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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Being a parent is a difficult commitment; knowing what awaits you, and how to cope, is a huge help.
Chapter 3: Parenthood eats away at your independence.
Chapter 4: Not only will you face personal struggles with parenthood, your marriage may be threatened as well.
Chapter 5: Overbooking your children and yourself creates serious difficulties.
Chapter 6: Teenagers are difficult to manage, and it’s vital to grasp the reasons.
Chapter 7: The happiness and delight of raising children outweighs the difficulties.
Description
All Joy and No Fun (2014) is a book about the trials and tribulations of raising kids. Senior examines the challenges of parenting while keeping us cognizant of the pleasures and rewards that come with it.
Who Should Listen
People planning for parenthood
Anyone who has children
Those struggling with the stress of raising children
About the Authors
Jennifer Senior writes on mental health and social science, and is a contributing editor at New York Magazine. In addition to writing and public speaking, Senior has appeared on a number of television programs, including Good Morning America and Today.