Mothering Without Guilt: You and God, You and Others, You and Your Kids

Jean E. Syswerda is first and foremost a wife, a mom, and a grandma. She has three grown children, all married, and ten fabulous grandchildren. She and her husband of almost fifty years live in Allendale, MI. Jean is an author and a former editor and associate publisher at Zondervan Publishing House, where her passion grew for exceptional Bibles that encourage readers to dig deep into God's Word. She has written numerous books and Bible studies, including the bestselling Women of the Bible (co-authored with Ann Spangler), which has sold over a million copies. She is also the author of My Bedtime Story Bible and the NIrV Super Heroes Holy Bible for elementary-aged children.

Sharon A. Hersh M.A., LPC is a licensed professional counselor, speaker, and author. She has written several books, including the popular Bravehearts: Unlocking the Courage to Love with Abandon. She has written four books in the Hand-in-Hand Parenting series including, Mom, I Feel Fat!, Mom, I Hate my Life!, Mom, Everyone Else Does!, and Mom, Sex is NO Big Deal!. Her most recent book is The Last Addiction: Why Self-Help is Not Enough. She is an adjunct professor in graduate counseling courses, including Sex and Sexuality and Addiction at Colorado Christian University, Mars Hill Graduate School, and Reformed Theological Seminary. She is a sought-after speaker at conferences and retreats. Hersh lives in Lone Tree, Colorado.