4* This was a good read. The author, like me, dreamed of a well-ordered life with secure, helpful, tall and charming teenagers. Rather I was reminded 4* This was a good read. The author, like me, dreamed of a well-ordered life with secure, helpful, tall and charming teenagers. Rather I was reminded that my teenagers' brains are in a kind of wild developmental state. What feels like narcissism is in fact pretty normal for a teenager whose job right now is figuring out who they are and learning to find practical outlets for their God-given passions....more
5* This book has a lot of medical wisdom for children's mental health issues. Very helpful reading, I will return to this book if needed. I did not re5* This book has a lot of medical wisdom for children's mental health issues. Very helpful reading, I will return to this book if needed. I did not read every chapter through as they were on different topics....more
6* I think this is the best book I've read in years, and I've read great books. I did not read this for parenting purposes but for myself. Statistics 6* I think this is the best book I've read in years, and I've read great books. I did not read this for parenting purposes but for myself. Statistics show that only 4% of millennials hold a biblical worldview. I can expect that society will not reinforce, but will undermine what my children have been taught about the Bible. This apologetics book explains so many cultural lies. There are causes or statements that appear innocent, but in reality are at enmity with God. The chapters are written by several different women of wisdom. Lots of well-researched and documented history included. Their website also has amazing resources for Christian mothers....more
3* A fun book, but not great enough to be amazing. This mom was actually rising before dawn to cook her children gourmet organic meals, then off to wo3* A fun book, but not great enough to be amazing. This mom was actually rising before dawn to cook her children gourmet organic meals, then off to work and fast food every day for lunch. Not my kind of problem. But this one is: "Why is my child on their 3rd playdate of the week, and I haven't seen my best friend face-to-face in 5 months?"...more
3* This book has a message of hope - technology isn't all bad. It makes our lives both better and worse. The material on self-esteem, online friendshi3* This book has a message of hope - technology isn't all bad. It makes our lives both better and worse. The material on self-esteem, online friendships, and digital addiction is helpful for adults too, though it is not even based on moral values....more
4* Great encouragement for parents battling the entitlement of our tweens and teens. I was surprised that the author actually had teenage children bef4* Great encouragement for parents battling the entitlement of our tweens and teens. I was surprised that the author actually had teenage children before she realized they could be helping out more. I enjoyed her stories of whipping the family into shape. Entitlement is an ugly attitude that creeps in and we must be on guard against it! Myself included.
Similar title to "Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World" by Kristen Welch, which I also highly recommend. ...more
4* The author gets pretty technical with the data that she's studied! I agree with her approach. Often our best parenting choices are simply the ones 4* The author gets pretty technical with the data that she's studied! I agree with her approach. Often our best parenting choices are simply the ones that make it work for our family. The advice the world throws at us parents is based on fear and not on facts. Emily breaks down the wall of fear by using honest facts and by interpreting many data studies for us. She does not give much parenting advice, but rather gives you the whole picture - facts, risks, rewards - and you come to your own conclusion....more
4* A great book for young people and families to read. The author shares interesting little stories with practical wisdom. This book lifts up a high s4* A great book for young people and families to read. The author shares interesting little stories with practical wisdom. This book lifts up a high standard in work, respect, integrity, commitment, and contentment. Anyone who wants to find more fulfillment in their work will benefit from reading this book. Chapters now and then from this book will be required reading for my children....more
3* Finally, a parenting book that says, "Just play with your children! Go travel! Make jolly traditions!" I love Gwen's discussion on how traditions a3* Finally, a parenting book that says, "Just play with your children! Go travel! Make jolly traditions!" I love Gwen's discussion on how traditions and family culture are important. This book is full of tips, websites, and ideas for how to get off the couch and have some real family fun. A godly perspective made this book come alive for me. There are ways to travel and spend leisure time that befit a Christian's lifestyle....more
4* Elsie is one amazing mother! Married to a Montana cattle rancher, she had 5 babies in less than 4 years (two sets of twins!). Then when her husband4* Elsie is one amazing mother! Married to a Montana cattle rancher, she had 5 babies in less than 4 years (two sets of twins!). Then when her husband died, she struggled alone to provide for them all. Part pioneer story, part memoir, part parenting-survival-tale, Elsie's story was inspirational. She is a strong woman whom I found easy to admire....more
2* The authors had some good ideas for parents of kids who fight. That's probably all of us eh!? Tips like acknowledging anger, not comparing either g2* The authors had some good ideas for parents of kids who fight. That's probably all of us eh!? Tips like acknowledging anger, not comparing either good or bad traits in your children, treating each as an individual, and when and how to intervene in fights. Even trying to be fair sometimes backfires because children have unique needs. The format of this book was very informal, based off a series of group discussions....more
5* Julie Barnhill writes as though she is talking to you over a cup of coffee. This book provides help for mothers who are dominated by the whims of t5* Julie Barnhill writes as though she is talking to you over a cup of coffee. This book provides help for mothers who are dominated by the whims of their children. One tough mother can step up, take charge, and be the boss with no excuses, just because you are the mom! I was reminded that house rules are important and children do thrive where there are some consistent and enforced household rules. ...more
5* I like all the Babywise books by Gary Ezzo. They give me real solutions and tangible relief for my parenting frustrations. I love how this book goe5* I like all the Babywise books by Gary Ezzo. They give me real solutions and tangible relief for my parenting frustrations. I love how this book goes right to the heart of the matter - simple reasons why I need to train my kids to be kind and non-destructive. This Christian book is water in a parched world that seems to be raising selfish kids. This book goes back to the Golden Rule and stresses kindness, respect, manners, and right-and-wrong, which I want to teach my children. ...more
5* This is a powerful book with encouragement for parents who want to raise grateful kids. Entitlement culture is all around us and Kristen lays it ou5* This is a powerful book with encouragement for parents who want to raise grateful kids. Entitlement culture is all around us and Kristen lays it out honestly and clearly - we will have to counter culture if we want to rise above the selfishness. It will not be easy but it will be worth it, because this is the way Jesus wants us to live. This book is a keeper and I want it on my shelf so I can re-read it again soon....more
5* I have enjoyed Lenore's blog for years, and her book is full of good-humored wisdom on how we can let go of worry. Her sarcastic humor makes the bo5* I have enjoyed Lenore's blog for years, and her book is full of good-humored wisdom on how we can let go of worry. Her sarcastic humor makes the book fun to read. She uses truth to fight the perception "that our children are in constant danger from creeps, kidnapping, germs, grades, flashers, frustration, failure, baby snatchers, bugs, bullies, men, sleepovers and/or the perils of a non-organic grape." ...more
4* A great book to help me understand my little boy! Fun to read with lots of examples of the craziness that comes into the home with a boy. I like th4* A great book to help me understand my little boy! Fun to read with lots of examples of the craziness that comes into the home with a boy. I like the idea of raising a warrior, a strong yet tenderhearted son. ...more
4* A very good book. It's a big book, with a lot of detail. The issue of peer orientation means kids are looking to their peers for affirmation and lo4* A very good book. It's a big book, with a lot of detail. The issue of peer orientation means kids are looking to their peers for affirmation and love. And parents are losing the influence they had in previous generations, mainly due to technology and socialization. It's a lot of reading, especially since the first half of the book is just talking about the problem (peer orientation). Then the last part of the book has some good solid ideas for holding on to our kids and providing them with the unconditional love that they will never find among their peers....more
5* I loved this book. Lisa-Jo's motherhood story as she has written it is gutsy, refreshing, real, affirming... This is a must-read for every young mo5* I loved this book. Lisa-Jo's motherhood story as she has written it is gutsy, refreshing, real, affirming... This is a must-read for every young mom....more
3* If you're in the stage of life with young children, and life is threatening to overwhelm, take a break with the Baby Blues. You may laugh or cry, b3* If you're in the stage of life with young children, and life is threatening to overwhelm, take a break with the Baby Blues. You may laugh or cry, but either way it will be a stress reliever! This book is quite a bit smaller than the Baby Blues 'Treasuries.'...more
2* This book has some good ideas. The suggestions are a bit too perfect though, like the following advice for weaning a toddler from a soother: "Encou2* This book has some good ideas. The suggestions are a bit too perfect though, like the following advice for weaning a toddler from a soother: "Encourage the child to use his plug in private. Mention that older children doing things that babies do bothers some adults. "If you really must use your pacifier, please use it in your room." By approaching it this way and making the pacifier less convenient to use, the child will soon wean himself." That sounds totally unrealistic to me! It wouldn't have worked on my kids. This book made me feel like my own children are rather rebellious, and if I were loving them properly they would always want to listen. Overall, this book gave me a sinking feeling that we do not measure up to the author's standard....more
2* I'm sorry I can only give this book 2 stars. While the love languages theory is neat and useful, this book had child training tips which I didn't a2* I'm sorry I can only give this book 2 stars. While the love languages theory is neat and useful, this book had child training tips which I didn't agree with. Possibly its only fault is being too idealistic. Two statements from the book - Children only misbehave when their love tanks are empty. Requests, not commands should be used when giving instructions. Those two I don't like, but the part about figuring out your child's love language was still neat. I like the emphasis on using all five love languages to have a well-rounded out relationship....more
3* I already have Julie Barnhill's One Tough Mother book, and this seems to be the same book in a different size with a different title and cover. Jul3* I already have Julie Barnhill's One Tough Mother book, and this seems to be the same book in a different size with a different title and cover. Julie's writing always gives me courage to "step up and be the mom!"...more
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