Leta, I received your book yesterday and I have not been able to put it down. It came at the most perfect time!  I am doing a show this week on "faith" and I've been going back and forth on how to approach it. It's such an awkward topic for me- since spirituality can be so private and has been used so often in a negative context. I have been wanting to address the topic for quite some time without the emphasis of one denomination over the other. The dilemma has been- how do I do this without raising some kind of controversy? Especially when it shouldn't be about that... (not that I shy away from controversy, but this isn't what I am looking for with this topic). All I want to do is encourage parents to have faith that it will all be okay. Faith, hope, whatever they want to call it...??? Something that will guide them in the confusion and chaos of their lives. Anyway, I have been reading your book all morning and I am so impressed with your ability to speak to everyone universally. It wouldn't matter if I was a born-again Christian or an Atheist, there is spiritual enlightenment for everyone in your book. You have such a gift, Leta.
Again, thank you. What a gift! I can't wait to read more.

Ally Loprete
Founder & CEO of OurMilkMoney.com
A directory of self-employed parents who offer products and services in your community.
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"Engaging, fast paced and a clear sense of humor make the reader want to keep going. There are many great mental images, good sense and acquired wisdom apparent from the beginning and sustained. Great work and valuable distillations for readers."

Kevin Hrebik

Editor for Halo Publishing International and former copyeditor for the world-famous "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series

 

 

"An insightful and funny look at the chaos and complexities of modern parenting with an original and touching spiritual dimension.  I sent copies to my three daughters!"

Brenda Miller

Certified Professional Coach

Certified Radical Forgiveness Coach

Voice Dialogue Facilitator

www.brendamiller.org

 

 

"Leta brings “REAL LIFE” with a humorous edge to what we all feel and go through as parents. She brings comedy, sarcasm all rolled in with love, compassion and understanding. Now there is a book out there that can take the humor and the reality of being parents in today’s world and all that can bring from tantrums to guilt and mixed all in there validation and understanding from one parent to another.

Thank you Leta!"

Sue Lundquist

Author

Radio show host

www.imthankful.com

 

 

 

"Your writing is very accessible and flows very nicely.  It is clear you have done a lot of soul-searching and it's refreshing." 

S. McClintock

Artist

father of 2

 

 

"Leta Hamilton has written a book I wish I had when I was raising toddlers. Her calm, humorous and reassuring commentary makes the absurdities and mistakes seem surmountable--and more than that, essential to the growth of the kids AND the mom. Her mission statement as a mother is inspiring, not intimidating, and her frank exploration of her own foibles will make moms of toddlers sigh with relief: "I'm not alone!"

E. Deitrich

Author

Poet

mother of 2

 

 

"This book is an insightful, uplifting and humerous experience.  Leta takes you on a grand adventure full of thrilling turns and surprises.  Welcome to motherhood."

Theresa Gale Henson

Author

 

 

 

"I love your book.  It's making me laugh out loud on every page!"

Jessica Brown

Mother of 1, number 2 on the way

Editor/Proofreader

 

"Your thoughts are so insightful and it is refreshing to realize that I am not alone.  So many things you write about are feelings and thoughts I have had and thought I was the only one.  I am enjoying every word.  I even had to read some of it to my husband when he got home tonight.  You really are a great writer and have a great sense of humor.  I can't wait to read more."

 Christine M. Thain, LM CPM                                                                                       

 

"I would have been a much better mother if I had read this book!"

Jan Hamilton

mother of 2

(Ok, I admit it, that one is from my mom.)

  

"Does God exist in stir fry?" Leta Hamilton asks. And her response is yes, but it's not easy to find him there. All too many mothers succumb to the dirty dishes, constant requests from our toddlers and mounds of laundry and put any higher level of thinking on hold until "later." But what if that later never comes? And sure t is difficult, but Hamilton proves it is possible to devote time and energy to learn, contemplate, and read about spirituality, balance, and other concepts more complex than "Mac and cheese or tofu dogs tonight?" She not only ponders these large questions, she writes about them in a humorous, honest, acceptable way. And in doing so, she is able to pique even the most harried moms curiosity and give her a break from the mundane by providing a window to the sublime. I like your writing."

Corbin Lewars

Seattle-area author, editor, and writing mentor.

Her most recent memoir, Creating a Life is out now. Corbin is the founder and editor of the print zine Reality Mom, and offers her much-praised editing and mentoring services to blossoming writers in need of assistance.

http://www.corbinlewars.com/  

 

"Leta, your book is a refreshing look into motherhood that makes me realize what is important in life. It is a pleasure to read - both funny and insightful. I CAN find a balance between being a person in my own right and being a mother."

Lisa Meighan

Architect, mother of 2

www.designerschoicehomes.com

 

  

Caroline Tucker

Mother of 2

 

I am so impressed and wish I could have made use of all the wise advice 40 odd years ago.

Anthea Freemantle

Mother of 2

 

 
Your calling in life is such a blessing for others and touches them during possibly one of the most difficult phases of life.

Dianne Goffin,

Mother of 1

 

I am LOVING your book! I have a friend who is in dire need of your words of wisdom so I am going to pass it on today.

 

Joanne MacLeod

Mother of 3

 

Your writing is very wonderful and refreshing.  You have a tremendous honesty about you.

Elena Wilkins Blume, Creator at 3MOTIVE8, a Group created to help motivate others to a better next moment. Find 3MOTIVE8 on facebook.com and join today.

Motherhood is not for wimps. Leta Hamilton is obviously no wimp; her self-deprecating, humorous approach to motherhood is a great read for moms, moms-to-be’s, and mom wanna-be’s. The Way of the Toddler is a stream of consciousness look into the incredible world toddler titans thrust us into as parents. Hamilton’s simple open approach to how zen-like and simple toddlers really are as well as explores how we are not alone in our quest to raise our little one’s through the terrible two’s and the turbulent tantrums of the three’s while maintaining our sanity.

 

The Way of the Toddler is a good place to seek our path through the mundane and the murky moments of motherhood. The darn critters did not come with an instruction book or care manual; perhaps this is the book missing from your bag of tricks as mom, martyr, and sometime martinet. Hamilton has written a wonderful book that celebrates the tiny beings we have in our lives and helps us find comfort in what we are doing right and a deeper peace in knowing that we all make mistakes and the little angels will turn out alright despite our parenting foibles.

Shannon Evans

http://mywritingmentor.wordpress.com/2010/07/25/a-review-of-the-way-of-the-toddler-by-leta-hamilton/

 

Great post! My daughter fell off the bridge at the playground this morning. I thought for sure it was to much. But after a minute or so of crying, she went back to the toy. I wish I could bounce back like that. I feel so worn out and down at different moments of the day that I think sometimes I am not completely present for my daughter. Looking forward to trying some of your tips.

Anne Goldstein

 

You are wonderful on the radio.

Gary Mantz

Host of The Gary Mantz Show, KKNW 1150AM Seattle

 

 

Thank you, Leta. I enjoyed your energy right from the heart ~ you are special lady.