Like Mother, Like Daughter

By Dawn Goodwin.

For years, Lisa Marco has navigated the treacherous waters of the school mum clique, ever since her fallout with Christina Valdecchi, the mother of her daughter's best friend. Christina, the epitome of the fun parent, never misses a chance to remind Lisa of her perceived shortcomings.

Lisa firmly believes in making tough parenting decisions, prioritising her daughter's safety over popularity. While she acknowledges Christina's 'friendship parenting' approach as appealing, she remains steadfast in her commitment to responsible parenting, even if it strains her relationship with her daughter.

Their conflicting parenting styles come to a head when they receive the dreaded call every parent fears. Playground politics escalate to parental involvement, magnifying the complexities of their situation.

Despite their differences and subsequent fallout, the unavoidable bond between their daughters keeps them tethered. Christina's charisma often outshines Lisa's thoughtful approach, but when faced with adversity, both mothers find themselves in eerily similar predicaments.

As their story unfolds, readers are prompted to reflect on the intricate dynamics between mothers and daughters, questioning their place along the parenting spectrum.

Thank you so much to the author - Dawn Goodwin as well as Andrew and the team at Head of Zeus for running this book tour and allowing me the opportunity to take part!

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