Values Driven Family

As you know, I promised in your newsletter sign ups that occasionally I would share reviews and special promotions from other Christian Publishers. I just finished reading a terrific book by Cynthia Carrier of www.valuesdrivenfamily.com. With the release of her new book, I thought it would be a perfect time to invite you to see their neat site. They have a ton of free great resources for people with children of all ages. The one I just finished reading was entitled: The Growing Homeschool Integrating Babies and Toddlers into Your Already Busy Schedule. I cannot wait to tell you about it. See my review of it below. Just in case you do not have babies or toddlers you are integrating right now, check out their other resources and website to see what else they offer. They have NUMEROUS free resources and several partner FREEBIES on their sites from other Christian publishers. They are also offering a special coupon to all my subscribers, but hurry! Their offer expires on March 7. See the details at the bottom.

Stewards-that’s what we are: entrusted by God with one of the greatest responsibilities known to humanity. God, in His wisdom, has given us mere mortals the awesome responsibility of preparing little humans (that is, our children) for eternity. Review the Values-Driven Discipleship table of contents to see the wealth of material that you’d have readily available to impress upon your children’s hearts. It has a handy index of behaviors and character traits so you can find what you need in seconds–and all the verses are completely written out, so you don’t need to dig through multiple volumes or cross reference with your own Bible to find what you’re looking for. It doesn’t get much easier than this!

Book Review
by Malia Russell
The Growing Homeschool
Integrating Babies and Toddlers into Your Already Busy Schedule

Available in Print or E-Book Format

This book covers so many aspects of Godly parenting, but is not overwhelming. In fact, if I were to write a parenting book, much of what she said I would include in a book of my own.Here are the chapters she covers in the book:

Making the Most of Every Opportunity
Majoring in the Majors
Scheduling to Promote Integration (Here Cynthia discusses schedules: Strict, loose and in-between and shows how there can be a place and time for all of these. She also shares some great ideas for actually making and maintaining a schedule with many children in the the home.
Integrating Little Ones into the Curriculum
Getting Practical: Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers (This chapter would go along well with our Audio Workshop: Keeping Young Ones Happy and Occupied During Schooltime)
And the Survey Says (This chapter was written based on the wisdom of many mothers she interviewed for their wisdom, frustrations, and creative advice)
The Values of Children
A Closing Encouragement
Just for Husbands (written by Marc Carrier)
An Appendix of Resources (where I was tickled to see my own website listed)

One of the things I really love about her book is that she shares what she has done, how she has modified it for different children, and how you can use or modify what she suggests. We mothers know that one size does not fit all when it comes to parenting. She is very clear when she is quoting scripture and applying it, and where there is room for our own interpretation.

I highly encourage you to check out her book if you are trying to find the balance with several children in your home.

The Growing Homeschool: Integrating Babies and Toddlers into Your Already Busy Schedule is a must-have for any homeschooling mom who is trying to successfully promote academic learning for older children and manage the hustle-and-bustle associated with younger children. Buy it for yourself, or give it as a welcome gift for a homeschool mom of little ones.

Paperback retail for The Growing Homeschool is only $10.95. That’s a small price to pay for a comprehensive and practical resource. Your return-on-investment? An atmosphere of greater peace, joy, and productivity in your homeschool and family. Still don’t think it’s worth the price? Avoid shipping costs and pay only $8.95 for the ebook!
P.S. See the coupon below being offered to Homemaking 911 subscribers!

Just for Homemaking 911 readers, The Carriers are offering 15% off the paperback and 10% off of the ebook. They are also giving away a packet of “Homeschool Helpers” with purchase-17 pages of fun things for homeschool moms like Unit Study resources for Food Groups/Nutrition, Language arts printables, and templates/worksheets of different kinds.

Be sure to tell them I sent you!

Malia

About the Author

Malia Russell is the blessed wife to Duncan, thankful mother to four children, ages 3-17 and an author, conference speaker and director of www.homemaking911.com. Visit her site for inspiration, encouragement and practical help in your roles as a godly wife, mother, homemaker or home educator.

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