So many things from this book have really stuck with me, particularly the bits about children being the greatest source of joy for parents. I'd forgotten about that...This book helped me reframe and kind of start over and realize how grumpy and mean and not fun I have been for a while. Kids are fun! Family life should be fun too. I also loved all the thoughts about how to have a more spiritual home. Instead of making me feel there are too many things I'm not doing that I must do, it helped me realize that the only thing I need to do is focus our family on Christ. Amazing and the reviews are true... The Eyres will be speaking to the MBASA group soon and I thought I'd read up on their stuff. I must purchase this book once it's cheaper on Amazon. LOVED these LDS spiritual messages and am so glad I read now while my oldest is 5 and have time to instill in them these great ideas...I like the reading style, flow of chaptershow they talk about Stewardship...how that needs to be emphasized and how parents do want to know everything vs. keep it privatepaydays vs. allowance valuesparenting/familyeconomy.comactive listening 76break 83Fear God, not your kids 96 (not over indulging, comparing etc.)calmness is contagious 103Sabath Day awards (part of FHE) loved this and will instigate this week! 125-126 focus on positiveprophet chaeffeur moments 132-134Mother's Birthday Prayer for her children neat tradition 144Monthly Testimony Meetings 152
What do You think about 5 Spiritual Solutions For Everyday Parenting Challenges (2011)?
Lots of great spiritual insight on parenting. Really great book for raising children of all ages!
—astrid
