Make Families Great Again

American families are in crisis and Christian households are not exempted from the crisis. This book does a deep dive into research and gives 2025 data on what is happening in families, in schools, and on the Internet. There is a mental health crisis amongst today’s youth, including those being raised in good homes and in church. Readers will find answers on how to respond to the challenges of today’s youth culture. Numerous resources are listed including podcasts, books, and websites.Here is what others are saying about the book:”Make Families Great Again” by Dr. Mel Tavares is a beautifully balanced blend of biblical wisdom, solid scientific research, and practical life application. With clarity and compassion, Dr. Tavares equips parents with thought-provoking insights that are both timeless and timely. This well-researched and refreshingly down-to-earth volume offers real solutions for today’s families. I highly recommend it to every parent seeking to build a strong, healthy home.”Pam and Bill Farrel, authors of 60+ books including bestselling Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti and 10 Best Decisions a Parent Can Make. Co-Directors of Love-Wise ministries.”Dr. Tavares shares many statistics and real life stories on the detrimental effects of our rat-race lifestyles, our declining public school education, internet influences, youth culture, etc. But she also offers parents hope in spite of theseobstacles by giving them ways to counteract the negative influences. As a parent, grandparent and former teacher myself, Ihighly recommend this book as a resource and guide to help parents navigate today’s cultural challenges.”Sandra Kay Chambers, Founder of the Five-Minute Parenting Podcast“How refreshing and brave for author Mel Tavares to proclaim that families can be restored and strong family foundations can be (re)established. We as parents have a God-given assignment to be stewards of our children’s life. To provide spiritual teachings and values rooted in Biblical principles. Along with practical guidance to build resilient, strong, wise children that mature to wisdom leaders for todays and future generation.”Cindy Saab, Award-Winning Bible Study Author/Teacher including “Beyond: Finding Strength and Hope through Unexpected Storms”, Conference Speaker, Retreat Host.”American can’t be great again without strong families. Backed by secular statistics to give an overview of the state of the family, Dr. Mel Tavares has written a thought provoking, solution oriented book packed with practical Biblical principles to help your family move from auto pilot frenzied living to purposeful parenting. This is a great resource to help you aggressively teach and protect the values and morals you want your children to thrive by. Learn keys to give your children consistent and trusted guidance to help them become who God uniquely called them to be. Prioritizing quality family time helps your children build memories to shape their future. Intentional parenting isn’t easy…but it is so worth it. A big thumbs up to implementing Make Families Great Again. This book will make your children feel hugged in a chaotic world.”-LeAnn Weiss-RupardPresident of Encouragement Company and best-selling Hugs author