Since I was awful and failed to post the review information here when I originally reviewed it, I am featuring it again on Nov 23 at this link: https://amomentwithmystee.blogspot.com/2023/11/bookreview-love-dare-for-parents.html

"The Love Dare for Parents" by Steven and Alex Kendrick is a powerful and insightful guide that offers a practical approach to strengthen and grow the bond between parents and their children. Rooted in the concept of unconditional love, this book serves as a valuable resource for parents who are looking to improve their relationships with their kids.

As parents, we often face challenges and uncertainties in raising our children. This book addresses these challenges head-on, providing practical exercises and thought-provoking reflections that encourage parents to take intentional actions towards building stronger connections with their children. The authors' wisdom and experience shine through each page, offering guidance and encouragement to parents.

One of the strengths of this book is how it emphasizes the importance of leading by example. By demonstrating unconditional love and practicing patience, forgiveness, and sacrifice, parents can create a nurturing and loving environment for their children to thrive. The authors provide a daily dare, offering specific actions and exercises that parents can implement to deepen their relationships with their children.

Another aspect that stood out in "The Love Dare for Parents" is its emphasis on communication. The book teaches parents effective strategies to listen to their children, understand their needs, and foster open and honest conversations. By encouraging dialogue and active listening, parents can create an atmosphere of trust and understanding.

The writing style is straightforward, engaging, and relatable, making it easy for readers to connect with the authors' message. The book is organized in a daily format, allowing parents to focus on one dare at a time, making it manageable and practical for busy parents.

While the book offers a wealth of valuable advice, it is important to note that not every dare may resonate with every reader. Each family may have unique circumstances and dynamics, and some dares may require more adaptation or modification to fit individual needs. Nevertheless, the overall principles and concepts presented in the book are universally applicable and beneficial.

This is an essential guide for parents who are committed to nurturing strong and loving relationships with their children. Steven and Alex Kendrick provide practical tools, inspiring insights, and thought-provoking exercises that promote the growth and well-being of the parent-child bond. I highly recommend this book to all parents who are seeking to build a deeper connection with their children.

I have read the Love Dare, and was hoping that I would enjoy this. It gave me lots of ideas on how to help me raise my kids.

Title: The Love Dare For Parents



Author: Stephen and Alex Kendrick



Genre: Christian, Nonfiction, Parenting, Spiritual



Plot: Ever since the Christian film Fireproof came out, everyone has been interested in doing the love dare for themselves. But once our marriage is all set and fireproof, what else in our lives can we fireproof as well? Most of us immediately think of our children and this book is for exactly that purpose.



Using Scripture as the guide, this little book helps to turn the parents toward the children and enrich the relationship as the children grow and learn to survive in the world on their own. Designed to fit into a busy parenting schedule, this is dare everyone should try at least once - especially if we feel we are struggling in connecting with our children in this busy day and age.





Likes/Dislikes: While I loved the idea behind this book, the actual writing style was a turn off for me and I wasn't inclined to finish reading the book. On top of that, I have toddlers and this book seemed more geared toward older children. Maybe I'll pick it back up in a few more years.



Rating: G-all ages, geared mainly toward parents



Date Review Written: August 27th, 2018



I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley and wasn't required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in the above review are my own.