Not So Perfect Mom: Learning to Embrace What Matters Most

If your list of “I should be a mom who . . .” feels endless, this book is for you. Many moms feel the pressure and guilt that comes from chasing perfection. The drive for perfection has a significant negative effect on the relationships moms are trying to nurture in their homes. Amy Rienow offers encouragement and empowerment to build healthy relationships and feel joy. She writes like a friend reminding moms to embrace each day to make a real heart-connection with their children. Amy’s experience as a counselor and a mother of seven shines through with honest and practical parenting advice from a biblical perspective.

FEATURES:

Amy Rienow shares a healthy approach to raising happy kids who know they are loved. The author gives readers a greater understanding of the pressure that demanding perfection puts on family relationships.

Each chapter ends with a Mom Mission statement that guides the readers to a solid action plan to choose new thoughts on parenting and let go of old mind-sets. The ultimate goal is a renewed joy in being a mom.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Amy is, first and foremost, a beloved child of God. Her most important ministry is loving her husband and their seven children. Together Rob and Amy founded Visionary Family Ministries (www.VisionaryFam.com), a ministry created to equip parents, encourage couples, and help families live for Christ.

She is the author of several books including Visionary Parenting, Visionary Marriage, and Shine: Embracing God’s Heart for You. Amy attended University of Illinois, followed by Wheaton College Graduate School where she earned her MA in Clinical Psychology and has practiced as a licensed clinical professional counselor. Amy has her hands full as a busy mom, speaking at women’s events, and serving in the worship ministry at church.