The Impossible Kid: Parenting a Strong-Willed Child with Love and Grace by Lucille Williams, with Monica Welch
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MOTHERHOOD
“Parenting is easy,” said no mother ever… Author Lucille Williams helps mothers feel validated in their parenting journey while offering insight, straight-forward advice and Scriptures that give hope, reassurance and encouragement.
You’ll laugh, and maybe cry, along with Lucille and her own “impossible” child, Monica, as they reflect on motherhood and parenting in this easy-to-read, insightful new book from Barbour Publishing. With short chapters and tons of great advice, this is a must read for mothers who just need a little encouragement and hope.
When a mother’s journey begins, one is venturing into the unknown.
It’s hard to imagine what this tiny little baby will be as an adult. My journey was difficult, heart-wrenching, and laborious and yet joyful, worth every tear and strife. My child seemed impossible to me, but God chose me to be the mother of this impossible child. And what we deem impossible, God makes possible (Luke 18:27).
From the introduction
In The Impossible Kid, relationship coach and pastor’s wife Lucille Williams writes an exceptionally honest and funny account of parenting a strong-willed child. Through 11 entertaining chapters, this book provides practical tools for parents to sow seeds of encouragement in their kids as they aspire to raise adults who reflect the nature and character of God.
Endorsed by Dr. Gary Smalley, The Impossible Kid is an encouraging and informative read, covering topics including family dysfunctions, feeling like an inadequate parent, creative and effective discipline, parenting with integrity, the dreaded sex talk, learning to laugh together, and keeping God as the focal point in the home.
★★★★★ | This fun, short book on the struggles of motherhood was just what I needed! Author Lucille Williams helps mothers of all kinds of children feel validated in their parenting journey while offering insight, uncomplicated, straight-forward advice, and in-depth Scriptures that offer hope, reassurance and encouragement.
As I read through this book, I enjoyed several aspects. The first being that it doesn’t just pertain to the child mothers may feel is “impossible”. It also spoke volumes on how to foster a healthy, beautiful relationship with a child of any personality type. Lucille focuses on developing a deep and meaningful relationship with your children over worrying about behavior and I found that encouraging.
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The book is divided into sections that make reading easy for the mom who has time constraints. I had no trouble reading it in bite-sized portions at a time. In addition, Lucille offers three questions at the end of each chapter as a way for mothers to absorb and reflect on what she just read and how it pertains to her own situation. I particularly loved how Lucille’s own “impossible” child, Monica, chimes in with her thoughts and observations at the end of each chapter. It was refreshing and offered a fresh viewpoint from the child’s perspective as to what a strong-willed personality may be feeling.
I laughed throughout this book as Lucille shared many of her own humorous faux pas and stories, making this book enjoyable and extremely relatable. I definitely recommend this book to other mothers and am very appreciative of Lucille and Monica for sharing their stories with us!
