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A Sane Woman's Guide to Raising a Large Family
By Mary Ostyn
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A mother of ten offers supportive, practical advice for managing a full house.
Written from the experienced perspective of a mother of ten kids, both biological and adopted, this smart, encouraging guide to the large-family lifestyle answers such important questions as:
Whether your idea of big is three kids or ten, you’ll find plenty of tips to manage the day-to-day distractions—and enjoy the blessing of a large, loving family.
Written from the experienced perspective of a mother of ten kids, both biological and adopted, this smart, encouraging guide to the large-family lifestyle answers such important questions as:
- Can a mother effectively parent multiple children without drowning in sheer neediness?
- How can a moderate income stretch to include more children?
- How can you make the most of the limited space in your home?
- What are some ideas for handling mountains of laundry?
- How can you preserve time for yourself and your marriage?
- How can you juggle activities and prioritize purchases?
- How do you encourage good relationships between siblings?
Whether your idea of big is three kids or ten, you’ll find plenty of tips to manage the day-to-day distractions—and enjoy the blessing of a large, loving family.
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