Tami Overhauser - The Strong-Willed Mama: Surviving and Thriving Raising Strong-Willed Children

Intensely practical and insightful, The Strong-Willed Mama is the kind of book all parents should read - and especially those with headstrong children. In an enjoyable style, Tami Overhauser shares personal stories and effective principles she has learned in raising her own strong-willed children. Her book is full of delightful examples and much needed encouragement that will bring hope to a weary mamas soul.

Ellen Schuknecht, author of A Spiritual Heritage: Connecting Kids and Grandkids to God and Family, mom of 3, grandma of 11

I often joke that the hardest thing Ive ever done in my life was not guarding Micheal Jordan or Magic Johnson during my NBA career, but raising four children. Yes, raising children can be that hard! There were many days I felt completely overwhelmed, unprepared, and even at times a failure in my parenting. There were also days I just flat wanted to give up and quit. It was during those difficult times that people like Tami Overhauser, who themselves had been through the battles and came out on the other side, deeply encouraged me to stay in the game. I highly recommend The Strong-Willed Mama to those who are starting their parenting journey or are already in the midst of raising their children. You will laugh, cry, shake your head in agreement, and find your own story within Tamis story. In the end, you will walk away with a deep, refreshing hope in your parenting and the understanding that you dont have to walk this journey alone.

Dave Jamerson, lead pastor, Renovate Church Austin, NBA 1st Round draft choice, author of Standing Strong in Tough Times, Dad of 4

Whatever stage of parenting you find yourself in, from toddler to teen & everything between, the life-giving words within the pages of The Strong-Willed Mama will encourage you to love hard, fight hard, stay in the ring and show up for the ones who matter. Tamis practical wisdom is rooted in sound Biblical teaching and seasoned by her own experience. Her mothers heart to see healthy families grow is surpassed only by her passion for the greater family of God.

Chris Blue, Co-Pastor, Pacific Point Church, CA, co-contributing author of Mom Mentor What Other Moms Never Told Me, mom of 5, lala of 1

With the gentleness of knowing there isnt a one-size-fits-all approach but the guidance to light some steps forward on your path, in The Strong-Willed Mama Tami takes mamas by the hand and lets us know were not alone. She is close enough to this season of life to remember how hard it is, but far enough ahead to be able to reassure the ones in the trenches that it does, indeed, get better and we can, in fact, do this.

Sarah Sandifer, storyteller, military wife, mom of 3

Parenting is not for the faint of heart, and parenting strong-willed children can be among our toughest battles. In The Strong-Willed Mama Tami guides us through the real-life issues our kids face and has made us feel normal in the process. Im grateful for this important resource and anyone who reads this book will be inspired by her story, her heart, her wisdom, and her love for the Lord.

Kim Coya, fitness trainer, nutrition coach, mom of 7

The Strong-Willed Mama is for every mother. Tami courageously shares her most humbling and raw mom fails and victories with vulnerability and laugh out loud humor. Her masterful storytelling and wisdom will leave you less critical of yourself and more empowered to face your parenting challenges - no matter what you are facing!

Sally Scovel, former Olympian, lover of books, mom of 3

When the aftermath of the battle with your strong-willed child comes and you find yourself scrolling through Instagram or Facebook to numb the frustration, pick up this book instead! The Strong-Willed Mama will encourage you and prepare you for the next battle at hand. Not many people will share the sometimes ugly truth with you and I found Tamis honesty refreshing! Her words will uplift your spirit and let you know you are not alone. God wants to help change you through the process of raising a world changing (strong-willed) child.

Rachel Barnwell, friend, realtor, mom of 3

After years of wrangling my own strong-willed children, let me tell you, The Strong-Willed Mama will be your lifeline in this season! Tami has a great gift to make you laugh, and her passion for her children is contagious. Youll be blessed, challenged & even relieved to know you arent alone. We can be STRONG-willed mamas for our kiddos! They need us! Young mamas, get a copy. Keep it on your nightstand!

Christina Thomas, fellow NFL wife, interior designer, mom of 4

This fun, honest, and oh so relatable book by a mama sharing her journey of parenting, had me laughing, crying and yelling, Yes! Yes! Yes! as I was reading. I began highlighting sections that resonated with me and quickly realized that I was highlighting the whole book! Tamis real-life experiences, combined with her deep faith, send messages of love, patience, forgiveness, and hope for all mamas.

Jennifer Killian, teacher, encourager, mom of 2

The Strong-Willed Mama takes us on a ride through the ups and downs of motherhood and parenting strong-willed world changers. Encouraging and wise, Tami shares her winning moments as well as her struggles and sprinkles in a good dose of biblical guidance to boot. Get prepared to see strong willed in a new light!

Jodi Fetchel, wellness director, chaos tamer, mom of 3

This book is great! I loved it! So raw and so real! Full of heartfelt stories and relevant biblical truths, The Strong-Willed Mama is relatable and encouraging. In an empathetic non-judgmental way Tami shares with us what worked to bring about transformation in her and her family so that we can do the same. Weve got this!

Leslie Harrington, wingman, supporter of dreams, mom of 2

The Strong-Willed Mama is a practical yet hysterical text, all in the same breath! The pages are filled with nuggets of parenting gold! Tamis encouraging words lead you down a path of hope, perseverance and joy, in parenting strong-willed children through some tough seasons, while always directing you back to the Word of God, where true wisdom is found! You will laugh until you cry, then cry until you laugh again! Tami teaches us that in life and in parenting, there are seasons, and if you ask Him, God will work through you to guide your children along His path. She reminded me it is indeed a GOOD THING after all to have a strong-willed child, as long as I am a strong-willed mama!

Julia C. Hawthorne, DDS, strong-willed daughter, mom of 2

I love how Tami is able to relate poignant truths with humor and grace in The Strong-Willed Mama! This season of life can feel daunting and overwhelming but reading through her tales of woe and triumph gives me hope that I dont have to die on every hill and that God has given me strong-willed babies who will be world changers! Shifting our perspective from Why are my kids this way? to My kids were made this way for a reason! is life-giving! Strong-willed mamas often want things to go their way, always, and its just like our God to give us children who remind us how much we need HIM! Tami has been able to glean from her experiences and write a book that is a true blessing for moms trying to navigate raising challenging littles.

Anne Barger, lover of Jesus, designer, mom of 3

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