Ever wish parenting came with a do-over button? "Here's where I messed up. . ."
Whenever I say those words during my parenting workshops, you can hear a pin drop. Parents are on the edges of their seats.
"And here's what I'd do differently next time. . ."
That's when every pen in the room begins writing furiously.
Let's face it. Hindsight is 20/20.
If you ever find yourself saying "I wish I had a do-over. . ." You're not alone Join author and youth culture expert, Jonathan McKee, as he shares from his own personal parenting experiences of raising three kids, while making purposeful, effective tweaks along the way. Delivered with a refreshing blend of humor and vulnerability, the author's candid style and real-world application will equip you with solid, helpful practices you can actually use in your own home. With chapters like "Let It Go," "Press Pause," and "Tip the Scales," McKee provides the honest answers you're seeking as you parent your kids.
Industry Reviews
"Chapters conclude with thoughtful discussion questions, making this book ideal for couples or small-group study. Parents with children of all ages will appreciate this book's relevant advice."--Christy Pitney"Christian Market Magazine" (02/09/2017) "I love how Jonathan McKee communicates. This book is practical, hopeful, and absolutely relevant. I have probably spent too much time in my life thinking about how I would have parented our kids differently. This book gave me helpful perspective."
--Jim Burns, PhD, President, HomeWord, Author of Confident Parenting and Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality If I Had a Parenting Do-Over is an eye-opening exploration into the parenting practices many of us settle for, only to look back in regret. The 7 vital changes he proposes are insightful, packed with the wisdom that only comes through experience, and grounded in research. I highly recommend this book to any parent."
--Doug Fields, Author, Creator of IntentionalParenting.com "If I Had a Parenting Do-Over is a challenging and yet hopeful book. Jonathan shares honest examples of how he would "do over" certain elements of his parenting, but also graciously offers positive strategies and suggestions that we all can learn from. As a parent of three kids, I am grateful for Jonathan's stories, practical tips, and helpful research. This book is a gem."
--Sean McDowell, Ph.D., Biola University professor, speaker, and author of over fifteen books including A New Kind of Apologist "Every parenting book from Jonathan McKee is a gem, and this one is no exception. Combining his own experience with what other parents have said they wish they had done differently, he clearly presents better ways to lead and connect with your kids, at any age."
--Shaunti Feldhahn, Social Researcher, National Speaker, and Best-Selling Author of For Women Only and For Parents Only "Do you ever wish you had a parenting mentor to walk alongside you, share the mistakes they made as a parent, and teach you how to avoid those same pitfalls? Now you do! Jonathan McKee offers timeless wisdom for parents who want to look back on their kids' childhood someday and honestly say they have no regrets."
--Jim Daly, President--Focus on the Family I love how Jonathan McKee communicates. This book is practical, hopeful, and absolutely relevant. I have probably spent too much time in my life thinking about how I would have parented our kids differently. This book gave me helpful perspective.
Jim Burns, PhD, President, HomeWord, Author of Confident Parenting and Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality
" If I Had a Parenting Do-Overis an eye-opening exploration into the parenting practices many of us settle for, only to look back in regret. The 7 vital changes he proposes are insightful, packed with the wisdom that only comes through experience, and grounded in research. I highly recommend this book to any parent.
Doug Fields, Author, Creator of IntentionalParenting.com" Do you ever wish you had a parenting mentor to walk alongside you, share the mistakes they made as a parent, and teach you how to avoid those same pitfalls?Now you do!Jonathan McKee offers timeless wisdom for parents who want to look back on their kids childhood someday and honestly say they have no regrets.
Jim Daly, President Focus on the Family" Every parenting book from Jonathan McKee is a gem, and this one is no exception.Combining his own experience with what other parents have said they wish they had done differently, he clearly presents better ways to lead and connect with your kids, at any age.
Shaunti Feldhahn, Social Researcher, National Speaker, and Best-Selling Author ofFor Women OnlyandFor Parents Only" Jonathan McKee sIf I Had a Parenting Do-Overis an eye-opening exploration into the parenting practices many of us settle for, only to look back in regret. The 7 vital changes he proposes are insightful, packed with the wisdom that only comes through experience, and grounded in research. I highly recommend this book to any parent.
Doug Fields, Author, Creator of IntentionalParenting.com" If I Had a Parenting Do-Overis a challenging and yet hopeful book. Jonathan shares honest examples of how he would do over certain elements of his parenting, but also graciously offers positive strategies and suggestions that we all can learn from. As a parent of three kids, I am grateful for Jonathan s stories, practical tips, and helpful research. This book is a gem.
Sean McDowell, Ph.D., Biola University professor, speaker, and author of over fifteen books including A New Kind of Apologist" Do-Overs are great but what if you could do it right the first time? We all makes mistakes, and often learn best from them, but a mistake avoided is always preferred. This little book can help you do just that learn from the mistakes of others. Loaded with simple themes, great stories, and practical tips, this book will help any parent do it right the first time! Refreshing, fun and insightful. . .it is worth the time for any parent to check out this book.
Pastor Karl Bastian, The Kidologist, Founder of Kidology.org" Wow, did this book bring back memories of rearing two teenage boys. I was right there with City Slickers wanting a do-over myself. McKee crafts scenarios from his own family that hit the mark, backed up with current research in the area of parent-child relations and communications. This is one of the books that all expecting families should get before they open the package. The seven vital changes are great advice for parenting and also valuable in other areas of life and relationships. A must-read!
Dudley Chancey, PhD, Professor of Youth & Family Ministry, Oklahoma Christian University; Executive Director of National Conference on Youth Ministries and Director of Winterfest.org Youth Conferences"
