The Parent Trap

The single most important and life-altering decision a person will ever make--whether or not to become a parent--is, too often, not properly deliberated. Drawing from the author's own experiences as a mother, grandmother, professional nanny, and an editor of court documents at a California county child protective services department, "The Parent Trap: 51 Things to Consider Before Becoming a Parent" aims to inform prospective parents of all the ramifications of having children. The author asks the reader to seriously consider two questions: "Am I ready to be a parent?" and "Is parenthood right for me?" This comprehensive book should be required reading for anyone considering parenthood. Although the subject matter is a serious one, humorous personal anecdotes and helpful insights make for an entertaining, enjoyable, and enlightening read. "Parenthood can be enormously rewarding, but it shouldn't be entered into lightly," says Jane Jordan. She adds, "If I can save even one child from an unhappy and loveless upbringing, then all of my time and effort spent bringing this book to life will have been worthwhile."