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Mothering Many: Sanity-Saving Strategies from Moms of Four or More
25 moms of 160+ children navigate 56 challenges that mothers frequently menu-planning, laundry, time-management, self-care, homeschooling, intimacy, home-devotions, and much more! Conceived by one perplexed mom and gestated over eight years, "Mothering Many" has finally been birthed through a labor of love by dozens of fellow Christian women. Literally written between nursing babies and wiping bottoms, this book offers hundreds of strategies, insights, and ideas for strengthening your home for the Lord. So, if you're too busy from the rigors of motherhood to brainstorm for improvement, crack open this book and let these moms troubleshoot for you! Bonus sections of this book a comparison between the editor's own perspective as a mother of three in 2010 and a mother of five in 2016; a quiz for discovering your own mothering personality; plus insights from seven "mature moms" whose children are now grown and raising children of their own. Discussion questions are provided for use in moms' groups.
228 pages, Paperback
Published February 26, 2016
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April 17, 2018
Can I admit I can be a bit scared and intimidated about parenting books? I have six children who are just young enough that I don't particularly feel inner expertise. At the same time, I can't just have people tell me how to run, or think, about my life. Thankfully Mothering Many was a positive, encouraging book, presenting a variety approaches, many honestly admitting, "I'm still working on that!"
The format is straight-forward. The project began when the editor, Marie MacPherson, started to think ahead about her growing family. She turned to a large number of ladies and asked them questions. The book is the result. The ladies are largely Christian/religious, but they are not all so. I can see why the different women could all be friends, and I laughed out loud that what they most seem to have in common is scrapbooking! And, you know, kids. :)
Some cosleep. Some have varying views about vaccinations, but generally if you want to hear from a number of women with tips on mothering many, this is a good place to start. It's well organized so I can go back and revisit topics, including:
Domestic Tranquility
Money Matters
Generally "Kid"ding Around
When You Really Need a Break
Learning Time
The "Wife" Part of Being a Mother
Spiritual Wisdom
Many of the mothers homeschool, so that was addressed and at times emphasized.
Two of the last sections were my favorite, one emphasizing "Big families are wonderful because . . . " and the other showing how the editors own answers have changed as she's gained experience and, well, more children. :)
The resources and recommended readers often lean Lutheran and to the right, which I appreciate, but this is overall a very congenial book. There are not mommy war elements, dictations on law, or "my way or the highway" tones. On occasion you can see that some familiars are large in part for doctrinal reasons, but I'm happy to recommend the book, even if you are only curious how larger families function. I'm happy to recommend the Facebook group, Mothering Many, too!
Thank you, Marie, for your work on this! May God continue to bless you and your family!
The format is straight-forward. The project began when the editor, Marie MacPherson, started to think ahead about her growing family. She turned to a large number of ladies and asked them questions. The book is the result. The ladies are largely Christian/religious, but they are not all so. I can see why the different women could all be friends, and I laughed out loud that what they most seem to have in common is scrapbooking! And, you know, kids. :)
Some cosleep. Some have varying views about vaccinations, but generally if you want to hear from a number of women with tips on mothering many, this is a good place to start. It's well organized so I can go back and revisit topics, including:
Domestic Tranquility
Money Matters
Generally "Kid"ding Around
When You Really Need a Break
Learning Time
The "Wife" Part of Being a Mother
Spiritual Wisdom
Many of the mothers homeschool, so that was addressed and at times emphasized.
Two of the last sections were my favorite, one emphasizing "Big families are wonderful because . . . " and the other showing how the editors own answers have changed as she's gained experience and, well, more children. :)
The resources and recommended readers often lean Lutheran and to the right, which I appreciate, but this is overall a very congenial book. There are not mommy war elements, dictations on law, or "my way or the highway" tones. On occasion you can see that some familiars are large in part for doctrinal reasons, but I'm happy to recommend the book, even if you are only curious how larger families function. I'm happy to recommend the Facebook group, Mothering Many, too!
Thank you, Marie, for your work on this! May God continue to bless you and your family!
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