It is more of a journal, of sorts, from a mother explaining what she did, how her kids reacted, and about the obstacles they faced. Cleaning house is her account of a yearlong campaign to introduce her kids to basic life skills. Before becoming a stayathome mom, she held positions at the white house, the staubach company, and bank of america. Each chapter is essentially a stand alone short story filled with that given months activities and wymas insights and reflections. Cleaning house is her account of a yearlong campaign to introduce her five kids to basic life skills and the ways meaningful work can increase earned self. In an age of youth entitlement, this is a mustread for moms who desire to raise godly kids with servant hearts. Its a case study for any parent who wants to change the entitlement culture among their kids. Sharing her experiences with her own children, kay wyma helps you teach your youngsters reallife skills from making their beds and controlling clutter to practicing hospitality and engaging in community service. Kay wills wyma paves the way and offers tools to help our families experience the satisfaction and confidence that comes through meaningful work. A moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement, as i can relate to the author as a fellow stayathome mom of five. Michael gurian, bestselling author of the wonder of boys and the wonder of girls cleaning house offers the perfect solution for parents who want to free their children from the entitlement trap. Were preparing for a crosscountry move with three kids, and i thought kay wills wyma s cleaning house. May 08, 2012 cleaning house is her account of a yearlong campaign to introduce her kids to basic life skills.
Im happy for you is honest and funny, while tackling a serious problem that is stealing our joy. Cleaning house by kay wills wyma is a fascinating book about modern day parenting, youth entitlement and ways to raise strong, independent children. Buy a cheap copy of cleaning house book by kay wills wyma. This book is about a woman with five kids ages four to fourteen who is dismayed at the attitude of. This offered a lovely morning greeting after a wonderful yet hard college sendoff weekend in san antonio last weekend. Cleaning house by kay wills wyma overdrive rakuten.
Wyma answered my questions about the experiences surrounding the book plus her related. Jul 11, 2012 the cleaning house challenge for the wyma family included the following tasks to be mastered. Cleaning house by kay willis wyma just a little creativity. The author describes her yearlong quest to teach her children responsibility and teamwork and curb their attitude of entitlement by assigning them such tasks as grocery shopping, making their beds, throwing a party, and refinishing a deck chair. However, it seems that wyma wrote the book with a moms free time in mind. Topics range from parenting tweenteens the reason the blog began to broader societal issues. May 08, 2012 in cleaning house, kay wills wyma has crafted a book that hits home on many levels. A moms twelvemonth experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement from author kay wills wyma also available on kindle follows her 12month family household experiment to build real selfesteem based on building competence and confidence as her five kids learn vital life skills.
Oct 07, 2019 many kids in the 21st century have an unhealthy attitude of entitlement, which is often perpetuated by their parents. Kay is the mother of five, just like me, so i was immediately drawn to her story. Cleaning house ebook by kay wills wyma rakuten kobo. Cleaning house arkansas digital library consortium. Cleaning house covers the entire wyma household experimentand is a rather long book. Read cleaning house a moms twelvemonth experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement by kay wills wyma available from rakuten kobo. Cleaning house by kay willis wyma is the story of a moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement. A moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement as much as i hoped i would, but i did not. In cleaning house, kay wills wyma has crafted a book that hits home on many levels.
I agreed with everything she said and was instantly inspired to require more of my children for their futures sake. Wyma is an excellent writer and i found myself highlighting all over the book. Cleaning house is both a beautifully told story and a practical guide to parenting in todays complex world. Sort basic life skills into twelve essentials and see to it that her kids own a new one each month. In her book, cleaning house, kay wyma lets readers in on her yearlong attempt to purge her kids of the selfabsorbed mind set. Wymas approach is doable, digestible, and humorously disagreeable to her five kids. Cleaning house goodreads meet your next favorite book. A moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement 9780307730671 by kay wills wyma. She has appeared on the today show, cnn, glenn beck, the new york times, focus on the family, and other media outlets.
Jun 30, 2014 in her book, cleaning house, kay wyma lets readers in on her yearlong attempt to purge her kids of the selfabsorbed mind set. The work involved in maintaining a home of seven and all that it holds can. A moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement by kay wills wyma often, when parents realize that they need help with some aspect of child rearing, they turn to a book by a wellknown expert on the subject. Dismayed at the attitude of entitlement that had crept into her home, kay wyma got some attitude of her own. She examines the damaging effects of helicopter parenting, while providing practical. The cleaning house challenge for the wyma family included the following tasks to be mastered. The work involved in maintaining a home of seven and all that it holds can be daunting, especially if it all falls on one person. Nov 24, 2012 wyma is an excellent writer and i found myself highlighting all over the book. Wymas book cleaning housea moms twelvemonth experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement, releases may 8, 2012, with humor of its own, while offering practical help sure to bring positive results for parents looking to build real confidence and competence in their children.
A moms twelvemonth experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement, written by kay wills wyma, is all about one moms journey to be intentional about teaching her children well and equipping them for life outside the home. So we see where youre coming from very, very quickly. May 18, 2012 cleaning house covers the entire wyma household experimentand is a rather long book. A moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement by kay wills wyma and oh my goodness it was good. I figured if she could do it, and tell me how she did, i absolutely wanted to know her secrets. But at a deeper level, it hits each of us who long to live our daily lives in a way that pleases god. Many kids in the 21st century have an unhealthy attitude of entitlement, which is often perpetuated by their parents. A moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement would be a great resource for how to motivate the kids to give me the help i need to make this process go smoothly. This is what led kay, a mother of five children ages 4 to 14, to write a new book called, cleaning house. Joe white, president of kanakuk kamps in cleaning house, kay wills wyma has crafted a book that hits home on many levels. She spent an entire year teaching her kids, from the youngest to the oldest, how to do various chores, tasks, and services by choosing. T his book isnt specifically a howto book, or a stepbystep manual that tells us exactly what to do and how to do it.
It is presented in a journal style as kay conducted her yearlong experiment to remove the youth entitlement that was evident in her childrens lives. Were preparing for a crosscountry move with three kids, and i thought kay wills wymas cleaning house. Cleaning house is her account of a yearlong campaign to introduce her five kids to basic life skills and the ways meaningful work can increase earned selfconfidence and concern for others. Sep 16, 2012 cleaning house by kay willis wyma is the story of a moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement.
Kay wills wyma gives her account of a oneyear experiment that developed after seeing an environment of entitlement with her children. On this edition of family talk, author and parenting blogger kay wills wyma, talks to dr. A moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement. A moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement would be a great resource for how to motivate the kids to give me the help i need to. Interview with cleaning house author kay wills wyma. From making beds to grocery shopping to refinishing a deck chair, the wyma family experienced for themselves the ways meaningful work can transform selfabsorption into earned selfconfidence and concern for others. Cleaning house a moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement book. Cleaning house a moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement kay wills wyma y cleaning dd 3 2712 4. Her name is kay wills wyma, and she has written a book called cleaning house. Before she transitioned to stayathome mom, she earned an mba, worked at the white house, and dabbled in international finance. Although i found some of transparent honesty of authors personal experiences enjoyable and even funny, i had difficulty reading the book in its entirety.
I have a hard time reading books that will help me, not because they arent good, but because they just arent interesting enough. Cleaning house, a moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement. I do, and apparently i had a home full of entitlement. Kay creatively uses stories and personal confession to reveal the pitfalls of comparing, while offering a solid ladderbuilt on godly wisdomto help us climb out of that pit. Do they roll their eyes when you suggest they clean the. A moms 12 month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement is written from a christian perspective and there are a few references to bible verses and serving people in a religious manner but, overall, the book is not a religious book.
A moms twelvemonth experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement by kay wills wyma 2012, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Interview with cleaning house author kay wills wyma blogcritics. Kay wills wyma understands and communicates on this vital issue like no one on earth. Do your kids expect clean folded clothes to magically appear in their drawers. A moms 12month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement by kay wills wyma is available from waterbrook multnomah and at in paperback, for kindle, and as an audiobook. Hilarious stories, amazing creativity, and a huge dose of grace make this book difficult to put down. Dobson about this subject through her book cleaning house. Kay wills wyma has five kids, ages four to fourteen, and one suv with a lot of carpool miles. I was excited to have the opportunity to read cleaning house. With irresistible humor and refreshing insights, kay candidly details the ups and downs of equipping her kids for such tasks as making beds, refinishing a.
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