The Cranky Mom Fix - by Becky Kopitzke (Paperback)

About the Book

Mom life is tiring, busy, and, at times, overwhelming, which makes it easy to go from kind to cranky in no time flat. This grace-filled book offers the keys to taming the momster in all of us and will help you assess triggers that spark angry responses, minimize frustrations, and learn gentle and effective responses in trying situations.

Book Synopsis

If we're honest with ourselves, almost every mom knows she can go from being kind to cranky in no time flat. When we're tired, busy, anxious, preoccupied--okay, so anytime, really--we tend to default to snapping and barking at the people we love best. But life doesn't have to be this way.

Through coaching other moms who share a desire to be a kinder, gentler parent, Becky Kopitzke has learned the keys to taming the "momster" in all of us. And in this grace-filled book, she will help you

- assess the triggers that spark your angry responses
- understand your children better so you can minimize frustrations
- learn gentle, effective responses to trying situations
- and much more

Consider The Cranky Mom Fix your personal battle plan to focus on who you are and how to wield God's wisdom and strength in your family. With an extensive resource section of practical activities, tips, and self-assessment tools, this book will help you reclaim true peace for your soul and your home.

From the Back Cover

Be the Mom You Always Wanted to Be

If we're honest with ourselves, almost every mom knows she can go from being kind to cranky in no time flat. When we're tired, busy, anxious, preoccupied--okay, so anytime, really--we tend to default to snapping and barking at the people we love best. But life doesn't have to be this way.

With grace and good humor, Becky Kopitzke shares how to tame the "momster" in all of us. Learn how to
- Sidestep the triggers that normally spark your angry responses
- Stop the bickering and fighting with just three family rules
- Enjoy your children more than you scold them
- And much more!

Packed with biblical wisdom and mom-tested tips, this book will help you reclaim true peace for your soul and your home.

"Finding other moms who will admit to what real life in the trenches looks like is always a relief. Becky is that kind of mom friend. She's been there, and she's going to give you real-life, practical advice for how to climb out."--LISA-JO BAKER, bestselling author of Never Unfriended and Surprised by Motherhood

Becky Kopitzke is a gifted writer, blogger, and speaker who offers weekly encouragement on her blog, beckykopitzke.com, and contributes regularly to other popular mom and family sites. Becky and her husband and their two daughters live in northeast Wisconsin.

About the Author

Becky Kopitzke is a popular writer, blogger, and speaker who offers weekly encouragement on her blog, www.beckykopitzke.com, and contributes regularly to other popular mom and family sites, including Kirk Cameron's www.thecourage.com. She and her husband, Chad, and their two young daughters live in Neenah, Wisconsin.