Hands free mama book

Staffords book, published in january of 2014, provides strategies for parents. Rachel macy stafford talks about life as a hands free mama the. We not only create our own memories, but we create our childs memories. Pdf hands free mama download full pdf book download. On friday afternoon, a box containing copies of my finished book, live love now.

This is a book for parents who spend more time texting than chatting with their children and for collegeage kids who substitute snapshot and. Here she shares the steps she used so you can go handsfree, too. A year and a half ago, i stumbled upon a brilliant blog, hands free mama by rachel macy stafford. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Being responsible for someones childhood is a big deal. Her blog currently averages one million visitors a month. If technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is. Hands free mama a guide to putting down the phone, burning the todo list, and letting go of perfection to grasp what really matters. For the next few months, i am going to do a brief recap of some powerful parenting with educational topics books ive read. Rachel macy stafford talks about life as a hands free mama. Hands free mama is the digital society s answer to finding balance in a mediasaturated, perfectionobsessed world.

This book only ended up in my possession because a friend had it on her baby registryso i gave it a quick read before passing it on to her as a gift. I feel this book is so important for our generation because we live life with a cell phone in one hand and a baby on our hip, trying to balance so much at once. A guide to putting down the phone, burning the todo list, and letting go of perfection to grasp what really matters rachel macy stafford. Hands free mama is the digital societys answer to finding balance in a mediasaturated, perfectionobsessed world. Here she shares the steps she used so you can go hands free, too. This page is for anyone who yearns to let go of daily distraction and perfection to grasp what truly matters in life.

Hands free mama king county library system overdrive. In 2010, special education teacher and mother rachel macy stafford decided enough was enough. It stated all my own personal worries, and guilt trips about being a mom to 5 year old twin girls. Her third book, only love today, releases in march. Discover the power, joy, and love of living hands free from new york times bestselling author rachel macy stafford. Ive never thought so much about lefthand turns in my life until now. Jan 23, 2014 rachel macy stafford talks about life as a hands free mama. Hands free mama attachment parenting international. A friend sent me the link for a hands free mama post, the bully too close to home, that sent me after the book, but the straightforward delivery, and its practical application, make the book a mustread for 2014. I predict this little gem will become a dogeared, coffeestained favorite in my vast collection of madeup places and fictitious. Rachel lives in alabama with her husband and two children, who inspire her daily. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Discover the power, joy, and love of living hands free from new. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the kindle edition of this book.

If technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is the new marching order. I predict this little gem will become a dogeared, coffeestained favorite in my vast collection of madeup places and fictitious characters. It came so highly recommended, i thought itd be life changing since so many other moms were saying it changed their lives. Since starting the blog hands free mama in 2010, rachels work has been featured in usa today,, the huffington post, and readers digest. Rachel macy stafford audio books, best sellers, author bio. I devoured the first fifty pages, eager to see how the blogs would be expanded into a fuller, more comprehensive look at living more in the present and less in electronics, the past or the future. Hands free mama letting goto grasp what really matters. Hands free mama is the digital societys answer to finding balance in a media saturated, perfectionobsessed world. Staffords book, published in january of 2014, provides strategies for parents to. Only love today is the inspirational read from bestselling author of hands free mama, rachel macy stafford. A guide to putting down the phone, burning the todo list, and letting go of perfection to grasp what really matters. It doesn t mean forgoing our jobs and responsibilities. Hands free mama is a goto book one to consult time and time again when were spiraling out of control, when we need a tangible plan to reconnect to our loved ones. When i finished hands free mama, when i closed the book, my eyes filled with tears, the first thing i did was hit my knees and pray for the wisdom, courage, and strength to put down my devices and focus on the little ones god has entrusted to me.

Oct, 2017 as a book lover, there are so many books i love to share with my friends but hands down my favorite book to share with fellow moms is hands free mama by rachel macy stafford. Millions of staffords fans from her blog and her books find hope, challenge, and inspiration through her poetic and powerful short pieces on her blog. Hands free mama a guide to putting down the phone, burning the todo list. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read hands free mama. Rachel macy stafford is the new york times bestselling author of hands free mama and hands free life. Living a hands free life means knowing youre on your true path toward personal fulfillment. Rachel macy stafford the brilliant and inspiring mama behind hands free mama has amassed such a following that she has now published a book. Sometimes reading quotes from books helps shift my mindset on certain topics and gets me focused on whats really important when raising children. It doesnt say to go to technology free but instead to try it balance it in your life and use it to enhance your life.

I found her at the best time as i was kicking off my own effort to be more present in my life, or live hands free. Jan 06, 2014 hands free mama is a goto book one to consult time and time again when were spiraling out of control, when we need a tangible plan to reconnect to our loved ones. Hands free mama is the digital societys answer to finding balance in a mediasaturated, perfectionobsessed world if technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is the new marching order. Hands free mama was the perfect wake up call for this mama of a 5year old and 2year old. Adopting the nine habits of a hands free life is a deeper, more enduring process than simply putting down the phone, burning the todo list, and letting go of perfection as outlined in hands free mama. In fact, i found the entire book useless and obnoxious. I came across hands free mama when i read an article titled the important thing about yelling. A guide to putting down the phone, burning the todo list, and letting go of perfection to grasp what really matters is nothing short of a treasure. I found this book is extremely practical and helpful. I bought a copy of hands free mama a while ago, and finished the book within days. Learn more about great on kindle, available in select categories. Author rachel macy stafford is a gifted writer and a certified special education teacher with a masters degree in education, with the amazing ability to put deep emotions into words, as well as relate her own story in an intensely personal and inspiring way. Hands free mama discover the power, joy, and love of living hands free from new york times bestselling author rachel macy stafford. It doesnt mean forgoing our jobs and responsibilities.

We check our email while cooking dinner, send a text while bathing the kids, and. If technology is the new addiction, then multitasking is the new m. Book chat for chapters of hands free mama by rachel macy stafford top parenting books for positive parenting not your should mama s book group in the early hours of the morning i sit in the bedroom of my sleeping children and make a promise to myself. Jan 05, 2014 a friend sent me the link for a hands free mama post, the bully too close to home, that sent me after the book, but the straightforward delivery, and its practical application, make the book a mustread for 2014. Rachel works wonders by helping others work wonders. Rachels lessons are like ripples in the ocean as they help others like me move towards choosing love and coming as we are. Tired of losing track of what matters most, rachel began practicing simple strategies that enabled her to let go of largely meaningless.