How Not to Calm a Child on a Plane

Name: How Not to Calm a Child on a Plane
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780738217345
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And Other Lessons in Parenting from a Highly Questionable Source

By Johanna Stein

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How Not to Calm a Child on a Plane by Johanna Stein offers brutally honest, hilarious stories from the chaotic frontlines of parenting. Rather than typical advice, Stein shares wild, candid anecdotes—from mistaking a baby's "soft spot" for a delete key to attempts at calming a screaming baby mid-flight with a hand puppet that backfire spectacularly. With her sharp wit and neurotic charm, Stein transforms the highs and lows of parenthood into laugh-out-loud moments that resonate with any parent who knows that raising children is far from serene.
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Ideal for parents, especially those seeking humour amidst the chaos of raising children, and readers who enjoy memoir-style essays with candid, comedic perspectives on family life. Not a conventional parenting guide, it appeals most to those who appreciate honest, irreverent takes on parenthood.

Hilarious linked essays about parenthood from film and TV writer irector/producer/actor whose work has been seen on Comedy Central, The Disney Channel, PBS, The Oxygen Network, VH-1, and in the New York Times and the Huffington Post.

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Looking for the perfect book to help you survive childbirth and parenting with your sanity intact? Look elsewhere.

For Johanna Stein (writer/comedian/forward/slash/abuser and occasionally neurotic/immature/way-too-candid mom), parenting is an extreme sport. Her stories from the trenches may not always be shared experiences:

Have you ever wondered if your baby's "soft spot" is like a delete key?
Trained your preschooler for a zombie invasion?
Accused a nearly nude stranger of being pregnant?
Made sweet, bimonthly love to your spouse while your toddler serenaded you through the adjoining wall?
Attempted to calm your screaming baby on an airplane with a hand puppet, only to have it lead to one of the most disgusting experiences of your life?

These stories may not always be shared experiences, but they will always make you laugh.

So, no, this book won't teach you how to deal with nipple blisters or Oedipal complexes. But if you want to learn why you should never attempt to play a practical joke in the hospital delivery room, then you're in the right place.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised as laugh-out-loud funny, Johanna Stein’s essays draw comparisons to David Sedaris for their unflinching honesty and compassion. Reviewers highlight her unique humour and relatability, with endorsements from Annie Mumolo, Nia Vardalos, and Lisa Belkin noting the book’s ability to make readers laugh uncontrollably while feeling understood. Jeff Garlin calls Stein "a big bowl of funny," capturing the essence of her comedic storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780738217345

Publisher: Hachette Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 April 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Da Capo Lifelong

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 256

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Health & Wellness Humour Johanna Stein Non-Fiction Parenting & Family Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

As a writer, director, and actor, Johanna Stein's work has appeared on Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, PBS, HBO, CBS, the Oxygen Network, VH1, the Disney Channel, and all across the Internets, where her comedy shorts, PSAs, and popular Yahoo! web series "Life of Mom" have been viewed millions of times. In addition to her TV and film work, Johanna's essays have been published in such outlets as the New York Times, Parents Magazine, and the Huffington Post.Johanna lives in Southern California with her husband, their daughter, and a tiny boy-faced dog who once ate a couch.johannastein.com