The Myth of the Perfect Mom

Praise for The Myth of the Perfect Mom:
“Schlozman avoids one-size-fits-all advice, instead encouraging new moms to develop the self-confidence needed to trust themselves . . . [and] airs well-balanced social critiques with practical advice . . . New mothers will find comfort and relief.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Every mother will feel seen in The Myth of the Perfect Mom. With empathy and clarity, Schlozman dismantles the impossible standards modern mothers face and invites us to reject perfection, write our own rules, and rediscover our confidence and joy in parenting.”
—Leslie Schrock, National Parenting Award winning author of Bumpin‘

“The Myth of the Perfect Mom is a compelling, relatable, and inspiring collection of guidance around the immense pressure to be a perfect mother. This book beautifully ushers us away from burdensome illusions, and towards the messier, but more sacred reality of our motherhoods. Erin Schlozman helps us tear down the harmful illusions of achieving perfect moods, births, bodies, attachment dynamics, work-life balance, and identity in postpartum motherhood, instead gently guiding us to cherish what is authentically lovely in motherhood.”
—Eli Harwood, author of Raising Securely Attached Kids

“This book is the ultimate off-registry baby-shower gift, and should be required reading for all parents-to-be. Schlozman offers palpable relief from the pressure, judgment, and impossible expectations that too often shadow early motherhood.”
—Laura Birek, co-host of the pregnancy & parenting podcast Big Fat Positive and co-author of Good To Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today’s Intentional Parent

“Erin names what so many of us felt but couldn’t say—that the postpartum period isn’t about getting it right, it’s about becoming whole again on your own terms. This book doesn’t just validate the mess; it shows you how to find yourself inside it.”
—Heng Ou, author of The First Forty Days

“This book is for every person who has ever thought the word Mother contains simultaneously too much meaning and woefully not enough. Erin Schlozman understands that motherhood is not a role anyone can perfectly play because the Perfect Mom is not a person. The Perfect Mom is a set of culturally mandated ideals. Part manifesto, part guide, and part maternal chorus, The Myth Of The Perfect Mom is a balm, a resource, and a love poem to the state of constant becoming.”
—Sara Petersen, author of Momfluenced

“With grace, clarity, and grounded wisdom, Schlozman redefines what it means to be a good mother, helping moms find their way back to themselves amid the noise of perfection, and toward a more authentic, forgiving version of motherhood.”
—Karen Kleiman, MSW, Founder of The Postpartum Stress Center and author of the best-selling Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts

“Schlozman lifts the veil on postpartum perfection and tells the truth so many mothers need to hear . . . This book shatters the myth that postpartum life must look perfect when, in reality, it’s anything but. It helps mothers reclaim self-esteem, rediscover purpose, and strengthen relationships without the heavy fear of judgment.”
—Danielle Sherman-Lazar, author of Mothers Are Made and It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Adults Get Big Feelings Too