Bits About Home Matters


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Bits About Home Matters is a thoughtful collection of reflections by Helen Hunt Jackson, exploring the intricacies of home life and the nuances of parenting. Through her keen observations, Jackson offers insights that resonate with the challenges and joys of family dynamics.

Written in the 19th century, this work captures the essence of domestic life, emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships within the home. Jackson's prose invites readers to consider the impact of their daily interactions and the values they instill in their children.

With a focus on practical advice and heartfelt wisdom, Bits About Home Matters remains relevant for anyone seeking to enhance their family life. Jackson's gentle guidance encourages a deeper understanding of the home as a foundation for personal growth and connection.

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01 - The Inhumanities of Parents - Corporal Punishment 11:48 Read by ashleighjane
02 - The Inhumanities of Parents - Needless Denials 16:15 Read by ashleighjane
03 - The Inhumanities of Parents - Rudeness 16:41 Read by ashleighjane
04 - Breaking the Will 16:01 Read by ashleighjane
05 - The Reign of Archelaus 13:29 Read by ashleighjane
06 - The Awkward Age 9:09 Read by ashleighjane
07 - A Day With a Courteous Mother 9:15 Read by ashleighjane
08 - Children in Novia Scotia 8:13 Read by ashleighjane
09 - The Republic of the Family 10:47 Read by ashleighjane
10 - The Ready-to-Halts 6:19 Read by ashleighjane
11 - The Descendants of Nabal 10:47 Read by ashleighjane
12 - "Boys Not Allowed" 8:42 Read by ashleighjane
13 - Half an Hour in a Railway Station 9:15 Read by ashleighjane
14 - A Genius for Affection 8:40 Read by ashleighjane
15 - Rainy Days 9:56 Read by ashleighjane
16 - Friends of the Prisoners 7:52 Read by ashleighjane
17 - A Companion for the Winter 9:36 Read by ashleighjane
18 - Choice of Colors 5:44 Read by ashleighjane
19 - The Apostle of Beauty 10:45 Read by ashleighjane
20 - English Lodging-Houses 9:01 Read by ashleighjane
21 - Wet the Clay 7:17 Read by ashleighjane
22 - The King's Friend 4:57 Read by ashleighjane
23 - Learning to Speak 6:19 Read by ashleighjane
24 - Private Tyrants 9:32 Read by ashleighjane
25 - Margin 4:46 Read by ashleighjane
26 - The Fine Art of Smiling 7:33 Read by ashleighjane
27 - Death-bed Repentance 7:11 Read by ashleighjane
28 - The Correlation of Moral Forces 5:46 Read by ashleighjane
29 - A Simple Bill of Fare for a Christmas Dinner 7:01 Read by ashleighjane
30 - Children's Parties 7:14 Read by ashleighjane
31 - After-Supper Talk 5:39 Read by ashleighjane
32 - Hysteria in Literature 10:14 Read by ashleighjane
33 - Jog Trot 5:52 Read by ashleighjane
34 - The Joyless American 6:02 Read by ashleighjane
35 - Spiritual Teething 8:05 Read by ashleighjane
36 - Glass Houses 7:18 Read by ashleighjane
37 - The Old-Clothes Monger in Journalism 4:50 Read by ashleighjane
38 - The Country Landlord's Side 10:42 Read by ashleighjane
39 - The Good Staff of Pleasure 8:59 Read by ashleighjane
40 - Wanted - a Home 12:39 Read by ashleighjane