Three Teens and a Toddler: 8 Practical Tips for Moms Raising Children with an Age Gap

By Mia Y Wilson

It can be complicated to parent and meet the needs of children who have a gap in age. One child is playing with a toy car while the other is learning to drive a real one. For the mom starting over, it can be especially challenging to get back into baby mode after enjoying the freedom of self-sufficient children, yet it can be done! In this book, you will find eight practical, time-tested tips to help any mom juggle their day-to-day responsibilities, especially those raising children with an age gap.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Nov 20, 2017
• ISBN: 9781973608936

Mia Y Wilson

Mia Wilson is an author, educator, wife, and mother. She and her husband are the parents of four childrena college graduate, a college senior, a college sophomore, and an elementary student. Mia earned a B.S. degree in Business Education from North Carolina A&T State University as well as a Master of Christian Education degree from Southeastern Theological Seminary. Mia is currently a full-time Executive Administrator and finds time to work in the local school system fulfilling her love of teaching. Mia stays active supporting the activities of her children and serving as Worship Leader and Womens Ministry Director in her local church.

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-0894-3 (sc)

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WestBow Press rev. date: 12/11/2017

Acknowledgements

I’m grateful for the opportunity to share just a portion of the daily tips my husband and I put into practice when raising our children. I owe the utmost respect and thanks to my husband for believing in me and encouraging me to follow my heart and choose to stay home and raise our children. It was not easy putting on hold a wonderful career as an educator that helped to support our growing family, but he encouraged me to be the woman, wife, and mother that my heart was guiding me to be in that season. I am forever grateful.

I also want to thank my mother who was one of the many women who raised children with an age gap. Mom you did a wonderful job with dad’s support and I applaud your sacrifice. Thank you both for giving us our baby brother!

Lastly, I am grateful for the children that we have been blessed with. You four are the reason this book exists and I pray that these tips will be useful to you when you are parents and have your own children one day.

Mamaluv

Contents

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 Surprise!

Chapter 2 Deal with That Negative Word

Chapter 3 Realize All Eyes Are on You

Chapter 4 Easy Mornings Start at Night

Chapter 5