Synopsis
In 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home, Dr. Josh and Jen Mulvihill help parents put a biblical plan into action to raise children to maturity in Christ. A clear and simple guide, this book will help you holistically disciple your child to godly adulthood. It’s also designed to become a treasured keepsake―a place where you can capture milestones and memories associated with each of the fifty areas and give it to your child when he or she is older. Establish a plan and be proactive for each season of your parenting journey in the following areas of your child’s life: firm foundations, Christlike character development, biblical beliefs and worldview, spiritual growth, life skills, relational skills, work and money management, home management, personal care, and educational essentials. This book will help you: Capture a vision for parenting, Write a family mission statement, Develop a discipleship plan for your child, Record milestones and memories, Create a keepsake to give as a special gift, Schedule a DIY parenting retreat, Raise your child to be a godly, mature adult. Imagine a builder having no plan to construct a home. What would it be like if he tried to build a house without a blueprint? Inevitably, there would be problems. Yet many parents attempt to raise children without a blueprint. Just as a builder needs a blueprint, parents need a good parenting plan. Part of having a plan is understanding the target we are aiming for and having a step-by-step vision to discipleship our children spiritually, relationally, emotionally, financially, and physically. Learn how in 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home.
About the Author
Josh Mulvihill is the Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at Renewanation. He served as a pastor for eighteen years, has a PhD in Family Ministry, serves on the board of Awana, and is the author or editor of ten books on parenting and grandparenting including Biblical Grandparenting, Preparing Children for Marriage, and Biblical Worldview. He is married to Jen, they have five children, and live in Victoria, MN. Josh blogs at GospelShapedFamily.com, enjoys camping with friends, reading a great book around the bonfire, and catching big fish in Minnesota lakes. Jen Mulvihill is a veteran educator and mom to five children. She is married to Josh and together they are passionate about training children and families to know and love Jesus Christ. Jen has a degree in music education and has taught music for twenty years, most recently in launching The Wings Homeschool Bands. Jen is the co-author of two books, Discipling Your Grandchildren, and 50 Things Your Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home. Her favorite things include growing deeper in relationship with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, encouraging other moms in the trenches of parenting, and laughing out loud with good friends over coffee.
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