Habit Revisited
Author: Mary Woodis
Publisher: Crooked Pines Publishing
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When I read the title to this book, I immediately thought of Charlotte Mason.  This is natural to a Charlotte Mason fan like myself. Miss Mason was an advocate for the establishment of Habit and her wisdom in this matter brought forth a hundred years ago, is surely alive and well today.  I soon realized, however, that this book is not about Miss Mason at all. Woven through the pages of Mary Woodis' book is the study of habit. Mary introduces, explains, details, and sums up the whole idea very nicely. I thought of habit strictly for it's educational advantage. Mary takes the idea of habit way back to the days of Jesus and even beyond! After completing this reading, I was able to use her connection between Jesus and His habits as the foundation for the habits our family has built.

Any habit "once established" Mary explains, "will become so ingrained in their person that it will become an automatic reaction..." According to Mary, the foundation in forming a habit is obedience and attention, and she explains how to bring these qualities to light in our children. Of course the parents must also recognize the importance of their own habits. This also is explained with gentle, yet convicting, words.  Though not a lengthy book (you may read this in it's entirety at one or two sittings), Habit Revisited gives us much to think about.  If you are interested in bringing harmony to your family and homeschool, I highly recommend the training of habit.  This book will help you get started on the right foot!

Making the Grade:  B+
Cost:  $8.00
Value for Your Homeschool Dollar:  8
Review provided by Donna Porter, homeschool mom of 4