Book Review - When Your Child Is Hurting by Glynnis Whitwer
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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When I first read the title of this book, I wondered if it was for me. Is my child hurting?

Having read Glynnis' writing before, I knew the pages in between would be filled with godly wisdom and faith filled advice for parents with hurting children.

But then I read the book. And I want you to know that this is a book EVERY PARENT MUST READ! Glynnis has written a book we all need because our children are always going through ups and downs in life, and we are here to help guide, encourage and support them through their life journey.

If you don't think your child is hurting now, wait ten minutes. They will sit the bench at their volleyball game, fail an exam, lose a best friend, or feel fat and ugly like they don't fit in.

You see, When Your Child is Hurting deals with everyday issues we all face, everyday stresses and failures we all must deal with. And as a mom of four, I am so blessed to have Glynnis' help along the way.


Here is a brief editorial review:

"Author, editor, and speaker Glynnis Whitwer identifies many of the inevitable hurts children experience—harsh reprimands from coaches or teachers, uncaring remarks from family members or friends, troubling misunderstandings between siblings—and gives parents practical, effective advice to handle these painful situations.

She also gently helps readers identify their own personal fears, painful memories, and angry reactions and understand how those emotions cloud their judgment and interfere with effective assistance.

Warm, encouraging, and filled with heartfelt inspiration, each chapter includes Life stories of how other parents successfully dealt with similar issues Scripture memory verses for children and parents Study and discussion questions for groups, parents and their children, or personal devotions.

Her chapters include:

1 The Difference a Parent Makes
2 Dealing with Disappointments
3 When Words Hurt
4 Overcoming Fear
5 Managing Stress
6 The Pain of Loneliness
7 Turning Failure into Victory
8 Body Awareness
9 Hope After Loss
10 Anger - When Is It Wrong?
11 Investing in Your Child's Strengths
12 Overcoming Insecurity
13 Dealing with a Bully
14 Caring for a Child with a Physical Difference
15 When Your Child Learns Differently
16 Knowing When to Get Professional Help

With four children myself, I know I have spent many nights reassuring my daughter that she will find a best friend, my tween that she will be able to come out of her shell when she is ready, and my son that he does not deserved to be picked on.

You see, our kids are hurting. Life is tough. But where can we go for the help we need to guide them on their life journey?

Right here.

I can't wait to read more of When Your Child Is Hurting.

Purchase Your Copy here.

Learn more about Glynnis' ministry and books here.

Posted by Trish Berg 8:14 PM  

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5 Comments:

  1. karim said...
    10:20 PM  
    Very thoughtfull post on overcoming fear .It should be very much helpfull.

    Thanks,
    Karim - Creating Power
    Sarah said...
    7:37 PM  
    Sounds like an interesting book!
    Sheri said...
    11:14 PM  
    Sounds like a very interesting read.
    Colleen D.C. Marquez said...
    8:32 AM  
    Great title and chapter list makes me know this book is a must have! With one in K and another in 9th, we see a full spectrum of hurts. Can't wait for the wisdom in Glynnis' book. Thanks, Trish! Great promo.
    Trish Berg said...
    5:44 AM  
    Colleen- YOU ARETHE WINNER!!!! YEA!!

    Email me at trishberg at trishberg dot com or DM me on twitter or FB and get me your shipping address and I will have Glynnis send you the book directly...

    CONGRATS!

    And everyone - look for a NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY THIS WEEK - great fiction by Author Mary DeMuth.

    Blessings-T

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