the call of the wild free ainsley arment

The magic of this life isn't found in the hustle and bustle of constant activity but in the intentional, ordinary decisions of our days.' The hug you give when your spouse walks by. The smile you flash when your child looks up. The games you play and the puzzles you build. The searching for lost lovies and finding favorite toys. The making of handcrafts and taking nature walks. The planning of lessons and creating of moments. The reading of books and explaining algebra. The making of meals and folding of laundry. 'In the absence of doing great things, you can do small things with great love:

There are so many ways to live your life, and yes, childhood is fleeting and magical, but this book didn't give me any new information. How can I homeschool my daughter and be there for her if I have a career or interests of my own? I think it's a dangerous premise to show that you will sacrifice and always always be there - will crush a lot of people's dreams. One thing that drives me nuts about a lot of these homeschooling books is there is never any assumption the parents (let's be real - the mother!) has any kind of life, desire, or career. Comes from a lot of privilege, and I didn't find it inspiring, or, with a coherent theme. Sometimes I should just finish going to the bathroom or making dinner or whatever. So many times I put down what I'm doing to be there for my daughter, but let's be real: I shouldn't run to her every single time. Nothing new here, and at times, preachy and telling mamas we should be ready to always sacrifice ourselves because 'childhood is fleeting and magical' - that's the theme of the book. I was excited for this book, but it was really disappointing. Inside these pages are Ainsley’s words of encouragement, honesty, and wisdom, guiding all parents to create a home where families can forge their own path to love stronger, live more fully, and grow closer to each other. Drawn from her family's stories and those shared by the Wild + Free community, The Wild + Free Family explores how to create a family culture that breaks the mold by seeking to connect with our children, unleash their gifts, pursue a shared vision together, and redeem generational brokenness, among so much more. And when we assume that a family has to look or act a certain way, we miss the opportunity to build a meaningful and fulfilling life together. But what Ainsley has discovered is that the magic of life isn’t found in the hustle and bustle of constant activity but in the intentional ordinary decisions of our days.

Ainsley Arment-a mother of five, founder of the thriving community Wild + Free, and bestselling author-is no stranger to the barrage of decisions, opportunities, and daily tasks that each day brings. 'Ainsley Arment has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in grass-roots community.' - New York Times As parents, we dream of creating a magical childhood for our kids, yet it can be so easy to slip into autopilot.

The call of the wild free ainsley arment