Raising Amazing

Bringing Up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Family, and Do the Dishes without Being Asked

By: Monica Swanson, Korie Robertson - introduction

Narrated by: Monica Swanson, Dave Swanson

Read by the author.

Raising Amazing combines years of research with personal stories and step-by-step, practical advice to equip you to raise kids of godly character and deep faith who love their parents and remain close to their siblings for a lifetime.

Parents love to imagine their children growing up to be exceptional adults. But for many, raising exceptional adults seems a daunting task. Perhaps you're a new parent and don't know where to start, or maybe you're a parent of teens and feel like you've made a mess of it all. Or perhaps you're somewhere in between and just don't think you're good at the whole parenting thing.

Wherever you are in your parenting journey, there's hope for you. As a mom of four boys, Monica Swanson--also the author of Boy Mom and host of the popular Boy Mom podcast--knows firsthand the challenges and struggles of parenting and the kind of help that parents in the trenches are looking for.

In Raising Amazing, Monica gives you the tools and techniques you need to:

• Raise countercultural kids in the midst of a crazy world
• Train your children in the biblical character qualities you value most
• Find ways to help your kids navigate technology, sports, and dating
• Introduce your children to a vibrant life of faith that will draw them closer to God
• Cultivate strong sibling bonds and mend those that may already be struggling
• Develop healthy relationships with your children that will lead to friendship for a lifetime
• Encourage dads with a "note to dads" at the end of each chapter read by Monica's husband

This isn't just a book; it's a fresh perspective on parenting that may just change the trajectory of your family forever.

Reflection questions and extra resources for your journey are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Like sharing coffee with a mentor mama

Monica Swanson always writes as though you’re sharing coffee and conversation with her. …She is the mama mentor you’ve always wanted. She shares biblical wisdom in a relatable, timely and incredibly thoughtful way. Whether it’s a practical tip or a heavy topic to discuss with your child, she approaches them head-on and well researched. This read is easy to digest and powerful!

So encouraging!

This book encouraged and challenged me in so many ways. I loved hearing from Monica, her husband, and her children. This is a book I will listen to on a yearly basis, as what she discusses are all things I want to keep in the forefront of my mind. Loved it!

Such an amazing parenting book!

This book was practical and encouraging to raise amazing kids! Definitely a must read for parents of kids any age!

Overwhelmed with so many (good) emotions

Monica, Dave, & the boys…thank you for this treasure! Such an amazing (ha see what I did there?) book. It touched me in so many ways. I’ve been listening to Monica’s podcast for a while now but I’m so glad I gave this a listen because Monica sure does have a way with words! Beyond the content, the hope & the encouragement, I was especially amazed at the words to the dads & the input from the boys. Having an almost 2 year old boy at home myself, I was truly touched & inspired by how Monica & Dave have raised such amazing boys who have grown to love God. I just finished my first pass & I’m already planning to re-listen!

Excellent!

Great message and an easy listen! I’ll be recommending to friends, and would be a good book to read multiple times.