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Parent on Purpose: A Courageous Approach to Raising Children in a Complicated World
"Parent on Purpose is one of the most transparent and practical books about parenting available today. Amy Carney’s tender heart is full of passion for the family unit to succeed, and it is obvious all throughout this book that she is on your team and rooting for you!"
- Joe White, President of Kanakuk Kamps
“Amy Carney has written the definitive primer on effective parenting for our time. She challenges us to focus on what matters most and offers engaging strategies to build strong families and equip our children to fulfill their purpose. Truly a gift.”
-Dennis Trittin, author of Parenting for the Launch and What I Wish I Knew at 18
“You would never put random ingredients in the oven and simply hope for a delicious meal. In a similar way, parenting cannot be left up to chance. Amy Carney is a champion of purpose for her family and yours. Allow this book to infuse meaning into the days that remain with your children before they leave home.”
- Arlene Pellicane, speaker and author of Parents Rising
In Parent On Purpose — Amy Carney talks straight about the problems parents face when it comes to raising a child in today’s complicated world. and then shares practical advice, solutions and strategies on how to better connect family values with your behaviors, attitudes, and decisions while simultaneously preparing your son or daughter for adulthood.
In this book, you’ll learn how to
Embrace your Parental Authority
Cultivate a Strong and Connected Family Culture
Prepare Your Child for Adulthood
If you are a parent who wants to feel confident while raising your child but not sure how, this book is for you!
Amy Carney is a freelance writer, leadership parenting coach, speaker and founder of Parent On Purpose LLC. She lives with her husband and five children in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
- Joe White, President of Kanakuk Kamps
“Amy Carney has written the definitive primer on effective parenting for our time. She challenges us to focus on what matters most and offers engaging strategies to build strong families and equip our children to fulfill their purpose. Truly a gift.”
-Dennis Trittin, author of Parenting for the Launch and What I Wish I Knew at 18
“You would never put random ingredients in the oven and simply hope for a delicious meal. In a similar way, parenting cannot be left up to chance. Amy Carney is a champion of purpose for her family and yours. Allow this book to infuse meaning into the days that remain with your children before they leave home.”
- Arlene Pellicane, speaker and author of Parents Rising
In Parent On Purpose — Amy Carney talks straight about the problems parents face when it comes to raising a child in today’s complicated world. and then shares practical advice, solutions and strategies on how to better connect family values with your behaviors, attitudes, and decisions while simultaneously preparing your son or daughter for adulthood.
In this book, you’ll learn how to
Embrace your Parental Authority
Cultivate a Strong and Connected Family Culture
Prepare Your Child for Adulthood
If you are a parent who wants to feel confident while raising your child but not sure how, this book is for you!
Amy Carney is a freelance writer, leadership parenting coach, speaker and founder of Parent On Purpose LLC. She lives with her husband and five children in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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139 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2019
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August 2, 2025
Good! I loved the family value statement and how she shares how important it is to decide and live by your family's values. Also loved how she stressed the importance of family traditions. The appendix was also very helpful to see examples.
June 15, 2020
I don't like John Rosemond - he is a pompous ass that needs to go back to 1950 when men were men and women and children did as they were told. 🙄 So when I read the intro, I was already prepared for what this book entailed - what I call the "kids these days" mentality. This book has some good nuggets of advice I was able to extract, but overall I did not appreciate the tone; it smacks of privilege.
April 24, 2022
No. Do not read. Maybe my least favorite parenting book I have ever read. From the forward of the book that made me literally want to scream, to the elitist and privileged tone the author speaks from it fails to fully grasp what raising actual humans is like in the actual world today.
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