Some books I've been reading...

I want to take a minute to share about some books I've read recently that I loved!

1. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle    I highly recommend this book! It's fiction, but it has such a good story and is so captivating. I absolutely couldn't put it down. I think I read this book in two days...just to prepare you, though, the ending is a little different, but I still think it's an awesome book and definitely worth reading!

2. Yesterday I started the book called Children who do to little.  It's really good so far.  It talks about different parenting styles and how important it is for parents to give their children household chores to do to prepare them for the real world. Household chores give children a sense of responsibility and make them feel like they are contributing to the functioning of the family.  It also talks about how our generation makes up excuses for not giving kids chores to do around the house  (they have homework, they're so involved in sports, they need to  practice an instrument, they are in school all day and deserve a happy childhood so they should play outside when they get home, etc.).  By making up excuses and not expecting kids to help with chores, parents are hurting their kids' futures.  Those kids won't know how to take care of their houses or themselves once they are out on their own.  I highly recommend this book for parents, or anyone interested in the subject.  It's a short book and very easy to read.