A guide for the journey into parenthood — wherever you’re starting from
Parents can prepare for parenthood, even after their baby arrives
People often say nothing can prepare you for parenthood.
Becoming Us was written because that isn’t true.
Parenthood is one of the most profound transitions adults experience — and like any significant journey, it’s easier when you have a map. Becoming Us offers a clear, compassionate guide through the wilds and wonders of pregnancy, early parenthood, and the years that follow.
What the book covers
Becoming Us explores the normal and common challenges parents face as they become a family, like:
adjusting to major lifestyle changes
managing work, money, and mental load
changes to intimacy and connection
navigating in-laws, family expectations, and differing parenting styles
learning how to support each other through stress and differences
Rather than offering quick fixes or advice, the book helps parents make sense of what they’re going through, together.
A map you can return to again and again
You’ll find practical steps woven throughout the book to help you navigate the ups and downs of family life in ways that bring partners closer rather than driving them apart.
And importantly:
you don’t need to have read this before your baby arrived.
Preparation in parenthood is ongoing. Parents can prepare for the next day, the next stage, and the next season of family life — again and again — because parenthood is a journey for life.
Who this book is for
Becoming Us is for:
expecting parents
new parents
partners navigating change together
parents who want language for what they’re experiencing
and anyone who wants to grow into family life with more understanding and connection
“I became aware that many of my feelings were common and a normal part of becoming a parent.”
“This book made me feel calmer, gentler and more accepting of myself and my husband. It helped me see what we each bring to parenting and how much our son needs both our approaches.”
“It’s like Elly was in the house with us. This book has been a roadmap for getting us back on track.”
“Wonderful. The world needs this book!”
Kent Hoffman, Circle of Secutity
