First published 2011
Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar open their hearts about raising nineteen children while navigating their most difficult trial yet. Their youngest daughter Josie arrived three months early, testing every principle they had developed over decades of parenting. The couple reveals how they prepared their older children for independence while caring for a fragile newborn. They outline the core values they teach each child and explain how other families can adapt these approaches regardless of family size. The Duggars detail their homeschooling methods and share practical strategies for maintaining order, teaching responsibility, and building strong family bonds. Through personal stories and hard-won insights, they demonstrate how faith, financial wisdom, and intentional parenting create a thriving household. This follow-up to their first book shows how the principles that guide their large family can work for any parent committed to raising well-behaved, capable children.
Genres: family, non-fiction, parenting, christian-living
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
288 pages · Hardcover · Howard Books