About Raising Great, Even When…: Finding Your Freedom in Early Parenthood by Grace Berios
Creating systems of freedom, not restriction.
You’re doing everything and still feel like you’re barely holding it together.
Multiple kids. A career you’re trying to maintain. A partner whose schedule means you’re flying solo most nights. And somewhere between the diaper blowouts and work deadlines, you’ve lost sight of who you used to be.
What if you could do more than just survive?
When Grace Berios found herself with four kids under five during her husband’s medical residency, she thought she’d lost herself forever. Add in pregnancy loss, a Down syndrome diagnosis, and a surprise fifth baby after a vasectomy, and “thriving” seemed like a cruel joke.
But through the mess, she discovered something powerful: the right systems don’t restrict freedom—they create it.
In this refreshingly honest guide, Grace shares:
• The three pillars (Consistency, Community, Grace) that transformed her family
• Why all five babies slept through the night by 8–10 weeks
• The “Batch Boss” method that saves hours without sacrificing connection
• How to chart your own parenting course
• Finding joy when nothing goes to plan
Part memoir, part manual, all heart—this is the book Grace wishes she’d had during those 2 AM Google searches. Because you’re not just raising great kids. You’re raising yourself too.
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Author Bio:
Grace Berios believes in really good dark chocolate and the power of showing up consistently. Mother of five, she juggled educational finance while solo-parenting through her husband’s medical training. Founder of Little Bird Vintage Designs, Grace proves that systems create freedom, not restriction. When not managing her Texas Hill Country household, you’ll find her on a trail, in her office with hot coffee, or shuttling kids to activities.
Connect at @raisinggraceandlittlebird or www.raisinggraceandlittlebird,com