You know this book that I talked about back here?
Well, the publisher has given me TEN books to give-away. And I’m not even kidding at all about that little fact.

So, here’s the deal: Leave a comment for a chance to win. If you want two chances to win, click here and “like” my parents’ site on Facebook and then come back and leave another comment that you did just that. (They are just starting to take Values Parenting into cyberspace so they only have this Joy School page so far, but check out valuesparenting.com too…SO much good parenting info. there!)

For a THIRD chance to win (and this one is more in depth but just thought I’d throw it out there since I get ten books to give away), I want to just make people aware of my parent’s other book that is coming out in September. I seriously cannot wait. I think it’s something we all need. It generated a bunch of enthusiasm when I wrote about it back here and made me realize that others feel the exact same way I do: kids in this generation tend to feel entitled to so much more than what’s good for them…and we’re unknowingly training them to feel that way.) You know what’s so great about this book? We can pre-order it! And it’d be awesome to get tons of people pre-ordering. Read more about how to pre-order and why they are trying to get people to pre-order here. Then if you do end up pre-ordering a book (pre-orders get a 33 percent discount), then come back and enter one more comment for another chance to win. No, I’m not getting paid for this (although maybe I should 🙂 I just really, really believe in what this book is going to tell us!

I will pick TEN winners on Thursday morning so that there still MIGHT be time to get it in time for Mother’s Day (unfortunately I can’t promise anything, darn it). Because seriously, who wouldn’t want this book for Mother’s Day? SO many great ideas enclosed in that little puppy.

Good luck!

This give-away is now closed. See the winners here. Thanks for entering!

577 Comments

  1. I would love,love, love a copy! Spiritual solutions to parenting is exactly what we're looking for in today's world.

  2. I "liked" their FB page. I remember being in Joy School as a kid in Hawaii. Your parents taught my parents about it. It was so fun!

  3. I have a few books from your parents, they are incredible writers! Thank you for a wonderful giveaway! I can't wait for their next book to come out.

  4. With 8 kids ages 19-1 1/2 I would love some wonderful advice to make our world even better! Thanks for your wonderful blog and congratulations on National Young Mother of the Year! You are amazing!

  5. What a great giveaway. I'd love to get a copy of this book…so if I can't figure out my feisty little three-year-old.

  6. I would love a copy! I'm having my first baby and would love all the tips I can get! I'm also trying to get your book written with your mom and it's sold out on dessert.com but hopefully I'll get the bid I put in on ebay! Thanks 🙂

  7. This book looks intrigueing. Thank you for the chance at winning it. BTW I have always enjoyed reading your blog. Your pictures inspire me and give me ideas of how to improve my own.

  8. Oooo, ooo, pick me! I would love this book for me for Mother's Day. I read A Mother's Book of Secrets and love it! I am sure this one is just as good.

  9. I "liked" your parents on Facebook as well! You guys are such an inspiring family! I follow different blogs in your family and everything you have to share is just amazing 🙂

  10. I would love to win a copy! I just started reading all of your parent's other books! I feel like I am kind of late to the party as my kids are already 14 and 16, but I have decided that I am going to start giving their books to new parents!

  11. The idea behind this book seems to make so much sense when it comes to raising children! I would LOVE a copy! Thanks!

    P.S. I also clicked "like" on facebook.

  12. I have loved hearing your parents speak at Education Week. They are a trove of information. I would love a copy of this new one!

  13. This would be wonderful to read right now as we are entering the teenage years with our oldest! Sometimes I think I should just put a big stamp on him and mail him down to your house so you can work your magic on him! Your family is a constant source of inspiration and are always in my prayers! May God continue to bless you all. Much love.

  14. Just "liked" the Joy School Facebook. My oldest is in Joy school right now so I look forward to getting some Facebook posts from Joy School.

  15. Also, pre-ordered the book coming out in the Fall. Just what we are needing in our family. My 7 year old left his bus and very nonchalantly asked if I could buy him another one. I told him he would have to earn it as his brother was about to grow into the coat, he wasn't responsible with his coat and his attitude that I could just easily go buy another. I pointed to his dad across the room and said you dad goes to work every day so we can have clothes, food, trips etc…..

  16. I would love to read a more recent book by your parents. I've borrowed my moms copies that she bought when she was my age.

  17. I would love a chance to win one of these books. I want to buy a copy of the new book too…it looks great!! (I'm actually not a parent, but I am a nanny and studying to be a teacher – I just think it is so important to start learning early!)

  18. I have followed your parents for years (I'm not saying how old I am!!) and love their philosophy and ideas. This book would be great to use with our children and grandchildren.

  19. Sure love your blog! I appreciate that you make it "real." We are all human and have our frailties and our own unique strengths and weaknesses.

  20. Oh my goodness I want this book so bad. I was going to buy it a couple of weeks ago but decided that I should finish reading the other books I have that are written by your parents. (Also I've been pinching my pennies lately and it's not on Amazon for cheaper used prices yet)

    I can't wait to see you and your mom at time out for Women in Oklahoma in a couple of weeks.

  21. Okay I just liked your parents on facebook for my second chance. I'm debating on whether to pre order for a third chance. Like I said I'm pinching pennies, but you can't put a price on learning how to be a good parent right?

  22. I'm currently reading the book you and your mom wrote and am really loving it. It has given me so many ideas and inspiration on ways I can improve my mothering. I imagine this book is also full of great information and insights. I'd love to add it to my collection.

  23. I'm too late. Already bought the book! Already have "liked" your parents on FB and I'm also on the waiting list for the other one that comes out in September to get it the day it is published. Can you tell I'm a fan? Honestly I can't go to your blog. I just get depressed. You are beyond Super women. I'm still just trying to figure out how to feed, cloth and shelter, let alone, have any talents, hobbies, blogs, workout, etc. You are amazing in every way! Love you girl!

  24. Oooo! Pick me! I actually asked for the book for mother's day:) Congratulations on your accomplishment with National Young Mother of the Year! I read your cute Mom's article in the Deseret News this morning and got all teary. Thanks for inspiring me!

  25. Just "liked" your parents on Facebook 🙂 I have 3 of their books and have referenced them many times. I give our their valuesparenting website to co-workers and friends becasue I feel like it is a parenting manual for life. Amazing people!

  26. Oh I would just love a copy. I already bought one but would love to give one to my sister. I just love your parents, they have such great ideas.

  27. I love your parents books (and yours too) but don't have this one so would love to add it to my collection! Sounds like a great read!

  28. I enjoy reading your blog and hearinf about your family. You all are so inspiring! I would love to have a copy of this book! Thanks!

  29. I'd just LOVE a copy!!! I've been wanting to check out many of the wonderful books your parents write at our library, and need to remember to put myself on a waiting list for them because they are always always checked out! Everybody loves them!!!

  30. I would love to have a copy. I struggle with being a parent of 2 small children who are learning two languages from both parents.

  31. Already bought the book. Just wanted to say THANK YOU to your parents! We are working on the "Redo" and "Forgiveness Bench" (actually a couch at our house) ideas. There are so many great ideas but we are starting on just a few and focusing on getting them down pat. These two ideas alone have created so much more PEACE in our home….and who can't use a LOT more of that in their lives!

  32. If I won a copy of your parents book I would give it to my daughter who is a Joy School graduate, and who just became a parent for the second time this week. I loved doing Joy School and your parents have such wonderful advice.

  33. So glad I got to meet you last weekend! I hope this next year brings you back to Utah so we can see some more of you. Pick me, because I need the next Eyre book for my collection.

  34. I "liked" the Facebook Joy School page. I would have liked it sooner if I knew it was there! Your parents are wonderful, just letting their light shine out into a crazy, often dark world.

  35. I've been really wanting to read this book… I perused it in Deseret Book recently – looks great! I just finished reading "A Mother's Book of Secrets" and absolutely LOVED it! Thanks for doing the give-away! 🙂

  36. Thanks for being such an inspiration to me. I'd love one of your parents books. I currently have the one you and your mom wrote….LOVED IT! Thanks again!

  37. I would love a copy! This book looks great, and my kids are both very young, so it would be great timing to read it now! 🙂

    supermegs28 at yahoo dot com

  38. I already have a copy and am enjoying every page but I want to share it with everyone I know so I would love another to give my away!

  39. im needing some new inspiration. im a mom of a two year old and and a newborn andi am about to loose it…and i love your blog. and your tall like me…so yeah.

  40. SHawni I would love a copy of the book. I know this is crazy but I don't have a facebook account, but I did joy school with our 4 year old last year and loved it!!

  41. I've recently fallen head over heels in love with the books your parents have written over the years. I come from unfortunate familial background and want my family to be better than what I know. Thank you for a chance to win a copy and be better than I am!

  42. I liked your parents on FB! I really do like them…I have raised my children reading all their books as well as hearing them at Ed. Week and TOFW! Thanks for your wonderful examples:)

  43. Well, you've got no shortage of participants! Count me in. 🙂 Saw your mom's pics of your exciting news. 🙂 Huge CONGRATS and well done! What does that entail for the coming year?

  44. I just went to FB and Liked your parent's Joy School page. I came across their book, "Teaching Children Joy" published in 1980, in my Mother-in-Law's library. I read it in one day. . .couldn't put it down. I love their ideals.

  45. Okay, SOMEONE is being modest about a recent ANNOUNCEMENT! Congrats Shawni! Way to represent us as the National Mother of the Year. So proud of you.

    And I guess I'll enter too ;0)

  46. I pre-ordered a copy of your parent's "Entitlement" book. Ever since I read their book "Teaching Children Joy" — which was published when I was 3 years old — I have been hooked on their values and methods. I would love love love a copy of the book and can't wait to get the new book in September!!

  47. I'm putting in my plug for a chance to win! I love the great ideas and suggestions from both you and your parents books! Can't wait to add this one to my collection!

  48. Too funny, I just about bought this book from Deseret Book the other day. I didn't buy it, but if I don't win it, I will buy it.

  49. Oooh. I've been lurking and loving your blog for a long time now; I'm embarrassed that it's taken a giveaway for me to comment! You really do have a fantastic blog. And I really need to read this book!!

  50. Liked your parents page and I would love a copy! Spoke with your mom at a conference on families in Boston about 5 years ago….was a joy schooler when my kids were younger! I have been meaning to order that book!

    By the way congrats on Natl Mother of the Year….I was the IA MOY in 2002- it was a great experience!

  51. I would love it! Sometimes your comments sound like what Junie B Jones would say… "I'm not kidding about that little fact!" Do you read her aloud? I love her, so it made me smile!

  52. I'd love a copy! I just bought the book you wrote with your Mom and it's amazing! I'd love to add any other books by your family to my small collection!

  53. I'd love a copy, I borrowed it from a friend and really enjoyed it, I was going to go and buy my own, but now I will wait and see if I win before I buy! Thanks!

  54. HI Shawni from Costa Rica! The Martinsen Family would LOVE a copy of this book to add to our Eyre library (thanks to your awesome brother) Love your blog.

  55. I heard your parents speak last summer about this book and I've been waiting for it ever since. But we're poor, so I would love to win a copy!

  56. Oh, I also pre-ordered the book! I did it earlier today before I even read your blog post. How awesome that I get to enter again! Thank you.

  57. Sounds like the perfect gift. I love your parent's site it has helped me a ton. Thanks for a great mom – it inspires me to do the same.

  58. I think it would be great to read a new book on how to raise my children. Thank you for the offer. Have a great Mothers day!

  59. I went to a firedside presented by your parents when my husband and I were first married. They are an amazing (and hilarious) couple. My husband and I still talk about the fireside:o) I would love a copy of their book!

  60. Thank you for the recommendation on the new book. I actually ordered it because I want to prepare myself for the fun years ahead with my three daughters. Thanks for your time and service.

  61. Sorry, I could not like your parents FB page because I am not a member of facebook but I do have my children in the Joy School program currently. Graduation is just a few weeks away. Fun fun!

  62. I have been eyeing this book since its release. I have read about seven of their books (plus yours) and would love a copy of this one!

  63. How great to win a copy of this book. I'm currently reading the one you and your mom wrote and I love it. I've followed your parents' writings for years. Such helpful stuff.Thanks.

  64. Would love a copy! I have at least 4 of your parents other books! I also liked them on facebook, so hopefully this counts as 2 chances! Thanks for the giveaway!

  65. I'd love a copy of this to give away for mothers day 🙂 (I have already have it and am really enjoying it) Thanks for the great giveaway! I LOVE all of your parents stuff!!!

  66. I would love a copy. Your parents (in fact, your whole family) seem to have such inspiring ideas for raising strong, loving families. I am excited about the new book coming out as well!

  67. Pick me! Pick me! I would love to learn everything I can from your parents, because from the way you turned out, they obvisouly know what they are doing! You inspire me!

  68. I liked your parents new Joy School page on Facebook. I'm a Joy School Mom again this year, and we listen to Alexander's Amazing Adventures every Wednesday on our way to piano lessons (and any other car trip long enough for a story). I'd love to have nother book by the fabulous Eyres!

  69. I've been impressed and appreciative of everything I've read that your parents have written. I would love to read this book too!

  70. I was raised on the Eyre family principles and am trying my hardest to do the same with my family. Having this book would be fantastic! I need all the help I can get!

  71. I LIKED your parents site! I have been a follower of their blog for quite a while now. WOULD LOVE a copy of their new book to add to my collection of their writings!!!!! 🙂

  72. I'd love one! Your parents are so darn cute – and full of such great ideas. I have the book you and your mom wrote and I refer to it often. It would be nice to have another great read. Thanks!

  73. Oh pick me, pick me! I would absolutely love it. We are Joy School lovers at our house, Alexander die hards, and Shawni's blog lovers. Thanks for all the inspiration you offer. What a great use of talent!

  74. I would LOVE a copy of this book for mothers day.

    I stumbled acsoss your blog and was SOOO excited. I did joy school with my children(I have 5!)I thought… is this the Eyres daughter… indeed! I have been following your blog for a few months (when I can steal a minute) and I Absolutely LOVE it! I feel like we are kindred spirits! I can relate to you in many ways!When my 3rd child was a baby, I was the young mother for Oregon! I am also a photographer ( taking a sabbatical because i just cant create the right balance…right now). And I am currently serving with the YW. My children are ages 8 to 18 so life is pretty full! 😉 I want to thank you for your influence and the inspiration you are to me and others who read your blog. Any how, Thanks for this opportunity, and thanks for reading this really long post! 🙂 Congratulations for your state and National honor! I am so happy for you and your family! What an honor. You are blessed!
    Sincerely,
    Melody Thompson

  75. I would be honored to be a recipient of such a great book! I am blessed because my mom and other moms in our neighborhood did Joy school. I am wanting to start one with my own daughter now. I am such a big fan!! 🙂 I added Joy School on facebook too!

  76. I think I would love a copy of this book – I would say I WOULD love a copy of this book, except I haven't read it yet! haha 🙂

  77. Entry #3…..Yes, I pre-ordered the book!! Thanks for the reminder….they told us about it at the retreat and it has been on my list "todo"!!!

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