With ten children, Debbie Bowen quickly learned the advantages of actively involving all the kids in the family's daily routines. Delegation has been a key part of the Bowen family's efforts to maintain an organized, happy home and a key to their success. In this delightful book, she explains the formulas and techniques she's discovered, and she shows that W.O.R.K. truly provides Wonderful Opportunities for Raising Responsible Kids. Bringing her personal experiences and reminiscences to the book, Debbie has created an enjoyable as well as educational read. She emphasizes the close relationships fostered as the entire family works together cleaning the kitchen, caring for the garden, and completing other duties to beautify the home, though she forthrightly acknowledges that there is no such thing as untroubled waters. In today's world of television, video games, computers, and automatic dishwashers, families too often drift apart. Debbie Bowen has found that delegating work in and around the house gives a sense of accomplishment and draws her family closer because of times spent together. Her children are responsible, and they all have memories that will last a lifetime. The formulas for success in this excellent book can be applied to families everywhere, including yours! Debbie Bowen is a full-time homemaker and mother of ten children, six boys and four girls. Her experience and expertise for writing this book has been gained from the day-to-day, real life struggles of raising her own children. She has given numerous workshops on the topic of delegation and teaching children the value of work. In addition to writing, she enjoys sewing, gardening, trying new recipes, and making flower arrangements. One of the things she most looks forward to is her weekly date with her husband, giving her the chance to unwind and giving the children yet another opportunity to practice the principles outlined in her book W.O.R.K. Debbie's husband works as an administrator in higher education; and as a result of his employment, they spent three years living in Hawaii. It was a wonderful cultural experience for the entire family. However, they have since moved to the little farming community of Hooper, Utah, where their children keep busy taking care of their 3 1/2 acre hobby farm. They describe this change of residence as moving from one paradise to another! Format: Paperback Print Type: Black & White Size: 6x9 Total Pages: 114 ISBN Number: 9780882907550 Imprint: CFI Office Use Code: 2L62N