The Paradoxes of Parenting
Spiritual and Practical Wisdom for Everyday Parenting
The Paradoxes of Parenting is written to help parents become strong and kind adults in the room by offering both spiritual wisdom and practical tools for everyday parenting. Rooted in the Christian faith and informed by years of experience in education, leadership, and motherhood, Williams explores the tensions parents face: love and discipline, grace and truth, protection and independence, humility and authority. It encourages parents to lead with wisdom, courage, compassion, and character so their children can thrive.
The Paradoxes of Parenting Spiritual and Practical Wisdom for Everyday Parenting
Companion Workbook and Discussion Guide
Are you ready to dive deeper into the spiritual truths that transform your home? Introducing the Companion Workbook and Discussion Guide for The Paradoxes of Parenting: Spiritual and Practical Wisdom for Everyday Parenting. This interactive resource is designed specifically to help you apply the “unforced rhythms of grace” to the messy, beautiful reality of daily life. Whether you are reading the primary book in conjunction with this guide or are looking for a simple, standalone Bible study, this workbook is the perfect resource for individuals and small groups. Over a seven-week journey, you will explore the powerful tensions of faith that redefine parenting, such as recognizing you are “Not God but Godlike” and discovering how “Boundaries Create Freedom”. Each week provides a structured path for growth: • Scripture & Reflection: Deep dives into the Word to reshape your parenting identity and perspective. • Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking prompts designed to spark honest, transformative conversation. • Practical Practices: Tangible, real-world steps to move from belief to behavior in your home. With dedicated Leader Tips to help you facilitate a thriving small group, this guide provides the spiritual and practical tools you need to parent with confidence. Stop striving and start thriving by taking the next step toward becoming the parent Jesus created you to be.
About the Author
Peyten Williams is an award-winning educator, speaker, author, parent coach, and founder of Bowbend Consulting. She is the creator of the Strong & Kind Framework, a practical philosophy that helps adults become the strong and kind leaders children need in order to raise thriving kids of character. As a mother of three children, Peyten understands …
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The Paradoxes of Parenting Parenting is full of contradictions. Although we long to protect our kids, we also know we must let them go. We want to be in control, but we understand we have to surrender. We want to give them freedom, yet we still set firm boundaries. It’s no wonder parenting feels both …
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Paradoxes of Parenting is spiritual parenting wisdom with practical tools—think Andy Stanley meets Brené Brown for moms and dads.
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