Momma Cusses

A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting & Trying Not to Be the Reason Your Kid Needs Therapy

By: Gwenna Laithland

Narrated by: Abbi Laithland, Gwenna Laithland

With the same authentic and snarky style that her millions of TikTok fans love, "parenting unexpert" Gwenna Laithland narrates her way through hilarious real-life parenting scenarios.

This program is read by the author, with a foreword read by her daughter.

Join the millions of fans who love Momma Cusses, TikTok’s #1 Parenting Unexpert!

There are lots of experts out there who will tell you they have the magic recipe to raising perfect humans. Gwenna Laithland is not one of them. She’s one of us. Frustrated, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Her relatable representation of parenthood validates our experiences. In Momma Cusses, Gwenna uses her signature style of snark and sarcasm to explain her interpretation of responsive parenting vs. reactive parenting and outline the steps she takes to raise her kids. Whether you are a parent or someone who has had a parent, we all need to learn how to handle our emotional spirals responsively.

Now we can all be in it together by tackling some of the hilarious yet all-too-real scenarios Gwenna outlines in her book, including:

YOU WILL LOSE YOUR SH*T:
Mom guilt vs. mom shame

ARE YOU YELLING OR ARE YOU JUST BEING LOUD?:
Get in control of your emotions

THE BIG FEELS LOOP-DE-LOO:
Get in control of their emotions

Accessible, digestible, and rooted in reality, Momma Cusses helps listeners with navigating family dynamics and cultivating emotional resilience for everyone.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press Essentials.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Gwenna Laithland (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Despite that the author does not make a PB&J the correct way (no judgment, PB on both sides of the bread jelly in the middle, just saying) and may end up starting an internet war as a result, this is a fabulous and totally relatable resource. I can’t tell you how many nuggets of gold I carried away to help me in the throws of temper tantrums or how many times I found myself nodding along and chatting with the author every step of the way. I know I am better for it. You won’t regret picking this book up at any point during your parenting journey.

Never read a Parenting book

Okayy so I haven’t ever read a parenting book but I always felt like there was a better way to parent my littles I have 4 and I want to be there confident at the end of the day, and never since I have followed Gwenna in 2021. I have learned from her, and when I found out she was writing a book I knew I had to get it and she did not disappoint she helped me get the confidence to know that I am doing a good job. Thank you Gwenna❤️

Authenticity

I love how honest Gwenna is! she is so real and honest. this book has helped me so much. as a parent

I AM NOT A BAD MOM

Parenting is HARD - Gwena made me so happy dances when I was validated and made me look inward for what I can do better. I waited for this one to come out and I’m SO glad it did 😍😍

Practical and funny

Gwenna gives spot on parenting advice and jokes! Also plenty of great information on responsive parenting.

Gwenna is related and real

I love her and her TikToks so much this just felt like hours with Gwenna getting her advice. Loved it.

Entertaining and informational

For anyone looking for a book that offers valuable insights and practical advice without being too dry or technical, this is an excellent option. It's engaging, informative, and highly relatable!!

An amusing tool for re-parenting yourself

I could be here for hours writing the list of what I did like. It’s humorous, an easy listen, and super gentle and considerate in the delivery. Maybe above all else though, Gwenna is candid, generous, and kind. I am one of her YouTube fans, but I listened to this book in hopes of gaining resources to “re-parent” myself. As a child who grew up in a hostile home due to emotionally and somewhat mentally incapacitated parents, this book brought me a lot of emotional comfort and hope.

Relatable, Honest, and Realistic

the beginning of this book made me CRY! she acknowledges that the average parent is trying and is constantly worried about doing enough. this book was super informative and made me feel like I was talking to another mom about my own kids! I 10000% recommend this book to any young moms (had my first at 21, am now 25), or especially any moms trying to break cycles in their parenting strategies.

Fantastic!!

I’m not even a parent yet, we’re actively trying though and this book was phenomenal! It was funny and times, very informative and really relatable! One of my most anticipated reads of 2024 and it did not disappoint!