A spectacular tool for every mom who has heard the advice be purposeful, and wondered, But what does that mean? This ultra-practical guidebook shows each of us what it means. Step by step, day by day, this amazing resource will walk each of us into being the godly moms we all deeply want to be, to have the impact on our kids we are all longing for.
P RAISE FROM THE W ITH A LL D UE R ESPECT COMMUNITY
As a mom of three teens, I have been challenged by With All Due Respect. I have learned to use humor, transparency, and questions to more effectively communicate with my kids, breaking down those emotional, generational, and perceptual barriers. My goal is to always have relationship with my kids and these principles allow me to have just that!
-G AIL M AUE , MOTHER OF THREE TEENAGE SONS
An invaluable resource for any parent struggling to communicate with their young adult or tween. This will guide you in how to improve and build a relationship of mutual respect and love. Introspection, real life scenarios, and self-discovery are blended with the wisdom of God in one incredible book. I highly recommend it.
T INA M ALOTT , MOTHER OF TWO TEENAGE DAUGHTERS
With All Due Respect has opened my eyes to my reactions to my kids. It has allowed me to look at both my strengths and weaknesses, showing me how I need to change through Gods grace. Ive learned skills that better help me lead by example which in turn are impacting my childrens behaviors in a positive way. This journey has been exciting and Im sure to continue it many times. Thank you, Nina and Debbie, for providing an opportunity for introspective truth.
A PRIL B OCK , MOTHER OF TWO TWEENS AND A TEEN
If you want to renew and energize your relationship with you kids, this book is a great place to start! Each dare spoke such truth and I looked forward to each new real-life story. I wish it had been available when my oldest was going through the teen years.
J ENNY S PURLOCK , MOTHER OF A TWEEN AND TWO ADULT CHILDREN
This book is like dragging a riverit brings parenting issues to the surface allowing you an opportunity to examine them and make necessary changes, and then things settle back down to a better normal. It challenges moms to step back, unemotionally look at the big picture, and learn to respond with grace to our teens story [with its] formulating principles to guide our parenting.
C HERYL S PENCER , MOTHER OF FOUR TWEENS AND TEENS
2016 Nina Roesner and Debbie Hitchcock
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Roesner, Nina, author.
Title: With all due respect : 40 days to a more fulfilling relationship with your teens and tweens / Nina Roesner and Debbie Hitchcock.
Description: Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 2016.
Identifiers: LCCN 2015045629 | ISBN 9780718081478
Subjects: LCSH: Mother and child--Religious aspects--Christianity. | Parent and teenager--Religious aspects--Christianity. | Parenting--Religious aspects--Christianity. | Child rearing--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Classification: LCC BV4529.18 .R64 2016 | DDC 248.8/431--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2015045629
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FOR OUR FAMILIES
From Nina
Special thanks to my husband, Jim Roesner, who chairs Greater Impacts board of directors and has been my life partner since 1991. I cant imagine what it is like for you to be married to me! This journey has been a surprise to us both. Im especially thankful for the children Hes blessed our marriage withyou know we wouldnt have any of them were it not for you!
Adam, Bram, and Lizzie: thank you for all your cheering, celebrating, support, and encouragement in this writing career. I love you all to pieces and am just so thankful God brought you into my life.
From Debbie
Dave, weve both grown so much as weve been on this parenting roller coaster. What a wild ride weve encountered! I love you all the more for actively choosing to join forces to do this parenting gig together. Thank you for all you do, from reading manuscripts and adding insight to supporting me in every way. Thanks especially for helping with laundry duty and last-minute meal preparation! You truly are my best friend.