A timeless guide to motherhood, discipline, and raising godly children—full of practical wisdom for the Christian home. Originally published in 1833 , The Mother at Home by John S.C. Abbott is a powerful and encouraging manual for mothers navigating the challenges of parenting with love, structure, and purpose. This treasured classic, still in print nearly two centuries later, continues to resonate with readers who are seeking solid, time-tested principles for raising children . Abbott offers clear, biblically grounded instruction on the mother's role in shaping the hearts and minds of her children. With a strong emphasis on the moral and spiritual development of the child , he speaks candidly about the importance of discipline, attentiveness, consistency, and parental authority. But this is not a dry instructional manual—it’s a heartfelt, motivational book that acknowledges the weariness and joy of motherhood, offering both practical encouragement and spiritual inspiration . “Slackness only heaps up more trouble in the years to come.” From managing a godly household to training children in obedience, character, and faith , Abbott's counsel is as relevant today as it was in the 19th century—especially for moms seeking clarity in an age of confusion and self-centered parenting philosophies. Whether you are a young mother, a homeschooling parent, or a Christian woman seeking revival in your home , The Mother at Home is a book to read slowly, revisit often, and pass on to the next generation. John Stevens Cabot Abbott (September 19, 1805 - June 17, 1877), an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer, was born in Brunswick, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott. He was a brother of Jacob Abbott, and was associated with him in the management of Abbott's Institute, New York City, and in the preparation of his series of brief historical biographies. Dr. Abbott graduated at Bowdoin College in 1825, prepared for the ministry at Andover Theological Seminary, and between 1830 and 1844, when he retired from the ministry in the Congregational Church, preached successively at Worcester, Roxbury and Nantucket, all in Massachusetts. Owing to the success of a little work, The Mother at Home, he devoted himself, from 1844 onwards, to literature. He was a voluminous writer of books on Christian ethics, and of popular histories, which were credited with cultivating a popular interest in history. He is best known as the author of the widely popular History of Napoleon Bonaparte (1855), in which the various elements and episodes in Napoleon's career are described. Abbott takes a very favourable view towards his subject throughout. Also among his principal works are: History of the Civil War in America (1863-1866), and The History of Frederick II, Called Frederick the Great (New York, 1871). In general, except that he did not write juvenile fiction, his work in subject and style closely resembles that of his brother, Jacob Abbott.