Parenting, Andy Stanley
Parenting, Andy Stanley
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Parenting
Getting It Right

Author: Andy Stanley, Sandra Stanley

Narrator: Andy Stanley, Sandra Stanley

Unabridged: 5 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 01/17/2023


Synopsis

Read by the authors.Am I getting parenting right? Most parents, at any and every stage, find themselves asking this question.
Whether you're sleep deprived with a colicky newborn or navigating the emotional roller coaster of a teenager, parenting has its ups and downs, its confusion and clarity, its big blowups and small victories. And no matter our family makeup or our children's personalities, many of us experience anxiety over our children's futures and often fear making a mistake.Andy and Sandra Stanley are no strangers to this feeling. As parents of three grown children and cofounders of North Point Ministries, they are seasoned experts on faith and parenting. Together they have spent decades counseling countless families, mentoring others, and learning from mentors of their own, all while leading one of the largest churches in the country.In Parenting: Getting It Right, Andy and Sandra combine their experience and wisdom into a guide that helps readers understand and live by essential parenting principles. In an inviting, conversational approach that is both informative and accessible, the Stanleys help readers understand the most important goal in parenting and learn the steps to pursue it by:Learning the four distinct stages of parentingClarifying the primary goal of parenting and developing a parenting orientation around that goalIdentifying and adapting their approach--not their rules--to their children's distinct personalitiesDeciding on their shortlist of non-negotiables and learning to stick to it You don't have to constantly doubt if you're getting it right as a parent. Start here and feel confident about raising a healthy and happy family. 

About Andy Stanley

Communicator, author, and pastor Andy Stanley founded Atlanta-based North Point Ministries (NPM) in 1995. Today, NPM consists of eight churches in the Atlanta area and a network of 180 churches around the globe that collectively serve over 200,000 people weekly. As host of Your Move with Andy Stanley, which delivers over 10.5 million messages each month through television, digital platforms, and podcasts, and author of more than 20 books, including Irresistible; Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets; and Deep & Wide, Andy is considered one of the most influential pastors in America.

About Sandra Stanley

Sandra Stanley received her bachelor of science degree from Georgia Tech and master of arts from Dallas Theological Seminary. Sandra has a heart for foster kids and foster families, as she and Andy have been foster parents since 2010. Her ministry passion is promoting foster care in the local church. Much of her time these days is spent working on various writing projects and continuing her involvement with Fostering Together, the foster care initiative of North Point Ministries.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Shireen on April 22, 2023

We have 4 kids and I have read so many parenting books and blogs and listened to podcasts, and this is by far the best one I’ve read. It isn’t a “how to” which I appreciate. It’s principles, biblical principles applied to parenting. Simple and impactful principles. It is about “later is longer” mean......more

Goodreads review by Emily on February 08, 2023

Book 31 of 2023 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 This book came highly recommended from a parent I highly respect. My only regret in reading this book is that I got it from the library. This is full of so many great principles and truths. I wish I’d had my own copy to mark up with a highlighter and pen. The first 5 chapters......more

Goodreads review by Taylor on December 27, 2023

I enjoyed that this parenting book was written from the perspective of parents that had grown kids. They reflected on what they did & what they felt worked well. One of my main takeaways was - “parent with the relationship in mind. Parent in such a way that your kids will want to be with you & with......more

Goodreads review by Trish on March 23, 2025

Some good gems on parenting. In particularly the relational priorities and the different stages of parenting. Would have appreciated more biblical backup behind all the parenting wisdom......more

Goodreads review by Lesley on February 07, 2024

One of the best parenting books I’ve read yet! So so encouraging and practical, with a focus on shifting your mindset from desiring obedience to nurturing the long term relationship. I listened to the audiobook and the authors were excellent narrators, but I’ll also be purchasing my own copy to refe......more