A new year calls for new books and new reading goals. I’m not much of a reader, but I want to become one. Twenty books in 2020. Yes, you read that right. I’m going to try to read twenty books this year. I may not make it all the way to twenty, but I’m at least going to try. I’m going to break up the 20 books into smaller groups over several months. Maybe then I won’t feel overwhelmed.
So, the first batch of my 2020 books looks like this:
Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full: Gloria Furman shows how to pursue a vibrant relationship with God―even when discouragement sets in and the laundry still needs to be washed―this book will help you treasure Christ more deeply no matter how busy you are.
The Tech-Wise Family: Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen time limits for our children. It’s about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media rather than accepting technology’s promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world’s knowledge at our fingertips. And it’s definitely not just about the kids.
The Ministry of Motherhood: Using biblical wisdom and practical teachings, Sally Clarkson shows how you can make a lasting difference in your child’s life by following the pattern Christ set with his own disciples–a model that will inspire and equip you to intentionally embrace the rewarding, desperately needed, and immeasurably valuable Ministry of Motherhood.
The Life Giving Home: Can you tell I think alot of Sally Clarkson? She really is so wise. I love that Sally and her daughter Sarah wrote this together on creating special memories for your children; establishing home-building and God-centered traditions; and cultivating an environment in which your family will flourish. I cannot wait to dig in!
The Call of the Wild & Free: The homeschool approach of past generations is gone—including the stigma of socially awkward kids, conservative clothes, and a classroom setting replicated in the home. The Wild + Free movement is focused on a love of nature, reading great books, pursuing interests and hobbies, making the entire world a classroom, and prolonging the wonder of childhood, an appealing philosophy that is unpacked in the pages of this book. The Call of the Wild and Free offers advice, information, and positive encouragement for parents considering homeschooling, those currently in the trenches looking for inspiration, as well as parents, educators, and caregivers who want supplementary resources to enhance their kids’ traditional educations.
The Montessori Toddler: It’s time to change the way we see toddlers. Using the principles developed by the educator Dr. Maria Montessori, Simone Davies shows how to turn life with a “terrible two” into a mutually rich and rewarding time of curiosity, learning, respect, and discovery. With hundreds of practical ideas for every aspect of living with a toddler, here are five principles for feeding your child’s natural curiosity, from “Trust in the child” to “Fostering a sense of wonder.” Step-by-step ways to cultivate daily routines with ease, like brushing teeth, toilet-training, dealing with siblings, losing the pacifier. Plus learn how to:
- Stay composed when your toddler is not and set limits with love and respect—without resorting to bribes or punishment
- Set up your home and get rid of the chaos
- Create Montessori activities that are just right for your one-to-three-year-old
- Raise an inquisitive learner who loves exploring the world around them
- See the world through your toddler’s eyes and be surprised and delighted by their perspective
- Be your child’s guide—and truly celebrate every stage
That should keep me busy for the first few months, huh? What about you? What are you reading this year?
*You can check out my motherhood & parenting book list here.
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