Parenting From the Heart
Parenting From the Heart
Overview
An original founding mother of the modern home-school movement, Marilyn Boyer is simply one of the most inspirational women I have ever met .Ever! I am captivated by her insights on family life, encouraged by her infectious joy for motherhood, and inspired by her indefatiguable spirit. Now through this magnificent book , you can experience the vision and life message of a woman who gave birth to and home educated fourteen children while lovingly serving her husband, and , through her example- blessed and entire home school movement. --Doug Phillips, Director of Vision Forum MinistriesReading Parenting From the Heart is like a friendly visit at the kitchen table over a steaming cup of tea with a godly, older sister in the Lord, gleaning from her many years of experience and gentle wisdom. How I wish Marilyn had written this book when my oldest were little! Be prepared to receive an encouraging hug- you just simply supply the cup of tea! --Tracy Klicka, National home school speaker and writer, and wife of senior counsel for Home School Legal Defense AssociationParenting from the Heart by Marilyn Boyer, the mother of 14 children, has been such a helpful book for me. I have collected the Boyer s books for years and admire their family so much. I have always wanted a chance to sit down and talk with Marilyn about how she does it all! This book gave me that chance. Marilyn has such a humble God seeking heart that you will find helpful encouragement on each page. She writes, Anyone can be a successful parent. The only ingredient required is a heart wholly devoted to Jesus Christ in whom we place our trust for eternal salvation. You will find tips in each chapter covering vast issues from babies, to toddlers, to teens. She encourages us to enjoy those nighttime feedings with an infant, and to not be afraid to respond to their cries. After all, doesn t God respond to our cries? Toddler years pass quickly and Marilyn gives many tips for keeping them happy and busy during home school (without plopping them in front of the TV.) Her tips on keeping home education simple gave rest to my soul. We may not share the minute or magnificent details of Marilyn s life, such as 14 children, and she assures the reader that God has a unique plan for each family. If He gives you one child, this is part of His marvelous plan for you and that child. In this you will have challenges not known to Marilyn, but the over arching plan of seeking God s direction for your child/family will hold fast. Her Beware of Bitterness chapter was a big help to me, and I can still hear her kind admonitions ringing in my ear. Marilyn writes: I think there is a strong tendency to become bitter when we feel like we ve invested so much and our kids don t appreciate it, or haven t done what we expected them to do. In some ways, we have added pressure from others to see that our kids conform to expectations of excellence, etc. We are tempted to put pressure on our kids to conform to what others think they should be doing. We must guard against this and let God lead each child as He sees fit, not what others pressure us to do. I have read a vast number of parenting books through the years and place this one at the very top because Marilyn stays so close to the heart of God. I always feel encouraged by her writing and never put down. And I have come away from some parenting books feeling put down. That s not where God wants us! Some parenting books I have read give the appearance that the author s family is perfect in every way. Or that to be successful as a parent, you must follow the author s formula 100% of the time, or you will fail. I am a sensitive person and my failings are always before me. This type of book makes me feel even lower and I barely have the energy to dig myself out after reading it. Parenting From The Heart by Marilyn Boyer, on the other hand, takes the complete opposite approach. Marilyn points out that each child is a unique creation before God. What works for one child, may not work for another. There is no set formula for raising children other than a heart seeking God for each child, for each case. Rather than despairing because of our faults or our children s faults Marilyn offers us encouragement. She writes: Remember that a negative character trait in our lives is just a positive character quality misused. God will often take our biggest weaknesses and make them our biggest strengths. So don t despair when you see character deficiencies in yourself or your children. God is at work. Get busy teaching your kids what character is and God will use that to do the changing. Thanks so much, Marilyn! --Britta McColl, Morning Star LearningDescription
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If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Overview
An original founding mother of the modern home-school movement, Marilyn Boyer is simply one of the most inspirational women I have ever met .Ever! I am captivated by her insights on family life, encouraged by her infectious joy for motherhood, and inspired by her indefatiguable spirit. Now through this magnificent book , you can experience the vision and life message of a woman who gave birth to and home educated fourteen children while lovingly serving her husband, and , through her example- blessed and entire home school movement. --Doug Phillips, Director of Vision Forum MinistriesReading Parenting From the Heart is like a friendly visit at the kitchen table over a steaming cup of tea with a godly, older sister in the Lord, gleaning from her many years of experience and gentle wisdom. How I wish Marilyn had written this book when my oldest were little! Be prepared to receive an encouraging hug- you just simply supply the cup of tea! --Tracy Klicka, National home school speaker and writer, and wife of senior counsel for Home School Legal Defense AssociationParenting from the Heart by Marilyn Boyer, the mother of 14 children, has been such a helpful book for me. I have collected the Boyer s books for years and admire their family so much. I have always wanted a chance to sit down and talk with Marilyn about how she does it all! This book gave me that chance. Marilyn has such a humble God seeking heart that you will find helpful encouragement on each page. She writes, Anyone can be a successful parent. The only ingredient required is a heart wholly devoted to Jesus Christ in whom we place our trust for eternal salvation. You will find tips in each chapter covering vast issues from babies, to toddlers, to teens. She encourages us to enjoy those nighttime feedings with an infant, and to not be afraid to respond to their cries. After all, doesn t God respond to our cries? Toddler years pass quickly and Marilyn gives many tips for keeping them happy and busy during home school (without plopping them in front of the TV.) Her tips on keeping home education simple gave rest to my soul. We may not share the minute or magnificent details of Marilyn s life, such as 14 children, and she assures the reader that God has a unique plan for each family. If He gives you one child, this is part of His marvelous plan for you and that child. In this you will have challenges not known to Marilyn, but the over arching plan of seeking God s direction for your child/family will hold fast. Her Beware of Bitterness chapter was a big help to me, and I can still hear her kind admonitions ringing in my ear. Marilyn writes: I think there is a strong tendency to become bitter when we feel like we ve invested so much and our kids don t appreciate it, or haven t done what we expected them to do. In some ways, we have added pressure from others to see that our kids conform to expectations of excellence, etc. We are tempted to put pressure on our kids to conform to what others think they should be doing. We must guard against this and let God lead each child as He sees fit, not what others pressure us to do. I have read a vast number of parenting books through the years and place this one at the very top because Marilyn stays so close to the heart of God. I always feel encouraged by her writing and never put down. And I have come away from some parenting books feeling put down. That s not where God wants us! Some parenting books I have read give the appearance that the author s family is perfect in every way. Or that to be successful as a parent, you must follow the author s formula 100% of the time, or you will fail. I am a sensitive person and my failings are always before me. This type of book makes me feel even lower and I barely have the energy to dig myself out after reading it. Parenting From The Heart by Marilyn Boyer, on the other hand, takes the complete opposite approach. Marilyn points out that each child is a unique creation before God. What works for one child, may not work for another. There is no set formula for raising children other than a heart seeking God for each child, for each case. Rather than despairing because of our faults or our children s faults Marilyn offers us encouragement. She writes: Remember that a negative character trait in our lives is just a positive character quality misused. God will often take our biggest weaknesses and make them our biggest strengths. So don t despair when you see character deficiencies in yourself or your children. God is at work. Get busy teaching your kids what character is and God will use that to do the changing. Thanks so much, Marilyn! --Britta McColl, Morning Star LearningDescription
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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