Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul: 101 Stories of Loving, Learning and Parenting

Certain to appeal to all parents-whether they are expecting or raising their first new addition, in-the-trenches veterans or empty-nesters- this delightful Chicken Soup book offers a collection of inspiring and entertaining stories that relate to the triumphs, tribulations, challenges and joys of raising a family. Chapters include: The Joys of Parenting; A Mother''s Love; A Father''s Love; Special Connections; Special Moments; Insights and Lessons; Overcoming Obstacles; Surviving Loss; Across The Generations; and Letting Go. With contributions from celebrity and "ordinary" parents alike, each story speaks to the range of emotions and experiences of all types of parents-single parents, foster parents, parents of adopted children, or part of a two-parent family with biological children. By sharing the personal experiences of others, this book will offer inspiration and advice to parents going through a difficult time; provide reassurance to those who worry that they''re not living up to the Supermom or Superdad ideal; and share a wealth of experiences that show why being a parent is such a worthwhile and rewarding vocation. This book is a must-read for any parent or parent-to-be!

RAYMOND AARON is a professional speaker and business coach who has mentored thousands of people to achieve success. Through the Raymond Aaron Group, Inc., he offers a worldwide coaching service, The Monthly Mentor, which teaches how to double your income by doing what you love. He has been on almost every major radio and TV talk show, and has delivered over 4,000 seminars. He is featured in Canada''s Who''s Who and is the father of a teenage daughter.

JACK CANFIELD and MARK VICTOR HANSEN are professional speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the personal and professional development of others. Their Chicken Soup for the Soul series includes sixteen New York Times bestsellers.

JACK CANFIELD and MARK VICTOR HANSEN are professional speakers who have dedicated their lives to enhancing the personal and professional development of others. Their Chicken Soup for the Soul series includes sixteen New York Times bestsellers.

KIMBERLY KIRBERGER is the coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Journal, the #1 New York Times bestsellers Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul and Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II, and Chicken Soup for the College Soul. She is president of Inspiration and Motivation for Teens, Inc., and frequently speaks at high schools and youth organizations nationwide.