for Self, Cosmopolitan, Essence, and HuffPost and has been on staff at Us Weekly and People. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two sons.

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