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Every day, I do my best to live out the principles I write about on this blog. So, when I’m not working, you’ll probably find me reading, reflecting and actively practicing everything I share here. I’m definitely not perfect. In fact, I’d say that I’m only getting these principles right about 65-70% of the time. The rest of the time, I endure an unbelievable struggle to integrate my work/life in a meaningful way - just like every other working mom.
One of the tools I rely on is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People book by Stephen Covey. Every working mom should have this book and actively apply its principles; they have practical applications at home and at work. I’ve been a student of the 7 Habits since I was first introduced to it as a teen. Applying its principles over the last several years has definitely changed my life in a positive way.
When I learned that Stephen Covey’s son had written a children’s book called The 7 Habits of Happy Kids
Written for children four through eight, The 7 Habits of Happy Kids teaches children how to take charge of their life, prioritize, have a plan, listen before speaking, create win-win relationships, work together, and develop balance - all in a fun, creative way. You and your children will come to love the characters who reside in the Seven Oaks as they work through real-life challenges children face.
The issues presented are extremely relevant; for example, one story is titled “I’m Bored,” which attacks the “It’s your job to entertain me, Mom” issue that we all face. My children immediately related to the stories and characters. I was surprised at how motivated they were to change their behavior after reading the book. To help facilitate this change, Covey wraps up each story in the “Parent’s Corner” where you discover simple, practical ways to bring the principles to life. There are engaging discussion questions and thoughtful action steps for your children to follow.
What’s more…you’ll learn. As you read the stories, you’ll capture nuggets from the original 7 Habits book. So if you’re too busy to read the full, adult version, reading the children’s version with your kids for 15 minutes a day is a great alternative!
4 responses so far ↓
1 Helene // Sep 18, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Wow, this sounds like a book I definitely need to take a peek at!!! Thanks for sharing!
2 angela moore // Sep 19, 2008 at 3:42 am
What a great idea for a book… I’ll have to check it out!
3 Elle // Sep 19, 2008 at 7:55 am
I’ll have to check this out. Maybe it will give us some ideas.
4 Jennae @ Green Your Decor // Sep 19, 2008 at 9:49 am
My dad gave me one of the 7 habits books when I was in high school. I wasn’t very receptive to it then, but this is encouraging me to dig it out of whatever box its in and read it. And while my daughter is too young to read this herself, I think exposing her to these principles now (particularly on boredom) can only be a positive thing. Thanks for sharing!
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