When a publisher contacted me about reviewing Parenting with Scripture: A Topical Guide for Teachable Moments, I gave a resounding yes. It sounded like a very helpful resource, and it is. It also sounded very familiar as I read it, … Continue reading
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk is not so much a parenting book, although it will help your parenting, but more a communication book. And it’s ridiculously effective. You will not believe how much … Continue reading
It seems like recently I’ve had more discussions in person and read more blog posts from mothers who are at that stage of wiped out where you can barely see straight and keeping perspective seems like a pie-in-the-sky concept. I … Continue reading
If you find yourself in the busy throes of parenting or nannying or otherwise interact with children on a daily basis, I heartily urge you to read Together: Growing Appetites for God. It’s easy to read and not very long, … Continue reading
I have read a lot of parenting books. I remember as a new parent I really wanted books that gave me a five step program for achieving whatever result I was looking for. If the five steps were backed up … Continue reading
I recently realized that I was about to run out of storage space on my phone due to having over 1000 pictures stored there. Oops. The three years of photos started with my now 6, 5, and 3 year olds … Continue reading
I find Nancy Wilson’s writing refreshingly practical and biblical without being judgemental or confusing methods with principles. Her latest book, Building Her House: Commonsensical Wisdom for Christian Women fits the mold and is at once encouraging and convicting. I was personally … Continue reading
Funny Imaginative Volume (High) Enthusiastic Can you believe this tiny boy is FIVE today? Jack loves music and riding his bike, playing with Legos and drawing pirate ships. He learned to read really well this year and finished his first … Continue reading
Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids invites readers to consider the ways in which our fast-paced and consumer lifestyles impact our children and offers solutions for calming, decluttering, and building relationships … Continue reading
Thanks to all who entered last week’s Mean Mom’s Rule Giveaway. The winner (I always choose giveaway winners using random.org, just so you know) is Sheila. I thought her comment was interesting: I’ve been making my son sort-of do chores … Continue reading
Hi, I'm Catherine Gillespie and A Spirited Mind is where I post about reading, writing, and parenting and the lessons I'm learning as a result. Thanks for stopping by!
