The hopeful family Raising resilient children in uncertain times
Book - 2021
"Kids and parents alike are feeling the weight of these troubling times. Anxiety disorders are on the rise in teens and children. "Climate anxiety" is a phrase entering our cultural lexicon. Many parents are wondering how to raise hopeful, grounded and action-oriented children in a time that feels full of uncertainty and despair. Ancient practices of Christianity can be a guidepost for parents navigating this uncharted territory. They are both internal and external practices. They give us a way to be grounded as well as provide a way of living with purpose in a time of urgency. The Hopeful Family is the guidebook for parents who are building a life of meaning and hope even in a time of unease"--
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New York :
Morehouse Publishing
[2021]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- x, 176 pages ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN
- 9781640653849
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Parenting with Hope
- 1. Sacred Reading: The stories We Tell
- 2. Forgiveness: Letting Go to Move Forward
- 3. Sabbath: Finding Presence through Our Best Yes
- 4. Sharing the Table: Nurturing Connection
- 5. Gratitude: The Joy of Enough
- 6. Hospitality: Welcoming What Comes
- 7. Generosity: Choosing Abundance
- 8. Silence: Experiencing Peace
- 9. Blessing: Healing the World with Love
- Conclusion: Practicing Hope