The Mommy Manual: Planting Roots that Give Your Child Wings

The Mommy Manual offers an encouraging dose of inspiration and practical know-how that will help you succeed as a mom. Inside, you'll discover ten essential keys to raising happy, confident kids. Author Barbara Curtis, a mother of twelve, draws on decades of parenting experience to teach you how to * recognize your children's potential as well as their unique, God-given gifts * create an inviting, loving environment in your home with traditions and rituals * teach teamwork, drive, and self-discipline * motivate your children to grow in respect, generosity, thankfulness, and other godly traits - find joy and contentment in your everyday routine Loaded with been-there empathy, The Mommy Manual delivers real-life stories and proven, power-packed advice. Whether you have a single tiny tot or a growing multitude, you'll discover how to nourish joyfulness, graciousness, and confidence in your family - starting now! "Barbara Curtis is the real deal. Any mother or grandmother can learn from her amazing insights and wisdom." Shirley Rose, Aspiring women

Author: Barbara Curtis
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 09/02/2010
Pages: 250
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9781453619902

About the Author
Barbara Curtis, mother of 12 and grandmother of 12 (so far!), has published nine books - including Lord, Please Meet Me in the Laundry Room and The Mommy Survival Guide. She is also an award-winning columnist with over 1200 published articles in 60 publications, including Focus on the Family, World, Guideposts, The Washington Times and the Washington Post. In 2005, seeking a more immediate connection with readers, Barbara began blogging at MommyLife.net under the banner: Montessori megamom serves up a smorgasbord of parenting, cultural, political and spiritual wisdom. Because she can. MommyLife now averages 8000 visits per day and has earned several blog awards. With five children still at home and one in college, Barbara and her husband Tripp continue their parenting adventure in northern Virginia. In 2004 they received the Congressional Angel in Adoption Award. Barbara originally became a Montessori teacher to change the world one child at a time. Now she hopes to change it by unburdening, encouraging and equipping women to find joy in the calling of motherhood

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