Intentional Parenting: Autopilot is for planes is a parenting book written by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan – counselors at Daystar Counseling Ministries. The book aims to help parents be more intentional in the way they connect with their kids.
Each author has written four chapters and it’s easy to notice the different style of each writer. Each chapter in the book explores a particular characteristic of parents in detail – for example, Patience, Balance, Consistency, etc. The authors have written based on their own experience as counselors, so we get a good dose of the children’s perspective as well.
There was a lot of reference to another book “Love and Logic”, which might leave readers who haven’t read it clueless. On the whole, the book seemed a little too much like a to-do list for parents and it overwhelmed me a bit. The authors do mention however, that it’s essential that parents look to God to guide them in being intentional parents.
The real life stories and views of both the parents and children make this book a good read. Whether you are parenting a toddler or a teen, there is something in this book for you. If you are having trouble with your kids right now, I encourage you to pick up this book. Chances are the authors have dealt with the problem you are currently facing and their experience will definitely help you in some way.
Disclosure: I received a free Kindle version of this book from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are entirely my own.