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It was extremely uplifting and eye-opening to have had input on my 1st book, High-Risk Pregnancy- Why Me (www.hrpwhyme.com). I got so many quotes, stories and advice from women around the globe, that I figured I would try it again for my 2nd book!

This book is about the ‘short cuts’ we take and the things in life which go against what we are lead to believe we have to say/do/believe/think which make us a good mom. This book is intended to let you know you aren’t alone, to offer advice and to help you realize “Hey it’s ok.” I hope to provide the true reality of being a parent. There is just way too much pressure to be perfect and it isn’t easy, necessary or possible!

Here’s an example, “You should always provide a perfectly balanced and healthy meal for your child”. This is what I was always lead to believe and fall short on. My ‘bad’ mom short cut is cereal nights and I’ve stopped beating myself up over them. I want moms to stop being so hard on themselves for not making their own baby food, not toilet training their toddler before 3, or because they cringe every time they have to do homework with their kids. (These are just a few examples I have found true in my life. )

I’m looking for ANY advice, stories, survival tips, short cuts, etc. Nothing is off limits. (Having sex while your baby is screaming or your 6 year old is banging on the door- hey it happens.) The tone I prefer is light, funny, even raw, girlfriend-to-girlfriend. So no worries if you aren’t the best writer. (I’m not!)

Please note: Anything you provide may show up in print or online. By submitting this survey you agree to allowing me to use what you submit. (I only make minor grammar edits and if necessary, careful trimming if it’s too long.) To contact me directly with other stories or even to send in a picture which captures this theme, please email me at kelly@hrpwhyme.com. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!

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* 1. What is your name? (You can leave it as anonymous if you prefer.)

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* 2. Where are you from? (City, State, Country) (Please provide even if you wish to remain anonymous.)

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* 3. How likely would you be to purchase a book like this?

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* 4. Rate the uniqueness (or differentness) of this book idea compared to what's out there today?

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* 5. Comments about uniqueness of this book idea

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* 6. How do you feel about a price of $20.95? (If book was approx 200-250 pages long.)

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* 7. Would the word ‘bitch’ in the title offend you and cause you to not purchase this type of book?

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* 8. Any comments or suggestions for the title?

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* 9. The book will likely be broken up into 3 sections. Part 1 will cover pre-baby through pregnancy. Please provide any tips, comments, stories, advice below for this section.

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* 10. Part 2 will likely cover infant to toddler ages. Please provide any tips, comments, stories, advice below for part 2.

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* 11. Part 3 will address preschool to junior high school (and possibly even beyond). This is where I need help as my oldest is only 6. I desperately need help for tweens and teens. Help! Please provide any tips, comments, stories, advice for part 3.

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* 12. Do you have any other advice for me to write this book and to help make it a good one?

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