This book inspired me to make the most of every second with my kids! I love how the author gives practical advice, while still tugging at heart strings. Mama's you need this reminder!

Just imagine the idea and the significance of these 936 pennies! One jar full of 936 pennies, one penny for each weekend until your newborn child will graduate. The concept is to move one penny to a different jar every Sunday. This book was encouraging and motivational. It really made me think about children, the importance of them, and the shortness of childhood. It is full of words that will make you nod your head in agreement or perhaps give you new, wonderful ideas you can use with your own family.

This book was moving, I loved the concept. When her children were dedicated at church, she was given a jar with 936 pennies representing the number of weeks we have with our kids until they are 18 years old.

I loved the idea. The book at times is a bit flighty and unrealistic for most moms. I think the most challenging things about this book is how poorly it is written. That is hard to overlook no matter how much you enjoy the content!

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936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting by Eryn Lynum is a book about investing wisely in our children. I was interested in reading this book and expected just another parenting book. What I discovered was a powerful call to make every moment count and not succumb to the lie that time passes too quickly to make it count. The book examines the ways we invest in our children and the things that hinder us. I love the questions to reflect on that are inserted throughout the book. Pick up this book! Read it, reflect on it, and revisit it again. Our children are the most important investment of our lives and this book is a great reminder of this truth. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

This is a book some of our patrons would appreciate have as a resource. The author offers of sound advice look to those of religious faith.

This approach is a good way to remember how quickly children grow up. I think that this book is better for parents of younger children.

LOVE this book! First of all, I love Eryn's writing style - the way she weaves words and phrases together is absolutely beautiful. Her writing is relatable, real and just she is a master with words. I also loved the way that this book was structured - more like reflection and memoir instead of 'preaching' and 'teaching.' Sometimes parenting books can be so practical and 'teachy' that you feel like the person is an expert and you are just flopping - not so with Eryn. Her approach was one where I was able to glean important lessons - but at the same time feel like I was journeying right alongside Eryn.
One of the most surprising elements of the book for me - but perhaps one I enjoyed the most - was her section on the importance of nature and outdoors in the lives of children and in intentional parenting. I had never really thought about this before, but I was reading I found myself exclaiming (silently of course) - "YES! This makes so much sense!" and highlighting. The fact that this was a major section of the book and not just a one-off thought really showed the importance Eryn places on this in her parenting, and it is something I am going to try to implement in my parenting as well.

Thank you Eryn, for this incredible, beautifully written book!

This book really challenged my thoughts on parenting and gave me the encouragement to make some changes to how I interact with my girls.

The author, Eryn Lynum, was given a jar of 936 pennies on the day of their baby dedication at church. Each of the 936 pennies represents one week out of the 18 years that child will hopefully live in their home. Each week, she would take one penny out as a reminder to use that time wisely. The purpose of the book, 936 Pennies, was to help parents see how to invest the time a child lives in your home in an intentional way so that when they leave the home, they are prepared to live their lives according to the god-honoring example set during each of those weeks.

Eryn presents realistic and practical ways of "investing" those pennies in a child. From spending more time outdoors and less in front of a screen to relying on God when fears in parenting threaten to overwhelm us. Through stories with her own children she shares insight into the ups and downs of parenting.

As I mentioned before, many parts of this book really challenged me. I know I'm not always intentional with my time. I give into my laziness and selfishness and don't take advantage of enough opportunities to spend quality time with my children. I've recently found myself saying yes to my kids more often when they ask me to play with them because I know that is time I'll never get back. This book was a great reminder of the blessing my kids are in my life, and I would strongly recommend it to any parent.

The main issue I had with this book was how child-centered it made the family. And while she mentions the need for Jesus in parenting, she still sometimes makes it sound like how your child turns out completely relies on your parenting. What a terrifying thought! She wouldn't say that, I don't think, but she could have made it more clear in some cases. In spite of that, I highlighted many parts of the book, and I look forward to seeing how I transform my parenting through the principles I learned.

As the mother of three children, I was intrigued with the title of this book, 936 Pennies. I was interested in the idea of one penny representing each week of a child's life from birth to age 18. This is not just another parenting how-manual. Rather, the author Eryn Lymum challenges parents to examine how they are spending those 936 weeks with their children.

Children come into their families in different ways; some planned, some surprises, and some by adoption. And sadly, some parents will never get 936 weeks with their child. The author encourages the reader to take whatever time you have left to raise your child with all the love, attention, and biblical shepherding that you can. Her stories are funny, sad, and uplifting. Definitely a good read for parents whether you have a newborn or a teenager.

This book from Eryn Lynum came out of her viral blog post about the 936 pennies she received from their church when they dedicated their son. Each penny represents a week in the child's life before the turn eighteen. Someone had mentioned this on a podcast I listened to recently and I wanted to hear more of her story.
Overall I enjoyed this book. I found it to be a quick read that I was able to finish in less than a week. This book is applicable to parents with children of all ages. She encourages you to invest wisely each week. As the week ends and you transfer that penny from one jar to another.She recommends you to think of the second jar as the investment jar. The visual helps you think back on the week that passed and how quickly time does pass. I loved the idea of an investment jar. Most of the day to day of motherhood doesn't always feel like an investment but it is. Parenting is a journey as many say and not a sprint.
I appreciated the author's honesty throughout the book as she shared stories from raising her three boys. I saw myself in many of her examples. Sometimes in the examples of times she wasn't fully present and sometimes  in the examples when she put the to do list aside and played.
She isn't unrealistic and telling you to play with your children every moment of the day but more to take notice and be present in the moments when you do. This book more than anything caused me to reflect on the day to day choices I make. When I finish the day or the week, am I choosing to invest my time into my children? Am I being intentional? Am I getting on their level and playing with them? These are good questions to think about sometimes. We live in a busy world with constant distractions. If you are looking for a book to encourage you to notice, play and just be with your children more, then I recommend this book.
I was given a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.