How Not to Turn into Your Mother

Every time I yell at my kids, my mother's voice comes out."e; -Kelly RipaHow Not to Turn into Your Mother is an uproarious view of the mother-daughter relationship, featuring "e;What Not to Do!"e; "e;A Defense Manual for Daughters,"e; and "e;Alternative Solutions If You've Already Turned into Your Mother."e;How many times do I have to tell you . . . How many times have you caught yourself saying or doing the exact same thing your mother said/did (you know, the thing you swore you'd never say/do)? It's something you try to avoid your whole life-turning into your mother. Have you ever looked into the mirror and found your mother (or worse, her body) staring back at you?This tongue-in-cheek book offers hilarious advice and tips on how to avoid the snare of actually becoming her. And it's not too late; it even contains a special section if you've already turned into her. Chapters such as "e;Can Mom Read Your Mind? Yes! And Here's How She Does It!"e; "e;Seeking Self-Help: Stop Mothering Yourself,"e; and even "e;The Benefits of Sulking"e; are all included. How Not to Turn into Your Mother also features the "e;Power Struggles Between Mommy and You"e; chart, which follows the stages of development in your relationship from prenatal to old age, as well as a sample mother-daughter contract (should you need to go that far).