{"id":19086,"date":"2024-09-03T01:00:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T05:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/?p=19086"},"modified":"2024-07-07T02:06:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-07T06:06:06","slug":"book-goth-parenting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-goth-parenting\/","title":{"rendered":"Goth Parenting: The Dark Joys of Raising Baby Bats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"book-2854\" class=\"bdb-book-info\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/book_gothparenting.png?fit=250%2C328&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goth Parenting: The Dark Joys of Raising Baby Bats\" class=\"alignright\"\/><strong>Title:<\/strong> Goth Parenting: The Dark Joys of Raising Baby Bats<br \/><strong>Author:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/author\/casey-gilly\/\">Casey Gilly<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/author\/robin-robinson\/\">Robin Robinson<\/a><br \/><strong>First Published:<\/strong> <span content=\"2024-09-03\">September 3, 2024<\/span><br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/publisher\/chronicle-books\/\">Chronicle Books<\/a><br \/><strong>Pages:<\/strong> 96<br \/><strong>Genre:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/genre\/humor\/\">Humor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/genre\/non-fiction\/\">Non-Fiction<\/a><br \/><strong>Format:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/format\/earc\/\">eARC<\/a><br \/><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/source\/netgalley\/\">NetGalley<\/a><br \/><strong>Rating:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/book-database\/rating\/4\/\"><span class=\"bdb-font-awesome-star-wrap\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"far fa-star\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/205008397-goth-parenting\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/addtogoodreads.png?ssl=1\" align=\"left\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><br \/><br \/><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong> <p>From the cradle bars to pre-preteen goo goo mucks, Goth Parenting is an illustrated humor book with heart for families who do things a little differently.<\/p>\n<p>Your local mall goths and graveyard lurkers experience the same milestones of parenthood as anyone else. Goths just do it with a little extra style and more Edgar Allan Poe references.<\/p>\n<p>Goth Parenting takes you from a baby bat\u2019s very earliest days through age seven, illustrating parents\u2019 memorable moments, challenges, and rewards along the way. Like figuring out how to child-proof your tomb sweet tomb, what to feed a toddler to make sure they live deliciously, and how to cope if your little monster doesn\u2019t wish every day was Halloween.<\/p>\n<p>Whether your gashlycrumb tiny is a ball of darkness like you or a little ray of sunshine, there\u2019s something here for every alternative parent. Because being a goth parent is about more than just Victorian accessories and black clothing\u2014it\u2019s about acceptance, love, and always being yourself. And also black clothing.<\/p>\n<p>CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS GOTH: The funny, gentle advice is peppered with instantly recognizable references, from Dracula to Edward Gorey to The Sisters of Mercy.<\/p>\n<p>BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED ALT PARENTING BOOK: Cute and colorful pictures illustrate diverse, loving goth families on every page.<\/p>\n<p>GREAT GIFT: Super-relatable moments make this an ideal present for goths at any stage of their parenting adventures. Wrap in a sheet of skull floral paper for baby shower, birthday, or stocking stuffer gift-giving to moms, dads, or couples.<\/p>\n<p>Perfect for:<br \/>\nMoms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and caretakers with an offbeat sense of humor<br \/>\nKids of goth parents looking for a Mother's Day, Father's Day, or birthday present<br \/>\nGen X mall goths, alternative millennials, and older Gen Zers starting families<br \/>\nGoths, punks, witches, graveyard lurkers, reformed Hot Topic teens, proud emo crybabies, and anyone who admires the goth aesthetic and lifestyle<br \/>\nFans of My Chemical Romance, The Addams Family, and Netflix\u2019s Wednesday reboot<\/p>\n<strong>Get the Book:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BxzaLj\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a>\r\n<hr \/><\/div>\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Review\",\n\t\t\t\t\"datePublished\": \"2024-09-03T05:00:41+00:00\",\n\t\t\t\t\"description\": \"Goth Parenting: The Dark Joys of Raising Baby Bats\",\n\t\t\t\t\"publisher\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Organization\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Radical Dreamer\"\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/pastelgoth.net\\\/blog\\\/book-goth-parenting\\\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\"itemReviewed\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Book\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Goth Parenting: The Dark Joys of Raising Baby Bats\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"author\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Casey Gilly\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"sameAs\": \"https:\\\/\\\/pastelgoth.net\\\/blog\\\/book-database\\\/author\\\/casey-gilly\\\/\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Robin Robinson\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"sameAs\": \"https:\\\/\\\/pastelgoth.net\\\/blog\\\/book-database\\\/author\\\/robin-robinson\\\/\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t],\n\t\t\t\t\t\"isbn\": \"\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"numberOfPages\": 96,\n\t\t\t\t\t\"publisher\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Organization\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Chronicle Books\"\t\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\t\"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/i0.wp.com\\\/pastelgoth.net\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/book_gothparenting.png?fit=250%2C328&ssl=1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"datePublished\": \"2024-09-03T00:00:00+00:00\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"sameAs\": \"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodreads.com\\\/book\\\/show\\\/205008397-goth-parenting\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"genre\": \"Humor\"\t\t\t\t},\n\t\t\t\t\"author\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Jamie\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"sameAs\": \"https:\\\/\\\/pastelgoth.net\\\/blog\\\/\"\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t, \"reviewRating\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Rating\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"ratingValue\": 4,\n\t\t\t\t\t\"bestRating\": 5\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\n<h2>Review<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/book_gothparenting-page.png?resize=350%2C215&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"215\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-19323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/book_gothparenting-page.png?w=350&amp;ssl=1 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/book_gothparenting-page.png?resize=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><strong>Goth Parenting<\/strong> is a practical guide for new parents on what to expect with their first child\u2026 But goth flavored. The book goes from infancy to age seven. Each page gives a nugget of wisdom and includes fun illustrations. There is a fair amount of goth humor and the tone is gentle and playful, even when addressing less pleasant topics.<\/p>\n<p>I appreciated that the book made common advice fun and included some less common topics, such as fitting in with other (normie) parents, being supportive of your child\u2019s developing self-expression (even if it doesn\u2019t match your own aesthetic), or acknowledging imaginary friends.<\/p>\n<p>The graphic design of this little book is thoughtful and the illustrations are great. There are pop culture references peppered throughout that were cute, like Beetlejuice, Welcome to the Black Parade, and The Shining. <strong>Goth Parenting<\/strong> is an adorable little book that would make a wonderful gift, and the brevity of the text makes it far easier to digest than other parenting guides.<\/p>\n<h2>Quote<\/h2>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;As a goth parent, you likely have stylized, <em>curated<\/em>, beautiful <em>plans<\/em> for how to make the season <strong>extra special<\/strong>&#8230; but are those plans <strong>inclusive<\/strong> of your imp?&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<h2>About the Authors<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ubb-about-author\">\n<h3>About Casey Gilly<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/author_caseygilly.png?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignleft ubb-about-author-photo\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/author_caseygilly.png?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pastelgoth.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/author_caseygilly.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Casey Gilly is a comics writer, horror fan, and mother to a small goblin. The first two prepared her for the third. She resides in the Pacific Northwest, where she writes comics including Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer, My Little Pony, Archie Horror, and Dungeons and Dragons: Ravenloft, as well as tarot decks, and more. She was, is, and always will be Extremely, Embarrassingly, Goth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ubb-author-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/CaseyGilly\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RunBarbara\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Twitter<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/author\/show\/16549211.Casey_Gilly\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Goodreads<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zVMNmM\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Amazon<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shark_fight\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ubb-about-author\">\n<h3>About Robin Robinson<\/h3>\n<p>Robin Robinson is an author.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Review Goth Parenting is a practical guide for new parents on what to expect with their first child\u2026 But goth flavored. The book goes from infancy to age seven. 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