Handbook for (Cool) Moms | Paperback

Having a baby changes everything, which seems like an unnecessarily aggressive amount of change.

The Rebel Mama’s Handbook for (Cool) Moms by Aleks Jassem and Nikita Stanley is a 240-page survival guide for early motherhood written for women who love their children but remain somewhat attached to the idea of being people themselves. It covers the practical, emotional, occasionally absurd realities of becoming a parent without pretending that every difficult moment is secretly magical or that possessing a diaper bag requires developing an entirely new personality. Think of it as the condensed version of all those parenting books you meant to read, delivered by two friends who are willing to admit that nobody completely knows what they’re doing. There’s practical advice, reassurance, humor, and even a cocktail list, because apparently keeping a tiny human alive doesn’t automatically eliminate your interest in having a decent drink. The goal isn’t perfect motherhood. Raising a reasonably good human while remaining recognizably yourself seems ambitious enough.

The Details

• The Rebel Mama’s Handbook for (Cool) Moms
• By Aleks Jassem and Nikita Stanley
• Paperback
• A candid guide to pregnancy, early motherhood, parenting, and maintaining your identity
• Practical advice mixed with personal experience and humor
• Includes a cocktail list, because motherhood contains multitudes
• 240 pages
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 5.5" x 0.51"
• Publication date: March 31, 2020

About the Authors:  Aleks Jassem and Nikita Stanley

Aleks Jassem and Nikita Stanley are the women behind The Rebel Mama, created as an alternative to the polished, prescriptive version of motherhood that somehow makes an already difficult job feel like it also needs better branding. Their approach combines useful advice, personal experience, and the reassuring knowledge that loving your kids and occasionally finding the entire situation completely ridiculous are not mutually exclusive.