Join Jessa Greenfield, a devoted homemaker focused on family and spirituality, and her son River Greenfield, a savvy 13-year-old unschooler, as they journey through family life. They share cherished traditions like baking the black bottom pie and bond over playful anecdotes. River discusses the freedom of unschooling, while Jessa emphasizes nurturing a peaceful home through shared routines. The duo also highlights the importance of engaging kids in cooking and the joy found in embracing nature, spirituality, and family unity.
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Greenfield Family History
Ben and Jessa Greenfield met in Sunday school, reconnected in college, and got married young.
Ben transitioned from medical sales to fitness, and they've lived in Spokane since having twins.
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Family Playbook
Create a family playbook with rituals, routines, and traditions like the Greenfields did with Rich Christensen.
This fosters legacy and togetherness, similar to a business's branding and values.
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Shared Experiences and Travel
The Greenfields prioritize shared experiences like tennis, community gatherings, and Sabbath relaxation.
They also incorporate travel rituals like escape rooms and cooking classes.
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Half Magic
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Published in 1954, 'Half Magic' is the first book in Edward Eager's 'Tales of Magic' series. The story follows four siblings—Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha—who live in 1920s Toledo, Ohio. After their father's death, the children find a magical coin that grants only half of their wishes. This leads to a series of comedic and sometimes challenging adventures as they learn to navigate the 'half magic' and its unpredictable outcomes. The novel is filled with literary references and draws inspiration from E. Nesbit's works, offering a blend of fantasy, humor, and wisdom for both young and adult readers.
The Book of Virtues
William J. Bennett
The Book of Virtues is a comprehensive anthology edited by William J. Bennett, intended to aid in the moral education of children. The book contains 370 passages across ten chapters, each dedicated to a different virtue, including self-discipline, compassion, responsibility, friendship, work, courage, perseverance, honesty, loyalty, and faith. The selections are drawn from a wide range of sources, including the Bible, Greek mythology, Aesop's Fables, William Shakespeare, and works by authors like Charles Dickens, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Oscar Wilde. The book is designed to be used for browsing and bookmarking, with the aim of teaching children moral literacy and helping them develop good character. The 30th anniversary edition includes new figures such as Mother Teresa, Colin Powell, and heroes of 9/11 and the War in Afghanistan, continuing its legacy of promoting moral education[1][4][3].
In this special family Q&A podcast, Ben Greenfield sits down with his wife Jessa and 13-year-old twin sons River and Terran of GoGreenfields.com to answer all your burning questions about parenting, cooking, traditions, legacy-building, family game nights, and much, much more!
Here are a few questions from our audience that we tackle in today's podcast:
-A quick and dirty summary of the Greenfield family history... -What are our key rituals/routines/comings/goings?... -How Jessa finds joy/meaning/purpose in being a wife and mother... -How do we approach screen time/TV/social media?... -Why does our family seem to be so happy and joyful?...
Boundless Life 
