If you are like most parents, you want to give your kids the best you possibly can. And Tenacity is a life skill you definitely want them to acquire. <\/p>\n
The author of today\u2019s book tour entry walks us through Psalm 139, coaching us on tenacity, both for ourselves and how to draw kids into the learning as well. It\u2019s clear and practical, which is my kind of parenting book!<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t forget the giveaway at the bottom. This one\u2019s particularly sweet!<\/p>\n
Please note that this post contains affiliate links for your convenience. If you make a purchase through one of the links, I may make a small commission. I only recommend books and resources that I\u2019ve enjoyed personally, or believe that you would like. You can read my full disclosure here<\/a><\/em>.<\/a> You will also find information on Scripture translations there. <\/p>\n Book:\u00a0<\/strong>Trekking Toward Tenacity: Your Family\u2019s Roadmap to Stronger Mental Health<\/p>\n Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Chris Morris<\/p>\n Genre:\u00a0<\/strong>Parenting \/ Christian Living \/ Mental Health<\/p>\n Release date:<\/strong>\u00a0September 24, 2024<\/p>\n Empower your children with the gift of tenacity through these practical, meaningful tools for their mental and spiritual health.<\/strong><\/p>\n Trekking toward Tenacity<\/em>\u00a0walks through Psalm 139 verse by verse, discovering how we can help our children develop mentally healthy habits. The goal is to coach our kids to be more tenacious because we live in a tumultuous world. It can be hard to stay focused on God and on mentally healthy habits in that tumult, but this book gives concrete ways to help kids to do just that.<\/p>\n By teaching parents practical application steps to implement with kids of all ages, ranging from preschool to adolescent, this book will give them new tools to support their families in the quest for better mental health. It will provide rock-solid encouragement for parents who are stressed out and wondering if they\u2019re making the right choices for their families. It provides counterintelligence against the onslaught of increased risks of mental health challenges for children and young adults today.<\/p>\n A Good book for parents to read! This author does a remarkable job of discussing hard topics among equals. There\u2019s no talking down to us, or anything like that. He speaks as one who has struggled with mental health, and as such, discusses some difficult topics. Things we\u2019d rather not think about or discuss, but if we\u2019re going to give our kids a real chance in this life, we need to.<\/p>\n Each chapter starts with a verse (or several) from Psalm 139 and then discusses its meaning. Most chapters share one or two very practical suggestions for engaging our kids with this truth for each age group. Ages 3-7, 8-12, and 13-18. It might be a discussion outline or a hands-on experience. <\/p>\n I\u2019ve used several of the discussion outlines already, and had some good chats with both of my boys.<\/p>\n Then there are several questions for you to use to engage with the text personally. I like how this brings the whole family into the journey. It\u2019s not just for the parents, it\u2019s not just for the kids. With so many things pulling at us, we all need to grow our tenacity. And Psalm 139 is a great place to start. <\/p>\n Chapter 11 was kind of disorienting, and felt somewhat contradictory. But the confusion surrounding predestination vs free will isn\u2019t new, so that\u2019s not surprising. <\/p>\n I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit and chose to review it here. All thoughts are my own.<\/p>\n Chris Morris<\/strong>\u00a0is a certified mental health coach dedicated to promoting understanding of mental health issues within the church. Because of a lifelong struggle with depression and suicidality, Chris became committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging others to seek after holistic health.<\/p>\n As a writer and speaker, Chris has shared his personal story and insights with audiences across the country, inspiring many individuals to take control of their own health, break free from poor theological teaching placed upon them, and seek the support they need. He has published several books on mental health, the most recent being\u00a0Resilient and Redeemed.\u00a0<\/em>His work has been featured in a number of media outlets, including CrossWalk, The Mighty, and Fathom Magazine.<\/p>\n Chris is deeply committed to creating a more compassionate and supportive world and church for individuals living with mental health issues. Through his writing and speaking, he is a powerful voice for change and a beacon of hope for those in need.<\/p>\n I literally wrote the book that I wish I had 20 years ago when I was raising my kids. Being a parent today is tumultuous. Especially in a post-COVID world, mental health is a strong contender for the biggest challenges facing our kids. There are plenty of books out there that give us theories on how to raise our kids, and plenty of books that are full of devotionals to walk through with our kids, but shockingly few books dedicated to coaching our kids to have tenacity.<\/p>\n In my experience, tenacity might be the biggest difference maker between seeing our kids move successfully through life and floundering. It\u2019s a given that challenges will come, whether those struggles look like not making the varsity basketball team or something more serious. We simply have to help our kids know how to walk through the missed opportunities and hard times that will inevitably come into their lives.<\/p>\n Trekking Toward Tenacity<\/em>\u00a0does just that. We walk through Psalm 139 verse by verse and pull out practical, meaningful tips, tricks, and conversations to have with our kids to help them develop resilience. News flash: there\u2019s no magic potion we can give our kids that gives them bounce-backability. Instead, this is found through conversation about life and God.<\/p>\n My favorite part of this book was writing the age-appropriate activities in the center of each chapter. Instead of only giving you theology or child psychology data without any practical application,\u00a0Trekking Toward Tenacity<\/em>\u00a0includes specific activities you can try out with your kids. There\u2019s obviously no guarantee that these ideas will work, but I can tell you that they worked for other kids. These are pie-in-the-sky concepts, but activities that have been tried in the real world.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a book that will arm you with skills to coach your kids on how to develop tenacity in their lives, this is the book for you!<\/p>\n Its Mama Safe<\/a>, January 16<\/p>\n Book Reviews From an Avid Reader<\/a>, January 17<\/p>\n A Reader\u2019s Brain<\/a>, January 18 (Author Interview)<\/p>\n Guild Master<\/a>, January 19 (Author Interview)<\/p>\n Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/a>, January 19<\/p>\n Artistic Nobody<\/a>, January 20 (Author Interview)<\/p>\n Texas Book-aholic<\/a>, January 21<\/p>\n Aryn the Libraryan<\/a>, January 22<\/p>\n Back Porch Reads<\/a>, January 23 (Author Interview)<\/p>\n Locks, Hooks and Books<\/a>, January 24<\/p>\n Simple Harvest Reads<\/a>, January 25 (Author Interview)<\/p>\n Mary Hake<\/a>, January 25<\/p>\n Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy<\/a>, January 26<\/p>\n Fiction Book Lover<\/a>, January 27 (Author Interview)<\/p>\n Happily Managing a Household of Boys<\/a>, January 28<\/p>\n A Modern Day Fairy Tale<\/a>, January 29 (Author Interview)<\/p>\n![\"Trekking](\"https:\/\/www.celebratelitteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Trekking-towards-tenacity.jpg\")
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