Doing motherhood without a village

By S.M Loxton

Doing Motherhood Without a Village is a warm, practical guide for mothers navigating parenthood without the traditional support network previous generations relied on. Moving through five parts, the book validates the exhaustion and quiet grief of raising children without nearby family or built-in community, then shifts into actionable systems for reducing daily overwhelm, from calm-home routines and mental load management to meal planning and shared responsibility tools. It offers concrete strategies for building genuine connection from scratch, learning to ask for help without guilt, and setting boundaries that protect your energy, before turning inward to address self-care, identity, and sustainable presence as a parent. Blending research-backed insight with UK-specific resources, relatable scenarios, and hands-on exercises, this book helps overwhelmed mothers move from surviving alone to building a life - and a version of themselves - that actually works.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H7N5TRDM
• ISBN13: 9798185582800
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"