Dirt Grenades and Other Explosive Parenting Moments

by Kent Kraning

Dirt Grenades is not a comprehensive book on parenting. Nor is it a theoretical study of the psychology of child-rearing. It is merely an honest look at what has made a positive difference over several generations. It’s a series of stories and events that made an impact. Things that, in the moment, may not have seemed like much, but over time, left an enormous imprint. It’s a book with some very practical ideas that range from being prepared for medical emergencies to “rite-of- passage” elements that you could implement today that may change the course of your children’s lives forever. It’s not a foolproof methodology; there is no such thing. It’s one family’s hope that through the lens of their lives, you can get a glimpse of what might work for you in yours. Your story matters, and it will leave an imprint on those who follow.

180 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 6, 2021

About the author

Kent and Robin will have been married 41 years this past July 31st. They have raised six sons, have three daughters-in-love, and 9 grand-lambs. Together they have served in Ministry most of their lives including co-pastoring a church and Cool California and directing Family Camps and other adult conferences at Forest Home Christan Camps in the San Bernardino Mountains. Currently, Kent serves as the Marriage Life and Senior Ministry Pastor at Friends Church Yorba Linda and also as a Chaplain for the Orange County Fire Authority.