El poder de una madre positiva

by Karol Ladd

Cada día hay millones de mujeres que despiertan y descubren que ¡son madres! Se sienten triunfantes, abrumadas, llenas de esperanza, temerosas – todo a la vez. Nunca antes habían experimentado un profundo sentido de responsabilidad y, por intuición, saben que lo que hagan en la vida de sus hijos tendrá implicaciones eternas.El poder de una madre positiva ofrece siete principios que han sido comprobados por el tiempo y los surcos de la maternidad. El lector aprenderá:•El poder de las palabras y cómo usarlas positivamente•Cómo hacer oraciones que cambien la vida de sus hijos y las suyas•Cómo desarrollar una actitud de agradecimiento en sus hijos •¡Y mucho más!Este libro es un excelente recurso tanto para madres que están en la casa como para aquellas que trabajan fuera. El poder de una madre positiva ayudará a las mujeres a convertirse en la madre que siempre han querido ser -–¡positivamente! Puntos claves •Trae 7 principios poderosos para contruir un hogar lleno de estímulo y amor•La edición en inglés ha sido un éxito de ventas en lugares seculares•Cuenta con el endoso de personas como Peggy Webmeyer, corresponsal de religión, Cadena de Noticias ABC, y de varios pediatras reconocidos internacionalmente.•La edición en inglés recibió el Angel Award del 2002

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Christian, Self Help, Religion, Womens, Spirituality

240 pages, Paperback

Published March 18, 2003

Reviews

[Erika · Rating 2 out of 5]

The bulk of the guidance in this book felt really obvious, though I did appreciate the Scripture references. Her basic structure seemed to be share a personal story, give advice, and substantiate that advice with some Bible passages and quotes from other authors or bloggers. Adding some scientific and/or statistical references would have made this a lot stronger. Further, the author claims this version is updated to address modern needs, including social media, but she didn't update it to reflect the very important and more involved role of fathers. The book has promise, but was a dud for me.

[Michelle Stanley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too easy of a read.

Maybe that wasn’t a positive statement and defeated the purpose of reading the book?

[Ashley Bowman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent Resource

Wisdom and practical advice based on scripture for living out the gospel through motherhood. Loved this book! Highly recommend to new moms needing guidance.

[Tristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would like to start of saying this is a wonderful devotional for busy moms everywhere. I would say it took less than thirty minutes to get through my devotional for the day and really that is about all busy moms have time to do.
Each devotional for the week has a Key scripture, a couple little inspirational quotes, a mom reflection, a place to put your thoughts , a prayer , choices you can make based on what you have read , and then some further reading from the Bible. I found it refreshing to start my Monday's off with these little devotions . it's so easy as a busy mom to get down upon ourselves . there is even a devotional about the "super mom". The devotions are meaningful but quick and to the point..just what you need to tuck away in your mind to reflect upon as the week progresses.

I highly recommend this wonderful devotional for busy moms everywhere . What better way to bust the cranky Monday mornings then with a Scripture and encourage mom.

" I received a free copy of this book from Howard Books, for my honest review. All Opinions are my own "

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[Darci · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok, so I bought this at Deseret Book, then I get into it and it has these weird "prayers" at the end of each chapter- so NOT an LDS author,(I haven't cross referenced the bible scriptures she gives to see if they're accurate). But the actual chapter material is good. It's the kind of stuff you "know" but don't really "think" about and consciously do with the intent of improving your kids' esteem etc...I guess since reading it I have made a more deliberate effort to do these kinds of things, and step back and take more breaths instead of just spitting out negative feedback when my kids make me crazy.

[Adriane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little cheesy, but plenty of good.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this book on my shelf a while, and I finally made the time to read it. I am very glad I did. I have already made plans to include this on my TBR list every year (along with books like "How to Win Friends and Influence People") and that is a rare thing, indeed. I almost never re-read anything. I feel that this book has a lot of helpful information for mothers of all ages, and the values of the author, Karol Ladd, align almost 100% with my own. This book is incredibly dense with inspirational words and practical ideas. I found myself dogearing pages to go back to (again, I never do that!) I love how each chapter has a scripture reading, prayer, and call to action. I have been journaling and working through the Bible in a year, and I was happy to include some of the activities in my journal. For example, she suggested making a list of all the positive qualities you see in your children (talents, character traits, etc.) and I found that to be very uplifting. I have not really sat and thought about the uniqueness of my children, and I want to start parenting them more toward their "bent" and demeanor as this author talks about. Some of the chapters were a little challenging to read, as I found myself making note of lots of things I could be doing better. The chapter on discipline I found very helpful, as she described what biblical discipline should look like (in very general terms.) Some of the "hands-off" "positive reinforcement"-only advice is very obviously not sustainable, and I needed to read this chapter as a reminder that discipline does, indeed, need to "hurt" in order to be effective BUT it also needs to come from a place of love, NEVER anger. That is what God does for us. There were, of course, a few chapters that I didn't relate to well. While I did enjoy the challenge of maintaining friendships (which I plan to do) I feel like much of these "relationship" chapters were written for very social people. When she suggested finding an older, mature Christian woman who is NOT a family member to meet with, I found myself getting a little overwhelmed. How am I supposed to have the time or emotional/mental energy for that? It causes enough anxiety just thinking about maintaining one or two strong friendships. It is something I will work on though. I know no man is an island.

Overall, I would recommend this book to ANY Christian mother with children in college and below. She is consistent in pointing back to scripture to justify all of her points. There is an awesome mixture of anecdotes and very practical advice. I ordered "The Power of a Positive Wife" and was thrilled to see that she had written that as well. Five stars!

[Symone · Rating 4 out of 5]

She shares alot of wisdom when it comes to raising children.
The following are the "seven power-packed principles of a positive mom" she mentioned in the book:
*Seize the opportunity to give encouragement
*Stay in prayer
*Stop whining and keep a positive attitude
*Strengthen your relationships with family, friends, and mentors
*Set a good example
*Seek God's standards in life
*Send a message of love and forgiveness

[Tiffany Cusick-Bristol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a pretty amazing journey. I did all the activities, and it helped me to work through things and have the relationships I desire with my kids. If you are looking for sound, practical guidance, this book is for you. Just be prepared to get out what you put in. Ladd has an easy reading style, and has been in our shoes as moms. She gets it.

[Elisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid teaching on how our attitudes as moms affect our homes and children and how God can give us the strength to have joy thru it all. Read this a couple years ago and am planning to reread it this summer.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good addition to my morning Bible-reading time. At the end, the author adminishes us to never stop learning, and even though my kids are all teens now, I still need to read parenting books to encourage me, to help me finish well!

[Nicole · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just could not enjoy this book. As an atheist I was very disappointed to find every paragraph to be mentioning god.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reference. Liked the “to do” and scripture references at the end of every chapter. Good to skim in the future.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a sweet book. I like the short chapters but felt that I didn't really learn anything new or different. Lots of great reminders of how to be a good mother.

[Jessica Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was really good! I especially enjoyed the first 5 chapters. I did end up getting a little bored by the end and didn’t finish it.

[Gabrielle R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I personally loved this book! I picked it up out of my sister in law's house and I'm really glad I did. It's helped me strengthen my parenting skills.

[Guadalupe Miranda · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 de septiembre

te hace conectar con la esencia de la maternidad,muy buenos consejos y otros que no me lo parecieron tanto.

[Stacy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book took me quite a while to finish. Admittedly, I had it in the car and was only reading it a few minutes here and there while waiting to pick up my kindergardener.

While it had many helpful ideas and tips- I would not say that there was ever a WOW moment. I am Catholic, but it was just a little too preachy for me. I did like how the author pulled stories both from the bible and other walks of life to demonstrate her key points.

So, what did I "learn" from this book?

Be quick with praise and encouragement.
Let them try different things to find out what they are good at.
Be thankful for what you have.
Be a fire builder: love your husband, respect him, enjoy him.
Friendship are important: make them a priority, build on common interests, encourage them.
Celebrate special days.
Read great books to your kids.
Be patient.
Discipline your child on the 3 d's: disobedience, disrespect, dishonesty. Find their motivation and use it. Make sure they understand why, dole out punishment quickly and without anger, renew the relationship.

Probably my favorite chapter was the one on making family traditions. Celebrate Birthdays- use a special plate, make their favorite meals, have parties. She then listed major holidays and various traditions you could start to make them special occasions.

[Brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book and well written by the author. As many other reviewers mention there isn't any new and earth shattering in this book however there were many parts in it that I thought helped me. As parents we can't possibly know everything or have thought of everything so it was great to get some new insights on dealing with stressful situations. The author has great examples about how to begin to implement change in your life as a mother. We all have days where we know we didn't win parent of the year but this book helps you build up ideas that will help you get through and cope with those days more productively. I read this book as part of a group at my church so we talked about a portion of the book every other week. I normally would like to read a book much faster which made the end a bit hard because I was ready to move on. It is a great book for small group discussions and the newer editions even have a section in back for discussion/questions. It really helped talking the concepts over with other moms going through similar things as I was able to generate even more positive ideas on parenting and it also helped me to feel that I was not alone in my struggles. I would highly recommend this book.

[Ashley Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book every time i need a parental 'pick-me-up'. It inspires me to try to understand and discipline my kids with a more positive, encouraging attitude. That being said... its probably quite easy for a woman with her kids out of her house to teach on how to always be uplifting and encouraging and keep a real 'go get em' attitude. For those of us who are currently raising young children... positive thinking isnt something that comes so easily after you have vacuumed up 3 boxes of cereal in one week, unclogged a stuffed kitty from the potty and used 2 boxes of magic erasers in the living room. ;)
Overall, i love the message that this book sends. Also, its full of really cool thoughts and prayers and poems that i really enjoyed.

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first listened to the CD's of this book. It has totally changed the way I think of Motherhood. I know I've heard about the importance of being a mom a thousand times, but this really struck home to me. Maybe I just needed a reminder of why I chose to be a mom. Facing Kelly's Deployment has me searching for ways to get through and have us all not only survive, but also thrive. I think we will have a much more positive experience now, because I will be setting the more positive mood in the home. This book is amazing.

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice encouraging read--no earth-shaking revelations (sample chapter: encourage your kids; don't call them stupid.) It did make me feel convicted about my lack of a daily regular prayer time. I know I need to discipline myself in that area. The message was that you as a mom are very important in your kids' lives so make sure you give them more than regular meals and clean clothes. They need plenty of love and positive teaching and feedback too.

[Alison · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had high hopes for this book and picked it up after a night of feeling "like a bad mom!" If I prayed for all the things the author suggests and all the times of the day she suggests you pray (including a closet in the house dedicated to your prayers), there literally would not be any time in the day. I am all for "giving it up to prayer", but was hoping for a more practical book! I am feeling better though :)

[Heather Lei · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in a mom's book study group. It kept me going through the end of my pregnancy and the first few weeks of my baby's life where I was disheartened and felt that I wasn't cut out for motherhood.

She encourages and challenges the reader. My brain won't let me finish the review because it is having trouble forming coherent sentences. It was a good book. If you want a good perspective on motherhood with some good ideas thrown in... read it.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. So many of the points made were good reminders or things we don't consider in our daily life. They were truly simple elements but consider smiling and find ways to affirm your children. In a world full of negative, I was glad to read some Godly truth and have some practical applications that I could immediately put into practice. Karol was full of ideas and suggestions that were also helpful.

[Lain · Rating 3 out of 5]

While nothing in the book was a huge revelation ("your kids model themselves after you," "take care of yourself," "take care of your marriage," etc.), it was all a good reminder -- and it was nice to have the Biblical citations to back up the principles. Ladd is a great writer, making the material very easy and entertaining to read.

[Stacie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every mom should read this book. It is and easy, fun read and so uplifting. It helps keep life as a mother in perspective. Originally, I thought I would buy this book and pass it along after reading. No way! This is a book I will keep and highlite and read again and again. I will be a better mom after this. It is a power read.

[Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really would give this 3 and a half or four stars, if I was a younger mom. I really need to be more positive, but most of my kids are grown, and some of the advice is past for me. This is from a Christian perspective, and sometimes she gets too preachy for me, but i would recommend it to any young mother.

[elizabeth sawyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I so wish I had a group to discuss this book with... it is really designed for a study group. Though I do like having it by my bedside table to pick up now & then for continual inspiration. Plus I love that it while it directs you to your Bible & motivates you to study scripture with the concepts, it doesn't require that for you read a chapter and reflect in and of itself.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!! I am in a Wednesday morning group led by my church's pastor's wife. The group members were all mothers of young children! We would read over the sections and then have discussion on it. We enjoyed it so much that we are going to try to do another study by this same author. It definately had a lot of good ideas that were practical to use. Highly recommend!!