{"title":"Bertsche Rachel","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the engaging works of \u003cstrong\u003eRachel Bertsche\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebrated author known for her insightful contributions to the Self-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development genre. With a knack for blending personal anecdotes and practical advice, Bertsche offers readers a comforting and relatable guide through the complexities of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kids Are in Bed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a refreshing take on how parents can reclaim their personal time amidst the chaos of family life. Equipped with witty observations and heartfelt advice, Bertsche empowers readers to find balance and enjoy self-care without guilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Bertsche's collection and explore her uniquely candid and encouraging literary voice, ideal for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance on living a more fulfilling life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-kids-are-in-bed-by-bertsche-rachel-9781524744014","title":"The Kids Are in Bed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJournalist, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMWF Seeking BFF\u003c\/em\u003e, and mother of two, Rachel Bertsche, tries to find calm among the chaos and reclaim a personal life while raising her young kids, offering solutions for how all parents can do the same, once \u003cem\u003eThe Kids Are in Bed\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"All new moms should shove a copy of \u003cem\u003eThe Kids Are in Bed\u003c\/em\u003e in the diaper bag between the asswipes and Aquaphor! A perfect guide on how to not morph solely into someone's mom and retain your badassery in a world of Disneyfication and baby sharks.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e — Jill Kargman, author of \u003cem\u003eSprinkle Glitter on My Grave\u003c\/em\u003e and creator of \u003cem\u003eOdd Mom Out\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePicture it—it's 8:30 p.m. You close the door to your child's room just as you hear your partner closing the dishwasher, and now it's time for an hour or two of glorious freedom. What do you do? Read the book you've been waiting to crack open all day? Chat on the phone with a friend, glass of wine in hand, or go out with pals and share a whole bottle? Or, like many modern parents, do you get caught up in chores, busywork, and social media black holes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an original survey conducted for this book, 71 percent of parents said their free time didn't feel free at all, because they were still thinking about all the things they should be doing for their kids, their jobs, and their households. Rachel Bertsche found herself in exactly that bind. After dozens of interviews with scientists and parenting experts, input from mums and dads across the country, and her own experiments with her personal time, Rachel figured out how to transform her patterns and reconnect to her pre-kids life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Kids Are in Bed\u003c\/em\u003e, other parents can learn to do the same and learn to truly enjoy the time after lights-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868873314540,"sku":"9781524744014","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24033443482730.jpg?v=1759774065"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bertsche-rachel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}