tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post4812037207707606260..comments2024-03-25T09:47:40.771-04:00Comments on Clover Lane: Parenting With Grace-A Book StudySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-79915290198678806412014-02-03T16:18:13.684-05:002014-02-03T16:18:13.684-05:00I found the first part of the introduction a bit r...I found the first part of the introduction a bit rough at times, too, in tone. Once the Popcaks begin describing the ethnopediatric studies about attachment/detachment across cultures, I really started flying through the pages. Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235320595509571248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-65957377802192418962014-01-30T01:23:09.988-05:002014-01-30T01:23:09.988-05:00Sarah, thank you SO much for taking the time to wr...Sarah, thank you SO much for taking the time to write up this study!! I've had this book for years (although my copy looks a tad different), and got so much out of it when I read it years ago. Definitely a book to keep going back to, for sure!! Going to dust off my copy and follow along with your study! <br /><br />I also had to mention that I just made this connection.... that you "taught" me to how to make a blog banner recently! As a newer blogger, I SO appreciated you sharing that as well. Thanks for your sharing and inspiration! A Young Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16271929622638319936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-84215926435123631302014-01-29T13:46:30.092-05:002014-01-29T13:46:30.092-05:00Wow. As I sat down to read your blog, I have falle...Wow. As I sat down to read your blog, I have fallen off for a few months, this is what I was looking for! Actually I was looking at what you were cooking tonight, but THIS is what I needed. <br /><br />I have 4 girls, 12-6 and I am in need of some guidance.Thank you for the referral I can't wait to educate myself!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14341494454227993991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-15295834946469737732014-01-29T10:51:51.421-05:002014-01-29T10:51:51.421-05:00I just went to Confression last week and the durin...I just went to Confression last week and the during the Confression the priest encouraged me to read and pray the Scriptures. So, yes, Catholics are taught and encouraged to read the Bible.<br /><br />Anyway, back to the book. I LOVE this book. Totally, totally love it. I bought it when my oldest was a baby and it really has influenced my parenting. A was raised a lot of how the Popchaks describe (although it wasn't termed attachment parenting or gentle discipline back then), but I definitely think that was factor in that fact that I my siblings I basically escaped teh whole teenage rebellion thing (and we did go to public school) and 4/5 of us are still strong, practiving Catholics. Amelia Bentruphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04289052534608175705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-57044101247201412062014-01-28T23:58:40.440-05:002014-01-28T23:58:40.440-05:00So happy you're posting about this. I can not ...So happy you're posting about this. I can not wait to get my hands on it and to read it! Your blog is lovely. And I just love that we share our Catholic faith:) I love learning from your life experiences...thank you.Janenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005650115687302774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-40102433713919651532014-01-28T20:10:25.877-05:002014-01-28T20:10:25.877-05:00Hi Sarah.
I bought this book on my own, several y...Hi Sarah.<br /><br />I bought this book on my own, several years ago, and I LOVED it. And I keep reading and rereading it…it is a permanent fixture next to my bedside. Sometimes, the loud voices of the modern world clammer for my attention…it is then that I reread this book, reminding myself of the significant job I have in raising these three little people. I think the line that I took to hear the most was, "you want to make your children WANT to look more like you than their peers! So difficult in this day and age…but I'm always striving for the goal with my three ages, 9.5, 7, 3. Hugs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044515293667186404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-89678263593190406722014-01-28T15:49:02.396-05:002014-01-28T15:49:02.396-05:00Looks like an interesting read for my Holy Cross m...Looks like an interesting read for my Holy Cross moms group.<br /><br />fmstill@gmail.comStill Reviewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03582183394906680432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-579353168845209782014-01-28T15:00:41.123-05:002014-01-28T15:00:41.123-05:00Laura-the authors weren't talking about Protes...Laura-the authors weren't talking about Protestant parents-they were referencing some evangelical Protestant literature on child-rearing which holds a negative view on children's wills-often said to be oppressed by evil and should be broken and subverted, usually by physical means.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-9734281752531100872014-01-28T14:17:40.095-05:002014-01-28T14:17:40.095-05:00You make a lot of good points but I take some offe...You make a lot of good points but I take some offence at the depiction of protestant parenting. I would consider the parents in my church to be loving responsive parents Laura HHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645310441206455372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-32197826003911609262014-01-28T10:27:59.123-05:002014-01-28T10:27:59.123-05:00Thank you!! As an LDS reader (Mormon) I would lov...Thank you!! As an LDS reader (Mormon) I would love to read the book! I loved your recap and give it a big, AMEN! I had been thinking about the idea of Sacrifice and how so many buy into the idea that we should not be asked to Sacrifice anything, which is so crazy to me. I love the part about if someone looked in your home and watched your interactions, would they be able to tell that you are Catholic? I think this could be applied to all of us, no matter what our faith... Would they be able to tell how much we love the Lord? Wow, lots to improve upon in this household for sure! Thanks as usual for the great post! I am going to go read it again. Natalie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-22164739023018523342014-01-28T10:21:15.733-05:002014-01-28T10:21:15.733-05:00I LOVED this book. Actually, it changed our entire...I LOVED this book. Actually, it changed our entire approach to parenting (for the better!). LifeHopeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16574486597928055997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-26206198883725790342014-01-28T10:09:18.248-05:002014-01-28T10:09:18.248-05:00Sarah, I wish there were blogs around when my chil...Sarah, I wish there were blogs around when my children were young because I have learned so much from women like you and really could have used your perspective. My kids fall in the range (or near) of your kids; soon to be 19 and a 16 yr old. You seem to be so much wiser than me and we're the same age! I haven't heard of this book and although my kids are older, I'm still interested in reading it. Thanks for the info on it and all the great insight you give us! Your blog is the first one I've ever read and it's still at the top of my must-reads every day :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019137081019736253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-78337088630066655332014-01-28T10:00:13.536-05:002014-01-28T10:00:13.536-05:00and it says "almost" perfect :)and it says "almost" perfect :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019137081019736253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-63101321159590943602014-01-28T08:15:19.493-05:002014-01-28T08:15:19.493-05:00Thank you for sharing this!! I am also CAtholic an...Thank you for sharing this!! I am also CAtholic and so excited to get this book, love your recommendations! Such a blessing!shylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655292861976206719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-44211483166356820482014-01-28T07:02:45.358-05:002014-01-28T07:02:45.358-05:00Sarah, thank you so much for the time and love you...Sarah, thank you so much for the time and love you put into your writing. I have been quietly reading your blog for a few years. My husband and I converted to Catholicism out of protestantism two years ago, and we have found such solace and beauty and comfort in it. I am going to order this book right away. Mitten Strings for God (which I believe I also read on your recommendation) has been my favorite general parenting book, right after the Anne books by L.M. Montgomery, so I'm excited you shared this lovely resource. Thank you!<br /><br />P.S. I just love Janey-pants. My youngest is a jolly, very busy 19 month old boy who still loves to nurse also, but can only pause from conquering the world for two feedings now, before nap and bedtime. Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235320595509571248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-7935079456979579262014-01-27T23:49:28.183-05:002014-01-27T23:49:28.183-05:00Oh I love this book !! I agree it's one of th...Oh I love this book !! I agree it's one of the very best parenting books out there. I love the Popcaks!The Bryantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09323977070737485682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-16742691082741680042014-01-27T22:52:32.945-05:002014-01-27T22:52:32.945-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rhonda Dowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11266778228313581664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-23170319158322669772014-01-27T22:51:43.439-05:002014-01-27T22:51:43.439-05:00Sarah, Thank you for sharing this. I have read lot...Sarah, Thank you for sharing this. I have read lots of parenting books but not this one and I am not Catholic. As an Evangelical Christian I have been directed a lot to the Pearls and Dr. Dobson but I just never was comfortable with the style. My mom let us all "cry it out" and we are okay but I couldn't do it. My mother was also opposed to co-sleeping and thought I was crazy and it would ruin my marriage. I believe that the closeness I share with my daughter has helped a lot since we entered into the pre-teen and teen years. She talks to me and asks me things I would never discuss with my mom. It makes me so happy when she shares her heart with me and comes to me for advice before her peers which I consider a success! Don't get me wrong, I am not her friend, but I am her confidant. Anyway, thanks for sharing I will recommend to friends.Mama Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04493295572548612915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-74461675060242564452014-01-27T22:26:03.908-05:002014-01-27T22:26:03.908-05:00I love this book. I've had it on my bookshelf...I love this book. I've had it on my bookshelf for 12 years, but was afraid to follow it for so long, that I ignored it. For so much of my parenting, I couldn't stand the idea of baby wearing or co-sleeping or anything that sounded like attachment parenting. Now, I'm reaping what I've sown. Its amazing, and sad, how difficult it can be to break away from the parenting we've been trained into believing is the right way. Whenever I heed the advice of the Popcaks, I find things work much more smoothly in our home and family. Thank you for sharing this book-- its a gem!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-62072728042159622442014-01-27T21:47:03.892-05:002014-01-27T21:47:03.892-05:00Thank you, Sarah! As I sit and read your notes fr...Thank you, Sarah! As I sit and read your notes from this book, I read about the mother I want to be and replay all the mistakes I made just today! I guess the goal is to keep working! Just went to a Dynamic Catholic workshop this weekend and we were left with the homework of trying to read just 5 pages of a Catholic book a day. When I am finished with Dynamic Catholic I will be moving on to this! Thanks again for all your mommy guidance!katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03955992856836840077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-25433120743586004712014-01-27T20:36:06.887-05:002014-01-27T20:36:06.887-05:00I just finished this too and love it! Will re-rea...I just finished this too and love it! Will re-read several times throughout my parenting journey I am sure. JessicaPoelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07014866268264761570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-41709970722435250172014-01-27T19:27:10.439-05:002014-01-27T19:27:10.439-05:00Oh, Sarah, thank you. Your post came up in my rea...Oh, Sarah, thank you. Your post came up in my reader right after a link to the blog post written by Amy Glass. Raising children in this way, with respect and dignity, is certainly the hardest job I will ever have, and the most important. I am so grateful for the sanity and devotion displayed by my "internet mom" role models. We need every one of you to counteract the insanity. Hannelene www.vitalmommy.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701322053145404536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-18178138328604144272014-01-27T19:22:00.486-05:002014-01-27T19:22:00.486-05:00The authors explain what they mean by 'perfect...The authors explain what they mean by 'perfect' in the next chapter-it's not the mainstream definition of perfection. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-22098778339902866192014-01-27T18:36:29.664-05:002014-01-27T18:36:29.664-05:00Is the title of the book supposed to be a joke? (a...Is the title of the book supposed to be a joke? (about the perfect kids)guadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05547332688741195467noreply@blogger.com