“Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World” christian book review

Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life’s Biggest Yes by Kristen Welch

Just reading thru the contents will give you an idea on what kind of helpful book this is! “Wants vs Needs”, “Making Smart Choices about Technology”, “Gratitude is a Choice”… they even include a cell phone contract in the back of the book between parent and child!

I like that the author shares a personal story in her introduction and goes on to say that this book is NOT a guide or list of dos and donts. She does “bring expert opinions and shares research and ideas”, the book is her personal journey of attempting to raise grateful kids, and the ups and downs-it’s their family’s unfinished story.

“Parents who want to raise more grateful kids need to start by living more grateful lives.”

“When our kids begin to expect-even demand-more than our love, that when we have a problem.”

She uses examples from her own family, the bible, and even her ministry work at the Mercy House. This book is for parents with kids of any age! She gives suggestions on how to start and what to do with toddlers on up to teenagers, so this book truly will bless anyone!

I am going to re-read this with my husband so we can learn together and teach our 2 boys valuable, Godly lessons about entitlement and wants vs needs. I have enjoyed what I’ve read and learned so far from this book!

It was released in Jan 2016, so this is a recent book with relevant ideas pertaining to today.

I received a copy of this book complimentary from Tyndale Blog Network in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
“But everyone else has it.” “If you loved me, you’d get it for me!” When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave. You love your children―don’t you want them to be happy and to fit in?

Kristen Welch knows firsthand it’s not that easy. In fact, she’s found out that when you say yes too often, it’s not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet―it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares the ups and downs in her own family’s journey of discovering why it’s healthiest not to give their kids everything. Teaching them the difference between “want” and “need” is the first step in the right direction. With many practical tips and anecdotes, she shares how to say the ultimate yes as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who will love God, serve others, and grow into hardworking, fulfilled, and successful adults.

It’s never too late to raise grateful kids. Get ready to cultivate a spirit of genuine appreciation and create a Jesus-centered home in which your kids don’t just say―but mean!―“thank you” for everything they have.

About the Author:
Kristen Welch is the author of Rhinestone Jesus and parenting blog “We are THAT Family’. She is an in (Courage) writer; frequent speaker; founder of Mercy house, a nonprofit ministry that empowers women around the globe. Visit Kristin online at: www.wearethatfamily.com