What Fathers and Mothers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference - 82% of reviews have 5 stars

52 Things Kids Need from a Dad combines straightforward features with step-up-to-the-mark challenges men will appreciate:

• a full year's worth of focused, doable ideas―one per week, if desired
• uncomplicated ways to be an example, like "kiss your wife in the kitchen"
• tough, frank advice, like "throw away your porn"

And, refreshingly…

• NO exhaustive (and exhausting) lists of "things you should do"
• NO criticism of dads for being men and acting like men

Dads will feel respected and empowered, and gain confidence to initiate activities that build lifelong positives into their kids. Great gift or men's group resource.

We read lots of different material to improve something in our life be it our finances, job, home improvements so why not something as important as being a father. If we just do a few simple things that will end up making a HUGE impact to the ones we love, because we can all remember when we were kids and were either grateful or disappointed. So let's try to eliminate the disappointments as much as we can.
If you are not a spiritual person this book has a lot of positive points that you will be able to take out of it. Don't hesitate to purchase this if this is a concern of your. This is very easy reading with a fun and light tone to it. After you get the book and start reading... grab your kids and give them a big hug.

With compassion and creativity, Angela presents 52 inspirations to help moms experience intentional mothering, intentional living, and intentional joy as they:

• talk to their child as though he is fascinating
• learn to play one video game
• plan activities that set a child up for success
• be the groovy mom once in a while
• make memories and savor them

Moms at all phases of parenting can adopt one idea a week or try several at once. This is a fun, guilt-free resource to help every mom lead with God's love and delight in the small moments that make up an abundant life.

This book gives practical and concise advice from a mom who has definately been there and done that. My own life experience has taught me that it's after you've lived through a trial that you really have experience to share. Thomas has definitely gone through trials and gained experience that I would trust give her first hand knowledge about motherhood...what works best and what to toss! Her book inspired me to make some changes and confirmed that in other areas I am on the right track. Good news indeed!