As I wrote last week, from now on I’ll be devoting Sundays to sharing links to blog posts, articles and other bytes of goodness that have caught my attention over the past week. Here goes:
- The Summer of Courage from Steady Mom
Loved this inspiring little photo-essay about the lessons Jamie has learned (so far) this summer - The Home-Maker And Her Job by Lillian Gilbreth
Remember a few months ago when I posted about Lillian Gilbreth (of Cheaper By The Dozen fame) and her view of technology in the home? A super-smart commenter, Laura, made my day by posting a link to an electronic version of Gilbreth’s book, and I’ve been meaning to share it ever since. It is full of gems and even though the gender stereotypes have changed a lot, it still feels amazingly fresh even today. Definitely worth a close read. - Teach a Man to Fish at 2KOP
It’s often easier and faster to do things ourselves than to wait around for our kids to do them, but this post makes a compelling case for being a “facilitator” rather than “enabler.” - What’s On Your Ticket? at The Discipline Project
What one word describes the things you are meant to do with your life – and is something holding you back? - 10 things this mom does NOT do
Okay, so maybe it’s really lame to link back to my own post in this list, but I loved how much readers got into creating their own lists of things they don’t do as a mom. It’s really reassuring to know that none of us “do it all.”
Have you read anything you loved lately?
Thank-you so much for the link to the Gilbreth book; I was searching for that EVERYWHERE and was so annoyed that I couldn’t find it!
I’m so glad to see the link to Lillian Gilbreth’s book! I’ve always been impressed with her-an intellectual, a business owner, and for a number of years the primary income for her large family. And all of this in a time period that wasn’t particularly encouraging to women who wanted to pursue degrees and careers! I think she’s one of those women who, like Juliette Gordon Low, had a huge impact on society but wasn’t a political advocate, which means that she’s been largely overlooked (in fact, she was a national consultant for the Girl Scouts after Low’s death).
Sorry for the rave! She’s just awesome, and not enough people know about her. I’m so glad to see her mentioned here!
I really felt inspired by “What’s On Your Ticket,” at The Discipline Project. What an interesting way to think about what is holding you back from following your dreams. Thank you for sharing this list of good reads tonight!
I love these:
The Mask of Motherhood: How Becoming a Mother Changes Our Lives and Why We Never Talk About It by Susan Maushart
Screamfree Parenting: The Revolutionary Approach to Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool by Hal Edward Runkel
I have the Lillian Gilbreth book bookmarked now.
I have very few cozy family memories of my childhood. But I do remember the very last book my mom did as a read-aloud for me and my brothers was Cheaper by the Dozen. I was like 10, which meant my brothers would have been 8. We were all very capable, advanced readers, and I was surprised that my mom would take the time to read to us. I *loved* that book and that family! I loved the environment of constant learning that happened in that home. I loved it so much, that when I think about it, I’m surprised I only had one kid instead of a whole passel.