GROW UP: Becoming the Parent Your Kids Deserve

Name: GROW UP: Becoming the Parent Your Kids Deserve
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Rating: 4.3 (155 reviews)
Author: Gary John Bishop
ISBN: 9781399725774

Gary John Bishop

4.3 out of 5

155 global ratings

The New York Times bestselling author of Unfu*k Yourself helps cut through our anxieties about being a “good parent” so we can take charge of our lives and show our kids how to take charge of their own.

Gary John Bishop has helped millions of people break free of self-sabotaging behaviors. Yet we all seem to feel like we’re failing at this thing called parenting. Common wisdom isn’t working—our kids are struggling. Gary argues we don’t need more tips, tricks, and techniques, we need an overhaul of who we are. We’re never going to measure up to the “perfect parent” model we’ve built up in our heads—a Frankenstein version of mom and dad cobbled together from our childhoods, our parents, cultural ideals, social media, and everything in between.

We want to be good parents, but our pasts hold us back. If you’re thinking: “I can’t be a good parent because I had a shitty childhood, bad parents, or a traumatic experience”—stop! Let go of what came before and start taking action in the present to be the person that nurtures their child from a place of love, forgiveness, and integrity. By doing so, you are modeling and equipping your kids to confidently face the world and thrive.

Whether you are a parent, want to be a parent, or simply have parents, this book will cut to the heart of who you are and how you show up in the world—to fully take charge of the direction of your life and show your kids how to follow theirs.

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First published September 13, 2023

ISBN 9781399725774

About the authors

Gary John Bishop

Gary John Bishop began his life journey in Glasgow, Scotland. The grit and wit of his early life has contributed to his irreverent, tough-love, in-your-face approach to personal growth. The one-time Senior Program Director to one of the worlds biggest personal and professional development companies, Gary has created the kind of no-frills message that cuts through the fog of people's lives to transform the real issues that consume and anchor them to their self limiting behaviors and beliefs.

As one of the leading Personal Development experts around with a reputation that has impacted millions of people worldwide, his "Urban Philosophy" approach represents a new wave of personal empowerment and life mastery that has caused miraculous results for people in the quality and performance of their lives.

PlayingwithWittle

Loved the humor

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023

This book basically tells it how it is. The language used is explicit, but also makes you giggle.

I love how open and honest the author is and the analogies used. I think it's important for every parent to read this book because, whether we like it or not, we tend to bring everything that happened to us in our childhood into our present as parents..

4 people found this helpful

Ski Bum 24

Pre-Teen encouragement

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024

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Ordered the book to help husband and I with help in the to day struggles with our changing pre-teen with attitude, entitlements, school issues, etc. ordered after reading and successes in other books in this series with love and self worth.

Mgrn

It’s Excellent

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023

I’ve read many self help books over the years but Gary John Bishop’s works have easily been the most impactful for me. Grow Up is another great addition to his body of works. As a father and son, I can see, feel, and relate to everything he discusses in this book. It fits cohesively with the rest of his work.

I also relate to his approach which is direct, and doesn’t pull punches, but is also grounded and based on real world experience. Understanding, or at least appreciating, the power of words and how we trap ourselves in narratives has easily been the most useful and powerful lesson for me although it’s just one of many lessons.

5 people found this helpful

Amazon Customer

It was good.

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024

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I liked it.

Amber

Informative and Helpful

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024

This book is great. I learned so much. I highly recommend this book.

Samantha Bartosh

Good read

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2024

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It's a short read with some very good viewpoints I definitely recommend to anybody whether you have children or not

Limited to no Value Add

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024

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Bought this because I bought 'Wise As F*' which I gave 5*. Nothing of value in this one, it's like a sequel remade with similar concepts.

2 people found this helpful

Tim

Too many f-bombs

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024

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I wasn’t impressed with the book. Way too many f-bombs in this book for my liking.

Kindle Customer

Angry Author 😡

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024

Bishop's book is a practical guide for parents, filled with wisdom and actionable advice. It challenges traditional parenting norms and encourages parents to be more self-aware and intentional. A must-read for those seeking to raise well-rounded, confident children.