Parents remain the most powerful and important influence in their kids\u2019 lives. Many parents lose sleep over their responsibility, wondering if they\u2019re providing the right boundaries, discipline, and examples to ensure their children have a bright future. Author, Monica Swanson combines years of research with personal stories and step-by-step, practical advice in her latest book, Raising Amazing: Bringing Up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Family, and Do the Dishes without Being Asked, and joined me to share some of her most practical advice for how YOU can raise amazing kids. Instead of being overwhelmed by the growing challenges family\u2019s face, Monica cheers on parents to pour into their kids\u2019 lives in a way that inspires them and shapes them into young adults they are proud to launch into the world.\nFor those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes with unique topics that may not interest my wider audience so if this topic doesn\u2019t fit what you\u2019re looking for, join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation about designing calmer spaces in your home that you don't want to miss!\n-------------------------------\nLinks Discussed in This Episode\n\nOrder a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity\n\nBook: The Whole and Healthy Family by Jodi Mockabee\n\n\nPrevious Episode: EP242: Building a Whole and Healthy Family with Jodi Mockabee\n\n\nBook: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures\n\n\nBook: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr.\n\n\nCan\u2019t Stop Talking About: Calm Sleep\n\n\nConnect with Monica:\n\nBook: Raising Amazing: Bring Up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Family and Do the Dishes Without Being Asked\n\n\nWebsite\n\nInstagram\n\nPodcast\n\n\nShow Notes for Bonus Episode: Simple Ways to Ensure Closeness...\nEnjoy this Podcast?\nPost a review and share it!\xa0If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.\xa0\nOrder (or review) my recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity\nQuestions?\xa0You can contact me through my\xa0website, find me on\xa0Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on\xa0Facebook.\nThanks for listening!\xa0For more updates and episodes, visit the\xa0website. You may also tune in on\xa0Apple Podcasts,\xa0Spotify,\xa0Google Podcasts, or\xa0Stitcher.\nCheckout the\xa0Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront\xa0for recommendations from Diane.\nIf you enjoyed today\u2019s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit\xa0subscribe\xa0and share it with your friends!