{"product_id":"bless-this-mess-molly-baskette-9781984824127","title":"Bless This Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a Chaotic World","description":"\u003cb\u003eA witty, compelling guide to raising open-minded and morally grounded kids in these crazy times, with an approach that's rooted in science, psychology, and faith\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Groundbreaking, profound, frank and friendly.\"--Wendy Mogel, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Blessing of a Skinned Knee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY \u003ci\u003eLIBRARY JOURNAL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Rev. Molly Baskette and Dr. Ellen O'Donnell first met, they were both new mothers seeking parenting wisdom. They read a lot of books on the topic, but none of them contained practical suggestions that would help their families psychologically \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003espiritually while maintaining their progressive values: How do we teach the art of forgiving and serving others? How do we raise kids who are tolerant, curious, and honorable? And what about the sex talk? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTaking matters into their own hands, Baskette and O'Donnell began creating actionable steps addressing these questions and more. This book is the fruit of their many conversations begun long ago during the daycare carpool, from angsty moments to hallelujahs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBless This Mess\u003c\/i\u003e, readers will gain constructive tools as they learn how to talk to their children about social justice, money, God, ethics, bullying, disabilities, sexuality, and their bodies. Parents will also glean insights on how to serve others with joy, give generously and gratefully, and--perhaps most important--learn how to stop being so afraid all the damn time, even while raising kids in an increasingly chaotic and often scary world. With real-life examples, relatable personal stories, and strategies tailored to the toddler, preteen, or teenager, \u003ci\u003eBless This Mess \u003c\/i\u003eguides parents of children at all stages of their development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Molly Baskette, Ellen O'Donnell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1984824120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781984824127\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Convergent Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/06\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/02\/2019 pg. 1","brand":"Molly Baskette","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43995202257151,"sku":"9781984824127","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_252f014e-ef87-407c-bd71-f69dfdcd84e5.jpg?v=1683334441","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bless-this-mess-molly-baskette-9781984824127","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}