This is one of the most unique, practical, and encouraging books I've ever read on parenting. It's a dangerous world for our kids--dangerous physically, emotionally, and morally. How can parents nurture their children into well-adjusted, responsible adults when negative peer pressures constantly pull them in opposite directions? In Trusting Enough to Parent, Wayne Hastings demonstrates, in highly doable ways, how parents can replace fear with trust--and positive action. He provides practical methods and true stories demonstrating the real-life effectiveness of those methods. I especially like how he helps parents identify, appreciate, and work constructively with the unique personality temperament of each individual child. If I could give this book SIX stars, I would!
Dan Benson

    As their children grow, parents must adapt and change their role and relationship with their kids. It's not easy, but here's a practical tool to help. Drawing from his own personal experiences, Wayne Hastings shares the essential steps to developing children into the people God wants them to be - from the day they arrive to the day they leave home.

• Helps parents understand their changing roles with growing children
• Encourages parents to help their kids be their best
• Addresses birth, infancy, school stages, engagement, and more
• Written in a warm, "parent-to-parent" tone.

    When his son was born, Wayne Hastings had a burning desire to see him grow up to be a man of God. Now, 22 years later, he shares the insights and experiences that God used to develop Zachary into a young adult who loves and serves God fervently.

    Spiritual development isn't automatic. It requires desire and determination; a commitment to be involved through all the changes of your boy's life; the integrity to be a godly model for him; the humility to bring other teachers and role models into his life; and the faith to trust your heavenly Father through the whole process.

    If You Take My Hand, My Son will encourage, challenge, and inspire you to take the initiative in your son's spiritual development. With insights from Paul's relationship with Timothy, illuminating examples from his own parenting experience, and practical suggestions you can put into practice today, Wayne Hastings has provided a book that will be valued by every parent of a son.