All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood

Having a child is exhausting, and to be honest, not always the most fun. Jennifer Senior captures that sense of “no fun” perfectly by breaking down just what makes parenting so grueling, while also acknowledging the rewarding aspects of the journey as well. One of the rare parenting books that focuses on how the parent feels, All Joy and No Fun reminds that it doesn't have to be this hard, and that we can bring back some fun to the process. Not all of the book is revelatory, but it was definitely validating for someone like me who struggles every day with the more challenging parts of parenting a toddler.