Whole and Healthy Family

Jodi Mockabee

Description

All parents want their children to thrive, but what does that actually look like? And what does it take to get there? In The Whole and Healthy Family, Jodi Mockabee shares her parenting philosophy, one that encourages the equipping of each unique child to be able to function as a whole person so that they can enter adulthood as physically, spiritually, and mentally healthy individuals. Developed over years of research and personal practice, Jodi's whole-person and whole-family approach shows you how to· understand your personality and those of your spouse and children· create a simple, wholesome home environment· make healthy and nourishing meals· stay active as a family· prioritize spiritual growth and serving together· affirm and bless one another· and moreWhether you're just starting your family or have been in the parenting trenches for a while and are looking for a fresh alternative to the way you've been doing things, Jodi can help you create a family culture that allows for the flourishing of every family member in mind, body, and spirit.

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 13 septembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781493434350
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 5 Mo

Extrait

Endorsements
“These pages are brimming with wisdom, ideas, encouragement, and biblical guidance for parents wanting to raise their kids to thrive in mind, body, and spirit. Even before I had my own kids, I was inspired by Jodi’s intentional approach to parenting and the beautiful family culture she was creating in her home. If you are in the early parenting years like me, this book is a hope-filled handbook full of relatable stories and struggles but also helpful solutions!”
Audrey Roloff , New York Times bestselling author of A Love Letter Life and cofounder of The Marriage Journal
“I have known and looked up to Jodi for more than ten years, and for ten years I have waited for her to write this book—finally! She could have kept all of this hard-won wisdom to herself, but that’s never been who she is. In taking the time to write it all down and share it with all of us, Jodi has offered a generous gift to families everywhere for years to come.”
Raechel Myers , mama of two and founder and CEO of She Reads Truth
“ The Whole and Healthy Family is rich with practical and accessible ideas to help your family grow healthier physically , emotionally, and spiritually. Jodi’s ideas are straightforward and full of thoughtful wisdom and insight. This book is not a list of things to do but rather an invitation to look deeper at the systems and structures of your family and see where you can grow. Best of all, it is an invitation to know your children in deep and intimate ways. I walked away from The Whole and Healthy Family feeling inspired and empowered to help my family flourish.”
Greta Eskridge , author of Adventuring Together and 100 Days of Adventure
“When I think of Jodi Mockabee—and by extension her book The Whole and Healthy Family—the word that comes to mind is intentionality. Jodi’s dedication to not just coasting through her days as a parent but instead being intentional to both study what helps her family thrive and measure it against what Scripture has to say on the subject is both convicting and inspiring. I know this resource will benefit so many families who are looking for practical and conceptual ways to heal fractures within their own homes.”
Abbie Halberstadt , author of M Is for Mama
“I’ve had the gift of walking alongside and witnessing Jodi during this season of being a wife and mother, and it has been a sharpening experience for me personally. The Whole and Healthy Family is a beautiful glimpse in written form into Jodi’s home and the intentionality that has gone into every aspect of her family—mind, body, and soul. Brimming with wisdom, these pages are humbly filled with truths and practical tips I know will help shape families and homes for years to come.”
Lynsey Kramer , wife, mother, and farmer at Yonder Way Farm
“Oh how I wish I had had this beautiful book at the beginning of my child-rearing journey. Jodi’s humble offering is chock-full of insight and practical wisdom while always encouraging you to trust and listen to that still small voice in regards to your unique family and gifts. Jodi presents such great ideas to ponder, and she prods us to pray, think, and know our God and our children in order to parent well.”
Terri Woods , homeschooling mama to nine and co-owner of Field + Forage
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2022 by Jodi Mockabee
Published by Revell
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.revellbooks.com
Ebook edition created 2022
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4934-3435-0
Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2016
This publication is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subjects addressed. Readers should consult their personal health professionals before adopting any of the suggestions in this book or drawing inferences from it. The author and publisher expressly disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects arising from the use or application of the information contained in this book.
Some names and details have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals involved.
Published in association with The Bindery Agency, www.TheBinderyAgency.com.
Baker Publishing Group publications use paper produced from sustainable forestry practices and post-consumer waste whenever possible.
Dedication
To my beloved husband, I am honored to be your wife. Thank you for always laughing with me. To my precious children, I am humbled to have been chosen to be your mother and love you more than words can express. Thank you for being willing to share our story with others. God is good!
Contents
Cover
Endorsements 1
Half Title Page 3
Title Page 5
Copyright Page 6
Dedication 7
Introduction 10
Section One: Whole Mind 13
1. Awareness 14
2. Communication 28
3. Nature 43
4. Simplicity 59
Section Two: Whole Bodies 75
5. Food 76
6. Fitness 93
7. Health and Wellness 108
Section Three: Whole Spirits 129
8. Biblically Grounded 130
9. Service 140
10. The Power of Words 153
11. Spirit Led 163
Conclusion 179
Recipes 181
Notes 201
Back Ads 207
Back Cover 209
Introduction
What does it mean to have a whole family? The term whole doesn’t mean perfected or finished but rather encompasses the idea of cultivating and stewarding the minds, bodies, and spirits of our children. We do so while they are in our home so that, in turn, they can raise whole families of their own. In Luke 10:27, Jesus charged his followers with a holistic approach to love by quoting Deuteronomy 6, saying, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.” He recognized that our beings are made of separate parts that must work together to create a whole person.
With this goal in mind, my husband and I have learned to nourish and equip our children in each area of their being. This book shares what we have learned, and it is not a “how-to” but a “how we” regarding family philosophy, ideals, and culture. Much of our whole family philosophy came from a place of hopelessness and exhaustion during those early years of parenting, which I like to refer to as “the trenches.” Perhaps you are in the trenches now, with one or more babies in diapers, sleepless nights, and constant feedings. While our young children brought blessings and joy into our home, they also were so unique in their needs that it felt at times like we were grasping for respite as we tried to meet them all. During those years, my husband, Jason, and I found a comedy act from Jim Gaffigan that summed up the trenches perfectly. In discussing what it was like to have four children, Jim said, “Imagine you’re drowning—and someone tosses you a baby!” 1 Regardless of how many children you have, parenting can certainly feel like drowning at times, but there are ways to thrive instead of merely survive.
A good portion of our family culture came as we created a home environment for our firstborn child, whom we eventually learned had special needs. Little did we know that some of the practices we put in place for him to prosper would also be beneficial to the rest of our children. Many of our practices grew out of problem-solving, and we learned to start praying about nearly every decision, big and small. How would the current choice before us fit within our family ideals of intention and wholeness? Soon enough we discovered that the smallest of decisions could affect the core of our family values. Day by day, intent became a big part of our decision-making process, and what we envisioned for our family culture became our measuring stick.
You’ll find personal stories woven throughout this book to illustrate a belief or strategy, and most of them are about our children. Our children gave us permission to share their stories. Some stories may not mention names to protect the privacy of that specific child. Keep in mind that for every story in this book that shows the fruit of our parenting, there are probably a dozen more stories of failure and frustration. Jason and I do not have it all together, nor will we ever, as we are sinful human beings. We are still in our parenting years, as all of our children still live in our home.
The hope of this book is to help provide ideas and solutions that will shape the foundation of your parenting journey. Some information in this book is derived from data I have researched extensively, but please keep in mind that I am not a health coach or a doctor. Our health and medical choices have been a result of research, education, experience, prayer, and discernment. While I am happy to share any information I have learned, each family should spend time researching on their own, so they are confident in the path that they choose.
Not every idea or practice in our household will align with your own personal convictions; this book is not a guide or a standard but a reflection of what has worked in our home with our individual gifts, weaknesses, and personalities. We are raising our family based on our own relationship with God and his direction, and while we attempt to walk in obedience, there is always room for growth. I’m not writing as an authority figure but rather want to walk alongside you, sharing the tools that work for us and how we have come to create our family culture in hopes that you will find a nugget here and there to add to yours.
Section One: Whole Minds
1 Awareness

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