Books
Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting the Generations
Build a legacy your grandchildren will treasure!
Grandparenting is awesome. Our goal is to give grandparents user-friendly ideas to lead younger generations to a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ and as well as equip grandparents with ideas to develop strong relational connections. Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting the Generations is filled with practical tips and inspiring ideas to make connections and build relationships.
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"Well-written and engaging, Faithful Grandparenting is a biblical resource packed with creativity and practical applications. Becky and Carol understand our deep desire to connect to our grandchildren and to impact their lives in meaningful and godly ways. Full of shared stories and personal testimony as well as relevant “banners” that highlight key principles and tips, this book ought to be in every grandparent's toolbox as their guide to Christ-centered grandparenting."
- Lynda Barger, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, grandmother of two
"Faithful Grandparenting is full of practical wisdom and ideas that provide an easy-to-follow roadmap to helping kids and grandkids find their way thoughtfully and intentionally in the world through the families God has given them. Everyone I talk to is looking for practical advice on how to bring the best of themselves into their relationships, and this book will serve many on their journey of extending their influence to the next generation. I’m excited for the way this book will bless grandparents and grandchildren!"
-Thomas Petey Crowder, Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church, Edina, MN
"What delightful insights into the grandparent relationship! I believe Carol and Becky tickled every tantalizing emotion possible for grandparents who truly want to be involved the spiritual lives of their grandchildren."
-Ginger Craven, grandmother of eight teenagers
Raising Little Kids with Big Love
Have full-blown tantrums and high-pitched whiny voices made their way into your home? Do you feel a little frustrated? Do you wonder what happened to your precious baby bundle and your patience? You must be the parent of a toddler to nine-year-old. When parenting little ones, big love is needed. Raising Little Kids with Big Love reveals fifteen qualities of love. These are demonstrated through anecdotes and the authors’ conversational style, bringing the characteristics of 1 Corinthians 13 love to life in your parenting and in your youngster. Discover how to:
- Increase your child’s self-worth by demonstrating patience
- Act in kindness to build family unity
- Foster sibling relationship rather than sibling rivalry
- Control your anger and effectively deal with tantrums
- Be your child’s advocate in the school setting
- Support your gifted or special needs child
- Build a relationship with your kids that will last a lifetime
The 1 Corinthians 13 Parent series is based on the famous Love Chapter. What does love look like when parenting little kids? Find out by delving into 1 Corinthians 13.
Raising Little Kids with Big Love Study Guide is available for a more in depth study for an individual, couple or small group.
“I love the concept of approaching parenting according to the attributes of love described in 1 Corinthians 13, and I love even more Lori Wildenberg’s and Becky Danielson’s reminder that we as parents need to practice these attributes too! In 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting, Lori and Becky are balanced, relatable, and, most of all, wise guides through just about every parenting issue I can think of. A practical and God-centered resource.”
- Julia Roller, author of Mom Seeks God
“In a world where parenting often seems overwhelming, Becky Danielson and Lori Wildenberg deliver an approach to parenting little kids that’s so simple that it’s brilliant. With a style that’s based on the unfailing love of Christ, the authors guide parents with simple tips, compelling stories, and the motivation to make it through those tough days with biblical concepts and a huge dose of hope. This is a must read for any parent who wants to be more Christ-like in her attitudes and in doing so raise kids who learn to love Jesus with a big love.”
- Erin MacPherson, author of The Christian Mama’s Guide series.
“These are excellent books. The 1 CORINTHIANS 13 PARENT SERIES has a great idea. It takes a new spin on a common passage and applies it to the family. It’s fresh. It’s new but it’s based in the scriptures. People will love the idea. This is a winner in my opinion.”
- Dr. Scott Turansky, National Center for Biblical Parenting
“In The 1 CORINTHIANS 13 PARENT SERIES, Lori Wildenberg and Becky Danielson display not only a heart for children, but an insightful passion to help parents consider the primary place of influence they hold in the development and formation of their kids. Throughout the books, the authors highlight key points of learning and offer key questions, as well as suggestions intended to give parents the right tools to raise their children to love, honor, and respect both God and others. The books serve as a reminder that God is Love and that parents have the awesome privilege and responsibility to reflect that love to their children. The authors remind us that parenting is a holy calling and not to be taken for granted. Read, reflect, and learn!”
- Reverend Mark R. Stromberg, Superintendent of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America
Raising Big Kids with Supernatural Love
If big sighs and rolling eyes entered your home or if you’re feeling challenged as a parent by your kid this book is for you! Does it ever seem as if your child has morphed into someone else? You must be the parent of a tween or teen. You need supernatural love from God to raise that big kid! Raising Big Kids with Supernatural Love reveals fifteen qualities of love to infuse into your family. These characteristics are demonstrated through vignettes and the authors’ conversational style; bringing 1 Corinthians 13 love to life in your parenting and in your young person.
- Realize the difference between kindness and enabling.
- Discover how to adjust your parenting approach.
- Increase family cohesiveness
- Put respect back into your family.
- Replace rivalry with relationship.
- Deal with your anger (and your child’s).
- Provide tools for your young person regarding temptation and more!
The 1 Corinthians 13 Parent series is based on the famous Love Chapter. What does love look like when the going gets tough? Find out by delving into 1 Corinthians 13. Get the Raising Big Kids with Supernatural Love Study Guide too!
“Raising Big Kids with Supernatural Love is fantastic! Full of wonderful suggestions and thoughts. Loved the way the authors incorporated Biblical wisdom in addressing cultural trends.”
- Carol B. Olsen, mother of three, grandmother of 8, author of America’s Forgotten Heritage
“The 1 CORINTHIANS 13 PARENT SERIES does just what its title suggests. It empowers parents to raise their children with Christ centered values. Lori and Becky have given us a gift of sound and practical advice on bringing up kids from a faith perspective. As a parent of two sons, I appreciated the questions and tips at the end of each chapter that allowed me to develop a parenting plan that fit my family. If you are looking for parenting books that are based on solid Biblical principles and values, The 1 CORINTHIANS 13 PARENT SERIES is it.”
- Pete Larson, Executive Director Family Fest Ministries
Empowered Parents: Putting Faith First
Empowered Parents was born out a need that most Christian parents have when faced with the challenges of raising children with a heart for God in today’s society. As parents, we desire to seek God’s will and parent deliberately according to our faith. Empowered Parents is designed support, educate and challenge mothers and fathers to raise their children from a Christian perspective. Parents will be encouraged to be intentional in the practice of their faith, morals, and values. They will be challenged to develop their personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
“Becky and Lori bring a wealth of everyday wisdom from their own experience. As licensed parent educators, they have mined great resources from the academic world to solve problems in practical ways and gain perspective. Most importantly, the authors are women who walk with God. I hope you will read this book with the attitude that parenting is a great adventure and journey. God will teach us important lessons as we experience the mystery of being mothers and fathers with the privilege of shepherding our children to live out the potential that God has put within them.” - David Stark, M. Div. Co-author, LifeKeys, Life Directions: Experiencing the Gift of God’s Guidance and The People Together Series
“This is a must-read book for parents looking to incorporate God’s word into their daily lives. And all the tips really work!” - Diana Pierce News Anchor KARE-11 TV News (Minneapolis-St Paul NBC Affiliate)
“EMPOWERED PARENTS, has been of great help for me as father and husband. You deal with very practical issues in a Biblical manner. The questions and tips at the end of each chapter are thought provoking, stimulating and helpful for everyday life. I particularly enjoyed you referring to the Scriptures continually. I believe this is so important as they are able to make us wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. His Word should the starting-point, the norm for our life as His children also in contemporary issues. Oh, that all readers would learn to lean more and more on Him and His precious Word.” -Leo Moret, father of 8, The Netherlands
