Resources
Chapter 3
I Asked 10 Women What They Regret Most; Here Are There Answers
Chapter 4
my Instagram inspiration: Morning Time by Elsie Iudacello
First Classical Pieces to Enjoy as a Family
- “Canon in D” by Johann Pachelbel
- “The Lark Ascending” by Ralph Vaughn Williams
- “Rodeo” by Aaron Copeland
- “Jupiter” from The Planets by Gustav Holtz
- “Simple Gifts” from Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copeland
- Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
Chapter 6
Favorite Christmas Books
The Legend of the Christmas Tree
Christmas Family Advent Adventure: Star From Afar
Favorite Easter Resources
picture book: What Is Easter
elementary read aloud: Amon’s Adventure
Article: Why You Should Celebrate Lent as a Family (and how)
article: Good Friday Traditions
Other Holiday resources:
book: The Story of St. Patrick: More Than Shamrocks and Leprechauns
Chapter 7: Learning
Echo In Celebration: A Call To Home-Centered Education
Chapter 8: Service
Article: How To Make Blessing Bags
Chapter 9: Relationships
Resources to Use Technology Wisely
- Waste No Time free program for limiting computer usage on certain sites: http://www.bumblebeesystems.com/wastenotime/
- Kidslox app for blocking off iPhone functions during certain parts of the day. (https://kidslox.com)
Gateway Program for young boys and their fathers
my blog post: Think you have bored kids? No, they’re just lazy
Chapter 10: Work
My Chore System: Regaining Order in the Home
Chapter 12: Faith
Things for Kids to Memorize to Encourage their Faith
- The Lord’s Prayer
- The Apostle’s Creed
- The Westminster Confession
- John 1:1-15
- 1 Corinthians 1:1-13
- Psalm 139
- Psalm 23
- A-Z Bible Verses (many versions found online)
Hymns for Families to Sing Together
- Joyful, Joyful
- Nothing but the Blood
- Come Thou Fount
- How Firm a Foundation
- Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
- Jesus Loves Me
- This Is My Father’s World
Recommended Devotionals:
Further Reading Suggestions
Treasuring God in Our Traditions
What Is A Family ( don’t be fooled by the awful cover; it’s amazing)