When Parenting Isn't Perfect
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (973 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071P8S4ZR |
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| Number of Pages | : | 198 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Yes, its messy at times Beautifully writtenpacked with insight, experiences and scripture.Jim Daly presents a realistic look at parenting. Yes, it's messy at times! Very helpful! I could have underlined the entire bookthanks for your honesty Jim. There are no guarantees in child rearing. Daly addresses relevant parenting topics for kids of all ages and gives you lots to think about I don't read a ton of parenting books, but this one caught my eye. My husband and I are both first borns and have perfectionist tendencies. It's a struggle for both of us to go with the flow and not focus on everything being perfect. Daly's words really spoke to my heart. He reminds us that perfection is the enemy of parenting and laughing, talking and connecting with your kids is so important. Parenting is messy and that's okay. Embrace it. He t. "Only applies to Christian nuclear families" according to J. Lietz. When Parenting Isn't Perfect by Jim Daly and Paul Asay helps a parent to navigate through a variety of situations that make him or her feel less than competent or confident. The authors explore why people, especially parents, feel driven to be perfect and why parents also expect perfection out of their kids. There is a lot of Biblical reference in this book.While I liked certain parts of this book, such as expecting family relationships to be imp
This book will encourage mothers and fathers to embrace the messiness of parenthood and show grace to their own less-than-ideal children. But sometimes in so doing, they leave grace behind - both for themselves and for their children. Though he's the president of Focus on the Family, Jim does not promise that his book will be a catalyst for a perfect family. But it can help point the way toward a good family - one that feels safe and warm, one filled with love and laughter. Jim Daly sees and hears from mothers and fathers trying hard to pursue perfection. Perfection is the enemy of parenting. They listen to the best experts and read all the right books. And they want their children to pursue perfection, too. Jim, through his own experiences, expertise, and array of stories, will lead both moms and dads to a better understanding of what being a good family is all about.. Jim believes that our quest for perfection