“What a wonderful gift this book is for aunties of all of ages, backgrounds, shapes and varieties!”

—Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love

“Melanie Notkin shines a much-needed spotlight on a bond that brings so much happiness to so many people.”

—Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project

Savvy Auntie is the ultimate guide for cool aunts, great-aunts, godmothers, and all women who love kids but have none of their own! Written by Melanie Notkin—America’s premier Savvy Auntie and creator of the popular online community savvyauntie.com—Savvy Auntie focuses on everything that parenting manuals generally leave out: namely auntie-ing! This groundbreaking handbook celebrates the 50% of kid-loving American women who aren’t (or are not yet) moms, but have so much to add to the Family Village.

This complete guide to savvy aunthood includes:

For the First-Time Aunt: Feel confident from day one with a complete timeline of what to expect when she’s expecting, newborn care essentials, and tips for your first meeting.
The Art of “Auntie-ing”: Learn how to carve out your special place in the ‘American Family Village,’ navigate family dynamics, and create lasting traditions with the children you love.
The Modern Auntie-pedia: From the ‘Auntie by Choice’ to the ‘Long-Distance Auntie,’ discover dozens of auntie-types and find your own unique style for spoiling, playing, and celebrating.
The PANK® Playbook: An empowering celebration for the PANK (Professional Aunt No Kids)—the nearly 50% of American women without children who are a vital, loving, and influential part of a child’s life.