Be The Parent: Seven Choices You Can Make to Raise Great Kids

by Kendra Smiley

Instead of tuning in to Super Nanny or Nanny 911 , pick up this humorous yet biblically-solid book of parenting advice. Kendra Smiley, author of High Wire Mom and Aaron's Way , once again tackes a common question from parents: how can I be a better parent and raise godly children? With wisdom gleaned both as parent and teacher, Kendra suggests seven proactive choices parents can make to help reduce family stress and avoid parenting emergencies. Each chapter ends with a dash of advice from her husband, John, who offers a dad's point of view. Whether struggling or just longing to improve their skills, Be the Parent is the perfect resource for moms and dads seeking to positively impact their children. Includes survey responses from real parents.

Genres: Parenting

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Kendra Smiley is a popular speaker and author who travels from coast to coast and internationally encouraging and equipping women, and specifically MOMS. She is the author of 10 books including her latest, Mother of the Year – 365 days of encouragement for devoted moms. Named the, Illinois Mother of the Year in 2001, Kendra hosts a daily radio show, Live Life Intentionally, heard coast to coast on over 350 stations and featuring her husband, John, as a weekly guest.
John who often travels and speaks with her is a retired USAFR pilot, flying a KC-135 for 30 years. He retired as Colonel Smiley, the Vice-Wing Commander of Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana. After retirement he took over the family farming operation.
The Smiley’s live on a farm in central Illinois. They are the parents of three married sons and have 11 grandchildren ages 9 and younger.

Reviews

[Joanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the many books I'm in the middle of. Kendra & John came to my church in the Spring - they are a wonderful inspirational couple! Every parent should hear them speak.

[Leigh Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again-I love Kendra Smiley and her "resident dad"--another excellent book!!

[Davina Sinclair · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was a bit disappointed in this book. While there are a few good points in it I felt there were places where Bible verses were used inappropriately and she sometimes stated the obvious.