The Strong-Willed Mama: Surviving and Thriving Raising Strong-Willed Children

by Tami Overhauser

If every day is an exhausting battle of wills with your child, you’re not alone. Parenting strong-willed children can often leave us feeling defeated, discouraged, and disillusioned. Instead of ending each day weary from failed attempts to win the daily battle of wills, The Strong-Willed Surviving and Thriving Raising Strong-Willed Children can show you how to overcome your discouragement and embrace a different path, one filled with hope and encouragement. It will provide you with the support you need to get through each day. Not only can you survive parenting, but you can also learn to thrive! Designed to transform the heart of you and your child, you’ll empathize more, set clear boundaries, and extend grace. You’ll embrace more playful moments, rather than fighting to gain control. Over time, you’ll become less frustrated and see the strong-willed mama inside of you emerge. The Strong-Willed Mama will help You’ll experience a life-changing shift as you lean into what God is doing, not only in your child, but also in you. Reflection questions and action steps will help you make progress in your parenting journey and respond from a place of love as you interact with your family.
The Strong-Willed Mam a offers support and encouragement to moms in the throes of raising a strong-willed child, offering assurance that you can not only survive this parenting journey, but also thrive in the midst of it.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

248 pages, Paperback

Published July 9, 2021

Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

HIGHLY recommend this book to all Moms!!! I have gotten so much out of it & I've already noticed such positive changes from the things I've read and applied! Thank you Tami for being so vulnerable and authentic - what an encouraging read!!

[Kelly Heath · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need this book, you need this book... All the mamas everywhere NEED THIS BOOK!

There are so many things about parenting they didn't tell us in the "What to Expect" books, like what to do when the little person you are raising challenges everything you do and say! In The Strong-Willed Mama, Tami Overhauser shares lessons learned in the trenches of raising a strong-willed child. You will find yourself laughing (and possibly crying) as she brings you along on her oh-so-relatable parenting journey, and it will feel like you are listening to a very wise friend.

It is hard to find the balance between shaping a child's character and not crushing their spirit, but Tami helps us do just that. She continually reminds us of our overall purpose, while directing our hearts to the One who gives us everything we need to accomplish it. She doesn't make light of the struggles we face; if anything, she validates them. Parenting is not for the faint of heart! But she encourages us that the struggle is worth it, and gives us the hope we need to keep pressing on.

As a mother of four, I learned most of these lessons along the way; how I wish I had had these words to guide me!

[Naomi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having 3 strong-willed children of my own, “A Strong-Willed Mama” was a must read for me. Tami shares her own parenting frustrations she faced over the years. After reading the first few pages, I felt like she was writing about my family. I could relate to so many, if not all, of her parenting struggles. Her wit, wisdom, and encouraging words/tips made me realize I am not alone! “A Strong-Willed Mama” is a must read! Get it on Amazon!

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[Dawn Bosland · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Strong-Willed Mama is a must-read for all mothers! The author is authentic, relatable and encouraging. She shares stories and struggles from her own parenting journey that remind you that you are not alone and you are capable of and created specifically for, raising the children you have been given. She writes about her struggles as a Mom with humor that will have you laughing out loud! I appreciated her challenge to spend time with each of child and embrace who they are and how they have been created. When I finished the book I felt empowered and challenged (in a very good way!) as a Mom and I highly recommend this book!

[Stephanie S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! I was privileged to read an advanced copy of and it was refreshing and comforting to hear Tami’s stories as if we were having a conversation. She writes with honesty, encouragement, pragmatic truth and unwavering faith. As a mama of 2 rascally boys, the struggle is REAL, and my toddler in particular can be especially strong-willed and stressful. I love the advice that she gives and the reminders to give yourself grace as parents and pick your battles. There is hope for the future that this too shall pass and we will survive together! And so will our strong-willed children. I highly recommend this fun and uplifting read!

[Caitlin Mallery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Children will test the limits of many a mother. We don’t get to choose the children’s personalities. So we need to learn how to parent the needs of each child.
Tami is the big sister that many a mother needs. Willing to share the good and the hard to help you parent the child you have rather than the child you wish.
Strong willed children need mothers to be understanding and strong willed themselves, willing to stand up for truth. Let Tami be your cheerleader as you read her story and gain hope for the future that you are raising.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so grateful Tami wrote this book. Her stories and insights made me feel seen and not alone in parenting my very strong-willed son. Quite a few times I found myself laughing out loud and thinking, "I'm actually not the only one!" I also appreciated her supportive reminders we do not walk this road alone, because God is with us to offer us his strength. And there is grace enough to go around on even the hardest of days. I loved this book and I 100% recommend it to other moms as well.

[Christina Colley · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a mother of 2 string willed children I felt like Tami was writing the book just for me. I cried through the whole introduction (a sign of a good book in my mind) as I could relate so much to what she wrote. Her wisdom on how to "survive and thrive" are so timely, simple and do-able the book left me encouraged and ready to take on the day of parenting my children.

[Kaelynn Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first parenting book I’ve read where I felt like someone *actually* had a strong willed child. There were a few thoughts and ideas I hope to implement into our family. I wish there would have been some indication before starting the book about the strong religious themes that would be throughout.

[Rachel DenHartigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you’re looking for step by step instructions on what the heck to do with your wrecking ball of a child, this book is not that.

But if you’re looking for encouragement in both your parenting and faith journeys, and some occasional good-humored commiserating, this was a lovely read.

[Angelia Tucker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very encouraging

I really liked how easy it was to read through. It was like I was having a conversation with a friend. The author gave such great advice that just spoke to my soul. In this tough season of parenting. I think this is a great book for young mama's to read.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book helped me more than I could know. Tami is so relatable. At times it felt as though I myself, was writing this book. One of the few books I’ll actually go back a reread.

[Jennifer Killian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fun, honest, and oh so relatable book of a mama sharing her journey of parenting had me laughing, crying and yelling, “Yes! Yes! Yes!” as I was reading. I began highlighting sections that resonated with me and quickly realized that I was highlighting the whole book! Tami’s real life experiences, combined with her a deep faith sends messages of love, joy, peace, forgiveness, gratitude and hope for all parents.