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Habits of the Household

Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms

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Habits of the Household

By: Justin Whitmel Earley, Troy and Ruth Simons - introduction
Narrated by: Justin Earley
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Discover simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that will help you find meaning beyond the chaos of family life as you create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other.

You long for tender moments with your children--but do you ever find yourself too busy to stop, make eye contact, and say something you really mean? Daily habits are powerful ways to shape the heart--but do you find yourself giving in to screen time just to get through the day? You want to parent with purpose--but do you know how to start?

Award-winning author and father of four Justin Whitmel Earley understands the tension between how you long to parent and what your daily life actually looks like. In Habits of the Household, Earley gives you the tools you need to create structure--from mealtimes to bedtimes--that free you to parent toddlers, kids, and teens with purpose. Learn how to:

  • Develop a bedtime liturgy to settle your little ones and ground them in God's love
  • Discover a new framework for discipline as discipleship
  • Acquire simple practices for more regular and meaningful family mealtimes
  • Open your eyes to the spirituality of parenting, seeing small moments as big opportunities for spiritual formation
  • Develop a custom age chart for your family to more intentionally plan your shared years under the same roof

Each chapter in Habits of the Household ends with practical patterns, prayers, or liturgies that your family can put into practice right away. As you create liberating rhythms around your everyday routines, you will find your family has a greater sense of peace and purpose as your home becomes a place where, above all, you learn how to love.

Figures and chapter outlines are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this. Raw, faith-filled and practical. I am buying it for a friend and recommending it to parents.

Brilliant

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A fantastic synthesis of theory, practice, and practical ideas with examples in action and explanations for the Christian family wanting/needing advice.
I’ve had seven kids, two in their 20s, the rest at school, and this was still so useful for me! I wish I had it when my big boys were little!

I bought a hard copy to refer to and highlight. Would also make a perfect addition to a baby hamper!

Absolute must read

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This book was super easy to listen to and is an amazing encouragement for parents seeking to build healthy family habits! It includes lots of practical, actionable tips and real life examples, and the whole thing is based on living in God's grace and redemptive story.

Fabulous parenting book!

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I’m so glad I read this! I want to re-visit it every year! Very practical, clear and to the point.

Excellent and practical!

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The book captures practical tips to build good habits into our very busy lives. It’s written in a very humble and non-judgemental style.

Really loved the book.

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