• Loving the Little Years

  • Motherhood in the Trenches
  • By: Rachel Jankovic
  • Narrated by: Gentry Rench
  • Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (311 ratings)

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Loving the Little Years

By: Rachel Jankovic
Narrated by: Gentry Rench
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I didn't write this book because mothering little ones is easy for me. I wrote it because it isn't. I know that this is a hard job, because I am right here in the middle of it. I know you need encouragement because I do too.

This is not a tender reminiscence from someone who had children so long ago that she only remembers the sweet parts. At the time of writing this, I have three children in diapers, and I can recognize the sound of hundreds of toothpicks being dumped out in the hall.

This is a small collection of thoughts on mothering young children for when you are motivated, for when you are discouraged, for the times when discipline seems fruitless, and for when you are just plain tired.

The opportunities for growth abound here but you have to be willing. You have to open your heart to the tumble. As you deal with your children, deal with yourself always and first. This is what it looks like, and feels like, to walk as a mother with God.

©2010 Rachel Jankovic (P)2011 Canon Press

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Short and sweet!

Short, sweet and engaging! Loved it! Made me realize more of the joy and privilege God has given us in motherhood, even though it’s hard!

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This book was only an hour on audible. It had some decent advice and stories to go along with the advice. Spending time with your kids, letting the messes happen, etc! Some was good, some was iffy!
She mentioned spanking multiple times as if it’s no big deal. I don’t believe spanking it’s a form of discipline, it’s harmful to a child in many ways!

She also mentioned that a woman’s identity comes from her husband and I’m definitely not in agreement with that! That is not biblical. Of course the actual context from the Bible stories are not mentioned and verses were just said to back up this thinking.

It was just okay. Not a go to for truth or advice!

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Refreshingly honest and funny

Refreshing listening as I do the dishes; so many great reminders and such encouragement in the midst of parenting little ones.

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Great Perspective....

Trigger: Spanking. This book mentions spanking several times.

We do not spank and it was shocking to hear it in the book.

Otherwise, the book was short and to the point. It reminds moms of the light perspective we should keep as our child grow. A reminder to love them for who THEY are and take it easy.....

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Loved this!

Such a great reminder for where I am in life with my kids at the moment. Thank you!

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Very informative

Listening to this helped me to reset my perspective on raising my child and how to do life joyfully

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Best book encouraging you in the little years.

encouraging, funny, and convicting. simply the best Christian book on parenting the little years well.

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Refreshing

This book as left me feeling refreshed and more joyful. I laughed multiple as it was very relatable!

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Phenomenal little book

Short and sweet. This book is at once a kick in the pants, an encouragement and a well of inspired ideas to help you joyfully and purposefully parent your little ones. It’s a book I will return to again and again, I’m sure.

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Can’t recommend this book enough!

This is an excellent book for Christian moms needing encouragement for the challenge of parenting little ones. Highly recommend! I plan to return to this audiobook to listen again and again when I need a shift in perspective.

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