Synopsis

"The Gen-X Dr. Spock" and the founder of "Hip Mama: The Parenting 'Zine" gives readers advice from the trenches on pregnancy, childbirth, cool names, clueless doctors, potty training, domestic mayhem, right-wing losers, the evil patriarchy, nervous breakdowns, and way more. Line drawings.

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Whether it's coping with single parenthood, juggling welfare and full course loads, closing the milk bar, or handling an unwarranted and unexpected visit from child services, Ariel covers the ordinary and extraordinary with unconventional aplomb....Most mothering guides make you feel guilty for having a babysitter. This edgy survival guide is fun, pragmatic, and hip.