Blessings of a B Minus - Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Resilient Teenagers
I've never been a big fan of parenting books. I think that most of the time, if you are focused and prayerful and working as a team with your spouse you can do a better job than a book written by an author who doesn't know you or your kid.
BUT - this book is different!
I recommend this book to anyone who has or will have a teenager. I've already raised 3 teenagers and am right in the middle of the 4th and this book still has awesome information and helpful suggestions.
One of things she talked about is how your home is a container for the family (related to chores for your kids). And she used a phrase that has become my little mantra this past week:
Create Order
Those two little words got me organizing the:
pantry
kitchen desk
kitchen cupboards
storage shelves in the laundry room
2 dressers
the craft drawers
and more...
And you know what? I feel like a better mom when I've created order. I feel like I can focus on the kids and what they need.
Really be there - alert and present.
She also wrote a book:
It's geared towards the younger family and if it is anything like the B- book, I highly recommend it too! Yes, it is at the library!
1 comment:
I'm going to put both of those on hold at the library. I'm a huge fan of parenting books! I figure every little bit helps- even if it just makes me realize my way is best. :)
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