Raising Amazing

Bringing Up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Family, and Do the Dishes Without Being Asked

By: Monica Swanson, Korie Robertson - foreword

Narrated by: Monica Swanson, Dave Swanson

Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

Read by the author.

Raising Amazing combines years of research with personal stories and step-by-step, practical advice to equip you to raise kids of godly character and deep faith who love their parents and remain close to their siblings for a lifetime.

Parents love to imagine their children growing up to be exceptional adults. But for many, raising exceptional adults seems a daunting task. Perhaps you're a new parent and don't know where to start, or maybe you're a parent of teens and feel like you've made a mess of it all. Or perhaps you're somewhere in between and just don't think you're good at the whole parenting thing.

Wherever you are in your parenting journey, there's hope for you. As a mom of four boys, Monica Swanson—also the author of Boy Mom and host of the popular Boy Mom podcast—knows firsthand the challenges and struggles of parenting and the kind of help that parents in the trenches are looking for.

In Raising Amazing, Monica gives you the tools and techniques you need to:

• Raise countercultural kids in the midst of a crazy world
• Train your children in the biblical character qualities you value most
• Find ways to help your kids navigate technology, sports, and dating
• Introduce your children to a vibrant life of faith that will draw them closer to God
• Cultivate strong sibling bonds and mend those that may already be struggling
• Develop healthy relationships with your children that will lead to friendship for a lifetime
• Encourage dads with a "note to dads" at the end of each chapter read by Monica's husband

This isn't just a book; it's a fresh perspective on parenting that may just change the trajectory of your family forever.

Reflection questions and extra resources for your journey are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Monica Swanson (P)2023 Zondervan

Like sharing coffee with a mentor mama

Monica Swanson always writes as though you’re sharing coffee and conversation with her. …She is the mama mentor you’ve always wanted. She shares biblical wisdom in a relatable, timely and incredibly thoughtful way. Whether it’s a practical tip or a heavy topic to discuss with your child, she approaches them head-on and well researched. This read is easy to digest and powerful!

So encouraging!

This book encouraged and challenged me in so many ways. I loved hearing from Monica, her husband, and her children. This is a book I will listen to on a yearly basis, as what she discusses are all things I want to keep in the forefront of my mind. Loved it!

Overwhelmed with so many (good) emotions

Monica, Dave, & the boys…thank you for this treasure! Such an amazing (ha see what I did there?) book. It touched me in so many ways. I’ve been listening to Monica’s podcast for a while now but I’m so glad I gave this a listen because Monica sure does have a way with words! Beyond the content, the hope & the encouragement, I was especially amazed at the words to the dads & the input from the boys. Having an almost 2 year old boy at home myself, I was truly touched & inspired by how Monica & Dave have raised such amazing boys who have grown to love God. I just finished my first pass & I’m already planning to re-listen!

Monica and her husband read the audible version!

I love that Monica and her husband read this book with advice (and encouragement) for both parents! Her boys also shared their thoughts at the end of the chapters. I really liked her ideas on "screen time." The values and character building ideas were helpful. I also appreciated the Christian perspective. Because of "Raising Amazing", we have already had some great conversations with our boys. We have five young boys. I love having a mom model about ten years ahead of me! Thank you, Monica!

Great practical advice!!!

Loved hearing the snippets for dads and from her boys. Monica's warm words of wisdom and authenticity make this book is a must!

Very Practical Biblical Advice

This was enjoyable and had really good discussions and advice on how to raise younguns up to be mature Christians.

Loving every chapter

I so admire the Swanson family for their authenticity and commitment to Christ. They are serious about living intentional, God-glorifying lives AND they’re also real and relatable, not interested in putting on a show but rather inspiring. I love how each family member contributed sections of the book and that they’ve also read each part themselves. This is a book I think I’ll listen to a second time right away!

Best Book so Far this Year

Didn't want to stop listening to this book. Monica is such a great mentor. I really enjoyed also hearing from her husband and 4 sons in their own voices.