A book to bring laughter, consolation, and solid advice for every mom who has found herself wandering blearily round her kitchen in a milk-stained dressing gown, too exhausted by yet another sleepless night to remember what day of the week it is, or been left wondering where it all went wrong as her teenager screams, "I hate you!" and storms out of the room. Coleen has been a stay-at-home mom and a working mom, steered her children through toddler tantrums and sibling rivalry, helped with their homework and cheered them on at football, and handled their heartbreak at her divorce and the transition to living with a stepfather. She knows how rewarding motherhood is, and how hard. In this book she shares some of her funniest and happiest moments as a mother, as well as the frustrations and tough times every parent faces. She also gives lots of tried and tested, practical advice for each stage of your child's development as well as tips on dealing with issues like bullying, bereavement, and divorce. Above all, she reassures us that real moms aren't always perfect, and no one gets it right all the time.