Mitten Strings for God discussion

[Moxie]

I'd love to discuss this book. I think it is full of great ideas but I struggle implementing them when we're so busy with activities plus I have twice as many kids as the author. Thoughts??

[Moxie]

Anybody? The book isn't about God, I promise!

[Carol in Cal.]

I read this book when my dd was about 5 or 6, and I absolutely loved it. I felt that it reflected my own journey and I liked the way the author meditated on her decisions as a parent, and made them thoughtfully and reasonably, and even reconsidered them at times. The loving, slow, calm household that she established was very much like my own, and I loved it and felt very affirmed by it.

 

However, DD is 15 now, and I don't love the book anymore. I reread it recently, and although I liked it, I didn't feel that blazing affirmation of it bouncing off of every page as I did 9-10 years ago.

[Upward Journey]

Loved that book! But it's been a couple of years since I read it. :)

[Negin]

I read this book when my dc were much younger. I loved it and would often go back and re-read parts of it. I don't think it's applicable to us anymore. Our dc are now older. One part of the book that I really loved was about picky eaters and mealtimes. I found it very helpful.

I have to admit that I preferred this book.

 

 

I've been meaning to get the Teenager book for some time. I may order it. My problem is that lately I really and truly struggle with non-fiction books. :glare: Mind you, this author's style is so sweet, user-friendly, and simple. I may just get it. :) Thanks for this thread and reminding me about it. :D

 

Edited November 2, 2011 by Negin in Grenada