Awaking wonder : opening your child's heart to the beauty of learning
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-218)

"For years, parents worldwide have asked beloved author Sally Clarkson how she and her husband have ignited a love for learning and a deep faith in their children. They want to know how the Clarksons launched their children to live such vibrant, flourishing lives as adults. Awaking Wonder is Sally's answer to those questions. This book is thirty-six years in the making and provides a deep dive into Sally's most profound legacy: nurturing and guiding her four children into a wonder-filled life. Her story will inspire and encourage you toward what is possible in raising your own children. Children are one of the greatest treasures of every generation. Parents long to provide a life in which they can flourish in body, soul, and mind. Yet in today's culture, many feel they are floundering as they nurture their children. If you are idealistic and hopeful about the process of raising your children to be healthy and vibrant, you will find encouragement through the Clarksons' story. If you feel exhausted, ill-equipped, confused, or unsupported in your journey as a parent, you will find relief through the countless ideas and practical applications in this book. Awaking Wonder will inspire you, delight you, provide laughter, and bring tears through the heartfelt stories of four lively children and the wondrous life they grew up in together. Journey with Sally toward: cultivating wonder all around you, alongside your children; understanding how to invigorate and open your children's hearts and minds to the grand design, beauty, and goodness scattered throughout the universe; laying a foundation for spiritual formation and a robust faith in God; nurturing your children to live into their capacity in intellect, faith, and relationships." --publisher's website