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Dec 2024
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Project Parenthood presents: "The Good M...

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Project Parenthood presents, a special audiobook excerpt from the upcoming book The Good Mother Myth, by Nancy Reddy.

Timely and thought-provoking, Nancy Reddy unpacks and debunks the bad ideas that have for too long defined what it means to be a "good" mom.

Pre-order the full audiobook no at Audible, Apple Books, the Libby App, or wherever else audiobooks are sold! Available January 21, 2025.

Project Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea Dorcich. A transcript is available as Simplecast.

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