Calm the H*ck Down guides parents to lighten up their approach to parenting in search of better mental health and stronger relationships.

Parenting is a tough job that comes with a lot of stress.

Left unchecked, parenting stress can take a toll on our mental and physical health.

There is constant pressure to be the perfect parent, which leads to freak-outs over minor issues.

How can you learn to lighten up while still giving your kids the structure they need?

Author Melanie Dale is an adoptive mom, an in-vitro mom, and a special-needs mom.

Though she swore she would never write a parenting book, in Calm the H*ck Down: How to Let Go and Lighten Up About Parenting, Dale opens up about parenting pressures and how she's learned to combat them.

Dale shares her insights and witty anecdotes in a raw, realistic take on parenting.

Using research and real-life stories, the author shows readers how it's possible to relax and enjoy parenting while still being a good parent.