Book Nook - Impact Parenting: Principles for Cultivating a Healthy Home

Rachel Gunn is a parent coach, author, and founder of the nonprofit Seeds of Impact. Her mission is to impact future generations by helping parents break generational cycles and establish new parenting principles. Rachel leveraged her combined experience as an educator and mother to write Impact Parenting: Principles for Cultivating a Healthy Home, which teaches parents how to shift from impulsive reactions to intentional choices when raising their children. 

I had a chance to review a copy of the book. I really like the layout - it's easy to read, the chapters have substance but aren't long, there's opportunity for reflection, and it's easy to pick out the main points. The book is written from a Christian perspective, but in a way that works for families of all faith backgrounds, including those who aren't religious. The bio, introduction, and two Bible verses quoted in the book are the only explicitly religious elements. Everything else in the book not only tackles issues faced by most families, but also does so in a way that is universal.

The topics include using curiosity, conversation, and correction in discipline; making authentic connections with kids; breaking negative generational cycles; and teen-specific topics like middle school.

This book would be a great read for any parent, especially those approaching the pre-teen and teen years.

 

To learn more about the book and author, please visit RachelGunn.com.