ABOUT THE BOOK
As a new mom, Woulfe felt the same pressures and pleasures as mothers across the globe. Unlike many others, she decided to create a solution—or at least a mother’s helper.
In the Weeds is her heartfelt guide for women navigating the overwhelming early years of motherhood. Using personal stories and practical wisdom to share a journey of finding peace as a new parent, Woulfe includes thoughtful journal prompts for moms designed to encourage reflection and growth during this transformative time.
If you feell like motherhood is drowning you in an endless cycle of diapers, tantrums and sleepless nights, you're not alone—you're just "in the weeds."
Drawing from her own chaotic journey through early motherhood, certified meditation teacher and wellness advocate Cindy Caprio Woulfe offers a lifeline to overwhelmed moms everywhere.
In this honest, humorous and deeply relatable 30-day guide, Woulfe shares the hard-won wisdom from her darkest motherhood moments—from getting locked in her bathroom by her three-year-old to crying in Starbucks drive-thrus during naptime car rides.
Part memoir, part survival guide and part permission slip to put yourself first, In the Weeds reminds exhausted mothers that taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's essential. Because when you fill your own cup first, you have so much more to pour into the beautiful souls you're raising.
Through engaging anecdotes, Woulfe provides essential strategies on how to practice self-care as a parent without guilt, establish healthy boundaries and reconnect with your identity beyond motherhood. Addressing both mental and emotional wellbeing.
In the Weeds offers a 30-day framework to help you weather the challenges while embracing the joys of parenthood.
Woulfe understands that while you want to help your children, you need to nurture yourself first. Through Woulfe’s authentic guidance, you’ll discover that the path through the weeds begins with self-compassion and leads to deeper connections for your entire family.
THEMES:
- Overwhelmed mom
- Mom guilt and self-care
- Postpartum struggles
- Sleep deprivation with babies
- Mom comparison and judgment
- Toddler tantrums and behavior
- Working mom vs stay at home mom
- Mom identity crisis
- Practical mom survival tips
- Honest motherhood experiences
ISBNS:
- 978-1-964377-95-7 [ebook]
- 978-1-964377-96-4 [paperback]
- 978-1-964377-97-1 [hardcover]
Legacy Launch Pad Publishing, 2025, USA
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cindy Caprio Woulfe is a full time mother, a certified meditation teacher and wellness advocate residing in Connecticut with her husband and two sons.
A University of Colorado at Boulder graduate in Communication and an Institute of Integrative Nutrition alumna, she balances motherhood with her passion for mindfulness practices.
Through her writing, she offers compassionate guidance for mothers seeking balance amid life's overwhelming moments. She is a regular contributor to Fairfield County Mom.
In the Weeds is her first book.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Opening Questions:
Which chapter or "day" resonated most deeply with you and why?
Have you ever had your own "dark kitchen moment" like Cindy describes? What did that look like for you?
What does being "in the weeds" mean to you in your own motherhood journey?
Self-Care & Boundaries:
Cindy talks about her 20-minute sitz bath becoming essential self-care time. What's the smallest act of self-care that makes the biggest difference in your day?
Discuss the "pick your poison" mentality from Day 23. Are you team "clean house for sanity" or team "leave the mess"? How did you figure out what works for you?
Share a time when you had to set a difficult boundary as a mother. How did it feel before, during and after?
Community & Support:
Cindy emphasizes finding "your people" who won't judge you for needing breaks. Do you have those people? How did you find them?
Have you experienced "playground drama" or mom judgment? How do you handle comparison with other mothers?
Discuss the idea of being an "angel" to another mom. Can you share a time someone was an angel to you or when you were able to help another struggling parent?
Identity & Growth:
Cindy writes about bringing "sexy back" and remembering she's still a woman, not just a mom. How do you maintain your sense of self while caring for others?
What does "staying on your own mat" mean to you? How do you avoid comparing your children or your parenting to others?
Cindy mentions that having children helps you "heal your past and become a better person." What aspects of your own childhood are you intentionally changing or continuing with your children?
Practical Applications:
Which of Cindy's coping strategies (gratitude practice, one-mile runs, book club, meditation) appeals to you most? What would you like to try?
How do you handle the "have to" vs "get to" mindset shift in your daily routine?
Cindy talks about forgiving yourself again and again." What's the hardest part about extending grace to yourself as a mother?
Closing Reflection:
After reading this book, what's one change you want to make in how you care for yourself?
What message from this book do you most want to remember when you're back "in the weeds"?
How can your group continue to support each other in prioritizing self-care while mothering?
PRESS RELEASE
IN THE WEEDS press release (pdf)
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