{"product_id":"what-do-i-want-to-be-when-they-grow-up-and-other-thoughts-from-a-40-something-mom-paperback-softback-9781394286300","title":"What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up?; (And Other Thoughts From a 40-something Mom) (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394286300","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWhat Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e(And Other Thoughts From a 40-something Mom)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWhat Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWhat Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up?\u003c\/i\u003e is the anthem for a generation of women who feel torn between the joys of staying at home with our kids and the languish of leaving careers and passions behind to do it. With humor, authenticity and candor, Johnson makes us feel seen, empowers us to take bold steps to move forward, and offers hope for the changes coming ahead. This book is the \u003ci\u003eWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting\u003c\/i\u003e for stay-at-home moms facing midlife—and a gift to all of us trying to figure out who we want to become next.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Whitney Fleming\u003c\/b\u003e, author, \u003ci\u003eYou're Not a Failure: My Teen Doesn’t Like Me Either\u003c\/i\u003e and co-owner, Parenting Teens \u0026amp; Tweens\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This book is for every mom who’s spent years making sacrifices for their kids, and now worries about what happens when those years come to an end…for every mom who is still waiting for “someday” when she’ll finally get everything done…for every mom who wonders if anyone truly sees her. With her trademark wit and some very profound insights, Karen Johnson is the mom friend everyone needs to get through the trials that come with the territory.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Rita Templeton\u003c\/b\u003e, Parenting Editor, SheKnows; former Deputy Editor of Scary Mommy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Motherhood, marriage, sacrifice…the whole wad of adulting is in Karen Johnson’s book, and it’s exactly what you need to feel less alone.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Clint Edwards\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFatherish\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBreaking Dad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“As a middle-aged mother navigating the ever-evolving landscape of motherhood as my son grows up, I found myself deeply resonating with Karen’s stories and insights. She beautifully explores the crossroads of motherhood and middle age, offering valuable guidance on how to navigate this new chapter—a time of rediscovery and reinvention beyond the role of ‘snack-getter’.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Tara Clark\u003c\/b\u003e, founder, Modern Mom Probs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKaren Johnson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394286300, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 March 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.318 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelpful, inspiring guide for mothers seeking to flourish and succeed after their kids grow up\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWhat Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up? (And Other Thoughts from a 40-Something Mom),\u003c\/i\u003e renowned parenting influencer Karen Johnson provides a fun, easy-to-understand, and inspiring guide for mothers currently experiencing an empty nest, or who see one on the horizon, and are looking to lead their best, most fulfilling lives and feel comfortable that they're not alone in their struggles. This book draws upon stories and experiences from Johnson and mothers around her, helping readers seek out new passions, including new career paths, to avoid feeling as if they are solely defined by motherhood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Johnson explores topics including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaking risks, putting yourself out there, getting stronger mentally and physically, and fostering positive relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigating the wondrously weird world of perimenopause and aging bodies with confidence, knowledge, and grace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking through the very real emotions of guilt, anxiety, failure, and shame that often accompany this transitory period in mothers' lives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up? (And Other Thoughts from a 40-Something Mom)\u003c\/i\u003e earns a well deserved spot on the bookshelves of all mothers seeking to develop individualism, mindfulness, and genuine feelings of contentment and happiness as they turn the page to the next chapter of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrologue ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Guilt 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: You Can’t Do It All, So Quit Trying 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: When Mothers Are Ghosts 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: How Much Are SAHMs Actually Worth? 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: The Default Parenting Ferris Wheel 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: That Day I Hiked 14 Miles and Braced for a Hip Replacement (But Also Realized Something about Me as a Mom) 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: “Hi, I’m Sweating!” (WTF Is Happening to My Body?) 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: On Aging and Beauty Culture (So, I Guess I Have a Turkey Neck Now…? Whatever) 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: On Friendships 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: The Comparison Trap 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: The Water Challenge (and How We Need to Reframe “Success”) 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Get Thee to a Therapist! 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Of Course We’re Pissed Off 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Anxiety, Perfectionism, + a Crippling Fear of Failure = a Toxic Cocktail that Does Not Mix with Motherhood 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Learning to Get Out of My Own Way 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Nobody Talks About the Loneliness 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: How Resentment and the “Who Has It Harder” Game Nearly Killed My Marriage, and the Daily Phone Call That Probably Saved It 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Lessons for My Kids (and for Myself) as We All Grow Up 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: The Death of Martyrdom 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: “Everything Is Fine,” “I Don’t Care What Other People Think,” and Other Lies We Tell 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: How I “Lost Myself” but Found the Pieces and Put Myself Back Together 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: How Did I Get Here? 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