About this ebook
A mother of ten offers supportive, practical advice for managing a full house.
Written from the experienced perspective of a mother of ten kids, both biological and adopted, this smart, encouraging guide to the large-family lifestyle answers such important questions as:
Whether your idea of big is three kids or ten, you’ll find plenty of tips to manage the day-to-day distractions—and enjoy the blessing of a large, loving family.
Written from the experienced perspective of a mother of ten kids, both biological and adopted, this smart, encouraging guide to the large-family lifestyle answers such important questions as:
- Can a mother effectively parent multiple children without drowning in sheer neediness?
- How can a moderate income stretch to include more children?
- How can you make the most of the limited space in your home?
- What are some ideas for handling mountains of laundry?
- How can you preserve time for yourself and your marriage?
- How can you juggle activities and prioritize purchases?
- How do you encourage good relationships between siblings?
Whether your idea of big is three kids or ten, you’ll find plenty of tips to manage the day-to-day distractions—and enjoy the blessing of a large, loving family.
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Jahaira Rios Galvez
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July 23, 2014
Some ideas not new but the new ones were great for me to read on. She does a nice job encouraging a mom with more than two kids...I gladly have four of my own as does she along with six that are adopted. Having a compassionate heart is not insane or brainless... It takes courage and lots of love!
About the author
Mary Ostyn is founder of Owlhaven (http://owlhaven.wordpress.com), a hugely popular place to share parenting tips and funny mothering moments. She has been published in Chicken Soup for the Expectant Mother's Soul, and in several magazines, including Christian Parenting Today, Adoption Today, and Adoptive Families.
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