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