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Steady Days: A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood Paperback – December 31, 2009

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You can apply the same techniques of efficiency, intention, and purpose that you've used in other careers to your most important position in life-motherhood. Steady Days takes you through the process of becoming a professional mother: one who is organized and excited to spend time with your young children. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by a lack of direction in your parenting, this book can help. You already have the skills you need to be an incredible mother. Empower yourself by reading Steady Days and implementing the ideas to benefit those important little people who call you "Mom." To learn more about the author, Jamie C. Martin, visit her blog at www.SteadyMom.com.

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"Both inspirational and calming, energizing and relaxing, Steady Days provides realistic tips that challenge mothers without making us feel overwhelmed. Jamie Martin has crafted a stellar handbook for moms in need of affirmation." --Tsh Oxenreider, writer and editor of the popular blog SimpleMom.net

"We're all busy. We all wish we had more time to spend with our children. And we wish the time spent with our children was less harried, more meaningful, and more playful. Steady Days helps you achieve those goals. Read this wonderful book--it's worth it, for you and your children!" --Jennifer Trainer Thompson, author of The Joy of Family Traditions: A Season-by-Season Companion to 400 Celebrations and Activities

"Jamie Martin has mapped out an honest and personal approach to managing the complexities of modern family life. Her thoughtful and understanding manner will have parents and caregivers alike wanting to learn more about her ideas for building a steady and loving family." --Rae Grant, author of Crafting Fun: 101 Things to Make and Do with Kids and Cooking Fun: 121 Simple Recipes to Make with Kids

About the Author

Jamie Martin is the voice behind the inspiring blog SteadyMom.com and the editor of the blog SimpleHomeschool.net. Jamie immersed herself in motherhood by adding all three of her kids to the family in less than three years. The ensuing challenges (and occasional chaos!) sent Jamie on the lookout for ways to parent with purpose and professionalism. The practical tools and ideas in her book, Steady Days, are the result of that effort. Currently Jamie spends her days with her little people growing, exploring, and learning together.

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Item Weight : 6.7 ounces
Paperback : 158 pages
ISBN-10 : 0984124608
ISBN-13 : 978-0984124602
Product Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.36 x 8.5 inches
Publisher : Infused Communications; 12.1.2009 Edition (December 31, 2009)
Language: : English

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C Dear

Good ideas

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020

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I love the idea of “professional motherhood.” I’m trying to be an intentional mother. She had a lot of good ideas. Unfortunately, most of the things that might work for a mom of 3 just aren’t feasible with 6 kids. I can’t make a binder for each kid. But I have Instagram, so I can record our memories. I will probably look at this book again, but it’s definitely more of a book for first time moms trying to figure things out in the first place.

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Patty

Skeptic Converted!

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2015

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I will admit that by the time I found this book, I felt little hope in ever having a calmer or less chaotic homelife. I had left my fancy job for the unthinkable: staying home with my kids. Jamie does an excellent job of breaking down the tiny things we can do to get back on track. In my case, it helped to know a track was possible. Always positive, but never in annoying way, it really has helped me get to a different place. In the six months I have been (slowly) working through, things are going smoother and happier. I wish I would have bought it sooner, but it is never too late to start.

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Amy F

Good concept. Needs updating

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2019

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Interesting read. Motivated me to make a schedule. Should be updated. For example the section about keeping resturant menus in a binder. I usually would just go online now a days

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Kristin H.

Calming the chaos and moving forward with intention

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2010

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This book came to me at the right time! I stay home during the days with my three children under the age of 4, and am ready to move beyond "surviving" and into a more calming, fun, and productive way of living and learning. Jaime's ideas on creating routines, planning and scheduling really hit home for me in a big way. I am generally a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kind of person, and resisted "scheduling" for quite awhile, but have come to realize there are HUGE benefits to doing this, and that my kids and I truly do thrive on a more structured day. And we actually can accomplish great, fun things, if I write them down and remember to actually do them! Her ideas about different types of activities to work into the day (structured play, "room time" independent play, outdoor or physical activities, toy rotation, etc) were so helpful in reminding me that "free play all day" does not work for my kids, and is the source of many of our stresses and problems.

I found this to be a light and quick read, with short and concise mini-chapters (similar to her blog posts at [...]) that were easy to read in a few minutes here and there -- great for a busy mom. For me the most useful parts were about scheduling and routine building, and organization. The parts on staying inspired and maintaining enthusiasm were less interesting to me, personally, maybe because its just not my style. But the book was still well worth the price for me, despite that. I feel like I am now armed with a lot of new ideas I am excited to try!

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Amy Finlay

Full of excellent tips. Motivating.

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2010

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I have numerous books on parenting, and have taken bits and pieces from many of them, but this book is by far the most practical and useful to me. The book is full of helpful examples, not just vague generalizations. It is chock full of good ideas that one can immediately put into use to carve out reliable time to get things done, as well as realize your goals for your children and family.

I'm one of those people who resists routine and structure. I like to feel spontaneous, and structure tends to feel oppressive to me. But with a toddler, I NEED and WANT structure. If you're like me, you'll resist structure until the chaos tipping point makes you desperate for a semblance of order and control. I'm over the hump now, and I have to say it's nice on this side of things. Structure means I don't have to reinvent the wheel every two hours of the day, or every day of the week, which is just too much work! Organization allows me to think and plan during the rare times I'm CAPABLE of that during the week. The rest of the week I can coast. Routine allows me to rest, and as everyone says, children really do thrive in it.

Sunday evening is now my weekly plan time. I make a weekly to do list and a shopping list, which makes me feel on top of the essentials. With the shopping list made, I look forward to Monday, our new food shopping day. I've never had a food shopping "day" in my life, but for some reason I am enjoying this. (One of my big stresses lately has been getting meals together, and with this I know that I won't be left stressed and scrambling to put together a meal at any point during the week.)

I've also begun planning activities more intentionally for my daughter. I love her idea of rotating the structured play activities each day of the week, so the toys come out once per week for maximum "wow" effect. She even lists examples of what her own toy rotation might be. I found it very helpful to read the concrete examples. Matchbox cars one day, Legos another, dress-up another...she lists more, and reading it really helped me to get the picture of what structure play can look like for us. (On that note, I'm also enjoying "The Toddler's Busy Book" for activity suggestions.)

I love her 3-ring binder idea, a book that has all the essentials (calendar, to do lists...) that she keeps in the kitchen for repeated reference during the day. Organization central!

Anyway, I'm still working through the book, but it's helped us already, as I seek more structure in our daily lives. More rhythm and less chaos.

Thank you Jamie Martin, your book is a real blessing!

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AurorraM

Very Inspiring For Stay At Home Moms

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2016

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This book is very inspirational. I keep looking at it, looking for more ideas to implement into my life. You can print free charts to go along with it to help you with the process. I find it really interesting how she looks at her life at home in a professional way.

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Full of gems of advice & a fast read

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2010

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I read this book several months ago and absolutely love it. Each page is its own chapter so it's really easy to pick up and put down while chasing around after kids. Each chapter is a different little thing you can do to improve your days with your kids. I particularly liked the ideas for creating a steady routine and creating memories that aren't too overwhelming (my scrapbook is 5 years behind!). I often find myself thinking back on advice from this book. Jamie's ideas on organization really helped me during my transition from 1 to 2 kids. I now have a two year old and a baby and I think I'll be dipping back into this book for many years to come.

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R. Fairhead

A Great help for moms

Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2010

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This is an encouraging resource for moms who want to get organized and learn how to be intentional with their mothering job. It has lots of great ideas for recording memories, inspiring yourself throughout the day and making a routine to follow.

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Rosemary J Papp

wonderful inspiration

Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2014

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Just what I needed to restore my resolve for mothering and homemaking. Full of both practical ideas, and inspiration... Wonderful principles to live and plan by.

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