Jen Peters and Ginger, a couple of real-life moms, share 76 stories from mothers, fathers, and grandparents who've survived embarrassing potty moments, road trips gone bad, school mishaps, bedroom blunders, and other parenting situations. They introduce the book by pointing out that as new parents attempt to navigate through the ups and downs of parenthood, they sometimes find themselves saying and doing things they never thought they would. Instead of laughing at those mistakes, many then assume they have failed as parents and think their children are destined for therapy.
"Years ago", Jen and Ginger say, "we realized how healthy (and hilarious) it was to discuss our stories with our friends. Tears turned into laughter and we felt normal again. Our Mother of the Year writing adventure began."