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Review: Unfuck Your Parenting by Bonnie Scott & Faith G. Harper
I'm just going to say it: the title is perfect. Because sometimes that's exactly what parenting feels like — something that needs unfucking. Urgently. Bonnie Scott and Dr. Faith G. Harper are parents and therapists, writing from two of the most useful vantage points imaginable. They're not handing you an idealized vision of what parenting should look like. They're meeting you in the chaos of what it actually is. Raise good humans. Stay a whole person while you do it. This book helps with both.
Review: Sexual Pleasure For Dummies by Myisha Battle
Here's what nobody tells you when your marriage ends: you get to rediscover yourself. All of yourself.
That's why I picked up Sexual Pleasure For Dummies by Myisha Battle — and why I'd hand it to every person who's come out the other side of a long-term relationship wondering, so... who am I now?
This is a permission slip. A practical one, with real tools and zero judgment.
Five stars. No notes.
Book Review: Divorce by Design by Melissa Murphy Pavone, CFP®, CDFA®
If there's one book we wish had existed during every difficult client conversation we've witnessed — and frankly, during every conversation we've had with friends navigating the unraveling of a marriage — it's Divorce by Design by Melissa Murphy Pavone.
Book Review: Moms Moving On by Michelle Dempsey-Multack
Divorcing as a mom is overwhelming—but Michelle Dempsey-Multack’s Moms Moving On is the empowering guide every single mom needs. In this heartfelt review, Olivia Howell of Fresh Starts Registry shares why this book is a must-read for moms navigating divorce, co-parenting, and healing. Plus, listen to their powerful podcast episode together on The Moving On Method.
No More Mediocre: The Book That’s Changing How We Talk About Relationships, Labor, and Love
Discover No More Mediocre by Laura Danger, a powerful new book on emotional labor, domestic inequity, and relationship dynamics. Perfect for anyone navigating marriage, divorce, or caregiving, this essential read offers practical tools, cultural insights, and real-life stories. Learn why this book is a must-have for anyone ready to challenge the status quo and reclaim equity at home.
You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith - Review
You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith - Review by Oona Metz, founder of Oona Metz, LICSW, Therapist
Coparenting Can Be Hard, This Book Makes It Easier: Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes by Aurisha Smolarski
It's crucial for coparents to recognize that their relationship dynamic directly impacts their children's well-being and adjustment to the new family structure. So, how can coparents figure this all out? Well, we have a solution for you: our very own Fresh Starts Expert Aurisha Smolarski’s book, Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes.