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THE GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED! THANKS FOR ENTERING!!
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I am happy to offer our readers a giveaway of two copies of Leila Miller and Trent Horn's Made This Way: How to Prepare Kids to Face Today's Tough Moral Issues.
Most advice is wrong when it comes to explaining sexual morality to children — even advice from Catholics. Most people want you to tell your young children about all the immoral things people do, from abortion to mutilation, and then tell them why it's all wrong but we can't judge.
I've spent a lot of time here explaining how detrimental this approach is — how it was never used by our forbears in faith and ought not to be used now, when it clearly is not working, but harming children instead.
So I was not sure about this book. I was worried!
I feel like I am the lone voice telling you that your children deserve from you innocence and a chance to develop without interference from adult problems — that it's your challenge to protect them from evil and things that would disturb their growth, just as we would hasten to protect a tender seedling from a sudden frost. We know a plant will be blighted, with no hope from recovery, if left to the elements too soon. But somehow we've been lied to and begin to believe that children's moral development will survive disturbance.
We've shifted the burden onto the child.
I'm relieved that on the contrary, Leila Miller and Trent Horn have written a book that helps parents understand their responsibilities and gives them first the background, then the words, to fulfill them.
I also love that Leila (she's Lay-la, I'm Lye-la!) offers her own experience raising her children to adulthood. We need that. She says all the things I'd say, and offers plenty of anecdotes about how she doesn't hesitate to get her kids out of a dangerous situation when needed.
You'll learn solid things about Church teaching on moral questions and you'll learn what to say to small children and what to say to older children. It's a book to give to your sister-in-law or your wavering friend.
So leave a comment here for a chance to win one of the two we”ll be giving away!
If you've read the book, please leave a review on Amazon — that will be helpful to bring it to the attention of people who are searching for just this sort of thing. You can leave 5 stars and simply say “great book!” or you can leave a long review — up to you!
On to our links!
- I know that interest in celebrating Martinmas (November 11 — also — and not merely coincidentally! Veterans' Day) has grown along with Waldorf schooling*, and that's understandable! It's so appealing for children to have a lantern procession along with a charming story of charity — a soldier who, for love of God, is renowned for cutting his Roman military cloak in half to give it to a naked beggar – Christ in disguise.
*not that I endorse Waldorf, which has a surface appeal but is deeply misguided — just remarking on how this particular tradition came to be revived.
I have been asked on several occasions about music for the celebration and especially for the procession. I'm hardly any kind of expert, but I came across two hymns that I think would be great — if we start learning them now, we should have them memorized by November 11! The first is the traditional ancient hymn for a saint, Iste Confessor. Here is the Gregorian Chant. Here is a transcendent rendition of the Scarlatti setting by The Sixteen:
The other is a hymn which I think is perfect for the day: The Light of the World is Jesus.
- If you have trouble breastfeeding your baby, or know someone who does seem to be struggling, know that there is a lot of information. You might have to dig for it, but it's there. Breastfeeding — at the breast, as opposed to how many interpret it, feeding breast milk from a bottle — is important for many reasons. One is proper formation of the mouth. This can be complicated by deformities of the tongue that make latching and feeding difficult, and then you run across people who try to tell you to compensate for oddities in various ways, when maybe surgery is really required. I came across this medical article and thought I'd share it with you (thanks to whoever on Facebook shared it!): Compensations for Tongue/Lip Tie.
- Homeschooling goals: A math notebook from a farm boy in England in the 18th century — beautiful calligraphy and chickens in pants. Here are images that you can download; here's another report on the find.
From the archives:
- My posts on nursing the baby (important reasons why you need to nurse your baby — in the old-fashioned sense — even if you bottle feed, as well as lots of tips about breastfeeding).
The feast of St. Edward the Confessor today!
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Jenny says
Would love to win a book. Thanks for the links!!
Marianne Fuerst says
This might disqualify me from the giveaway, I don’t know, but you are both Lee-la in my mind! Can’t get it straight. Love you both.
Ann says
What a wonderful resource for our Domestic Church! Thank you.
Heather says
I’d be interested in your book! Three young ones we are working hard to raise well!
Elizabeth Anne says
I want this book, please. Sounds so relevant.
Nancy says
Please submit my name for the book give away. We really need these resources! Thanks again.
Adele says
Thank you for offering this resource We are so grateful for someone who had gone before.
Karen says
What a great concept! I’d love to discuss this book with our parents, too.
Karen says
Ha! I meant “other parents”. But maybe we should discuss it with our parents too 🙂
Catrina Ryan says
Yes please! Thank you Auntie Leila for your wisdom!
LeighAnna says
I’d love to win a copy!
Your links are always so interesting and helpful. I love these “bits and pieces” posts!
Elizabeth C. says
With a new baby son and a group of preschoolers, I would very much love to read this book. Please enter me in the drawing!
Laura in Ontario says
Enter me for the giveaway, please and thank you! I’d love the chance to read Leila’s new book.
Marlene says
The oldest of our nine children is getting to be old enough for those important conversations. I would love to get Leila’s take before we dive in!
Carol Wells says
Please submit my name in the drawing for the book give-away. Thank you for sharing your wisdom! Thank you!
Caitlin says
That books looks great! Thanks for the recommendation!
Amanda mills says
I would love to win a book!
Dixie says
I have that book on my wishlist! I’d love to win it. I really can’t wait to read it. Her book on the adult children of divorce is so important; I’m sure this one is, too.
Cheryl says
I’d love to win this book to read & share with others.
Anne says
I would love to read this beautiful book!
Emily Hess says
Interested in this book!
And thanks for spreading awareness of lip and tongue tie – it has affected our family!
Kim F. says
Would love to win a copy of the book. So necessary in today’s age! Thank you.
Jenn says
This looks like a great book, Thanks for doing a giveaway and sharing about it!
Christine says
Thanks for the chance to win!
Kasey McGrath says
I would like to enter the giveaway! Thank you!!!
Theresa says
Thank you for the opportunity for this giveaway!
Emily says
Thank you for the chance to win a lovely book!
Ann Marie says
Would love to read this much-needed resource. Thanks!
Amanda L. says
Thanks for another great bits and pieces! I would love to read this book.
Clara says
This would be wonderful to win. 🙂
Cristina Reintjes says
I’ve got this book in my wishlist!
Anne says
Looks like a good and useful book!
Anamaria says
Would love to win! These topics are in mind mind right now as my mother-in-law’s father and stepmother are coming to visit tomorrow. Our children know her mother and stepfather- don’t know what questions they’ll ask. If they go down the question rabbit hole we will just say we will tell them when they are older but it’s still tricky. I know more of this stuff we will continue to come to their awareness- sometimes I don’t even want to take them to the store!
Mary says
The book would be most welcome here. Thank you for the chance to have it become part of my library.
About Martinmas, as a wife, granddaughter (both sides!), niece, and cousin of Veterans, Veterans Day and Martinmas are important in our home. We’ve celebrated Martinmas with wee ones–small hand-sewn geese for all, a feast that focused on “harvest” goodies, and decorations that celebrated the Catholic mindset of the autumn of the year. One year our pumpkin soup was served from a real pumpkin “tureen”.
Children love that lantern procession. Our lanterns were re-purposed small canning jars, covered with yellow crepe paper. (THAT was a fun homeschool project–religion, art, history all rolled into one!) One child played “My Lantern, My Lantern” on the piano as the rest of the family and friends processed (inside; November near the Canadian border–waaaaay to cold to be outside). We’ve played “The Royal Game of the Goose” with some adaptations.
The children are older now. We’ve shifted our focus to making scarves for Veterans in honor of St. Martin’s gift of his soldier’s cloak to the man in need. (Our favorite place to donate is through the WWII National Museum, their program of “Knit Your Bit” https://www.nationalww2museum.org/programs/knit-your-bit) All in all, Martinmas is a family favorite. Thank you for brining up this inspiring topic.
God bless, Leila.
Marie says
Thanks for the link about “Knit Your Bit” – never heard of it before, but one unit of our American Heritage Girls troop is learning to crochet for a badge. What a neat thing to share with them, should any of them decide it’s their kind of craft. (Or for me, too!)
Mary says
You’re welcome, Marie. The WWII Museum offers a certificate of participation in “Knit Your Bit”, but it must be requested, with your contact information provided, when you submit your scarf(ves). Have fun!
Mary says
Thank you for offering this book giveaway; I’d love to win it!
Rita Helen says
As a pretty new mom (my boys are 15 months and 1 month) I’m often thinking about how to teach them about, well just about everything! I’d love to add this to my resource library.
Laura S. says
Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
Karen Reep says
Thanks for the chance! I love Leila’s work, as well as yours! ❤️
Jenny says
I would love to win this! If I don’t, I will definitely pick up a copy. 🙂
tweetcosita says
Can never have enough resources on this subject!
Catherine says
Your Bits and Pieces posts are the highlight of my post-master-bedroom-cleaning-short-internet-check-in on Saturday mornings! Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book– I know I’ll be reading it whether I win a copy or not.
Ann Marie says
Your website and writing are wonderful and welcome. Please add my name to the list for the book giveaway
Kelly says
I would love a copy of this book. Thank you!
Marie says
I would love to win “Made This Way” – I was hoping to read it soon.
Enjoyed the tongue/lip tie article, too… we’ve had three kids with tongue tie. Fortunately, with each child, we were able to get it clipped sooner and go on to a wonderful nursing relationship. It’s something more people definitely need to be aware of. We certainly had no idea until the challenges with our first.
Thanks for all you’re doing!
Anna says
Oooh! Would love a copy of the book. Thanks!
CamiCakes says
I’m very interested in this book. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. I’m afraid I may have messed up in this department, however. My oldest just turned 7. But maybe 2 years ago… ( a year and a half?) … I did explain abortion to him in mild terms. Now I can’t remember the details in how it came up. But I did explain that some people are afraid or unsure if they can care for the child (or the people in their life are) and in that fear, they make this mistake. I pressed upon the need to trust Jesus because he wants all the babies and gives us the grace to care for the child! I also explained that unfortunately there are many doctors that condone this action. Hence, my carefulness in choosing providers. He was surprised as he has tinkered with the idea of becoming a doctor and in his pure nature cannot understand a doctor being involved in any way with such an awful act. In my defense this is my oldest child and he is in my opinion gifted and shockingly mature. I’m not saying I shouldn’t have protected him better from this knowledge at such an early age! I wish I had considered/known of your insight beforehand. But he does ask deep questions which is likely what brought us to this. I think it may have been in response to why we pray for the unborn. Hopefully, God’s grace covers my haste to explain such a heavy concept. On a good note, we just surprised our 4 children yesterday with the news that baby #5 is another boy! That’s 4 boys, 1 girl thus far. We had a celebration with homemade pumpkin cookies and placed a baby blue painted pumpkin on our mantle. My children love babies, and I hope they always remember the joy we share in new life! God help me protect them well!
Leila says
I think you did fine! You didn’t appear to give to much graphic info, or information on sex. Good job!
Leila says
Camicakes — I agree with Leila — don’t worry. Believe me, we all make mistakes and God’s grace will help us.
The main thing is to be aware that IF the child is worrying — whether it’s abortion, divorce, or what have you — the worry is that these things would happen to HIM. That YOU would get divorced or kill a baby.
So I always say, just affirm that “we would never do such a thing — we don’t even like to think about it. We love babies. We love each other. You know that you are always safe with us. We will love you forever.”
These are the things our children need to hear us say — and live.
When they ask a question, ask THEM what they are thinking about. Then address that.
It’s a learning curve and we are here to help each other!
Be at peace!
Laura Weeth Welchert says
7 kids in my household, would LOVE a copy of this book!!
Leigh Sabey says
This book sounds like a must-read. Thank you for sharing!
Susan says
Thank you for the opportunity to win a book!
Mary Catherine says
Me please!! So many questions I need answered!!
mamamisionera says
Looks like such a treasure – so needed in our times! Thanks for the chance to win one!
Irene says
Would love to have this book to share with my daughter who is raising my 2 preteen grandsons and precious baby girl! Living in a world of chaos and so much neglect of morals n values. 😢
Kaitlin says
I share your reservations and love of this book! Would love to win another copy to give away!
Amelia Wright says
This book sounds great!
Cayce says
I read Primal Loss after hearing about it on this blog and found it to be one of the most moving, powerful books I have ever read. My husband and I bought several copies to give to some of our friends and family so negatively affected by divorce. Thank you for mentioning this new book by Leila Miller, and please enter me in the drawing to win it.
Layna says
A relative was just giving me the old “Children need to learn how to live in the real world and not be so sheltered” yesterday, in response to my decision to homeschool. If I win this book, I’ll read it then pass it along to her. 😉
Caitlin says
I would love a chance to win a copy of Leila Miller’s new book. I have 3 young boys and I loved her book, “Raising Chaste Catholic Men.” The new book would be a great supplement for me and my family.
meditationsandmiscellany999229906 says
I would love to own a copy of this book. I purchased Leila Miller’s book on divorce and appreciated so much how she gives a voice to those of us whose parents divorced. I’m sure this one will be great, too.
God bless you and yours,
Melisa
Meghan says
I would like to read this book! Thank you!!
Carol says
Looking forward to getting a copy of Leila and Trent’s new book! My kids are right at the age where they’re starting to ask a lot of questions!
Bing says
The book sounds great! Thank you for the recommendation.
Crystal says
Would love the book!!
Mary S says
Thank you for the chance to win!
Angela says
Yes! I’d love to win a copy! Our world needs more books by Leila!
Kacy Bailey says
I’ve been wanting to read this since she first mentioned on Facebook she was writing it!
Tori says
I’ve been excited to read this book ever since I first heard that Leila and Trent were writing it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Cristina says
Sounds like a brilliant book! Would love to read it.
catholicgrammie says
Would love a chance for Leila’s new book! Also, I appreciate all of the links – I look forward to exploring some of these resources!
Dyan says
This book sounds like a book I need to read. I would love to win a copy of it. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Denise M Petrash says
I would love this book! Thank you for sponsoring the giveaway!
Emily says
I would be delighted to have a copy of this book. Thanks for the opportunity!
Martha Martinez says
I would LOVE to win a copy of the book- Made this way💕❤️
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Martha Martinez
R H says
Oh I’m so glad this book is out there. I can not wait to read it.
Thank you for the Martinmas hymns as well – I was just starting to plan a mini-gathering in our new neighborhood for lantern making and was thinking we needed something to sing.
Susan says
Please enter me into the drawing for this book! Thank you for this opportunity!
Kristen says
Thanks for the giveaway chance!
Erin Edenburn says
I am very much in need of a book just like this as a guide in talking with my 13 and 12 yr old kids! If I don’t win one, I will definitely go buy it!
Kelly says
This book sounds so timely for so many of us. Thank you for offering this giveaway and for being a source of sound reasoning.
Mary Haseltine says
Would love a chance to win! I love that it respects the innocence of children in its approach.
cheryl says
Would love to read this book. Thank you for making us aware of it.
Candice says
I come across all kinds of terrible advice as well, and so do my friends. Glad to hear this book is not one of those!
Jennifer Emery says
I would love to win this book!
Cathy L. says
Sounds like a book worth purchasing, even if one doesn’t win it! Or, even if one does–one to keep, one to give away 😉
Mary says
Thank you for the giveaway! An important topic.
Noel Miller says
I’ll be adding that book to my wish list. Also, that math notebook! How does a 13 yo boy have better handwriting than me?!
Danielle Lajoie says
Thank you for the opportunity to win this book. It sounds wonderful. Thank you very much. I look forward to your posts each week. Thank you!
Gina says
I could use a book! I’m a high school teacher with 7 kids of my own!
Mary K says
Can you point me in the direction on your blog where your posts are on shielding kids from the junk of the culture – and til what age? I’m desperately trying to keep my kids innocent and guarded as long as possible! They are so sweet – but it’s in your face, everywhere we go. Help! Any posts you have would be great!
Jennifer says
I was coming here to post the same request. Thanks so much for any help!
Sue Klejeski says
I’d be interested in reading Leila’s book. Thanks for entering me into the drawing.
Jessie Raymond says
Pick me, pick me! 🙂
Shelly says
I’d love to gift one to a friend ❤️
Cathy Johnson says
I love your blog and would love a free book!
arenda says
Sounds like an excellent book; thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!
Marta says
I’m interested! Thanks for the book recommendation.
Trisha Simpson says
Thank you for writing this very timely book! God bless you!
Melina says
Thank you for writing this very timely book! God bless you!
Darren Pearce says
Would love to win a copy of this book. Need more authentic and faithful resources for parents.
Elizabeth says
This book sounds excellent! Thank you for the giveaway!
Lynn Pruchz says
Ohhhhh, I’d so love to win this book! I have 3 young men on the coup of their teen years, my mom passed away 4years ago, and my mil passed away earlier this year, this is the strong, reasonable and wise voice I NEED! Thanks for the opportunity!
Kristi says
I want the book, too!
Julie Courant says
I really hope to win this book. I have 5 children ranging from 19 down to 4. Thanks for the opportunity! 🙂
Angela Campbell says
I would LOVE to win this book. My 7th grade daughter came home from school last month to say that a boy in her class casually mentioned that he is gay. We’ve really been struggling with how to talk about this…
Rachel says
What a good idea for a book! Would be super useful!!
Diana says
Hurray for book give-aways!! 🙂
Sarah says
I would love to have a copy of Leila Miller’s book! Please enter me! Thank you! 🙂
caitlinloiko says
I would very much like a copy of the book, and will pick one up if I don’t win! Thank you Leilas 😉 for both writing and sharing!
Natasha says
I’d love to win a book! I’ve been thinking about the proper balance of information for our family versus the overly ignorant or overly forthright approaches taken by family on both sides. Thanks for the giveaway!
Amy says
I could benefit from this! I am one who often needs examples of “how!”
Carol Kennedy says
I have been curious about Leila Miller and her book. Would love to win a copy!
Meaghan says
In the middle of reading “The Little Oratory,” and I would love to have this book to read next! Thank you for your generous giveaways!
Lori Richmond says
Winning the book would be wonderful!
Christy Woolverton says
I’d love to win the book! I have five kids to teach.
Nora Duvigneaud says
I would love to win this book
Raquel F says
Need to read this book to prepare for raising my son as he gets older!
staralfur21 says
Would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
Anel says
Would love a copy, although I’m a bit remote.. 🙂
Danielle says
Would love to win a copy of the book. It’d be perfect for our next study!!
Mandy says
We would love to win a copy!
Andrea says
Oh Auntie Leila! My eyes teared up reading this blog post. We are under such attack out here in California. The recent changes to education laws are huge. In the last few days I have been trying to share with others these changes- explicit sex terms defined, deviant sexual acts, LGBT ideology, and more! The things I read when I went to preview the new curriculum actually made me gag. To make matters worse, permission is “passive” which means schools don’t need to send a permission slip or inform parents beforehand. Parents can opt out in writing but none that I have talked to even knew this was happening. This starts in 7th grade. I feel like this preys on our most fragile students- those whose parents are not involved, don’t speak good English or simply trust the school knows best. Please pray for us and thank you for this blog.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us! St. Micheal, defend us! Lord have mercy!
Teri in VA says
God bless them for speaking truth to our world. We sorely need it.
Melissa G says
I’d love to win a copy of the book.
Coralie says
I would love to win a copy of this book. These are such serious issues and we are in need of guidance in how to address them.
Julie says
Thank you so much for featuring this valuable resource! Please enter me to win a copy.
adah says
Six girls in the house. Would love to win a copy of the book. Thanks for the chance:)
Jacki says
I would love a copy of the book! We’re still in the stage of strongly guarding innocence, but I’ve been looking for a resource to guide me and my spouse as our children get older.
Melissa c says
I’ve been eyeing that book for a while and I’m so glad you give it a good review! I’d love to win a copy!
Stephanie Peter says
Would love to read this book!
Jann Elaine says
I would like to win. Thank you!
Catherine says
I often feel like the lone voice also! Your blog is like an oasis in the desert. (And the only one I really read or follow). I am not an intellectual and don’t express myself well the way you do. But I read what you write and it is exactly what I wish to say. It gives me the strength to carry on. Thank you! I will definitely purchase this book because I trust your recommendation. Even though I am half finished with my children (only 6 left under 18, 7 over), I know that I can still improve and do better. Thanks for all you do!
Laurie says
Excited for this read!
Helen says
Loved all your links, and would love to win a copy of this book!
Molly Ann says
Your posting about this book is Providential, as our eldest homeschooled daughter, is transitioning to young womanhood. Thank you!
Meredith says
I have 4 little boys, so I think about gender, sexuality, and innocence quite a bit. Trying to raise real, godly men today is exhausting and difficult. I would love to win this book!
Michelle says
Sounds like a great book – I would love to read it. Thanks!
Heather Turner says
I have 2 kids so far and this book sounds so necessary! Thanks for giving away 2 copies!
Stephanie G. says
I’d like to read this book.
Maria Peceli says
Please?
Amy Kline says
This is great. So glad to know about this resource. Thanks for the recommendation!
AnneD. says
Thank you for this generous giveaway. I need this book.
Anne-Marie says
Thank you for your blog…it’s a wealth of great information! Our five month old baby had a tongue and lip tie, getting them repaired was the clearest descision my very post-partum brain made. He barely cried or bled and from then on, nursing has been pain-free and his weight gain on target. I would love to win the book drawing!
Kiera says
I would love a chance to win this book. Thank you!
Mrs. C. says
Such a lovely offer! I’d like to be entered also. I have a 4 year old daughter and think highly of your recommendations.
Lynn says
Thanks for the offer! I would love to win a copy.
Emily says
I would love a copy of the book! Two sons and two daughters here, so much to learn how to explain… Thank you for your wonderful blog!
Patty Durow says
This book sounds like a great resource!
Maura says
I’ve heard a lot of good about this book! Definitely going to get it to help guide me through my precocious 7-year-olds questions!
Elisia says
I would love this book!! Sounds like it is very thoughtful with its guidance for speaking with children about today’s issues.
Rachael says
It is so hard explaining things to my kids, or even imagining how I would explain if they were to ask. I would love to win this book.
Lori says
I would love to win a copy. Thanks!
Julie Zilkie says
Would be so grateful for a copy of this book!
Katherine Grimm Bowers says
My husband told me about this book—we’d love to read it together!
Wysteria says
Wanted to comment and tell you how grateful I am for your newsletter (winning a book would be a bonus). I feel so blessed to have found you through Celeste of Joyous Lesson’s. I can honestly not think of a single newsletter that I look forward to like I do your. If I don’t have time to read when it comes it, it sits and waits for me. I don’t want to miss any of it. I drink it up like a good cup of coffee. So thank you so much for what you do, it’s been a light in the dark for this conservative/traditional (and isolated) recent convert. <3 God Bless.
sibyl says
I hope it’s not too late. I’m also hopeful that I’ll win, but of course never win anything ever. But even so, it’s good to have the title!
Taryn B says
Looks like a great book.
BridgetAnn says
Thanks for the chance to win! The book was well reviewed in the National Catholic Register.
anne johnides says
I would like to read this book!
Lauren says
A copy of this would be great, thank you for sharing!
Ivy Villa says
I came across an unexpected ‘over burdening children with too much information and knowledge of dangers’ in the new Diocesan videos on preventing sexual abuse- Called to Protect, Youth version .These are a video series they wanted to show my 6th grader in her CCE class .I was lucky enough to force a previewing of the videos but WOW! they were so sexually graphic and emotionally manipulative- not appropriate for 6th graders! Watch out for these, Mamas, because they are almost certainly coming to a parish near you! Thanks to what I’ve heard you saying over the years I knew this was not the right approach and have been speaking to all the appropriate people about it (CCE director, priest, diocesan office, etc). We must be vigilant!
Amanda says
Thanks for spreading the word about this book. I’d love to win one to help me navigate this with my three still-small children.
KB says
Thanks for hosting the giveaway! A very timely book; the cultural sludge is getting murkier; this sounds like a great help to parents.
Kelsey says
I would love to be entered to win a copy of this book! Thank you!
I really enjoyed these links – two of our three have had lip/tongue tie, and it’s an issue very close to my heart. Also, that math notebook – wow! I could stare at the beautiful triangle all day!
Ashley says
Thank you for the giveaway! And for the reminder about Martinmas. 🙂
Val says
I would love to get a copy of this book and will probably purchase one if I don’t win( hope that doesn’t disqualify my entry). It’s a subject I’ve been struggling with. It’s my first year homeschooling though our eldest is 11. One of the motivators( out of many) to go the homeschool route was how much innocence was being stripped from our children for the sake of ‘knowledge’. How many times have I heard that we, parents, ‘shouldn’t shield them from __’ ( fill the blank). ‘They have to know’. Sure they should grow in knowledge, but isn’t the timeline rushed in some ( many?) instances?
I’m definitely interested on a sound Catholic perspective on the subject.
Christine Cattaneo says
Would love to win this book!
Mireya says
Would love to read this book!
Dianna says
I would love a copy! Thank you for the chance to enter to win one.
Jenny Jiang says
I would love to read this book.
Tabitha says
I would love to read this book. Thanks for an entry in the drawing!
Melissa Heise says
Please enter me. My family has problems. Doesn’t everybody’s?
Heather Bill says
Thank you for bringing this book to our attention! So often we see graphic and sometimes sickening education materials for children. I hate to put the burden on the kids It’s not fair to them our their sweet minds. If the giveaway is still open, I’d like to be entered for a chance to win!-Heather
Katie Bein says
Yes I would love to win this book! Thanks for your excellent advice on this blog!
thdeierlein740 says
I would love a copy!
Corinne says
This book looks fantastic!
Hannah Q says
Would love to receive a copy of Made This Way! Thank you for your wonderful blog!
Christina says
This book sounds like just the thing I need! I have 2 daughters and I want to tell them the truth about their bodies, etc. but have no idea when or how exactly. I’m not embarrassed, it’s just that I don’t want to give them too much information too soon. Hopefully this book will clarify! Love your blog!!
Cheryl says
Is there still time to enter? I had heard about this book, and love that you reviewed it! It looks awesome!
Nicole Parker says
This book is exactly what I have been looking for! I would love to win a copy! And thank you for the hymn suggestions for Martinmas. We have done a lantern walk before, and I would love to have some nice hymns to go with it, instead of just “This Little Light of Mine.”
Victoria says
I would love a copy of this book! Just trying to raise boys to hold the assumption that they will grow up to be men is hard! My husband and I are trying our best to shield our little boys from all the nonsense in our culture.
Though we try our best, some things seep in sooner than we would have liked. I take solace in the grace of God who will give us what we need to lead our children appropriately in those times, and that He will sort it out in their hearts it we let Him. A maxim that I learned from a wise mom is that usually if there is no intention to scandalize, there is probably no long term harm done. So, for those times a relative says something imprudent around or to your child, stay calm! Don’t make it seem scary (it’s scary for the child if you act scared or angry). Just find a quiet time to discuss the issue in an age-appropriate, honest way. In fact, I find that being unphased usually prevents the young child from even noticing what just happened! Then you strategize to avoid similar situations, if possible.
Mary says
I would love to win a copy. Thanks for the opportunity!