{"product_id":"inconvenient-parenting-activate-your-childs-god-given-traits-9780802431240","title":"Inconvenient Parenting: Activate Your Child's God-Given Traits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBiblical Guidance for Raising Christ-Honoring Children\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHope and help for shaping Christ-honoring future generations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFamilies are like little churches. They are meant to be places of discipleship, worship, and rest--places where we can fine tune the gifts God's given us so we can bless the world. They can be full of surprises and joy. But family life can also be heartbreaking and downright discouraging. Trained counselor and mother Melissa Hannigan knows how hard it is to cast and keep a vision of rich family life. How do we cultivate a family culture that's vibrant and encouraging--a refuge amidst life's storms?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwelve Essential Traits for Spiritual Development\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa is passionate about helping families build healthy, strong, God-honoring homes. In \u003ci\u003eInconvenient Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e, she shares twelve qualities that are the key ingredients to that desired end:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWisdom -- Wonder -- Vitality -- Sensitivity -- Flexibility -- Curiosity --\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreativity -- Imagination -- Inventiveness -- Playfulness -- Humor -- Joy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa shows us why, though inconvenient at times, it's necessary to encourage and infuse these traits in our children and reveals how we can unknowingly discourage these qualities. Each chapter concludes with practical activities, book recommendations, and discussion questions to help parents immediately apply the principles discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Counseling Expertise for Christian Families\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from her Master of Arts degree in counseling and experience working with teens overcoming abuse, addictions, and trauma, Melissa brings professional insight to everyday parenting challenges. This faith-based resource helps families become more connected to God and one another through proven principles and actionable strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecome more connected to God and one another through the rich wisdom and help offered in \u003ci\u003eInconvenient Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMELISSA HANNIGAN\u003c\/b\u003e holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Midwestern Theological Seminary. Before becoming a full-time homeschool mom, Melissa has worked with teen girls to overcome abuse, addictions, and trauma. She is passionate about helping people discover God's best for their lives. Melissa is married to John, they reside in Jacksonville, FL, and they are the parents of four children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Moody Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680409162002,"sku":"9780802431240","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_29fd0442-2252-4845-aca0-e9ca54a9b46e.jpg?v=1734906232","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/inconvenient-parenting-activate-your-childs-god-given-traits-9780802431240","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}