I know how to raise a child. I have four beautiful girls, and raising them wasn’t easy. But now that they’re all grown—with the youngest still in school—I find myself wanting to give myself a soft pat on the back and say, “Congratulations.”
At the same time, I wonder, “How did you do it?”
Sure, I could run down a list of dos and don’ts, the hard lessons, the joyful moments, the late nights, and early mornings. I know the rhythm of raising children.
But raising moms?
Our moms?
Me, as a mom?
Now that’s the question.
Berlin’s book, Raising Mom, is the perfect companion for anyone asking the same. After the success of its first edition, Berlin is back with a powerful second edition—an honest, heartful reflection for every woman navigating the journey of motherhood… and mothering herself along the way.
Here is my share of funny mom moment.
“Mom Brain Moments: The Day I Forgot My Kids at the Mall”
This happened over ten years ago when my daughters were still young. One weekend, we went out for a typical day of shopping and lunch. At that time, I had already resigned from my teaching job to be a full-time mom, with some writing gigs on the side. Since I was at home all the time, I decided to let go of our family driver, as I could drive myself.
After enjoying our afternoon snacks, we decided it was time to head home. I instructed my girls and the two nannies to wait for me at the main entrance of the mall while I went to get the car. I parked in an open space at the back of the mall, and since it was quite hot outside, I didn’t want the kids waiting in the sun.
As I drove out of the parking area, I suddenly realized that something was off. The car felt too quiet and light. I was driving the larger van, which meant I had the kids with me, but I had completely forgotten about them and driven past the entrance, already fifteen minutes away. In a panic, I made a sudden U-turn and headed back.
When I finally arrived, I saw my kids laughing along with the nannies. My eldest said, “Mom, we saw you drive past us and waved at you. When we realized you’d forgotten us, I told Yaya, ‘Never mind, she’ll come back.’” It was definitely a moment to remember!
Author’s Note for the Second Edition
The first edition of Raising Moms captured the raw joys, struggles, and lessons of motherhood. With time, new experiences and deeper perspectives have added more layers to the journey. This second edition offers updated stories, fresh reflections, and a stronger call to intentional living and intentional parenting. This is a reminder that motherhood continues to evolve, teaching something new in every season.
Book Description
Exhaustion is real. Between the daily chaos of caring for family, providing for every need, and juggling endless tasks, it’s easy to lose sight of the one person holding everything together—the mother. Who notices when she grows weary, or when her own needs are set aside for everyone else Raising Moms is here to remind every mother that she is seen, her journey matters, and her growth is just as important as the children she lovingly raises.
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