And now here’s part deux, once again reblogged from the super-awesome Stay-In-Bed-Mom!
This week the intrepid Stay-In-Bed-Mom shares her selections for the “Mommy and Me” Book Club. The theme is related to the Mommy book Birth of a New Brain. In her post, you’ll find books about bipolar disorder, depression, childhood depression, and childhood trauma/PTSD.
The club doesn’t solely focus on mental health; in fact, it has mainly featured fiction in previous posts. I love how Stay-In-Bed-Mom explains her unique book club. She writes,
“Hereâs something I hope will make you smile. A favorite literature professor of mine once said, and Iâm paraphrasing, people study literature âto one up someone at a cocktail party.â For all you stay-at-home moms and dads out there, the next time someone says, âwhat do you do all day?â, you can talk about all the great books youâre reading.
If youâre anything like me, reading is a big part of your identity. But lately, maybe you havenât been able to read anything outside of laundry care instructions on your childrenâs clothing. Maybe youâve been too tired, too busy, or feeling âa little blueâ. Iâm trying to reclaim reading, as itâs been a source of happiness in my life. Letâs ease back into reading or [fill in the blank with your favorite recreational activity].
For every âmommy bookâ read, Iâll suggest a âme bookâ for your children with a similar theme. It is my hope that this âmommy and meâ book club is a fun activity for you and your children.
A wise person told me âmore is caught than taught.â If your children see you reading, then they will read too. Model quiet time in your household where you read quietly or aloud. You may pick one book and read it together as a family, chapter by chapter. Or you may encourage each individual family member to pick out a book to read quietly and independently. The primary goal is for us to read to or with our children. The secondary goal? For you to have some stay in bed time!
Happy reading!”
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I highly recommend following Stay-In-Bed-Mom’s blog, her Facebook page , and Instagram @stayinbedmomblog, which only has a measly 10.3K followers – she clearly needs more of them, eh!? đ
By the way, I turn 50, yes FIFTY, in exactly one month from today. I do have crow’s feet, the “11,” and some other “bipolar wrinkles” (yep, that’s what I call ’em!) and while they don’t show up in this selfie, believe me, they’re there, alive and kicking! 
In a beautiful coincidence, I share this birthdate with my beloved Scotch collie Lucy.
She’ll turn six!
I have a feeling I’ll be moved to write something here as that day approaches…stay tuned.
And most importantly, I hope each of you reading this is doing well.
If you’re struggling like I’ve been struggling, I hope our struggles ease as the spring approaches! đ»đÂ
I’m not a patient person by any means, but I liked this image/quote all the same:Â
Lots of XO (and patience) to you,
Dyane
This is sure to be a great newsletter from Alexis Zinkerman, an author, journalist, blogger, mental health advocate, runner, and much more!
Dyane Harwood 
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