Monica Swanson

The teen years are an emotional roller coaster in your son's life, filled with difficulties, insecurities, temptations, and opportunities to make unwise decisions. He still needs you . . . but sometimes you honestly don't know what to do. Navigating these complicated teen years with her own sons, Brooke McGlothlin offers wisdom and practical help from the trenches--along with 90 Scripture-inspired prayers--to help you· fight for your son, not against him· unlock the full power of partnering with God through prayer· navigate your changing relationship with peace and confidence· release your son to God and take joy in your role as his mom· pray for seven key areas in your young man's life· find the wisdom you need each day· feel purposeful, not powerless, in your parentingThere will always be limits to what you can do for your son. But there are never any limits to what you can pray--and what God can do.

Monica Swanson helps you navigate your real-world concerns about school, culture, and what it takes to create an amazing homeschool experience that you and your kids will never regret! If you've ever wondered whether you have what it takes to homeschool your children, look no further. Parenting author, podcaster, and homeschool mom Monica Swanson is here to tell you: you can do it. In fact, it can be the most fun, family-unifying, character-building, life-equipping experience you and your children will ever have. Becoming Homeschoolers tackles your legitimate doubts and fears about homeschooling, as well as the questions you want answered before you commit--questions like where to start and how to choose a curriculum, build social skills, teach what you're not good at, and prepare for college. With humor and encouragement, Monica weaves her own story of homeschooling her four boys with step-by-step, practical advice on how to:Assess whether home education is right for you and your childrenEstablish a foundation of faith in your everyday homeschool routineFind socialization opportunities such as sports and extracurricular activitiesCare for yourself and your marriage even as you spend more time each day with your kidsTackle the practical side of homeschooling, including standardized tests, transcripts, college readiness, and navigating education requirements It's time to trade fear for empowerment and insecurity for confidence as you live out your own story of becoming homeschoolers.

Raising Amazing combines years of research with personal stories and step-by-step, practical advice to equip you to raise kids of godly character and deep faith who love their parents and remain close to their siblings for a lifetime. Parents love to imagine their children growing up to be exceptional adults. But for many, raising exceptional adults seems a daunting task. Perhaps you're a new parent and don't know where to start, or maybe you're a parent of teens and feel like you've made a mess of it all. Or perhaps you're somewhere in between and just don't think you're good at the whole parenting thing. Wherever you are in your parenting journey, there's hope for you. As a mom of four boys, Monica Swanson--also the author of Boy Mom and host of the popular Boy Mom podcast--knows firsthand the challenges and struggles of parenting and the kind of help that parents in the trenches are looking for. In Raising Amazing, Monica gives you the tools and techniques you need to:Raise countercultural kids in the midst of a crazy worldTrain your children in the biblical character qualities you value mostFind ways to help your kids navigate technology, sports, and datingIntroduce your children to a vibrant life of faith that will draw them closer to GodCultivate strong sibling bonds and mend those that may already be strugglingDevelop healthy relationships with your children that will lead to friendship for a lifetimeEncourage dads with a "note to dads" at the end of each chapter written by Monica's husband This isn't just a book; it's a fresh perspective on parenting that may just change the trajectory of your family forever.

This guidebook, packed with wisdom, practical advice, resources, and encouragement, explores how moms can equip their sons with what they most need to succeed in life. Monica Swanson knew she'd tapped a heartfelt concern when nearly two million readers shared her blog post "What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from His Mom." In this helpful book, she takes mothers deeper into the insights they need for the boy-raising journey, covering topics from dealing with the daily influences of friends and technology to helping a boy grow to be physically, spiritually, and emotionally healthy. She also addresses learning and finding passions, perspectives on relationships and dating, and work ethics and money management. Each chapter features relatable stories, handy checklists, and practical advice based on a combination of research, experience, and biblical truth to guide and equip a mom in helping her son achieve his God-given potential.

The Secret of Your Naturally Skinny Friends offers a fresh approach to overcoming struggles with food, exercise, and body image. Author Monica Swanson shares from her own experience having spent nearly half of her life struggling with all of these things. Though she had a background in Sports Medicine and worked in the fitness industry, Monica found no exercise or diet plan able to solve her problems. In fact, those things only increased her mental obsessions, and offered short term results at best. Finally, Monica set out to find a new approach to food, exercise, and her body. Determined to live in freedom, and enjoy the body she was given, Monica discovered a completely new way to live. In just a short time she found herself at her ideal weight, and enjoying a healthy, free mind For the past fourteen years Monica has continued to practice this new way to live, and has shared her approach with others who were ready for real change. The success she has experienced and observed in others confirmed that this message needed to be available to the whole world. Monica has now written this short, practical book to help others. Outlining the simple path to freedom, The Secret of Your Naturally Skinny Friends offers guidance, support, and encouragement to anyone ready to overcome their own issues related to diet, exercise, or their body image. From journaling prompts, to practical tips and tricks, this book is packed full of helpful tools and useful information. Readers have said that this book is the missing piece in every plan they have followed to try to get a grip on their weight and body image issues. Whether you struggle with weight, body image, or are working towards any kind of health and fitness goals, this book will show you how to make changes that last a lifetime.