"Carol helps us step back from our myopic view of applesauce and laundry to see the long-term rewards of love, fun, loyalty, growth, and faith."-Sara Groves, recording artist and mother of two Shape your family with the qualities that will make it shine Before children entered your life, did you dream about the kind of family you wanted? And have those lofty dreams come crashing down somewhere between managing chaotic schedules and refereeing sibling squabbles? As a mom, you have lots of dreams for your family-and the influence to make them come true! But it's hard to balance the widening gap between dreams and reality, so Five-Star Families will help you focus on the five qualities that matter most: love, fun, loyalty, growth, and faith. With real-life examples, Scripture references, and practical yet fun advice, Carol Kuykendall will show you how to express and experience each of these qualities to the fullest. Her powerful insight and thought-provoking questions will inspire you to become a family who wants to be together, grow together, and stay together-a family who will shine from one generation to the next! "This down-to-earth book will take your family from good to great!"-Dr. Kevin Leman, author, Making Children Mind without Losing Yours "Families are foundations from which character is created. Carol's book is an excellent way to know how this is best accomplished."-John Townsend, marriage, family, and child therapist; best-selling coauthor, Raising Great Kids Carol Kuykendall is the director of strategic projects at MOPS International and a popular speaker and author. She and her husband, Lynn, are now proud grandparents and live in Boulder, Colorado.
