- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (Nov 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312272219
- ISBN-13: 978-0312272210
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 774,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is very easy to read. The chapters are divided into months so you can follow it through the year, or if like me you feel so inspired by the words of wisdom, you will want to read it all at once. Having read through the whole of the book I have kept it to hand and opened it at a random page, always finding useful non patronising nuggets of advice.
The book helps you to balance all aspects of life, taking away the guilt that is often associated with working mothers. Practical and managable ideas are given to help you connct more deeply with those around you.
Each section of the book closes with a list of resources which allows you to explore the themes more deeply. These include web-sites, books for adults and children, magazines and also films.
The only critisism I have for this book, because no book can be perfect, is that the ribbon bookmark that comes attached to the book is just a bit too long, and gets soggy when reading in the bath! However, trim this slightly and you have an excellent book that I would recommend to all parents.
The book helps you to balance all aspects of life, taking away the guilt that is often associated with working mothers. Practical and managable ideas are given to help you connct more deeply with those around you.
Each section of the book closes with a list of resources which allows you to explore the themes more deeply. These include web-sites, books for adults and children, magazines and also films.
The only critisism I have for this book, because no book can be perfect, is that the ribbon bookmark that comes attached to the book is just a bit too long, and gets soggy when reading in the bath! However, trim this slightly and you have an excellent book that I would recommend to all parents.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
tons of great advice
18 Sep 2003
Format:Hardcover
Mimi Doe writes with clarity and grace about what we as parents should be doing but don't always make time for. She organizes the book by months and seasons and gently guides us through the maze of parenting. The tips are not only useful but inspiring as well since they are all doable if we make time for them.
Parents should keep this guide right by their bed and refer to it on a daily basis to keep their lives balanced and to be a strong force in their kids' lives as well. While reading this book, I wanted to go hug my daughter and say sweet things to my baby son. Must reading for parents with kids of all ages.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Readable and rewarding!
22 May 2002
Format:Hardcover
I found this book to be extremely easy to read, especially in my "busy" life. The chapters are broken into months but can be read at any time. The ideas are explicit and concise and realistic. Mimi writes with the knowledge that readers will pull ideas from her book that will work for each family individually. There is no "must do" chastising in Ms. Doe's work, simply suggestions for things that will help every busy person feel more balanced about family life and taking control of what may feel like an out-of-control situation. Definitely worth the time!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful suggestions! I'll refer to it over and over!
20 Dec 2001
Format:Hardcover
As a parent, I know how easy it is to get caught up in a ton of activities and loose track of the little things that keep me grounded. I never realized that by making just a few changes in my daily routine, I could create an atmosphere of peace within my own family.
So where do you begin to find ideas to help balance out your life? The book, "Busy But Balanced," by Mimi Doe, is one place I recommend you start. One great thing about this book is, that you don't have to sit down and read it from cover to cover in order to gain knowledge from it. You can just pick it up and open to any page to get inspired. The book is categorized by the twelve months of the year, and you can just open it to any page and find a useful tip or wonderful suggestion. Parents, you'll find many ideas that will help you better connect with your family.
My ParenTime highly recommends the book, "Busy But Balanced" - the suggestions are easy to implement, and the ideas are creative. Many of the ideas will no doubt become new traditions in your own family. You're sure to enjoy sharing your new sense of peace with others. This exceptionally uplifting book includes supportive resources, quotes, experiences from other parents, and gentle reminders on how to appreciate life, yourself, and your family.
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